Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Don't call the Thunder

There is an old saying, "Don't call the Thunder, unless you're willing to ride the lightning." It's always seemed to me to be very analogous to "Men in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks."

Poor old David. He got himself caught involved in prostitution. He apologized. The blogosphere went frothy. It seems David campaigned as a conservative, family values sort of guy. Then not one, but two madams have named him as a client. This morning, it sucks to be David Vitter.

If his wife has forgiven him, then I'm apt to forgive him. Sexual dalliances being what they are, I understand the nature of forgiveness and reconciliation.

There are others though, that ask other questions.

Did he commit a crime? Short answer, yeah, solicitation of prostitution is a crime, although a misdemeanor in most jurisdictions and not prosecutable after one year.

Did he lie to us when first confronted about it? Yeah, he did. Much like Clinton lied about his blowjob.

Did he sire a child out of wedlock. I don't know? Is he paying child support to anyone?

There are some that maintain that David's whore-chasing was all prior to his legislative career, and that's where the problem comes for me. David Vitter called the thunder when he began his legislative career, following Bob Livingston's revelation of sexual misconduct. As we're reminded by Michelle Malkin:
Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) first got his start in Congress after replacing former Rep. Bob Livingston (R-LA), who “abruptly resigned after disclosures of numerous affairs” in 1998. At the time, Vitter argued that an extramarital affair was grounds for resignation.
Well, if an extramarital affair is grounds for resignation, then soliciting prostitutes is more fertile ground for resignation. Then, David called for Clinton to resign after the infamous Lewinsky scandal, saying:
“I think Livingston’s stepping down makes a very powerful argument that Clinton should resign as well and move beyond this mess,” he said. [Atlanta Journal and Constitution, 12/20/98]
Dammit, David. If sexual escapades were grounds for resignation in 1998, they are grounds for resignation in 2007.

I am disappointed in my Senator. Severely disappointed. I don't think that a person's sexual inclinations should be political fodder. I don't think that what goes on in any given bedroom is fair game for the political rodeo.

However, when David began his career, he called the thunder. I hope he's ready to ride the lightning.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great post, Pawpaw. I agree with you completely.

Anonymous said...

Well said. Don't talk the talk, if you can't walk the walk.

However, if he waits till after Jendal takes office to resign,assuming Jendal wins, then Jendal can appoint Susanne Terrell to finish out his term.
That would get Mary Landrieu's panties in a knot. (snicker)

Anonymous said...

I've been wary of Vitter since his association with lobbyist Abramoff. Afterwards, Vitter fought the Jena Choctaws too hard IMO.

Anonymous said...

Of course, this also points out the differences in how each party handles such things. To dhimmicraps, it's a badge of honor and you'll never hear them calling another one of their's out to resign over something so petty.

We're playing by our rules and keep getting our butts kicked because they're not following our rules. Instead, they get choice committee assignments and the press buries the stories, while our guys get asked to resign, possible prosecution, beat up in the press, destroyed family life.

Being on the right side is not easy and we don't always win - but I don't want to be like them either.

Mo K said...

Well said, Pawpaw and Mike. Trying to do the right thing, you get mocked, beaten up and everything in between, and by no less than hypocrites and sheeple who blindly believe the leftist lies and can't think for themselves. Everyone messes up from time to time, and trying to live a principled life (S. Covey's "Seven Habits" comes to mind) is ultimately the way to fulfillment for people with a conscience. Living with the alterntive is harder in the long run. Some people learn that lesson too late, and they're never truly happy.
BTW, this is not an excuse for Vitter, just a general observation. It's his bed, let him lie in it.