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Elphaba · 10-01-2006, 05:16 PM

This late discovery by news media and the prompt resignation of Foley serves as a reminder to the public of the corruption issues that have plagued the party in power. Recent polls indicated that the whole Abramoff scandal was not an issue of major importance with the voters. I believe that this issue with Foley, and the subsequent lack of action by the leadership will not be taken as lightly by the conservative base.

I can fully understand why a Republican member of congress must remain in the closet concerning his or her sexuality. What is not acceptable is a closeted gay that champions youth preditor legislation, while behaving inappropriately with minors. Foley's dialogue with the minor is that of a pedophile, but I am unclear as to the legal status of "talking dirty" to a kid.
No evidence has been suggested that Foley ever seduced a minor, and I am not willing to hang him for the mere possibility.

Clearly, the "party of values" should have rid themselves of this ticking time bomb long ago. The failure to do that has left a Florida congressional seat wide open for a Democrat to take.

I expect the party leadership to be challenged by it's members for this incredible lack of foresight.

10-01-2006, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	This late discovery by news media and the prompt resignation of Foley serves as a reminder to the public of the corruption issues that have plagued the party in power. Recent polls indicated that the whole Abramoff scandal was not an issue of major importance with the voters. I believe that this issue with Foley, and the subsequent lack of action by the leadership will not be taken as lightly by the conservative base. I can fully understand why a Republican member of congress must remain in the closet concerning his or her sexuality. What is not acceptable is a closeted gay that champions youth preditor legislation, while behaving inappropriately with minors. Foley's dialogue with the minor is that of a pedophile, but I am unclear as to the legal status of "talking dirty" to a kid. No evidence has been suggested that Foley ever seduced a minor, and I am not willing to hang him for the mere possibility. Clearly, the "party of values" should have rid themselves of this ticking time bomb long ago. The failure to do that has left a Florida congressional seat wide open for a Democrat to take. I expect the party leadership to be challenged by it's members for this incredible lack of foresight.