Sex, Lies, and Instant Messaging

This blog title could easily allude to my personal life, but politics proves a more apt subject.

Gay Republican: oxymoron or hypocrisy at its best?
It seems the Representative from Florida, Mark Foley, has been confused or in denial over his gayness and finds it "revolting" and "unforgivable" that people would openly question his sexuality. I think Rep Foley took the words right out of Clay Aiken's mouth. By now of course, I don't think there is any question over Rep. Foley's sexuality or his habit of pedophilia. The only good thing I can say about this controversy is at least Rep. Foley had the good sense to quickly resign when this mess became public late last week. The last thing this country needs is a Congressman denying to the American people his love for 16-year-old boys. If its true Speaker Hastert and other Republican leaders knew of the allegations for several months but kept mum for political reasons, they should resign as well.

While Foley has been accused of being gay, I don't think he has ever been accused of being smart. Did he not stop to think instant messages could be saved and used against him? The transcripts are all over the web, and I'm not going to bother including them here, except for a small excerpt just so you get the idea.

Maf54 (8:08:31 PM): get a ruler and measure it for me
Xxxxxxxxx (8:08:38 PM): ive already told you that
Maf54 (8:08:47 PM): tell me again
Xxxxxxxxx (8:08:49 PM): 7 and 1/2
Maf54 (8:09:04 PM): ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Maf54 (8:09:08 PM): beautiful

As if that's not enough, I'll leave you with this tidbit: Foley served as Chairman of the House Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children and was the foremost opponent of child pornography. The media reported today Foley has checked himself into rehab for alcohol abuse. Super. A self-hating, alcoholic, gay, republican pedophile. This guy makes Mr. Bush look good.