(I'm simply going to keep updating this post)
8/12/2011 Update:
Via TheAtlantic: Indiana Anti-Gay Legislator Caught Cruising Craigslist
Phillip Hinkle, a Republican state representative, reportedly offered $80 to an 18-year-old man he met on Craigslist, "for a couple hours of your time," plus a tip "for a really good time."
5/19/2010 Update:
Via NPR: Indiana Congressman Quits Over Affair With Staffer
Did he really have to say this though?
"sinned against God, my wife and my family by having a mutual relationship with a part-time member of my staff."Referring to your "staff time" is a well-trod trope. Didn't any of the Congressman's people watch The West Wing? "Ah, C.J., the President's going to take a little personal staff time right now."
Via CNN: Anti-gay rights activist resigns after trip with male escort
Via Jonathan Turley: Florida Senator Under Attack For Looking At Nude Pictures During Abortion Debate That's right - a republican was looking at topless women during a debate about abortion.
3/15/2010 Update:
Via NPR: Utah GOP Leader Quits After Hot-Tub Confession
The worst part is this:
Lawmakers responded with a standing ovation for his honesty and embraced him, a move some found offensive given the nature of what Garn was saying. In hindsight, the ovation may not have been the best move, but it shouldn't be misconstrued to indicate support for unethical behavior, Clark said Saturday.
Via NPR: Calif. State Senator Says He's Gay After DUI Arrest
The Republican, who consistently voted against gay rights measures during his 14 years in statewide office, came out in an interview with KERN radio in Bakersfield, the area he represents.
Via WaPo: Palin says her family went to Canada for health care when she was young
And so when Limbaugh accuses Pelosi of acting "like a mullah" it is clear that he is using his platform to cast the first stones and by doing so insulate himself from the truth that his listeners are the ones committing acts of violence. (What I mean by 'insulate' is no one will get into a "no I am not, you are" spat with the conservative media since it is so childish.)
The republicans are in desperate need of a reasonable elder statesman.
