Can you please NOT stand by your man for once?

Note to Mrs. Spitzer, Vitter, Craig, Clinton, etc., etc., and all the "Stand by Your Man" political wives: How about you refuse to be a part of their hypocrisy? How about you say,"No, I won't stand there next to you while you apologize for catting around in brothels/ men's rooms/ wherever. Maybe you could learn something by watching this video of a Chinese newscaster with a cheating husband. She refused to leave the podium during a pre-Olympics hoopla event, instead publicly calling out her husband and the others on stage for their part in this charade.

Of course, this being China, she is now in prison and certainly will be there until after the Olympics. But Human Rights don't seem to be much of a concern for Americans anymore... goes with the general atmosphere of hypocrisy, I suppose.

From the brilliant mind of Pat Oliphant

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Why do these men hate themselves so much?

Larry Craig. I've been thinking a lot about his problems today, and I've found that I actually feel sorry for him, and for all of the other right-wing conservative white men who have recently been caught in sex scandals.

It surprises me to feel sorry for them. They are, after all, the same people who spew hatred toward me and all other gay men and lesbians. They are the ones who deny us our most basic civil rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

But as these scandals come to a head (if you'll excuse the expression) I see these men (for they all seem to be white men) for what they truly are: normal human beings with normal sexual feelings who hate themselves. They hate what they feel so much that they sneak around in bathrooms and with prostitutes and congressional pages, rather than accept who they are. I don't know who's gay, bisexual, or just “curious.” And honestly, I don't care.

What I do care about is that these are all men of power, and they have all turned their self-loathing outward toward the rest of us. Larry Craig has a long history of questionable behavior, summarized by the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW).

During all his years in Congress, there have been questions about Craig's personal life. At the same time, he was voting for the federal amendment banning gay marriage (the first time an amendment has ever been introduced to deny citizens rights), opposing allowing gays or lesbians in the military, as well as voting against extending civil rights protections to homosexuals in the workplace.

The extremists in the conservative Christian faction have created an atmosphere of hatred toward gays and lesbians that is so strong its own members are forced to troll bathrooms looking for sex rather than accept their normal human sexuality. Add to that the fact that these men are also covering up their behavior by focusing their fervor and hate toward the gay community.

As a gay person, that's not just pathetic. It's downright scary.

Bob Allen: Better to be racist than gay

Remember Florida state representative Bob Allen? He's the man who was arrested in a Florida park after soliciting an undercover policeman. Oh yeah, and he was also co-chairman of John McCain’s presidential campaign in Florida.

Well, turns out that Bob only offered to, uh, “service” the policeman (for $20) because he feared for his life. You see, the cop was black, and there were other black men in the park. He was sceeered!

I know whenever I find myself near “dangerous” individuals, my first thought is: maybe they won't hurt me if I offer oral sex.

You can see and hear it for yourself here.

Lamest excuse, ever.

[UPDATED] Icky Details Alert! McCain campaign chair peeped over handicapped stall seeking sex

It's amazing what he'll do for $20.

All the lurid (and downright icky!) details from the police report on Florida House member (and state co-chairman for Sen. John McCain's presidential bid) Bob Allen can be found at PageOneQ. Allen allegedly told a police officer moments before his arrest in a Florida park for soliciting sex, “How about across the bridge, it's quiet over there.”

Eeeeew. And I don't normally judge people on their looks, but, why do these guys always look so creepy like this. Like I said, icky.

UPDATE on “I'll do ya for 20 bucks”

I just love this detail: Rep. Bob Allen was the co-sponsor of a bill on increasing the penalties for “public lewdness.” Remember, he was arrested in a public park restroom.

The Clerk’s office for the Florida House of Representatives confirmed to News 13 that Rep. Bob Allen was a cosponsor of a bill increasing penalties for public “Lewdness and Indecent Exposure.”

According to legislative documents, the bill would have made it second degree felonies for public exposure and “unnatural and lascivious” acts with another person within 1,000 feet of public parks, as well as other public locations such as schools, child care centers, public beaches and community centers. It also would have made it easier for police to arrest someone for these crimes.

The money quote:

Lawyers for Allen said it is a big misunderstanding.

I'm sure it was, big fella.

McCain campaign chair arrested for sex in men's room

This is just getting sad now. McCain needs to give it up, I think. From PageOneQ:

A member of the Florida House of Representatives arrested yesterday on charges of soliciting a male undercover police officer is the co-Chairman of the Florida campaign of presidential hopeful John McCain, PageOneQ has learned.

Bob Allen (R) was appointed Florida co-Chairman of the McCain campaign in March. At the time, McCain said he was proud of the support he received from Allen and that Allen and his three co-chairs were "respected leaders in their communities and have real experience wrestling with the important issues of our day." McCain pledged to "turn to these leaders. Their counsel will be very helpful and their support invaluable."

Fox News Orlando reported the arrest yesterday evening. According to the report, Allen was charged with a second degree misdemeanor. Allen, who is married, was arrested in Titusville, Florida, approximately twenty-five miles east of the district he represents.

Allen has a strong conservative record. PageOneQ has obtained information regarding Allen's voting record and ratings by advocacy organizations. Between 2003 and 2006 Allen voted with the Christian Coalition over 90% of the time. Allen has been endorsed by the Florida Right to Life Committee and this year he voted to impose a 24-hour waiting period on third-trimester abortions.

Allen serves on the House Agriculture & Environment Appropriations Committee, Environmental Regulation Committee, State Infrastructure Council and the Utilities & Telecommunications Committee. He is chairman of the Spaceport & Technology Committee.
On his House web page, Allen's listed recreational interest is "water sports."

A message left seeking comment from McCain's campaign went unreturned by press time.

Additional information on Allen's record may be seen at Joe My God.