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1 posted on 08/30/2007 7:50:12 PM PDT by pacificus
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This is Idaho.

The only way Democrats can steal this senate seat is with Craig as the nominee.

He needs to step down.

2 posted on 08/30/2007 7:51:47 PM PDT by LdSentinal
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You have a legitimate point.


3 posted on 08/30/2007 7:51:57 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
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True, true.

I originally thought he’d been charged with solicitation or something like that, but come to find out it’s disturbing the peace or something?!

I can totally see why he’d plead guilty to THAT charge without a lawyer, since apparently he caused a fuss when the cop arrested him. But it does seem this guy is being railroaded not only by the MSM, the demmies, and the republicans as well!

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall...


4 posted on 08/30/2007 7:52:56 PM PDT by pillut48 (CJ in TX --Soccer Mom, Bible Thumper and Proud to be an American! RUN, FRED, RUN!!!)
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I really think this should be left to the voters of Idaho to decide what to do with Craig. The man has “issues”. Hubby suggested that all Craig has to do is come out of closet and announce he’s switching parties and this will be such a non-issue.


5 posted on 08/30/2007 7:53:36 PM PDT by Lucretia Borgia (Who ever said the pen is mightier than the sword never met automatic weapons.)
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I tend to agree with you on this.


6 posted on 08/30/2007 7:53:41 PM PDT by Grimmy (equivocation is but the first step along the road to capitulation)
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Yeah we all run our fingers along the bottom of those bathroom stalls.


8 posted on 08/30/2007 7:54:43 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Greed is NOT a conservative ideal.)
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Those of you who pass judgement, on Larry Craig, merely on the heresay and liberal spin that has been run in the press, should be ashamed.

He already pled guilty to a crime in the bathroom.
9 posted on 08/30/2007 7:55:30 PM PDT by kinoxi
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Sorry, but that is the common “signal” between pervs in men’s rooms, plus there have been rumors about him for years. Unless the cop is lying, he should go.


10 posted on 08/30/2007 7:56:20 PM PDT by stinkerpot65 (Global warming is a Marxist lie.)
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No way. If Craig...who has endured gay rumors for years...weren't guilty he wouldn't have pleaded guilty. An innocent, straight have been outraged at such an accusation and would have fought tooth and nail to protect his reputation. Larry Craig quietly pled guilty and hoped nobody would find out. The fact that he didn't even hire an attorney speaks volumes to me.

I'm sick and tired of the scandal and corruption coming from the GOP side of both Houses. I say it's well past time to clean house. Didn't we learn anything from the Mark Foley fiasco last year? Kick the scum out and replace them with honest, decent real conservatives.

11 posted on 08/30/2007 7:56:33 PM PDT by pgkdan (Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions - G.K. Chesterton)
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Craig is being dumped because he plead guilty when he should have fought tooth and nail for acquittal.


12 posted on 08/30/2007 7:56:58 PM PDT by Anti-Bubba182
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Unless there’s some statute that says you can’t put your hand below the divider in a bathroom stall, Craig should never have been questioned by the police. He’s not my rep so I really don’t care about any “proclivities” he may have. Unless he actually does something illegal, this sort of crap shouldn’t be making headlines anywhere.


13 posted on 08/30/2007 7:57:10 PM PDT by jess35
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The whole point of electing honest, virtuous men is that they can resist things such as bribery and blackmail. Now most politicians are neither honest nor virtuous, but we need to do the best we can.

Craig needs to go. He’s up for re-election so it’s time for him to stop thinking of himself and clear the way for new blood. Take it from me, I live in MA. I know what it’s like to live with a disgrace of a senator!


14 posted on 08/30/2007 7:57:19 PM PDT by cotton1706
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But did you HEAR the interview between the police officer and Larry Craig?

You’re going to think I’m joking, but I was at the YMCA earlier tonight and some guy was playing AM radio in the locker room (the Sean Hannity show was on) while I was using the restroom.

I purposely took my time in the restroom so I could hear the entire interview - it seemed to go on forever.

Craig does not sound very convincing on these tapes.

You need to hear this, not just read it, IMO.


17 posted on 08/30/2007 7:59:23 PM PDT by jdm
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I’ve been baffled by this too, watching it unfold. For a good 24-48 hours all we heard was the law enforcement’s view of events, and even that seemed just stupid at best. Just from that everyone was already throwing the guy under the bus. After learning more, it’s obvious that this guy has been made out to be some kind of perverted ass pirate for moving his foot the wrong way and lowering his hand after someone lured him to put it down there.

It’s all really crazy, whether the man is really gay or not...


18 posted on 08/30/2007 7:59:37 PM PDT by KoRn (Just Say NO ....To Liberal Republicans - FRED THOMPSON FOR PRESIDENT!)
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I agree that the "evidence" described in the interview with the detective is slim. This is the kind of charge that would have easily been defeated by a lawyer.

Senator Craig should have just said, this is ridiculous, I'm not guilty, you are mistaken, I want to speak with a lawyer. And then hire a very good lawyer.

The charge would have never made it to court. Oh sure, there would have been papparazzi who appeared at the court case and tabloid news stories.

But ultimately, this detective could never have convicted the Senator of anything sexual from the description he gave. Now the cat's out of the bag. And you know cats.

20 posted on 08/30/2007 8:00:06 PM PDT by Sender (A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man.)
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If he had plead not guilty, that would have been the end of it. I do realize there are double standards in the media. At the end of the day though, I want our leaders to set an example worthy of their highest offices. Or has honor become passe in this day and age? A man needs that above all - without it, he is nothing. I do not understand why a United States Senator would not fight for his own reputation. It seems to me we do not have men any more - we have eunuchs.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

22 posted on 08/30/2007 8:00:28 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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Yep, the rats know just how to get conservatives going on a NON-ISSUE...shaking my head...


23 posted on 08/30/2007 8:00:35 PM PDT by shield (A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand;but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
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My best guess is he was trying to solicit. BUT that is a GUESS. The activity up to the point he was arrested was weak. And that is IF I accept the cop's version of the story.

The real outrages are that Craig is NOT being driven out for homosexuality (Barney Franks) or illegality (Ted Kennedy, B Franks, Jeffries, ad infinitum). He is being driven out because he is a republican. Remember the Congressman Kennedy who was driving around the Capitol wasted, cops let him go, went to rehab and was a victim hero? It's sickening. They APPLAUDED a Congressman who had SEX with a boy page.

24 posted on 08/30/2007 8:00:52 PM PDT by Williams
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I posted the fix for this yesterday but admin decided to pull the thread without explanation.

Why - I haven’t the slightest clue.

FR sunk several notches in my book. JMHO.


28 posted on 08/30/2007 8:02:26 PM PDT by Eccl 10:2 (Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - Ps 122:6)
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Those of you who pass judgement, on Larry Craig, merely on the heresay and liberal spin that has been run in the press, should be ashamed.

Exactly. Especially when the story was held and then released as soon as Her Ugliness is caught in a big finance scandal.

Freepers are so stupid sometimes.

30 posted on 08/30/2007 8:03:20 PM PDT by what's up
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