Larry Flynt (HUSTLER) Bluffed Senator Livingstone to Resign (They Had Nothing)

self ^ | 4/18/06 | self

[beyond the sea]

I cannot find it now, but I saw on Netscape about thirty minutes ago a story about an editor for Hustler magazine. This efitor has a book coming out soon. In it he tells the story of the “forced” resignation of Senator Robert Livingstone over sexual indiscretions.

When Flynnt and his fellow goons went out to dig up dirt on Republicans in order to deflect attention from Bill Clinton and Monica, Hustler said they had the goods on Livingstone. They put out feelers and got a name. They called “the girlfriend” on the phone to get those goods, and she angrily hung up on them.

But Flynt and Hustler were able to bluff Livingstone and the Republicans, saying they were going ahead with the story. So Livingstone quit. And the plan to get the attention off Bill Clinton and his Monica problem worked ........ just a little. And Hustler had absolutely nothing on Livingstone.

[beyond the sea]

On checking, I guess there is no (e) on the end of Bob Livingston's name. I wonder if it can be removed.

Thanks in advance.

[Froufrou]

What a great piece! What would we call Flynn, an 'armchair' Democrat?!

[kingattax]

Livingston wasnt a "senator". He would have been the speaker of the House had he not resigned.

[Ellesu]

http://hammeroftruth.com/2006/04/17/new-political-strategy/

[BluH2o]

Well it only goes to show that the 'Rat crowd knows how to play the 'pubbies. In the 'pubbie political culture, if you come up lame, or show weakness ... you're jettisoned in a heartbeat. Give 'Rats their due ... they circle their own in time of crises ... not so republicans.

[Notwithstanding]

He was a house member.

[beyond the sea]

Wow .......... do I feel stupid (not too unusual)!

Thanks for the correction.

[beyond the sea]

Yes............ I was not thinking.

;-)

[rhombus]

Give 'Rats their due ... they circle their own in time of crises ... not so republicans.

Sad but true. Impatient Republicans moan and groan and start threatening to vote for third parties or "stay home". With "friends" like that it's no wonder a Republican majority doesn't seem like a majority.

[LibLieSlayer]

You my friend, have the POST OF THE DAY!

LLS

[butternut_squash_bisque]

I remember that Livingston folded like a wet napkin, so there must have been *something* in his closet he was worried about. It's amazing that so many GOPers have no spines, guts or balls, isn't it?

[jamaksin]

Very well said - thank you.

[Humble Servant]

I, unlike the Dems, think it's important to place loyalty to principle above loyalty to tribe. We do have an affirmative obligation to ensure that accusations are not unfairly launched, but if one of our own screws up, we can't keep him on the masthead. I don't know the whole story here, but it sounds as if Flynnt (despicable as he is), might have hit a live issue with dud ammunition. If Livingston fought it, I'd gladly hear his view, but he's not giving me much.

[Hemingway's Ghost]

Quite frankly, if he was able to be bluffed by piece-of-sh*t like Flynt, he didn't belong in Congress in the first place.

[fishbabe]

I agree with you...The rats and hustler had something on Livingston......

[Richard Kimball]

I've always thought the puff piece movie about Flynt was a payback for him being a hit man for the Rats.

[54-46 Was My Number]

Sad but true. Impatient Republicans moan and groan and start threatening to vote for third parties or "stay home". With "friends" like that it's no wonder a Republican majority doesn't seem like a majority.

We're supposed to reward Republicans who act like Democrats?

Putting party over principle is how we ended up in this mess.

[beyond the sea]

Correctamundo.

I fear for The Republic.

[beyond the sea]

It's amazing that so many GOPers have no spines, guts or balls, isn't it?

Yes it is. Actually, the Dems. have none of those things either.......... they just lie, which may just take guile.

Perhaps a "Spine, Guts, and Balls Store" should be opened very soon in D.C.