Early MSNBC Pundits Defend Spitzer, Lash Out at Prudish America

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2008/03/10/early-msnbc-pundits-defend-spitzer-lash-out-prudish-america ^

[chessplayer]

In the 3 pm hour, in the first blush of the prostitution revelations against liberal Gov. Eliot Spitzer of New York, MSNBC’s experts quickly described the scandal as a nothing-burger. Alan Dershowitz attacked America for being a "pandering society and hypocritical society," since this wouldn’t even make the back pages of a newspaper in sophisticated Europe. "Big deal, married man goes to prostitute!" Dershowitz also blamed "men" (as a group) for thinking with their private parts. Tucker Carlson agreed with that line, and said that Spitzer is sleazy, but this is "one of the least sleazy things he’s done."

About 13 minutes into the hour, Contessa Brewer brought on Dershowitz for his reaction, explaining at one point that Dershowitz taught Spitzer at Harvard. He sounded quivering and emotional:

I have two reactions. One, I feel terrible for Eliot and his family. But I feel that this is a America-only story that we have to put in perspective. You know, big deal, married man goes to prostitute! In Europe, this wouldn't even make the back pages of the newspaper. It's a uniquely american story. We’re a uniquely, you know, pandering society and hypocritical society, when it comes to sex.

[AnAmericanMother]

Wonder what they’ll say when it transpires that he was using public money for these purposes. Not to mention the Mann Act problems . . . . . after all, it’s the corruption division of the AG’s office that’s investigating . . . .

[pianomikey]

Somehow I’ve gotten through almost 4 years of marriage without seeing a prostitute. I must be a freak.

[Diogenesis]

NBC did not mention Spitzer was a Democrat.

Isn't that special?

[FatherofFive]

Bush's fault

Spitzer likes bush.

[Miss Didi]

Mara on Brit's Panel said that this scandal would not harm the Dems at all. Whatever, Mara.

[The_Republican]

Same arguments that were made during Lewinsky days. Lets lower the values and expectations for ENTIRE society, so couple of scumbags can be saved!

Spitzer is no Klinton. Saving him won’t be so easy.

[Brilliant]

Dershowitz also blamed “men” (as a group) for thinking with their private parts.

Speak for yourself Dershbag.

[duckman]

“But I feel that this is a America-only story...”
You would feel that way if you were morally bankrupt.

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

Do they teach a course on adultery and prostitution at Harvard Law? It’s a big deal if you have money and property. About 50%.

[Skooz]

Tucker Carlson agreed with that line, and said that Spitzer is sleazy, but this is "one of the least sleazy things he’s done."

Gotta agree with Tucker here. Spitzer is the very definition of the word sleaze.

Maybe this time he went too far and will be booted from office. One can hope.

[muawiyah]

So, now we get an idea of what Alan does for fun ~

[Skooz]

Somehow I’ve gotten through almost 4 years of marriage without seeing a prostitute. I must be a freak.

Make that 18 years for me. I must be some sort of mutoid.

[The_Republican]

I don’t think it would hurt them overall. It could in NY, but this is shaping up to be Dems’ year, and NY is their Heartland - they won’t skip a beat. JMO.

[popdonnelly]

Maybe Spitzer should get the “Father of the Year” award.

[j_tull]

Congrats, 29 years for me.

[pianomikey]

Wonder what they’ll say when it transpires that he was using public money for these purposes

It's just sex, and it's none of your business.

[xkaydet65]

Given Spitzer’s wealth I don’t think he was using public money,but he was on the public’s business when doing it.

[avacado]

Given that Mr. Alan Dershowitz's first wife looks like this, it's no surprise for him to say, "Big deal, married man goes to prostitute!"

[Mr. Mojo]

"Big deal, married man goes to prostitute!" - Dershowitz

I suspect Dersh wouldn't have such a cavalier attitude if his spouse got caught in a prostitution ring.