Spitzer Sex Scandal
started by BittuZing 6 mnths agoFlat
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do you guys really believe that if not for the hypocrisy factor Spitzer would be less in the news?
I don't think so. it's not the hypocrisy. it's the sleaze factor that's making this big news.
$80,000!! is that insane or what?? Also, how stupid can you be as a public figure to do that? It's not as if you're an anonymous Joe Schmoe. It would've gotten blown anyway.
The biggest problem is like others have said is the hypocrisy. It always seems those who "doth protest too much" have a reason.
Really feeling bad for his wife and daughters.
>> $80,000!! is that insane or what??
Totally. He could have got a sweetheart deal being a sugar-daddy to not one but few chicks for half the amount :)) Would still have been a scandal if he was outted but at least he wouldn't be breaking any law and having more fun while at it
>> The biggest problem is like others have said is the hypocrisy.
Naah..that's a very small problem. Big problem is he did it as a public figure and Americans love to pull down their public figure for "morality lapses" :)
Totally. He could have got a sweetheart deal being a sugar-daddy to not one but few chicks for half the amount :)) Would still have been a scandal if he was outted but at least he wouldn't be breaking any law and having more fun while at it
>> The biggest problem is like others have said is the hypocrisy.
Naah..that's a very small problem. Big problem is he did it as a public figure and Americans love to pull down their public figure for "morality lapses" :)
how much does an average guy in the US spend on his average wife per year?
the prostitute in this case was supposedly 'high class'. I read that as smoking hot with skills to match, trained to please the client professionally, with zero drama.
compared to an average wife and all the associated baggage and drama, I think $80,000 is money well spent... as long as you don't get caught and become a national scandal, that is.
seriously, I wish prostitution was legal and this guy could have had his fun (assuming his wife was okay with it) without all the scandal and humiliation. he seems to have done some good work. he deserved to continue the good work. ambitious and driven men have high testosterone, and the services of a skilled courtesan is a well-deserved prize.
the prostitute in this case was supposedly 'high class'. I read that as smoking hot with skills to match, trained to please the client professionally, with zero drama.
compared to an average wife and all the associated baggage and drama, I think $80,000 is money well spent... as long as you don't get caught and become a national scandal, that is.
seriously, I wish prostitution was legal and this guy could have had his fun (assuming his wife was okay with it) without all the scandal and humiliation. he seems to have done some good work. he deserved to continue the good work. ambitious and driven men have high testosterone, and the services of a skilled courtesan is a well-deserved prize.
<< $80,000!! is that insane or what?? >>
Not unless you are equipped with insance amount of viagra...and keep at it the whole night....
Not unless you are equipped with insance amount of viagra...and keep at it the whole night....
whats 800000?
That's how much they're estimating he spent.
I'm not sure if it's his own money or if he's been playing around with govt money. I heard on the radio this whole thing came up when auditors noticed unaccounted fund transfers.
I'm not sure if it's his own money or if he's been playing around with govt money. I heard on the radio this whole thing came up when auditors noticed unaccounted fund transfers.
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This is an issue which New York can handle on their own...but the purpose of making it the only news is to cover up the facts that Gas Prices are reaching a all time high & the prices of all commodities are going high. Diversion from key issues is what this is all about.
This also being Election year...more such mud-slinging will happen between the two parties.
This also being Election year...more such mud-slinging will happen between the two parties.
yeah...it's all a master plan by cheney and his oil buddies. they also started this global warming thing to prevent ppl from asking too many questions about iraq war and bush's dyslexia. and the recent partially hydrogenated oil uproar? cheney again. the proof is all there if you care to look for it.
Prop,
You revealed the mother of all secrets. It is Cheney who entered the mind (and pants) of this moralizing stupid moron to instigate him to seek postitutes while at the same time sermonizing to the rest of the world as the cheif executive of New York. If not for Dark Vader Cheney, Spitzer would be running for 2012 or 2016 presidential race as holier than thou liberator of masses.
You revealed the mother of all secrets. It is Cheney who entered the mind (and pants) of this moralizing stupid moron to instigate him to seek postitutes while at the same time sermonizing to the rest of the world as the cheif executive of New York. If not for Dark Vader Cheney, Spitzer would be running for 2012 or 2016 presidential race as holier than thou liberator of masses.
*Why don't you get it? The media loves scandals and this is a like a "made for TV movie"...It has everything...power, money, sex! Many people live vicariously through the lives of others and love to see people put on a pedestal and then torn apart!
Having said that, there are unique dimensions to this particular case...First of all, they should pass a law against American Politicians parading their wives in front of cameras when they get caught in sex scandals and make them stand next to them...it is simply cruel to these women...especially to see Mrs. Spitzer in this case...was too sad.
While I agree that Prostitution has to be legalized (or left alone...(unless there is a "victim" and it is a different issue- and legalizing prostitution has its pros and cons...and imo, the pros perhaps outweigh the cons)...in this case here is a person who has projected himself self-righteously as "above it all' and is prosecuting others and destroying their lives- while he is doing the same things (laundering money, breaking the law..etc, etc.
M
"First of all, they should pass a law against American Politicians parading their wives in front of cameras when they get caught in sex scandals and make them stand next to them...it is simply cruel to these women...especially to see Mrs. Spitzer in this case...was too sad."
>>> how do you know silda spitzer was not doing it willingly? she is a harvard educated lawyer. it is quite unlikely that she doesn't know her legal rights. you are either naive or patronizing. knowing you all these years on CH, i'll pick the latter.
>>> how do you know silda spitzer was not doing it willingly? she is a harvard educated lawyer. it is quite unlikely that she doesn't know her legal rights. you are either naive or patronizing. knowing you all these years on CH, i'll pick the latter.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/12/nyregion/12spitzer.html?ref=nyregion">there's a times story that she in fact urged him to stay on as governor. that tells me that she supports him at some level. so we can stop with the patronizing.
Seva,
Appreciate your words.
I am not going to waste my time explaining anything to anyone who has "no objectivity" when it comes to me ...and wants to find excuses to be mean and hurtful to me. Let them assume and say whatever!
As you know...what I said was out of compassion for a woman who must be suffering a lot..
Going to Harvard or being the richest/smartest woman in the world...does not make anyone immune from human pain and suffering..in fact it may hit them harder.
M
It probably has less to do with patronizing, and more in terms of looking at the whole thing as a man or as a woman.
Seva,
Appreciate your words.
I am not going to waste my time explaining anything to anyone who has "no objectivity" when it comes to me ...and wants to find excuses to be mean and hurtful to me. Let them assume and say whatever!
As you know...what I said was out of compassion for a woman who must be suffering a lot..
Going to Harvard or being the richest/smartest woman in the world...does not make anyone immune from human pain and suffering..in fact it may hit them harder.
M
> First of all, they should pass a law against American Politicians parading their wives in front of cameras when they get caught in sex scandals and make them stand next to them...it is simply cruel to these women...especially to see Mrs. Spitzer in this case...was too sad.
I'm sure there may be some women who are helpless and support their husband due to lack of choices/options. However, your reaction is a little strong IMO. Isn't it possible that Mrs. Spitzer truly wishes to support her husband? Perhaps she has forgiven him, perhaps she knew it all along ? Maybe she too stands to gain from his status? Maybe she just doesn't care what he does? There could be number of other reasons why she supports him willfully.
Some people are just private and very loyal. They may beat the crap out of their loved ones in the privacy of their home, but they will stand by their loves ones in public (regardless of the act in question). Perhaps she's is one of those? Appearances can be deceptive.
"However, your reaction is a little strong IMO."
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That would be YO (your opinion)...and your are entitled to it.
IMO, my opinion is very mild....all I am doing is showing some compassion...in a public forum.
I have compassion for any person who has to pay a price for a family member's recklessness...and stand by them publicly..in front of the whole world...and in this case..I would take the chance and show some compassion (even if she is the most cunning/worst person in the world.
M
I'm sure there may be some women who are helpless and support their husband due to lack of choices/options. However, your reaction is a little strong IMO. Isn't it possible that Mrs. Spitzer truly wishes to support her husband? Perhaps she has forgiven him, perhaps she knew it all along ? Maybe she too stands to gain from his status? Maybe she just doesn't care what he does? There could be number of other reasons why she supports him willfully.
Some people are just private and very loyal. They may beat the crap out of their loved ones in the privacy of their home, but they will stand by their loves ones in public (regardless of the act in question). Perhaps she's is one of those? Appearances can be deceptive.
"However, your reaction is a little strong IMO."
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That would be YO (your opinion)...and your are entitled to it.
IMO, my opinion is very mild....all I am doing is showing some compassion...in a public forum.
I have compassion for any person who has to pay a price for a family member's recklessness...and stand by them publicly..in front of the whole world...and in this case..I would take the chance and show some compassion (even if she is the most cunning/worst person in the world.
M
Maria I feel the same way. The look on that woman's face was heartbreaking and she had to be calm and collected for him. She's stood behind him and supported him all these years and now she has to deal with this and the shame and she has 3 daughters she has to explain this too. Very sad.
And personally I believe prostitution should be legalized, monitored by the government (so women aren't being forced into it or abused under the system) and be taxable.
My issue isn't so much with the fact that he went to a hooker, I'm sure a lot of politicians do. I'm just hurt and disappointed that he turned out to be a hypocrite after such an impactful and righteous career.
And personally I believe prostitution should be legalized, monitored by the government (so women aren't being forced into it or abused under the system) and be taxable.
My issue isn't so much with the fact that he went to a hooker, I'm sure a lot of politicians do. I'm just hurt and disappointed that he turned out to be a hypocrite after such an impactful and righteous career.
Hi Rupa, how are you doing? how are the twins?
Don't you think it's pathetic on the part of Spitzer to be involved with prostitutues? If he really wanted extramarital activities, he could have found them right there in his office building. I am more repulsed by the 'prostitution' aspect of this case than adultery (not that it's any good for a family man). Seems like many of the CHers are in favor of legalizing prostitution!!!!! Even the thought of touching a prostitute is so repulsive to me--yikes.
Don't you think it's pathetic on the part of Spitzer to be involved with prostitutues? If he really wanted extramarital activities, he could have found them right there in his office building. I am more repulsed by the 'prostitution' aspect of this case than adultery (not that it's any good for a family man). Seems like many of the CHers are in favor of legalizing prostitution!!!!! Even the thought of touching a prostitute is so repulsive to me--yikes.
Twins??
LOL,he thought yuo look pregant haha.what a funny thing
I'm not sure of the benefits of the legalization of prostitution. I've heard it actually leads to an increase in human trafficking and slavery.
Ms. Bell, I was not advocating legalization of prostitution. I was just saying that many of the CHers are in favor of it, and I am not.
Have a nice day.
Have a nice day.
There is technically no human trafficking and slavery in the United States in terms of prostitution. If there is it's a small percentage. Most of the prostitution in the United States is entered into willingly (yes some people have bad circumstances, cry me a river) and if you are earning money the kind of which this prostitute earned you should be paying taxes period.
have you ever visited a male prostitute?or do you think i am being rude asking you this?
i mean,what a boring topic this is.
i mean,what a boring topic this is.
Male prostitutes almost always service men. You should know that.
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