[Rhodes22-list] Political - Maybe - reply about his truck driver and his reply about democracy's history (Big Al may delete)(Hillary supports will want to delete)

[Brad Haslett]

Ed,

That reminds me of an expression I read today: "he was faster than Eliot
Spitzer on a five G hooker!"

Brad

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:

>
>
> Brad,
>
> It is an interesting experience having someone look you in the eye and be
> lying completely.  I had that happen when someone worked for me.  What he
> did not know was that I had a witness that he did not know about.  I did
> not
> have authority to fire anyone and when I asked that he be fired, I was
> told
> no.  Then I my witness stated that he was going to the top and the problem
> was gone.  Our problem had influential family, but that only goes so far
> when you can prove a crime.
>
> I would hope some members of this forum understand that your experience
> applies to politics.  I am personally acquainted with a U. S. Senator who
> I
> know to be honest.  I also know from statements made by other people
> seeking
> high public office either they are lying or completely ignorant.  Simply
> put
> they are conning us.
>
> A member of this forum said in a nutshell that Eliot Spitzer's recent
> problems do not count because they centered on sex.  Well can I live with
> politicians having sex on the side, as long as they are honest about it
> and
> do not commit crimes doing so while in public office.
>
> I contend that we have a right to expect a higher standard of ethics and
> honesty from those holding public office.  When they accept public office,
> the accept upholding a higher standard.
>
> I further state that those running for public office have a duty to be
> honest.  Their past, to include past associations, are held to that
> standard.  Again, I encourage all to read a book by Natan Sharansky, The
> Case for Democracy – The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror.
>
> Ed K
> Greenville SC USA
>
>
> Brad,
>
> Some side readings on Hillary:
>
> http://www.northstarwriters.com/dc163.htm
>
> Ed K
> Greenville, SC, USA
>
>
>
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