The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 357

Moonliner · 07-23-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Hamilton?

OK, not the best example. He might have been a president except for an affair....

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Originally Posted by PBS.org

Hamilton might have risen to the presidency if not for a scandal in 1797. A pamphlet published that year revealed Hamilton's affair with a woman named Maria Reynolds and linked him to a scheme by Reynolds' husband to illegally manipulate federal securities. To prove his innocence, Hamilton resorted to publishing love letters he had written to Maria Reynolds. This cleared Hamilton of financial impropriety, but badly damaged his reputation.

wendybeth · 07-23-2008, 09:57 AM

You can add Eisenhower and Bush Sr. to that list, Moonie.

Anyone who uses the Enquirer as a source of information cannot be taken seriously. Whether or not Edwards is messing around on his wife is not my concern, but anyone who tries to use such a rag to back up any sort of political position or to gleefully spread rumors is stooping very low indeed.

Good point about Newt, SL. Oh, and since we're flinging crap round- how about McCain dumping his disabled wife for the trophy heiress.

scaeagles · 07-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Indeed, WB, and another reason I don't like McCain.

However, if a story is true, a story is true regardless of where it is reported.

Tom · 07-23-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

He might have been a president except for an affair....

I think, in the end, his death proved more of an obstacle to his presidential ambitions than the affair did.

Gemini Cricket · 07-23-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom

I think, in the end, his death proved more of an obstacle to his presidential ambitions than the affair did.

Dying ruins all future career plans.

Tom · 07-23-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Dying ruins all future career plans.

Not necessarily. It depends on what your plans are.

Gemini Cricket · 07-23-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Not necessarily. It depends on what your plans are.

True that, I guess. You could continue on as a Bodyworlds' exhibit...

scaeagles · 07-23-2008, 11:28 AM

Or you could haunt someone or something. That could be fun.

JWBear · 07-23-2008, 12:25 PM

Forgive me if this has been mentioned already, but I just heard ablout it:

McCain's citizenship called into question

Turn about is fair play, afterall!

scaeagles · 07-23-2008, 12:30 PM

That happened a while ago and was dropped pretty much immediately, as I recall (I didn't read the link, but I figure it's the same thing that happened about 6 months ago or so).

I'm curious, though.....turnabout for what?

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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	You can add Eisenhower and Bush Sr. to that list, Moonie. Anyone who uses the Enquirer as a source of information cannot be taken seriously. Whether or not Edwards is messing around on his wife is not my concern, but anyone who tries to use such a rag to back up any sort of political position or to gleefully spread rumors is stooping very low indeed. Good point about Newt, SL. Oh, and since we're flinging crap round- how about McCain dumping his disabled wife for the trophy heiress. __________________
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07-23-2008, 10:06 AM	#3563
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Indeed, WB, and another reason I don't like McCain. However, if a story is true, a story is true regardless of where it is reported.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Or you could haunt someone or something. That could be fun.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Forgive me if this has been mentioned already, but I just heard ablout it: McCain's citizenship called into question Turn about is fair play, afterall! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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07-23-2008, 12:30 PM	#3570
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	That happened a while ago and was dropped pretty much immediately, as I recall (I didn't read the link, but I figure it's the same thing that happened about 6 months ago or so). I'm curious, though.....turnabout for what?
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