Honestly, it's hardly news anymore, is it? I mean, who's next? Shooter? RollCall:
Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) was arrested in June at a Minnesota airport by a plainclothes police officer investigating lewd conduct complaints in a men’s public restroom, according to an arrest report obtained by Roll Call Monday afternoon.
I take it that this is not what the wingers mean by "the public square," right?
He pled:
Craig’s arrest occurred just after noon on June 11 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. On Aug. 8, he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct in the Hennepin County District Court. He paid more than $500 in fines and fees, and a 10-day jail sentence was stayed. He also was given one year of probation with the court that began on Aug. 8.
But the best part?
A spokesman for Craig described the incident as a “he said/he said misunderstanding,” and said the office would release a fuller statement later Monday afternoon.
Really? Who's "she"?
You know, what's killing me on this is the suspense: Drip, drip, drip. It's just one after another, after another, after another.
Couldn't the Republicans just declare a special day, and all come out of the closet, en masse, on that day? And just get it over with? For the sake of the country?
NOTE Now Craig wishes he hadn't pled guilty:
"At the time of this incident, I complained to the police that they were misconstruing my actions," he said. "I should have had the advice of counsel in resolving this matter. In hindsight, I should not have pled guilty. I was trying to handle this matter myself quickly and expeditiously."
Well, I'm glad we got that sorted.
And, as usual, it's the abuse of power, stupid. WaPo:
While he was interviewed about the incident, according to the police report, Craig gave police a business card showing he was a United States senator. "What do you think about that?" Craig asked the officer, according to the report obtained by Roll Call.
Hey, maybe Craig should have just shoved his card into the next stall, instead of all that foot-tapping nonsense. Why mess around?
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He should have shoved *something* into the next stall
Holy glory be. As far as schadenfreude goes, this feels good, on the whole.
"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
A GENERATION OF VIPERS
BELOW, MY LETTER TO CHRIS MATTHEWS OF HARDBALL:
DEAR CHRISTOPHER -
Well, I see it's time to dust off my huge copy of Jerry Falwell's Edition of the Bible. Below are a few extracts pertaining to vipers:
O, generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
O, generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Ye, serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O, generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
The Bible is replete with such statements, but I think I have pretty well covered the point I wish to make.
Senator Larry Craig is telling the truth when he states he is not "gay." The man probably does not have a gay or fem bone in his body. Here, once again, the masses have to be made aware that being "gay" and homosexual are two different worlds. I quote from my letter to you back on October 6, 2006, entitled THE FOLEY MESS:
"Furthermore, all gays are homosexual, but all homosexuals are not "gay." The gay community is but the tiny tip of the iceberg where homosexuality is concerned. There are many happily married men with children and grandchildren who, on occasion, find it necessary to be with another man. This does not diminish their love for their families one iota."
The problem with Senator Craig lies not with his homosexuality, but rather his hypocrisy in lying about it, and not least, the oppression he as brought upon the heads of those who are in the same boat as he. For that, he should be profoundly ashamed of himself.
Years ago, I came up with a test which I named the "Ball and Tongue Test." If a man can take the test without becoming aroused, we know that he is "OK." Every male member of Congress should be forced to take that test!
EDWARD EUGENE BASKETT
Larry Craig (R-Wide Stance)
Comedy Gold.
Dude appears to enjoy himself some anonymous sex in public spaces. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Unless you're a sitting Senator who has been vocal on the subject of denying gays equal rights under the law.
"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
"A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
I'm betting on Mitch McConnell next ...
... or maybe Lindsay Graham. Teh gay drums are beating louder and louder around those two.
McConnell? Maybe...
Down With Tyranny keeps saying so, but I'm not seeing evidence.
We. Are. Going. To. Die. We must restore hope in the world. We must bring forth a new way of living that can sustain the world. Or else it is not just us who will die but everyone. What have we got to lose? Go forth and Fight!—Xan
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. -- Mahatma Gandhi
The other name bobbing in the bowl
(I mean punch bowl dammit, get your mind out of the toilet!) is Orrin Hatch.
Personally I find that one very doubtful, on the grounds that whatever his wrongful beliefs might be (the okayness of torture, war, politicization, wiretapping, Constitution-trashing, use of coathangers as healthcare devices, etc.) he appears possessed of ferocious self-control. These people know that they can do any manner of wickedness so long as they don't get caught in a personal sexual indiscretion.
If Hatch ever got to where he couldn't stand it any more, and had to have one moment of sheer blissful explosive physical gratification before he died, he wouldn't be looking for it in some goddam cheesy airport bathroom for chrissakes.
McConnell on the other hand has been appearing in the medium-rare stages of Alzheimers for some years now. And he still has his ties to that murdering Utah mine owner who used his (McConnell's) name and marital arrangement to bully his way out of making safety improvements in his facilities. I could see him deciding a slam-bang gay bang woult be a rip-roaring fun way to announce "retirement for health reasons" following which he would be unavailable for either interviews or court appearances.
I don't know but what McConnell couldn't be taken out
on the basis of his callously casual animal cruelty.
But it would be great fun to see how far someone could drive with the Governor in a cartop carrier before something started running down the windows.
We can admit that we’re killers … but we’re not going to kill today. That’s all it takes! ~ Captain James T. Kirk, Stardate 3193.0
1 John 4:18
what makes me mad is that all these rich gay republicans
make the Scene really expensive in DC, which is why didn't want to stay. they're always throwing money around, making it harder for Hip Queers to have fun. there's nothing less fabulous than closeted gay republican ass. and they know it- no self respecting Hip Queer person would be caught dead in a public bathroom, these days. Lame.
and let me remind everyone to always, always listen to
mike and the gang at page one q, who have been all over craig for a long time now. if you read it there, chances are you'll read it later in the "respectable" press, although perhaps only opaquely noted.
Sarah, huh?
Are you confusing McConnell with Romney perchance? Or is there some link between the two that I haven't heard about?
It was "Catcher," der Mittster Romney who hauled the dog on top of the car until it shat itself. Which admittedly sounds like something that only an Alzheimer's victim would do, but that's McConnell's problem, not Mitt's.
I don't know that McConnell even has a dog. Other than...no, bad Xan, his wife should be criticized for her mismanagement of the Department of Labor, not irrelevant physical details.
bad, bad Xan. Go sit in the car carrier now.
Maybe, but I like it as a general behavioral enhancement
technique for widespread application to all GOPervs.
We can admit that we’re killers … but we’re not going to kill today. That’s all it takes! ~ Captain James T. Kirk, Stardate 3193.0
1 John 4:18
Reenactors of the Bathroom Scene
okay, it isn't the stage version of "Confederates in the Attic," but it's still funny as shit. You should pardon the expression.
wow, i can't believe that slipped thru
or under, as it were.
i bet MJS could do it better, tho.
I posted that, Xan
That re-enactment was really crying out for front page treatment...
We. Are. Going. To. Die. We must restore hope in the world. We must bring forth a new way of living that can sustain the world. Or else it is not just us who will die but everyone. What have we got to lose? Go forth and Fight!—Xan
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. -- Mahatma Gandhi
Thanks Lambert
I was hoping somebody with mad UTube/vid/graphics posting skillz, which I lack, would do exactly that.
I shoulda cited the original catch to somebody in comments at Atrios, but was in a hurry and couldn't remember who it was--one of the D crowd, dirk gently or Doug or DWD, I think, but which one? Oh hell, credit them all, let God sort them out. :)