So everybody is yacking about Sanford, and I feel the need to give my two cents. Unfortunately, the few minutes of TV that I’ve seen have been devoted to this issue, and few of them point to the real problem – the fact that he lied to the people of the state of South Carolina, and put the order of state in jeopardy. I think we all should be stuck in the craw over that.
But whether it’s this governor, another senator, or the President of the United States, why do we as Americans care so much about what our elected leaders do in the sack? (And really, an Argentine? Trust me… I’ve seen these people and they’re illicit affair material!)
Not that I’m condoning infidelity in any way. But I just can’t understand why Americans judge politicians by how they look, speak and sleep rather than concerning themselves with the ISSUES at stake? We are so easily swooned by a handsome, smooth gentleman who is faithful to his wife, but we forget the Washingtons, Lincolns and FDRs of the past who were flat out hideous, yet drastically altered the course of history by the sheer politics that they practiced.
I also argue that one’s personal life has very little to do with what kind of political leader they are, Bill Clinton included. Personally, I’m more concerned about their voting history. And what they’re doing to keep inflation down.
Can we please leave all this garbage with the wives and families who are unfortunate enough to be completely devestated by it? And get on with things like GLOBAL WARMING? AND OUR RECESSION????
