We’ve Seen This Before
By now, we all know that Senator Larry “I am so not gay” Craig has decided to reconsider his resignation from the Senate. He seems determined to believe that despite the fact that documented (on video & audio) instances of suspicion of his homosexual or bisexual behavior have been going on since 1982, he is being railroaded and can convince the world that he didn’t do what the cops are saying he did. Oh and I forgot, HE CONFESSED so there is no need for that “innocent until guilty” argument the losing side always tries to throw out there.
First, let me say again I don’t care if he is gay or bisexual. Like I said, we all have to roll how we roll. This may be a problem for his wife, but that’s between the two of them. I, like most people, am just sick of the lying and hypocrisy. Of course I can’t be certain, but I’m inclined to believe that if you’re hearing the same rumors about someone for more than 25 years, it’s probably true. Oh and also, HE CONFESSED.
If he officially retracts his resignation, it would be pure hubris and we’ve seen this before. Remember when it came out that Reverend Jesse Jackson had a baby with a mistress? We also found out that he had the nerve to bring his pregnant mistress to Washington, D.C. with him while he was “counseling” President Clinton & Hillary on their marriage after the Monica mess? When it all came out, everyone pointed to the hypocrisy of a man who is supposed to be advocate for marriage and moral behavior just like they are in this case. Initially, Reverend Baby Daddy said he was going to step down from PUSH and his other public duties and take some time out in response to his mistakes. That lasted about one week and a half before he changed his mind, he says in response to his supporters urging him to come back into the spotlight. Bull. Hubris is defined as excessive pride and arrogance. It’s either that or he’s just delusional. We’ve seen this before, and if politics is what it always has been, we’ll see it again.
Sen. Craig may reconsider resignation, spokesman says – CNN.com
Craig reversal angers GOP colleagues – Politico.com
Sex-scandal senator reconsiders quitting – Politico.com
Craig Considers Remaining In Senate During Legal Battle – washingtonpost.com
Craig reconsidering decision to resign – USATODAY.com
7 Responses to “We’ve Seen This Before”
I’m having trouble following your argument.
1. He pled guilty to a misdemeanor, most likely to prevent the media circus we’re seeing now.
2. He did not CONFESS to being gay, which is what you’re post implies.
3. Rumor does not equal fact, no matter how juicy the gossip is.
Hubris is a pre-requisite for politicians. To marvel at the novelty of a Senator going back on his word or engaging in a tawdry public theater is to ignore the last 200+ years of American hypocrisy and ledgerdemain.
I do think that Craig should just sit down and shut up, but I don’t think his change of heart is pure hubris. I think he is upset that his party has thrown him under the bus, and he wants payback.
And that’s not a surprising thing either.
Some of these guys never know how to let go gracefully. Contrast Craig’s desperate attempt to hang on, with Sen Warner’s gracious exit. Craig is thinking only of himself and his greatly diminished future out of power, while Warner thought of his constituents.
The Craig v Vitter comparison is far more legitimate than the Craig v Warner.
See a tongue-in-cheek visual of Senator Craig taking a new stance…here:
http://www.thoughttheater.com
egrubs- I stand by the comparison. Craig had 6 weeks to decide to plead guilty and had access to the best attorneys money could buy. His reversals on the plea and on his upcoming resignation smack of desperation- a wish to hang on despite the reality of the situation.
Warner, otoh, behaved with dignity and honor by acknowleging that Virginians deserve representation by someone with more vigor than he will be able to give them. Thus he was able to face the reality of the situation with a calm determination that demonstrates real leadership.