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The human cost was evident in Souder’s five-minute speech, interrupted by tears and deep breaths as the congressman fought for control. It was a scene in sharp contrast to other recent revelations of infidelity, including South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and Nevada Sen. John Ensign.
“I sinned against God, my wife and my family by having a mutual relationship with a part-time member of my staff,” Souder said. “In the poisonous environment of Washington, D.C., any personal failing is seized upon and twisted for political gain. I am resigning rather than put my family through a painful, drawn-out process.”
In what seemed to have become a well-worn road, Souder apologized to his family, his God and his constituents. He said his wife, Diane, offered to stand by his side, but the congressman rejected the offer.
“I’m sick of politicians who drag their spouses in front of cameras rather than confronting the problem they caused,” he said.
“I wish I could have been better,” he said. “My comfort is that God is a gracious and forgiving God.”
I confess. I'm terrible. I'm bad. But while it lasted, it was "gooooood" (sigh).
Let me gussy this up for the "Party of Personal Responsibility":
"I am so ashamed (that I got caught sticking my penis into the vagina of a woman who wasn't my wife on multiple occasions after years of campaigning as a moralist, because now my cover is totally blown and I am going to have to resign since no one will buy my bullshit now and now even though I totally created this problem I am going to blame) the poisonous environment of Washington, D.C., (where) any personal failing is seized upon and twisted for political gain (especially when it's a sex scandal, which I totally new after observing politics for several decades)..."
At least he didn't drag his wife up there.
I'll give him that.
For the record, I don't think infidelity is cause for resignation. However, it's the hypocrisy that makes guys like Souder such rich targets.
He got some things right.
He did "sin" as that term is normally understood. He did betray his religious faith (his "God"). He certainly did betray his wife.
He SHOULD feel ashamed.
The question is whether he would have felt this shame had he not been exposed for what he had done?
I kinda doubt it.
Was he right to resign?
Yup.
Is there a whole lot more he could say of any value? Not really.
Could he have said a bit less?
Probably.
Is there some "but" waiting to be sprung at the end of this post (my usual style, I confess)?
Nope.
seriously dante...you're an idiot
people of strong faith sin all the time, read the bible and you will see its not just politicians
Let me gussy this up for the "Party of Personal Responsibility":
"I am so ashamed (that I got caught sticking my penis into the vagina of a woman who wasn't my wife on multiple occasions after years of campaigning as a moralist, because now my cover is totally blown and I am going to have to resign since no one will buy my bullshit now and now even though I totally created this problem I am going to blame) the poisonous environment of Washington, D.C., (where) any personal failing is seized upon and twisted for political gain (especially when it's a sex scandal, which I totally new after observing politics for several decades)..."
At least he didn't drag his wife up there.
I'll give him that.
For the record, I don't think infidelity is cause for resignation. However, it's the hypocrisy that makes guys like Souder such rich targets.
If he had been a Democrat he would have blamed the vast right wing conspiracy. If he had been black, he would have claimed he was a victim of racism. If he were gay he would have claimed homophobia.
So now he claims personal responsibility no excuses and the leftists here just want to jump all over him.
Typical.
If he had been a Democrat he would have blamed the vast right wing conspiracy. If he had been black, he would have claimed he was a victim of racism. If he were gay he would have claimed homophobia.
So now he claims personal responsibility no excuses and the leftists here just want to jump all over him.
Typical.
Would it surprise anyone if it turned out that all of the republican congresspeople and their spouses were swingers and c-street was really a secret porn studio/gay bar on Wednesday nights?
If he had been a Democrat he would have blamed the vast right wing conspiracy. If he had been black, he would have claimed he was a victim of racism. If he were gay he would have claimed homophobia.
So now he claims personal responsibility no excuses and the leftists here just want to jump all over him.
Typical.
Oh, shut up. You think you know everything. For your information, I have compassion for the guy. He made a mistake. I don't think he should lose his job over it. If an elected official's personal life interferes with their job, then they should step down. If it doesn't, then there is no reason for them to give their job up.
I most certainly do not believe that married people should cheat. But it is a reality in the world we are living in. I don't want to lose an elected official that is doing a good job over their infidelity. Personally, I don't even want to know about it. It serves no purpose.
If he had been a Democrat he would have blamed the vast right wing conspiracy. If he had been black, he would have claimed he was a victim of racism. If he were gay he would have claimed homophobia.
So now he claims personal responsibility no excuses and the leftists here just want to jump all over him.
Typical.
Oh, shut up. You think you know everything. For your information, I have compassion for the guy. He made a mistake. I don't think he should lose his job over it. If an elected official's personal life interferes with their job, then they should step down. If it doesn't, then there is no reason for them to give their job up.
I most certainly do not believe that married people should cheat. But it is a reality in the world we are living in. I don't want to lose an elected official that is doing a good job over their infidelity. Personally, I don't even want to know about it. It serves no purpose.
I'd prefer these creepy moralists and family values assholes keep their creepy private lives private, and stay the hell out of the private lives of others.
Oh, shut up. You think you know everything. For your information, I have compassion for the guy. He made a mistake. I don't think he should lose his job over it. If an elected official's personal life interferes with their job, then they should step down. If it doesn't, then there is no reason for them to give their job up.
I most certainly do not believe that married people should cheat. But it is a reality in the world we are living in. I don't want to lose an elected official that is doing a good job over their infidelity. Personally, I don't even want to know about it. It serves no purpose.
I'd prefer these creepy moralists and family values assholes keep their creepy private lives private, and stay the hell out of the private lives of others.
When did he ever tell you what to do, you fat ignorant bus driver?
Let me gussy this up for the "Party of Personal Responsibility":
"I am so ashamed (that I got caught sticking my penis into the vagina of a woman who wasn't my wife on multiple occasions after years of campaigning as a moralist, because now my cover is totally blown and I am going to have to resign since no one will buy my bullshit now and now even though I totally created this problem I am going to blame) the poisonous environment of Washington, D.C., (where) any personal failing is seized upon and twisted for political gain (especially when it's a sex scandal, which I totally new after observing politics for several decades)..."
At least he didn't drag his wife up there.
I'll give him that.
For the record, I don't think infidelity is cause for resignation. However, it's the hypocrisy that makes guys like Souder such rich targets.
seriously dante...you're an idiot
people of strong faith sin all the time, read the bible and you will see its not just politicians
you miss the point. people of strong faith seem to have convenient criteria for judging others and themselves.
If one's faith is strong I would expect it to be a struggle to break into sin---it appears very few people of strong faith have faith strong enough when the going gets rough---or kinky---or sleazy---or...
