Comments on: "I'm hiking the Appalachian Trail"

By: VITA ZEMAITIS

VITA ZEMAITIS — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:54:01 +0000

As to infidelity in marriage, it is not so unusual. The outcome of the indiscretion, depends on how the wife or husband reacts to it. We doexpect our elected government officials to concentrate on their duties and show better judgement and better morals at least while in office.

By: June Watson

June Watson — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:18:43 +0000

No one is perfect, without fault even the sanctimonious republicans, period.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:31:18 +0000

This post nailed it; one of the best I've seen.
After all, adultery is old hat by now, neither the purview of Repubs or Dems. It's all the surrounding stories that blow this up-the Trail, the disappearance, the choice of a foreigh-born woman (southerners not good enough? SC women are insulted in several different ways).
If it weren't for the wife and kids, it would be unbelievably hilarious.
As it is, it further demonstrates the infallibility these guys develop.

By: Marva P.

Marva P. — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:56:30 +0000

Sometimes God allow things to happen for a reason. Be careful of the words you say and learn not to do things just because of negativity for sheer light for the opposite party because.. we will surely find ourselves lit up from the darkness. Governor, you seemily graceously came out today and tried to speak the truth about the 'other relationship' but if it was a statement meant to reconcil with public interest or morals meant for your family and not really meaning it, then you owe your honesty to your wife and sons by not worrying what others say. Remember the citizens from SC needed their unemployment. Now perhaps you will allow something more to happen and have others talk about it in a positive way and learn from the mistakes that we all make at times, by helping others to help themselves with confident and allowing the citizensof SC to have their unemployment that you did not accept. Governor think about their families! My grandmother would always.... say "what's done in the dark, shall come to the light'. You see Governor.....things happen for a reason!

By: Jaysen

Jaysen — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:25:20 +0000

Mark Sanford (senator) has commited a crime, 13-1408. Adultery; classification; punishment; limitation on prosecution its a class 3 misdemeanor

A. A married person who has sexual intercourse with another than his or her spouse, and an unmarried person who has sexual intercourse with a married person not his or her spouse, commits adultery and is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor. When the act is committed between parties only one of whom is married, both shall be punished.

B. No prosecution for adultery shall be commenced except upon complaint of the husband or wife.

this is a flaw in his character similar to a moral turpitude why isnt anyone pressing charges against him. he is a criminal just like anyone else

By: Barbara Rankin, Canada

Barbara Rankin, Canada — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:55:24 +0000

Sanford can be replaced. I care about Lisa Ling's sister and fellow journalist in North Korea. Some things are just more important to be concerned about.

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:49:30 +0000

Yeah..when I heard he was missing for 5 days...I said ummm another woman maybe? so much for Christianity.

By: WG in GA

WG in GA — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:32:27 +0000

stop the hypocrisy, being a public figure will put in the lime light....stop all the jaw jacking about values when clearly they mean nothing...do as I say and not as I do

By: Rondi

Rondi — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:32:20 +0000

The problem with the Republicans is simply hypocrisy. They proclaim "family values" and stand in judgement of people who are doing the very same thing they do!
If they stopped catering to the uptight religious right, and took care of politics – which is what they are paid to do – and not personal morality, they might have more adherents. The way they're going, their "base" is way too small – besides being out of touch with current realities.

By: Carla in Ohio

Carla in Ohio — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:36:53 +0000

I believe all this means the governor is an advocate of off-shore drilling.

By: Annie Kate

Annie Kate — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:02:27 +0000

Carol is right – this post and especially some of the comments it has gotten are not in good taste at all and I'm surprised to find them on this blog.

By: Lampe

Lampe — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:54:53 +0000

Sharon: How about Clinton, Edwards and Spitser? I don't think it really matters, if you are a Dem, or a Republican. If you break your vows, you break your vows. And, I believe there are alot more of there, the only difference is they haven't been caught,or they are really better liars, then the ones who did get caught.

By: DavidPun

DavidPun — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:28:35 +0000

Apart from his evident deriliction of duty, how exactly did he pay for this trip to Argentina...not just the plane but the state cars etc. I smell criminal behavior here not just human weakness.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:13:18 +0000

I think he meant "hiking the Argentina tail to clear his ........head". Considering his lack of respect and stature "Pike's Peak" is most likely an over estimate of his abilities. If he can do this for a roll in the sack can he really be trusted to run SC?

By: Linda B., Ga.

Linda B., Ga. — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:13:03 +0000

Illinois impeached Blogo, is the South Carolina legislature going to finally grow some b@lls and impeach Markie baby??? He’s a creep and all around one at that……

We was "hiking" in a trail alright....shall we perhaps call her "The Cumberland Gap"

By: earle,florida

earle,florida — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:02:35 +0000

Iranian woman live and accept polygamy, american men denounce the responsibility,and prefer a lifelong mistress,...? Does anybody know the true definition of "is",is?

By: Powodzenia

Powodzenia — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:38:52 +0000

Ooooooh! I thought "hiking the Appalachian trail," was a euphamism for... well, you know... intimate relations. That makes me wonder if she said she was "scaling Pike's Peak?"

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:23:54 +0000

OK Can the GOP get off the high & mighty conservative morality crap?
Stop throwing stones at glass houses and using your religion's morals to cover for your indiscretions. Keep shooting holes in your conservative morality. Thanks Governor!

By: Sharon KS

Sharon KS — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:17:46 +0000

Gingrich. Enson. Sanford. Even the conservative Bible says: "Let the guiltless among us cast the first stone." Isn't it about time for the GOP to step back from its holier-than-now mound and realize that its pitching staff is dwindling by the day?

By: ProPlayer30

ProPlayer30 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:57:20 +0000

I love how these conservative politicians rant and rave about "protecting marriage" from the "gays" but can't seems to find it neccessary when it comes to there own lives. Last week it happened, and again today. What a bunch of hypocrits.