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Sen. John Ensign

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Originally posted by: shiner
If we booted everyone out of politics who was a hypocrite there would soon be no politicians left.











Now that I think about it that sounds like a good plan to me
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true, but there wouldn't be anyone left to run the country. Can we please grow up and stop posting this 'In Your face!' drivel? People screw up. E.g. Slick Willy.
 
Originally posted by: her209
Its funny because he's from Nevada.
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No, it's funny because he's a member of the "Family Values" party...who seem to have even more "moral lapses" than the evil Democrats...

BUT, as has already been mentioned...at least his affair was with an adult woman...not an underage boy/Senate page.
 
Originally posted by: Atreus21

Or Jefferson.
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Uh, you can easily criticize Jefferson's behavior, but who was he married to? Who was Sally Hemmings married to?

Oh, that's right, no one. He was widowed, and she was not married.

While it was an abusive relationship with the slavery, and he viewed it as 'good for his health', she was treated as a 'concubine'; they likely had 6 children. It wasn't an 'affair'.
 
Originally posted by: RKDaley
"There's too many people that paint with a broad brush that we're all corrupt, we're all amoral. ? And having these kinds of things happen, whether it's a Republican or Democratic senator ? we certainly have had plenty of Democratic scandals in the past ? we need people who are in office who will hold themselves to a little higher standard." [10/18/07] -John Ensign (R-NV)
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Nice - a self pwn
 
Originally posted by: Robor
Originally posted by: RKDaley
"There's too many people that paint with a broad brush that we're all corrupt, we're all amoral. ? And having these kinds of things happen, whether it's a Republican or Democratic senator ? we certainly have had plenty of Democratic scandals in the past ? we need people who are in office who will hold themselves to a little higher standard." [10/18/07] -John Ensign (R-NV)
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Nice - a self pwn
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You cut off the important part, "....no Fat Chicks 08!!"
 
Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Also it's rather refreshing to see a Republican Politician have an extramarital affair with a female and not an <underage male.It's almost as if he was a Democrat.
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Actually, if he was Democrat who had sex with a underage male, he'd just get re-elected 6 more times. (*cough* Gary Studds *cough*)
 
Originally posted by: RedChief
Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Also it's rather refreshing to see a Republican Politician have an extramarital affair with a female and not an <<underage male.It's almost as if he was a Democrat.
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Actually, if he was Democrat who had sex with a underage male, he'd just get re-elected 6 more times. (*cough* Gary Studds *cough*)
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So what other handles do you post under? Or is it only the really important stories like this that are deserving of your incredibly rare and insightful commentary?
 
Originally posted by: BoomerD
Originally posted by: her209
Its funny because he's from Nevada.
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No, it's funny because he's a member of the "Family Values" party...who seem to have even more "moral lapses" than the evil Democrats...

BUT, as has already been mentioned...at least his affair was with an adult woman...not an underage boy/Senate page.
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...and while he was separated from his wife...


I don't condone it, don't like it, think it's a slimy thing to do - however, I think it's good that he stepped down from a leadership post...unlike some of those one the other side who don't seem to step down after "scandal".
 
Originally posted by: jonks
Originally posted by: RedChief
Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Also it's rather refreshing to see a Republican Politician have an extramarital affair with a female and not an <<<underage male.It's almost as if he was a Democrat.
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Actually, if he was Democrat who had sex with a underage male, he'd just get re-elected 6 more times. (*cough* Gary Studds *cough*)
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So what other handles do you post under? Or is it only the really important stories like this that are deserving of your incredibly rare and insightful commentary?
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I only post under this handle. Its just I don't post much due to kool-aid drinkers such as yourself insisting ignoring the post and going after the poster.
 
I'm hardened to the lying, get-nothing-done reps of NJ, but as a social moderate/Republican voter, I am extremely disappointed in this guy. When stuff like this happens, especially when you go after Larry Craig and call him a disgrace 3 months before having an affair yourself, it looks really really bad. Forget his voting record or what he ran on -- politicians say whatever to get elected. But I can't fault the libs for pointing out the hypocrisy. It only marginalizes social conservatives' positions even more.
 
Originally posted by: OCguy
Did the wife he cheated on have cancer, or is that strictly a democrat thing?
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No, that's a Newt exclusive I believe.

Edit - Ahh Edwards, so soon we forget.
 
Originally posted by: RKDaley
"There's too many people that paint with a broad brush that we're all corrupt, we're all amoral. ? And having these kinds of things happen, whether it's a Republican or Democratic senator ? we certainly have had plenty of Democratic scandals in the past ? we need people who are in office who will hold themselves to a little higher standard." [10/18/07] -John Ensign (R-NV)
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Exactly my point....

BTW, voting records indicate where someone stands on issues. Or is at least representative of his/her constituency.... In either Case Sen Ensign FAILED to live up to this 'higher standard'.

I started this thread with I could give a rats ass about who's poking who where, none of anyones business, DEMOcrat or Republikan. Non-partisan, simply an observation on idiots in politics.






SHUX
 
Whatever happened to the old lefty excuse, "They're only human...give them a break!"

When a Democrat gets caught doing something like this, the response from the left is, "Meh...who cares! He's only human, cut him some slack! Hey, /highfive, he was getting some on the side!"

When a Republican gets caught, the response from the left is quite different, "WHAT AN OUTRAGE! THIS HYPOCRITE CLAIMED TO BE A FAMILY MAN! THEREFORE EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER DONE AND SAID IS INVALID BECAUSE HE MADE A MISTAKE!"

Oh, the double standards...mmm...
 
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Whatever happened to the old lefty excuse, "They're only human...give them a break!"

When a Democrat gets caught doing something like this, the response from the left is, "Meh...who cares! He's only human, cut him some slack! Hey, /highfive, he was getting some on the side!"

When a Republican gets caught, the response from the left is quite different, "WHAT AN OUTRAGE! THIS HYPOCRITE CLAIMED TO BE A FAMILY MAN! THEREFORE EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER DONE AND SAID IS INVALID BECAUSE HE MADE A MISTAKE!"

Oh, the double standards...mmm...
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Not really, and you should know better.

It is not the party affiliation, it is the hypocrisy.
 
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Whatever happened to the old lefty excuse, "They're only human...give them a break!"

When a Democrat gets caught doing something like this, the response from the left is, "Meh...who cares! He's only human, cut him some slack! Hey, /highfive, he was getting some on the side!"

When a Republican gets caught, the response from the left is quite different, "WHAT AN OUTRAGE! THIS HYPOCRITE CLAIMED TO BE A FAMILY MAN! THEREFORE EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER DONE AND SAID IS INVALID BECAUSE HE MADE A MISTAKE!"

Oh, the double standards...mmm...
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Not really, and you should know better.

It is not the party affiliation, it is the hypocrisy.
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Oh, the hypocrisy from his statements is quite apparent.

However, you should know better too, and that when a Republican gets caught with his pants down, the faux outrage from the left is much more intense than when the same happens to a Democrat...
 
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Whatever happened to the old lefty excuse, "They're only human...give them a break!"

When a Democrat gets caught doing something like this, the response from the left is, "Meh...who cares! He's only human, cut him some slack! Hey, /highfive, he was getting some on the side!"

When a Republican gets caught, the response from the left is quite different, "WHAT AN OUTRAGE! THIS HYPOCRITE CLAIMED TO BE A FAMILY MAN! THEREFORE EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER DONE AND SAID IS INVALID BECAUSE HE MADE A MISTAKE!"

Oh, the double standards...mmm...
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Not really, and you should know better.

It is not the party affiliation, it is the hypocrisy.
Click to expand...

Oh, the hypocrisy from his statements is quite apparent.

However, you should know better too, and that when a Republican gets caught with his pants down, the faux outrage from the left is much more intense than when the same happens to a Democrat...
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I think faux outrage comes from those of all political parties, and to say otherwise is trollicious hackery at the very least.
 
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Whatever happened to the old lefty excuse, "They're only human...give them a break!"

When a Democrat gets caught doing something like this, the response from the left is, "Meh...who cares! He's only human, cut him some slack! Hey, /highfive, he was getting some on the side!"

When a Republican gets caught, the response from the left is quite different, "WHAT AN OUTRAGE! THIS HYPOCRITE CLAIMED TO BE A FAMILY MAN! THEREFORE EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER DONE AND SAID IS INVALID BECAUSE HE MADE A MISTAKE!"

Oh, the double standards...mmm...
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Not really, and you should know better.

It is not the party affiliation, it is the hypocrisy.
Click to expand...

Oh, the hypocrisy from his statements is quite apparent.

However, you should know better too, and that when a Republican gets caught with his pants down, the faux outrage from the left is much more intense than when the same happens to a Democrat...
Click to expand...

I think faux outrage comes from those of all political parties, and to say otherwise is trollicious hackery at the very least.
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I never said it didn't, but in this instance, and as per the subject of the thread, my point is very relevant.
 
Well, in terms of hypocrisy, it's not as bad as what usually happens to republicans: they look for gay sex in bathrooms and trailer parks.
 
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Whatever happened to the old lefty excuse, "They're only human...give them a break!"

When a Democrat gets caught doing something like this, the response from the left is, "Meh...who cares! He's only human, cut him some slack! Hey, /highfive, he was getting some on the side!"

When a Republican gets caught, the response from the left is quite different, "WHAT AN OUTRAGE! THIS HYPOCRITE CLAIMED TO BE A FAMILY MAN! THEREFORE EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER DONE AND SAID IS INVALID BECAUSE HE MADE A MISTAKE!"

Oh, the double standards...mmm...
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It's because you guys tried to crucify clinton for his affair, but you seem to have a very different standard when it comes to your own. We just want you to be consistent, even though we already know you're hypocritical scumbags.
 
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Originally posted by: feralkid
Originally posted by: RyanPaulShaffer
Whatever happened to the old lefty excuse, "They're only human...give them a break!"

When a Democrat gets caught doing something like this, the response from the left is, "Meh...who cares! He's only human, cut him some slack! Hey, /highfive, he was getting some on the side!"

When a Republican gets caught, the response from the left is quite different, "WHAT AN OUTRAGE! THIS HYPOCRITE CLAIMED TO BE A FAMILY MAN! THEREFORE EVERYTHING HE HAS EVER DONE AND SAID IS INVALID BECAUSE HE MADE A MISTAKE!"

Oh, the double standards...mmm...
Click to expand...

Not really, and you should know better.

It is not the party affiliation, it is the hypocrisy.
Click to expand...

Oh, the hypocrisy from his statements is quite apparent.

However, you should know better too, and that when a Republican gets caught with his pants down, the faux outrage from the left is much more intense than when the same happens to a Democrat...
Click to expand...

I think faux outrage comes from those of all political parties, and to say otherwise is trollicious hackery at the very least.
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I never said it didn't, but in this instance, and as per the subject of the thread, my point is very relevant.
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Your point is refried Baloney with trollsauce.
 
Originally posted by: Shuxclams

I started this thread with I could give a rats ass about who's poking who where, none of anyones business, DEMOcrat or Republikan. Non-partisan, simply an observation on idiots in politics.

SHUX
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To me, it's always been highly relevant whether a politician has been faithful to his/her marriage vows (assuming it's not an open marriage with outside 'interests' allowed). If Joe Candidate's wife can't trust him, neither can I.
 
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