Posted on 07/13/2007 4:08:01 PM PDT by Zender500
Washington was rocked -- ROCKED -- this week when it was revealed that Sen. David Vitter, a Louisiana Republican, is a practicing heterosexual. The news came as part of a larger bombshell, as Vitter’s name was revealed to be on the client list of the so-called “D.C. Madam” (who is apparently not Nancy Pelosi, by the way, but a physical prostitute.)
Vitter, obviously unfamiliar with how to react when one’s sexual identity is made public, immediately apologized and foolishly focused on the paying-for-sex aspect of the whole affair. He also used the word “sin,” which at the time that this column went to press, I was unable to find a definition for in my official media dictionary.
Contrast this to the way Congressman Barney Frank reacted when it was revealed that he was living with a male prostitute, who was running a gay escort service out of Frank’s home -- when not having Frank try to influence his probation officer or having sex with Frank in the Congressional gym (or perhaps it was the page in the gym? -- oh well, it’s so hard to keep our congressmen straight!). When caught, Frank ignored the whole whore-mongering detail and focused instead on declaring his true sexual identity from the rooftops. Once safely homosexual, Frank was immune to all other criticism for being a sugar daddy to a coin-operated boy-toy pimp with a felony conviction for “production of obscene items involving a juvenile.” I also believe that had Frank had a private sector job, Human Resources might have wanted to talk to him for inappropriate use of a company thigh-master.
Frank was reelected for life as a sort of mascot for Massachusetts sensibilities and declared “courageous.” Clearly, anyone who found Frank’s whoring a bit unbecoming of a public servant was a homophobic hater.
I would like to point out to Senator Vitter that the same opportunity exists for him now. David, embrace your rampant and unabashed heterosexuality and become a shining example of heterosexual identity. OUT OF THE BROTHEL AND INTO THE STREET! Too long have heterosexual males been persecuted and criticized for who they are. Dang it, you can’t control who you love, you can only negotiate a better rate.
After years of being told not to stare, not to make innuendos, not to make any particularly funny jokes at work, and to report to Human Resources for remedial Sensitivity Training and Sexual Harassment class, I’ve had enough. I want a protected legal status for my “sexual identity”. I want a bumper sticker. I want a parade, and dammit, I want to pick out who gets to ride on my float according to my blatant personal “lookism.”
There is just one word for the dark motivation behind Vitter’s outing and that is HETEROPHOBIA! There I said it. If this country wants to erase its lingering legacy of heterophobia, then I want heterosexual scandals to be treated with equal stupidity. Vitter must be re-elected, cleansed, treated with kid gloves by the media, and if he has a lisp then no one must ever make fun of it --EVER-- or else be called an ignorant heterophobe. Also, Vitter should probably have a marine sanctuary named after him; and why doesn’t this man have a design show on “HGTV”?!
OK, that last joke was just gratuitous, but I’m on an indignant campaign to have my carnal instincts recognized as an important topic for public validation, approval, and celebration. I have further demands: a return of “The Man Show”, the appointment of Leeann Tweeden to the Supreme Court (clearly a redesign of the robes will have to follow), and the reopening of all the recently closed New England “Hooters” restaurants (obvious victims of the culinary heterophobia of the northeastern elite). And basically, I want to live like a budget Kennedy and be told I’m good.
Senator Vitter, stand up for who you are (other than being a whore chaser, I mean), and lead this movement. Look into the camera and tell the world, “I am a Straight-American.” Don’t give in to the pressure of the heterophobes -- chief among which is Larry The Flynt, who when reached for comment while regenerating in a pit of slime aboard a hovering party ship on his home planet, had this to say, “Ow Argh… I tup myselp wi a tuna fish arghhhhhhhh….”
Flynt, publisher of Hustler (the trailer park behind Playboy’s Mansion) and all around great role model for children, claims to have been the one that outed Vitter in order to punish “hypocrisy.” Flynt may just be jealous, however, since as a man without any morals or limits he can never be called a hypocrite himself, unless of course, he suddenly judged himself disgusting.
In fact, I’m a huge fan of hypocrisy, since the alternative is apparently a world without standards for anyone, lest someone risk being called a hypocrite. Here is the difference between the average hypocrite and the average liberal: the hypocrite has the common courtesy to be embarrassed about what he does. The liberal thinks what he does should be taught to your children at school.
So I dream of a world with a bit more public hypocrisy.
I’m not defending Vitter; I’m just making a few observations on things. So don’t judge me, you heterophobic hypocrites. Celebrate my diversity.
I guess the only way out of this mess is through...
I noticed Rush doing this, too. It appears that republican and conservative men are tired of being held to their marriage vows. They want the same open marriages and free sex that democrats and liberals get.
Double entendre ping.
Donna, I'm guessing you are not from Rio Linda. So, stop acting like it!
He did it to himself. No sympathy from me. I hope his marriage continues to recover and everything, but this current humilitation is a self-inflicted wound.
Well! LOL, I hope Rush was ‘illustrating absurdity by being absurd’ because I’m getting sensitive.
Men don’t much like women anymore and I really resent the fact that real women are getting flack for feminism. I never believed in it or wanted it but I sure have suffered from it.
I’m worried about the Islamification of American women. What if all the soldiers come home from Iraq and decide they like women covered in black and scared to speak?
Oops, I meant to include you on Post #9.
Don't worry yourself about that, donna.
That's practically the govt job requirements of mASSachutsits.
No traction locally on this non story. It's not like he was boffing interns in the oval orrofice, while dodging responsibilities like getting OBL!
Perhaps you are being too literal-minded. The author was just making fun of how the leftists take every scandal involving a leftist politician and turn it into a self-righteous celebration of vice.
“In fact, I’m a huge fan of hypocrisy, since the alternative is apparently a world without standards for anyone, lest someone risk being called a hypocrite. Here is the difference between the average hypocrite and the average liberal: the hypocrite has the common courtesy to be embarrassed about what he does. The liberal thinks what he does should be taught to your children at school.
So I dream of a world with a bit more public hypocrisy.”
I’ve come around to realize and made the point that behind the condemnation of ‘hypocrisy’ is moral relativism. Something is either right or wrong, and it doesnt matter if that person engaged in that right or wrong declared “Hey, its okay for me because I said so”.
Moreover, hypocrisy as at least a step up from total amoral nihilism.
I for one am sick and tired of the word ‘hypocrisy’. It’s a much lesser sin than other sins and a liberal nihilist code word for ‘you will be condemned not for what you do, but for what you claim to BELIEVE.’ In other words, an assault on that belief system itself.
Vitter’s “sins” involve a little more than just hypocrisy. Prostitution is illegal in both Louisiana and DC. There’s no good reason for it to be, of course, but it is nevertheless.
Oh no! My future!
It’s just that more than one made the same joke - makes me nervious, LOL.
hehehehehe...;0)
;)
“That’ll Be The Day”...(The Duke)...
P.S. : Raise that right elbow...;0)
I'll remember that the next time, thanks. ;)
Eh? Is this a parody?
Looks like Fun...We’ll call that one a “Gal-Toy” instead of
A “Guy-Toy”...;0)
It’s like the argument, “I can’t tell my kid not to do drugs, because I did drugs!” Then you should be even more ready and able to tell him why not to use drugs! Would we tolerate this attitude if someone said, “I drank and drove when I was a kid, so I can’t tell my kid not to drink and drive!”
It was. I went through so many clips that day. It was a Mother's Day present from our youngest son. You should see what my hubby got me for my Birthday last month.
It was. I went through so many clips that day. It was a Mother’s Day present from our youngest son. You should see what my hubby got me for my Birthday last month.
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LOL,,,Those guys are smart,,,What did they get ???
Pies or Kookies ??...;0)
Ain't none of your business what hubby got. *snicker*
LOL,,,Roger Dat...;0)
:)
Well, I never thought I’d see it, but apparently many conservatives now believe that committing adultery and breaking the law by hiring prostitutes is now a-ok as long as you’re simultaneously exhorting others not to do the same. Interesting. But I would assume this license doesn’t apply equally to Democrats.
If Ted Kennedy can serve in the Senate, after numerous affairs with staff, a possible rape in the 1980s, and a certain manslaughter in the 1960s, then certainly Vitter can at least finish out his term.
It’s not cool to sound like a traditional values woman but I am one and I think “the nest” is being threatened.
“If Ted Kennedy can serve in the Senate, after numerous affairs with staff, a possible rape in the 1980s, and a certain manslaughter in the 1960s, then certainly Vitter can at least finish out his term.”
I don’t believe in judging conservatives by liberal standards. If conservatives go down to the liberal’s level, where’s the moral advantage?
True conservatives should NEVER be equated with Ted Kennedy.
I had the same initial reaction about Vitter. But upon further reflection, if his family has forgiven him, and he offers sincere repentance, then why should we destroy what is otherwise a good man? Let he who is without sin...
A few men screw up and suddenly we’re all cheating woman haters?
There are still good faithful men out there. I’m one of them, and my fiance can vouch for me.
I didn’t think the thread was about you.
I thought it was about republican and conservative men starting to agree that infidelity with a prostitute is okay in a republican leader because liberals already get away with it.
When Vitter does campaign for reelection in 2010, he better not say Word One about family values.
>>I’m worried about the Islamification of American women. What if all the soldiers come home from Iraq and decide they like women covered in black and scared to speak?<<
Its time to change your drug of choice to something less apt to hallucinations.
You should get off prozac and stop avoiding life, LOL.
While I agree with you, you know damn well there are other RAT senators and congressmen who regularly engage the services like Vitter did — whether with this madam or not. However, all the media is going to see is the R by his name and pounce on family values stances. While conservatives defend that, liberals sneak in and out of hotel rooms and nobody else cares.
The point is that Republicans should go on the offensive here. They should come out strong with a demand for the resignation of Senators like Vitter who have engaged in marital infidelity and potentially broken the law. This should include a discussion of Ted Kennedy on the Senate floor. Make the media and the RATs play defense.
“While I agree with you, you know damn well there are other RAT senators and congressmen who regularly engage the services like Vitter did — whether with this madam or not. However, all the media is going to see is the R by his name and pounce on family values stances. While conservatives defend that, liberals sneak in and out of hotel rooms and nobody else cares.
The point is that Republicans should go on the offensive here. They should come out strong with a demand for the resignation of Senators like Vitter who have engaged in marital infidelity and potentially broken the law. This should include a discussion of Ted Kennedy on the Senate floor. Make the media and the RATs play defense.”
In my humble opinion its the job of the conservative, alternative NEW media to out the RATs. Why should we have any expectation of getting help from the liberal media?
I further believe that it is the job of the conservative electorate to fire immoral politicians on election days.
When the party does it, it sounds self-serving and what if the politician refuses to resign?
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