Ok, I'm caught up now. I went to the other thread and read the article. It seems that the affair had nothing to do with this trip. It only came to light, because of the attention this trip got. So, we still don't know why he was in Argentina, other than his own story of getting away after a difficult session.

Where is the Sarge? I want to know what he thinks of this development.

The hubris is amazing... like he could skip out and just totally disappear for 5 days with a mistress and think he could get away with it with a hiking to let off steam story... or Argentina...

The fool.

I have no sympathy for him whatsoever...

his family is another story all together.

Well another GOP presidential hopeful just shot himself in the foot.

Excuse me while I wipe away crocidile tears.

Originally posted by grover
The hubris is amazing... like he could skip out and just totally disappear for 5 days with a mistress and think he could get away with it with a hiking to let off steam story... or Argentina...

The fool.

. . .

Because he got caught, right?

Nope, he outed himself. Fail for you.

Im am so glad this guy is gone and hopefully will have his political career stopped dead in its tracks. This guy was only about his own ambitions and self interest. America has been freed from another Bush Republican canidate for future President.

Thank you Sanford for resigning, at least you got that part right.

Uh.....You guys are reading this wrong! The affair started a year ago, his family found out about it 5 months ago, and this trip had nothing to do with it!

All the attention that this trip got him, was the reason for him coming back early and owning up to the affair, but he was not on a getaway with a mistress!

As far as affairs and politics, who cares! I think we should all have mistresses! I think my wife needs a cabana boy! Variety is the spice of life, and sex is probably the most natural and healthy activity someone could partake in!

So in summary, mistress=who cares, and we still don't know the real reason he packed his truck for camping, drove to Atlanta, and flew to Argentina?!?!

Kind of reminds me Eliot Spitzer and David Paterson. Both NY governors and both admitted adulterers. Yes, both Democrats.

This problem is not isolated to either side of the aisle. Just ask Barney Frank and his boyfriend who was allegedly operating a male escort service from Frank's apartment. Much to Frank's surprise of course.

Rudy and McCain have also had their trysts as well. God knows who else. We had a County Court Judge who was caught driving drunk dressed in drag. He is retired and still dresses in drag. 70 year old in drag... not good for the eyes...

Seems like the common denominator is Politics and the various powers that accompany it. All the more reason not to trust a politician regardless of his affiliation.

Originally posted by Cloudsinthesky
The stakes are real big right now...........Everyone is playing trump cards.....and this looks like one to me

Now I will fully agree with this.

He said himself he has known her for eight years. I would bet money that he has been to Argentina many, many times during that period. Or she has been here. But only now has it come to light when his name is tossed around as a front runner for 2012.

[edit on 24/6/2009 by kosmicjack]

Damn, some of you want a revolution really bad. So bad that you're coming up with stories to cover for the fact that he is just another politician who likes getting a little side-action.

Sorry folks, no revolution today.