Regional accents often lead to misunderstandings.
Posted on 11/22/2017 11:25:36 AM PST by tuffydoodle
Texas Congressman Joe Barton released a statement Wednesday apologizing for a graphic nude photo of him that circulated on social media earlier this week. He announced his re-election bid earlier this month.
U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, released a statement on Wednesday apologizing for a graphic nude photo of him that circulated on social media earlier this week.
"While separated from my second wife, prior to the divorce, I had sexual relationships with other mature adult women," he said. "Each was consensual. Those relationships have ended. I am sorry I did not use better judgment during those days. I am sorry that I let my constituents down."
Barton, who announced his re-election bid earlier this month, is navigating in a political environment charged with emerging stories of sexual misbehavior in politics, in business, and in the media. The photo, which appeared on an anonymous Twitter account, set off speculation within Texas GOP circles about his political future.
In a phone interview with The Texas Tribune on Tuesday, Barton said he was deliberating that.
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En as in end, is as in miss.
“How does this get twisted into a typical FR shot at women??”
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Is that what it was? That comment (#2) made no sense at all to me!
Most of the people in nursing homes are women since most of the men are dead, so he has a good chance.
“He’s free to make whatever choices he wants to. He’s not free to expect his decisions to be devoid of consequences, nor is he free from the expectation that others will evaluate his judgment and values based on the choices he makes.”
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“Well said!”
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Ditto that “well said.”
“What’s really sad in this mess is that Joe Barton has a little boy”
Our society has forgotten about the kids. Look at what they see on TV, listen to. Look at how much time they spend poking on iPhones, etc.
Maybe they’ll grow up ok.
Damn shame Barton didn’t think about his kids before doing this ignorant thing.
Only the ones with eyes. 😱
Seriously though, who gives a damn, I don't see why it should ruin his career.
He’s been in Congress since he succeeded Phil Gramm in 1984, it’s time for him to retire, anyhow.
Good Lrd think if this was your dad
I’d have to stab my eyes out with an ice pick
Barton “is not resigning,” Dodd says
“Nothing ya’ll haven’t seen before”.
Who has claimed harassment?
Not everything is bigger in Texas.
Some...
......threads...
.........do NOT...
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..................NEED....
.............................PICTURES!!!
This is one of them...
My god, there is not enough Eye Bleach in the world...
Well now. That explains why they are too busy to read or write the legislation they vote on.
You’re an ahole. You must be divorced.
Oh, that guy is a major misogynist. A lot of them are currently hanging out on FR.
Rb’s recommendation: In order to save marriages and prevent congressional adultery the Fed Gov needs to move to Kansas and hold session for one week each twice a year.
The other 50 weeks/yr members need to be in their respective districts minding their own members.
Regional accents often lead to misunderstandings.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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