Perhaps it is part of it. They did the same with Lott. We got Frist in return. They now whine about Frist without taking ownership for their part in bringing him to leadership and allowing him to be painted as a racist.
Anyway, about Hastert, I do think he should have been more pro-active when he got those E-Mails. But, that doesn't make him an accomplice to a pedophile which is the script being written right now. Calling for his resignation paints that picture, and that isn't fair to Hastert. It's debatable if a man in his position should have been more discerning of a character such as Foley's, but the luxury to define his dismissal over that issue of naivety is not an option in this climate. He'd be painted as supporting a child predator, and I don't think my conscience could live with that. Evidently the perfect ones out there like the malkin's and Times of the world can...but then Malkin spends days decrying a photoshop of her face on a bikini claiming bullies cannot be given into. Yet she thinks Hastert should give in to bullies that would paint him as accomodating to a predator. Interesting move on her part...
Hastert's probably through though. Name the last time the Republicans didn't toss their guy/gal overboard. Recently being Delay, which I'm still furious about. I have no faith in so called "conservatives" not to do the same now. This time it's the WATimes doing it, last time with Delay it was NRO. Next time it will be someone else and it'll keep continuing unless they finally stand up to the bullies.
I will say this much. People need to be careful about committing themselves to positions. Foley is 51 years old. he has been an adult for decades. In political life years. Pedophiles are not born at the age of 48. Likely there is far more to come that will be 100 times worse then known now. And I wouldn't be surprised if he had company in D.C. These predators usually seek and find their own to hang with.
very true.
and we've now set ourselves up such that anything and everything Foley may have done sexually - Hastert is responsible for.
this is insane.
Thanks for your thoughtful response. I know one thing. I want to beat the DEMS in Nov. Without insightful and strong leadership the infighting grows. It's my opinion that conservatives want to advance, but they're frustrated because they can't find a strong articulate leader who will take it to our opponents both abroad (UN) and at home. As a result this kind of infighting will become more serious especially because the Dems get away with brainless duplicity, yet conservatives must make that "compromise" to show we have a generous spirit. I think many are tired of it and are going to take it out on those who have appeared mushy in the Republican leadership. Thanks again for your thoughts. :0)