The fact that Spitzer comes from hundreds of millions of dollars compels me to conclude that the man was simply stupid.
Very good read:
The Greeks had it right - it's called hubris.
actually, he’s very bright! you’ve never sinned I take it? Not trying to justify what he did (I can’t), but sin affects everyone.
Not only is he simply stupid, he is simply Godless. Without morals, or even a clue. I hope he suffers even more until he finds humbleness and truth.
“I sort of thought that this business was really bigger and more about money laundering or something more nefarious than just whoring around.”
I still think it is bigger than this. Not just the putting himself in a position to be black-mailed, etc. but what about as AG and prosecuting a prostitution ring that is in competition with the one he uses - seems like abuse of power to me.
Now take it another step, what he did to many Wall Street Firms may have been similar, supply bad publicity for firms in competition to firms he was friendly with (or provided support in his run for Governor).
I’m happy to see this guy exposed as the creep he is.