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This hypocrite gives every decent gay a bad name!!!

It must be very hard to conceal your sexuality. Although what Larry did was wrong, I do feel for him trying to conceal his sexuality.

I hope he can come to terms with it.

I meant to say use political clout for PERSONAL benefit, which is what we see going on in Illinois, but also in so many cases where government is corrupt – Spitzer definately had some personal benefits, as did Palin (the whole trooper gate issue), good old Teddy and his home improvements, and those are just recent examples that appeared in national news. Even tiny little towns that no one has heard of see local politicians embezzle money, comit crimes, and act fraudulently each and every day.

tcaudilllg- I agree with you 110%. The issue here is not who belongs to what party. The issue is how dispicable it is to take advantage of public office, use political clout for public benefit, and betray the trust of the American people. It is about holding our public officials to a higher standard. It is about showing politicians and others in positions of authority that we will no longer allow them to pull the wool over our eyes simply because they have the power to do so. If we continue to argue amongst ourselves and blame one party over another, we are only detracting from the real issue- corruption is not confined by party lines. Corruption is not limited to certain levels of government, and is not only for those at the top of the food chain. Americans are surrounded by scandal, from local police all the way up. It is sad, but trying to blame one party over another is no solution.

Talk about going down in a blaze of glory... hole.

LISA V YOU ARE VERY SMART WELL SAID

That is hilarious!!!

Nice thought, but the righties will take every opportunity to smear and smash our honorable president-elect - even with just gossip and bigotry.

tcaudilllg December 9th, 2008 2:07 pm ET
This isn't about party… it's about having air-tight public accountability.
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Absolutely! But how would that ever happen with a biased media - on either side - that controls whatever IT wants the public to believe - to promote its own political agenda - and a gullible public that swallows their favorite media's garbage hook line and sinker?

Heck, we don't even have personal accountability any more - nothing we do is OUR fault - it's always the OTHER GUY's fault!

I don't care what party you are from – if you are crook or have a sex problem that has become a public problem you should be convicted and put into the big house.

Sen Craig, you took the plea deal to hide what was going on. Stop wasting the courts time. Go on with your life. Whether or not your plea deal is thrown out will have no affect on what people think.

When will Larry come out of the closet?

hahahahaha!

Why does Larry Craig keep his own sordid story going with his constant appeals? He should just go way and let us all forget about him. Having or soliciting sex in public bathrooms is illegal, plain and simple.

This isn't about party... it's about having air-tight public accountability.

You wouldn't be in this predicament if you decided to accept yourself for who you are and not worry about what other people think about you. Just admit it, you are gay! There is nothing wrong with that. What is annoying though (and I call this Karma) is that you have always been against gay rights.

GUILTY!

~Lawrence in Denver

jail would do these Politicians some good

violating trust and trying to loop hole your way through life does not make us trust government more

Come on Craig

Admit your guilt and move on

You are apparently not proud of you gay preferences

Get real ...

What's the big deal there are lots of gay people holding office in America and for that matter the rest of the world. All Larry has to do is come to terms with his own sexaul orientation and that is his business alone.

I agree with you, Lisa V.

I don't think many responsible Dems were ever trying to paint Bush with the same brush as Craig. Craig's problem is the same as all moralists: "here, take my advice because I'm not using it". He has lost few opportuinties to condemn gays, but even when he got caught at the airport and plead guilty, he continued to maintain his "innocence". One wonders if he really thinks he's fooling anyone.

You can run but you just can't hide.

Larry Craig's lifestyle does not reflect on Bush. His hypocracy on the other hand mirrors the hypocracy of the jack boot right in this country. From George W. Bush on down it's always been do as I say, not as I do.

OMG!!!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa V – let's "just take a day off and relax".

Oh yes now that Obama might be connected to the latest scandal – let's just relax and watch TV or read about Brittany or Paris.

"Rod Blagojevich should not reflect on Obama"
the Plumbers should nt reflect on Nixon
Iran Contra should not reflect on Reagan
Iraq WMD should not reflect on Bush

BUT IT DOES.

It would be so nice, to get some happy news

I wonder which story Keith Olberman will advance–truly the joke of journalism.

GOOD FOR THEM. LETS CLEAN HOUSE AND PUT ALL OF THEM IN THE SAME CELL.

I'm still waiting to see the evidence against Blagojevich. The federal prosecutors may be corrupt, a leftover Alberto Gonzalez and Karl Rove's attempt to turn the federal prosecutors into a ruthless political arm of the Republican party, much like the Gestapo of NAZI Germany was.

Don Siegelman was also the target of a corrupt federal prosecution. Read up on it and see if there are any similarities to Blagojevich.

Now Blagojevich may be guilty as sin and should be prosecuted, but let's make sure this isn't a leftover from the criminals Gonzalez and Rove.

Politicians get into more trouble than CRACKHEADS.

Craig's story fades into the shadows as Rod Blagojevich's story reminds us just how PEBO got where he is!

"Chicago smack down," media control, and you grease my palm and I will grease yours!

Nah I say let the heads roll NOW... Obama wanted to do things differently and by god there's gonna have to be a LOT more of this before he can even make a good start on getting a fairer new game going. Lets just get it over with and start everyone out on the new rule at once. God knows there's probably about a hundred more that need some of the same.

Short and Sweet. I love it CNN.

Good for the courts. He did it and should admit it and go on. If he wants to stay in politics he should run as a Democrat because that is a party of inclusion not exclusion.

larry craig being gay has nothing to do with idiot bush.neither does govenor of ill.for obama. GOVENOR OUT BUSH OUT QUEER LARRY CRAIG GONE GOD BLESS AMERICA.ups forgot one dark vader chaney

I can't wait to see Senator Craig's profile on silverdaddies.com!

First we have a gay "values" Repuglicon Senator in denial and then a Democrap Gov. selling his ethics. What next, Bush trampling on the Constitution?

Americans can elect some real slime – Guess we only get the goverment we deserve. And I can hear the moronic chant of these voters in the background: "We're Number One – We're Number One"...

Is he the gay guy from the gay republican party

It's not a question of lifestyle – with Craig, it's a question of talking righteous while trying to do "the nasty" in public bathrooms with men that he has no problem condemning anywhere else...

If Blagojevich is guilty – nail him.

Sorry i say no truce against corruption – Dem or Rep. We want our country back.

Lisa V December 9th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Maybe the Democrats and Republicans should call a truce for a day. Since the story about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Senator Larry Craig broke on the same day, maybe both parties should just take a day off and relax. Just like Larry Craig's lifestyle should not reflect on Bush, Rod Blagojevich should not reflect on Obama.
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Amen.

he plead guilty, enough said.

I'm a Democrat and Even if both men are guilty (innocent until) there is no comparison. Larry Craig should not even be a story; (Other than its the Republicans who are so self rightous over personal life style) but Gov Blagojevich is guilty is a real sad statement of the Greed of the times that has effected both parties, most corporate leaders and seemingly the majority of Americans

Why was he in the wrong toilet stall or was he wearing the wrong style shoes?

This man needs to withdraw a lot more than a guilty plea.

@ Lisa V

You're nuts lol

This guy is actually probably one of the most reprehensable individuals in policts today. This guy has made a career out of institutionalizing descrimation against gays and lesbians, ostensibly based on "Christian values." All the while he is actually nothing more than a repressed homosexual himself.

There are some who would feel sorry for Craig because it was social pressure and perverted religeous values that caused his issues, but the problem with that is that he was one of the leader of ilk that put all of that in place. Essentially he is stewing in his own sauce.

I hope he is miserable. Atter all he has made a carrer out of making other people miserable. People who have far more emotional maturity and courage than he.

good. he needs to learn when its acceptable to tap dance and when its not. i'm sure republicans are proud.

Craig should be punished to the utmost..used as a poster child for what happens to hypocrites. He is a humiliation to what should be, and once was, a party of conservatives.

I agree with Lisa and think that Jay Leno should also take a break from constantly chastising Mr. Craig. Remember that this gentleman made a mistake and with that his family suffers as well. Whenever Jay Leno pokes fun at him, he pokes fun at his family as well. Does this make Mr. Leno a better human being or a better man?

Lisa, I'm with you! There is no political party out there without its share of bad apples. After all, political parties are made up of people, and people, by definition, are fallible, prone to errors of judgement, and sheer stupidity at times!

To Lisa V: Ah, spoken by a true Dem.

Good point Lisa V. Think this story will be part of the day's political joke. Senator Craig has devolved to little more than a pathetic joke after this story surfaced.

I don't believe Illinois has had a non-corrupt governor in about 15 years or more.

Larry Graig spearheaded a movement to condemn homosexuals, even as he was eating his cake too.

I agree there are some comparisons here and everyone should back off and just all get along, but the main difference between the two is HYPOCRACY!!

Dems do wrong also, its just that Repugs then take it another step with their whole "do as I say, not as I do" mantra.

In response to Lisa V's post, I would like to point out that whenever there are any sort of controversies or felonies found in the GOP, the majority of the Democratic/Obama blind followers begin on a posting rampage saying that the end of the GOP is near. We have to see this not as democrats or republicans, but as Americans. Corrupted officials are not just detrimental to the image of their party, but our image as Americans. If all these liberal Obama supporters here are real supporters of him, let's stop this party bickering and embrace a post-partisan attitude which we voted for and hope for. Obama himself points out that neither party has a monopoly on good ideas. Let us look past party lines. Only together can we truly be successful.

This is the last time I'll comment on my comments not being released. I was first again (11:50) and it's still awaiting moderation. I really don't understand it. Is there a time delay on comments outside of the US? Does freedom of speech only apply to the US bloggers?

I don't want to appear as if I'm whining, I'm just terribly frustrated and disappointed!!

I don't believe Illinois has had a non-corrupt governor in about 15 years or more.

Larry Graig spearheaded a movement to condemn homosexuals, even as he was eating his cake too.

I agree there are some comparisons here and everyone should back off and just all get along, but the main difference between the two is HYPOCRACY!!

Dems do wrong also, its just that Repugs then take it another step with their whole "do as I say, not as I do" matra.

Lisa V - We can take a day off, but tomorrow everyone who is not like me will be terrible again.

But, Bush is guilty of crimes. Obama isn't. Wake up to reality.

Don't let the stall door hit you on your way to your jail cell, Sen. Craig. Insert joke about bending over for the soap here.

I agree with "Lisa V"...both parties need to call a truce, and cleanse themselves of the likes of Craig and Blagojevich.

I bet Bonnie Fwank would hire him

Good.

Larry "the tap dancer" Craig. Former congressional champion of the far-right, guardian of the nation's morals, stickler for the rule-of-law. Now, just another [R] hypocrit on the run, trying to evade the law. But he is still a champion - champion of the [R] ex-officeholder scum-pit - and still champion to the neo-deluded, who find it much more egregious that a [D] PE would admit he failed to quit smoking. LMFAO at all you neo-tards out there!

Lisa V, you're making way too much sense for a blogger.

I'm glad the appeal was rejected. While I can buy that a person in Gitmo might plead guilty to avoid torture, I can't buy that a person would plead guilty of public sexual misconduct if all they were doing was relieving themselves.

Craig, come out of the closet already. Enough is enough. It's ok. 2009 is almost here.

is he still trying to STALL ?

Have to agree with you there Lisa. They both are a disgrace not only to there parties but to the political realm of society.

Well Senator Craig, you are guilty as charged sir. I say it is high time we put a scoreboard in Times Square or in DC much like the national debt clock of our elected representatives that flashes the pictures, names, and charges/convictions of our sitting elected government members.

REPUBLICANS LOVE SEX PROBLEMS AND CRIMES.

Pervert.

well said Lisa.

OMG – what a fruit !!!

Maybe the Democrats and Republicans should call a truce for a day. Since the story about Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Senator Larry Craig broke on the same day, maybe both parties should just take a day off and relax. Just like Larry Craig's lifestyle should not reflect on Bush, Rod Blagojevich should not reflect on Obama.

It's okay to come out, Senator.

Sorry Larry!

Good

If the Republicans ever wish to be a viable party again, they need to build integrity and sending Craig packing is a good first step!!! I am in favor of instilling the Uniform Code of Military Justice as a Congressional ethics package to force Congress to abide by the same laws as our military. It seems like a fair request!!!

Poor Larry, he would be so much happier if he just faced the fact that he is gay and moved on with his life. He could find a nice man, buy a condo together, host dinner parties... but instead he keeps pretending, being ashamed of something that should have no shame at all.

Sad really.

Good, it should be rejected. What? Do these folks think they are above the law..........They never seem to learn, do they?

Let's see......Illinois Gov arrested for fraud and extortion

Larry Craig looking for some action in an airport restroom

Bill Clinton did have sexual relations with that women

NY Governor paid a prostitute 3000 dollars an hour

And they wonder why the American People are tired of politicians and corruption!!!!!!

It's OK Larry, there is a "Christian" group out their somewhere that will cure your sexual desires to be more compatible with christianity. We all know that homosexuality is reversible if you know the right preacher who can release those demons. It's been done before. LMOL

The whole thing sounds like a witch hunt to me. No one besides the "arresting officer" saw the thing but it's disorderly conduct? Sen. Craig's lawyer is right here. If only one person is offended then it's basically "too bad dude, stop lookin' in other people's "bedrooms" and you won't be offended" But "foot tapping" is free speech? That might be going a bit far. Even so isn't that the same type of thing as "hey baby, can I buy you a drink" in bar?

Old pontificating queens and mensrooms=bad idea. Why doesn't he simply come out of the closet and escape the shadows? Take a lesson from J., Edgar Hoover Sen. Craig: We will ALL find out about your "secret life" someday - even though you may not be around. Wouldn't you rather live your life openly and honestly for a year before you go, rather than bringing more heartbreak to your family after you're gone? It's not about WHAT you are; it's about WHO you are.
Do you know?

Jeffrey L.
St. Louis

I guess his 'wide stance' defense didn't work.

When Craig goes down, he should take Charlie Rangel, Barney Franks, and Chris Dodd with him. They are all crooks and liars.

take his punishment and if he has any shame go quietly

Poor Craig!
Your wife is about to dump you for being Gay.
What a hypocrit Republican!

HA!

What does "Guilty by a technicality actually mean"? And is it possible that Larry Craig could actually hide his gay(side) behind such a cloak of "technicality"? I am sure he is trying to do just that!

A fitting end to an undistinguished career. I do feel sorry for his wife.

There is nothing wrong with being gay or bisexual. There is nothing wrong with discreetly trying to find an adult, human partner with similar interests.

However, there are little boys in airport men's rooms who should certainly not be exposed to such activities. Neither should I.

While a slap on the wrist would be appropriate for a first offense, this man wrote laws which sent other men to jail. Now he claims he is so dumb about the law that he didn't realize that pleading guilty meant that he was confessing to the crime. He was only lying to the court, he explained, not really confessing. I think he has confessed in public to purjury, and should be punished for that crime too.

He's a Perv. Vote him out. Move on to real news.

Let's not allow today's news to cause us to forget all the corrupt, sick, disgusting Republicans running around out there. I'm still waitng for Bush, Chey and Rove to be arrested and put in prison for all their crimes. Especially, the crimes against humanity for purposely starting a war based on lies which resulted in the deaths of thousands.

Good! Due process!

What does he expect? You play footsie with a cop in a men's room, you admit it publicly, and then you want to get off scot free? Give us all a break, Senator.

hahahahaha

don't worry Bush will pardon him!