Unlikely Pimp

[falco]

was the chick hot? cuz a politician having sex with a hot prostitute is better than a politician having sex with an ugly intern

[Freak Out]

This goofball went after prostitution rings as AG of NY. He solicits a hooker, which is illegal last time I checked. On top of that he flew the hooker to DC, plus forwarded money to the "Emperors Club". This all falls under interstate lines, thus we are getting into federal offenses.

This AG didn't win a lot of cases toward the end of his AG career, but he arm-twisted a lot of defendants into settlements. He did this to Strong Funds in Milwaukee, which sold out to Wells Fargo to avoid prosecution over practices that were not the straightest, but were not illegal. May not sound like a big deal, but it meant over 100 Milwaukee people lost their jobs because of it.

I hate clowns like this or McGreevey from NJ who screw around on their wife then after they're caught trot out the wife to stand by their side. I feel so bad for the wife and the children in this situation.

He should resign immediately, but I fear he's waiting to get the best deal from the Feds so he can save his own sorry ass.

I have to say I am a little surprised he has not resigned and would not be shocked to see some charges brought against him. Bottom line is another fool lets sex possibly ruin his family and career.

[Harlan Huckleby]

ya know, you got hot women sleeping with wealthy men for a lot of money. Consenting adult stuff, why is the government involved?

You are too funny. "Big deal" that the GOVERNOR of New York was involved in a prostitution ring?

Whether it should be legal or not is one issue, but this dickhead thought this was a good idea and/or he could get away with it?

I was listening to a former madame & writes books about prostitution on the radio. She made point that the use of the word "ring" is a ridiculous and melodramatic term. Its a goddamn whorehouse, or escort service, not a "ring."

No, I don't think it is a big deal. Its a funny story. He's guilty of hypocracy since he was such a moral and legal crusader. A powerful man going outside of his marriage for sex is a tiny story.

And far as him being a scum bag: the flesh is weak. Some people have a strong psychological need to get themselves some strange. Its a very human thing, I'm glad I don't have that terrible urge myself. Same deal with Bill Clinton and Monica.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I have to say I am a little surprised he has not resigned and would not be shocked to see some charges brought against him. Bottom line is another fool lets sex possibly ruin his family and career.

Hell, I did something irrational and self-destructive within the last hour. Most people have their weaknesses.

He was paying huge bucks for that sex. It was probably something really kinky.

It is pathetic. But when you get to know people really well, must of us have some unusual thoughts or behaviors.

[The Leaper]

Hell, I did something irrational and self-destructive within the last hour. Most people have their weaknesses.

Yes, most people do. So you are suggesting we look the other way because of that?

The bottom line is that this is not a big deal if he was an average joe.

However, he isn't an average joe. He happens to be a state governor who is in charge of the things like the National Guard and the state police force where his private behavior does impact the public interest. With greater power comes greater responsibility...which makes it a very big deal. If you can't be trusted in such minor matters as this, how can you be trusted in matters of greater impact?

[Jimx29]

wonders if he Spitzer swallows

[Freak Out]

Hmmmmm...

http://machinist.salon.com/blog/2008/03/11/emperors_club/index.html

[Harlan Huckleby]

Barney Franks got caught with a young lover who was prostituting himself out and stealing from ole Barn.

Senator David Vitter got caught with his pants down six months ago, didn't hear a lot of talk about him resigning.

Larry Craig rebounded from his wide stance ordeal, is still in Senate.

There is always a flurry of righteous fun when sex scandals break out.

Spitzer looks vulnerable. But I certainly hope he rides this out. I think his behaviour is the sort of thing that voters can decide on at the election booth. Politicians should resign for serious crimes or professional misconduct. Hooker habits are neither.

[swede]

Barney Franks got caught with a young lover who was prostituting himself out and stealing from ole Barn.

Senator David Vitter got caught with his pants down six months ago, didn't hear a lot of talk about him resigning.

Larry Craig rebounded from his wide stance ordeal, is still in Senate.

There is always a flurry of righteous fun when sex scandals break out.

Spitzer looks vulnerable. But I certainly hope he rides this out. I think his behaviour is the sort of thing that voters can decide on at the election booth. Politicians should resign for serious crimes or professional misconduct.

Why the hell would anyone be in Spitzer's corner. He is one of the most reviled dickheads in politics. This is a time for great rejoicing--dems and repubbies alike. Enjoy every moment of this hypocritical egomaniac's personal torment. It is classic Greek tragedy.

Honestly HH, you've brought contrarianism to a strange place in rooting for this turd.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Honestly HH, you've brought contrarianism to a strange place in rooting for this turd.

has nothing to do with him.

hookers are a matter of principle.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Why the hell would anyone be in Spitzer's corner. He is one of the most reviled dickheads in politics. This is a time for great rejoicing--dems and repubbies alike. Enjoy every moment of this hypocritical egomaniac's personal torment. It is classic Greek tragedy.

Using sex scandals for political score-settling is bad for the country, even if the guy deserves it.

For every incident of sexual misbehavior that makes the news, you have to think that 50 to 100 go unreported. Making sexual adventures into impeachable crimes will just make these politicians much more vulnerable to blackmail.

Abstinence is not a realistic standard. Powerful men seem to have powerful sex drives. And the madames say they are the kinky ones.

I hope Spitzer rides this out.

[swede]

Why the hell would anyone be in Spitzer's corner. He is one of the most reviled dickheads in politics. This is a time for great rejoicing--dems and repubbies alike. Enjoy every moment of this hypocritical egomaniac's personal torment. It is classic Greek tragedy.

Using sex scandals for political score-settling is bad for the country, even if the guy deserves it.

For every incident of sexual misbehavior that makes the news, you have to think that 50 to 100 go unreported. Making sexual adventures into impeachable crimes will just make these politicians much more vulnerable to blackmail.

Abstinence is not a realistic standard. Powerful men seem to have powerful sex drives. And the madames say they are the kinky ones.

I hope Spitzer rides this out.

The guy's knowledge of the inside workings of the financial system allowed him to shift money through a web of accounts in order to pursue an illegal activity. He won't get convicted for transporting a hooker across state lines. He'll be convicted for illegal use of the banking system to support a criminal enterprise, thus hoisting him by his own petard.

You go ahead and weep for Spitzy. I'm buying popcorn!

[LL2]

I think it's funny. Spitzer made a name for himself and his career by being the tough AG going after investment companies and whatever else that would get him fame and glory, and now his indiscretions are coming back to bite him in the ass. I think he should resign.

[Harlan Huckleby]

He'll be convicted for illegal use of the banking system to support a criminal enterprise

Oh brother. The guy's real offense is he went to a hooker for kinky sex. THAT is what has people up in arms. "illegal use of the banking system to support a criminal enterprise" oooooh, ahhhhhhh. The fucker was transfering money to his whore house through a dummy name. Big Deal.

You go ahead and weep for Spitzy. I'm buying popcorn!

I don't care about Spitzer one way or another. He is resigning today, and I thank that is a shame. It's a missed opportunity for the country to move forward a little bit.

Swede, Leaper, Harvey: where were you guys when the Republican Senator, David Vitter, got caught with prositutes 6 months ago? I'm having trouble remembering your posts demanding his resignation. The only difference is that the reports about him were less sensational.

People are disgusted that the guy got caught paying for kinky sex. By forcing his resignation, it is a way for people to pump out their chests and declare that this is abhorent, unacceptable behavior. Feel morally superior. Feel satisfaction, schadenfreude, over this pathetic guy.

And who are the people most enthusiastic about damning others? Why people like Spitzer, of course! He lead the prosecutorial charge against prostitution. And Larry Craig took a wide stance against gays while in the Senate.

The public is engaging in mass hypocracy. Pretending that we as a people are above kinky sex with prostitutes. I'm not making an "everybody does it so its OK" argument. Not saying it's OK or not OK, just that sex lives have zilch to do with job performance in office and should be ignored.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think it's funny. Spitzer made a name for himself and his career by being the tough AG going after investment companies and whatever else that would get him fame and glory, and now his indiscretions are coming back to bite him in the ass. I think he should resign.

Acting foolish is not an impeachable offense. We have elections to remove fools.