Kerry's got his own intern problem!
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This kind of thing goes way beyond someone just having an affair. This is a case where a powerful person (senator, president, CEO, fill in the blank) may have had "relations" with an intern who is likely less than half his age. And this issue isn't age difference either.
Such situations seem to be cases of the person using his powerful postion (sentator, president, CEO, fill in the blank) to get what he may want (eg. sex) from the intern.
Or perhaps the intern, student, etc., may be attempting to sleep her way to the top. The person in the position of power giving bonuses, promotions, etc. to such a person is equally corrupt.
Besides, there are many workplace policies in both government an non government occupations that prohibit fratenizing of management and their subordinates. Someone breaks the rules and we're expected to believe they'll follow the rules in a higher office?
If this Kerry scandal is real, does any one actually believe this same intern would have had anything to do with the guy if he was janitor?
Even those who don't care about a man's character can't disagree with this.
Cool Hand Luke 22:36
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These scandals can be serious, and the US isn't the only place where they can have consequences. In the UK there was the Profumo scandal in 1963.
Given Kerry's past history of accepting campaign cash from Chinese Army Intelligence Officers, his present extramarital activities now raise the question of potential blackmail of a US President if he were to be elected. That's a risk this country shouldn't have to take. Kerry should withdraw from the race.
1963: The Profumo scandal
"At the height of the cold war in the early 60s, as the established order was challenged as never before, Britons paid rapt attention to a sordid little affair which involved a cabinet minister, a showgirl and a Soviet naval attache. Derek Brown looks back on 1963..."
more...
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/politicspast/story/0,9061,471383,00.html
CommonSense
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Greg Bell:
Don’t fret about it, Greg. We all enjoyed your thoughtful comments and insight. Also, I’m guessing I wasn’t the only one.
Don’t fret about it, Greg. We all enjoyed your thoughtful comments and insight. Also, I’m guessing I wasn’t the only one.
CommonSense
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Cool Hand Luke brings up a very interesting conversation. Back in the 50’s and 60’s blackmail was a very popular tool from what I’ve read. During that time period, the press in the US didn’t print our leaders background or their daily activities.
On the other hand, now they love to. I’m guessing that’s why our only choices are going to be Bush and Kerry.
On the other hand, now they love to. I’m guessing that’s why our only choices are going to be Bush and Kerry.
Malone LaVeigh
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This would be a very stupid reason to bounce Kerry from the nomination...
But I'll settle for it.
But I'll settle for it.
Kerry interview on Imus just ended. Imus wimped out, barely asking one question about the impending scandal..."Is there anything that would make me change my support for you? (Kerry) No, nothing." End of discussion. The whole interview sounded pre-scripted and pre-censored.
Granted, Imus is an entertainer (and a screwball), not a news guy. However, he's known for personal critiques of others on a regular basis. The puffballs he asked in this interview were very much out of character. The fix...
Granted, Imus is an entertainer (and a screwball), not a news guy. However, he's known for personal critiques of others on a regular basis. The puffballs he asked in this interview were very much out of character. The fix...
Art Eatman
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Let's give this a rest until the media's feeding frenzy is done and we have some facts--whether "Yeah, he did." or "No, he didn't."
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