Posted on 12/01/2011 1:58:15 PM PST by smoothsailing
At this point i would not be surprised if a porn film surfaces with Herm in it.
“I was putting fuel in my truck the other day and some young lady came up and said she had run out of gas and need some fuel, I gave her a few bucks, but we did not have sex on the fuel island. Guess I must be some sort of pervert.”
Not a good analogy. She remained a stranger to you, there wasn’t ongoing communication, it was done in public, it was a one time thing.
“Brace yourself for the incoming flood of apologies and “gee, maybe you were right” notes.”
First of all, my apologies to any and all who may have thought I questioned their veracity or integrity.
I was one who argued forcefully on Herman’s behalf on this and other matters of contention. Until this article, I had seen nothing verifiable that indicated whether Mr Cain’s wife knew or not. In fact there were statements attributed to Cain’s campaign staff posted on FR which indicated his wife and family did know. It is my nature to believe in the honor of a candidate I back unless something proves that this is not the case. Having said that I must admit I am disappointed in Mr Cain and will have to reconsider my support for him.
If you imagine that for a wife, being "grown up" means not expecting your husband to be accountable for his actions, you are sorely mistaken. Quite the contrary: having an "adult" and "mature" marriage relationship means that both spouses are accountable to each other - and are able to trust each other because they are "transparent" with each other.
The fact that you have not been "transparent" with your wife regarding giving money to "younger women" is certainly nothing to boast about, and may have hurt her more than you realize.
it isn't what our life was about...
I suspect the truth is that it isn't what YOUR life was about. Though you offer it as some kind of justification for Cain's actions (as well as your own), the truth is that we cause hurt and disappointment if we do not "honor" our spouse by being "transparent" in all that we do.
[Flame away - but what would be really interesting would be for you to run what I've said by your wife and include her response in your reply]
No he died many years before the text, but he was from Memphis.
You said, “Busted. I don’t care how “innocent” the situation is. If your wife ain’t in the loop on something like this....”
Let me finish that thought for you, you know she wouldn’t like it or approve and you have reason for her not to know about it because you may just be expecting something other than thank you and want to keep that option open on the side.
Bad news for Herman, good news for us to find out sooner than later.
And he never considered this a problem lurking in the wings?
Life is tough, it is tougher when you are stupid.
Changing your support for Mr Cain was never our intent. Looking at the reality of who and what Cain was from the start is what seemed to escape so many who support him so blindly. And they sent him money. Lots of it, based on not much at all. Really!.......Not much at all, from the start.
I just am thankful this is all coming out now rather than later.
Another electoral disaster averted. Herman Cain is a real idiot to have run knowing this was all out there and not telling his wife beforehand.
LOL..Good one there.
I’m a Cain supporter but I have to admit that made me laugh.
I am A B O I like Cain, but these things are a disaster in our quest to defeat obama.
Not a good analogy. She remained a stranger to you, there wasn’t ongoing communication, it was done in public, it was a one time thing.
Excellent rejoinder. I am frankly amazed to see how people can refuse to admit the obvious in their determination to make light of indiscrete behavior.
No scary movies either, not during the Christmas season.
“At best he’s a moron”
Yep. So far it looks to be the whole ‘13-year affair’ thing is falling by the wayside, as Ms. White can’t seem to verify any of that stuff. Seems like the typical pattern of all the other ladies - make outrageous claims to get the headline and no following proof.
What she only seems to have is phone records from this fall, unless I’m confused about the timeline, that mostly looks like she was initiating and he responding. It makes this really smell like a setup.
Point is he fell for it. Didn’t tell his wife. Cavalier in the middle of a Presidential campaign where he is the frontrunner. Not thinking of the consequences of his actions.
That’s as bothersome as if he actually did something, which I’m not sure he did. I truly don’t get it.
You finished my thought perfectly.
Now. If this was a one time gift - no problem. But if this acquaintance developed into a friendship and more money was given over 13 years...
That is a problem. As the whole world now sees.
I disagree. Cain is a very wealthy man. If I was giving an amount that would put a dent in our checking account (like help with rent), I’d have to explain myself. But peeling off a couple of bills off a roll of 100’s isnt much of a big deal to a millionaire. If I was a rich person I’d love to be able to give very large tips to service people and such, so long as it didn’t have a real effect on my finances.
Burnt toast
I agree...you can tell that all these ‘women’ who have come forward on this type of slime, is what it is....PHONY!!!!!
I believe in Herman Cain, I hope he doesn’t quit....Billy Boy Clinton did FARRRRRR worse!!!
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