WaPo Shocker: Huge Difference in Handling of Democrat and Republican Sex Scandals

Newsbusters/Washington Post ^ | October 3, 2006 | Noel Sheppard

[Halfmanhalfamazing]

When I first saw this article this morning, I asked my daughter to pinch me. But, it was still there. I then asked her to slap me. No change. Finally, smelling salts. Alas, it was still on my computer screen, and from the Washington Post no less: “The Redder They Are, The Harder They Fall; Republicans More Damaged by Scandals.”

[Halfmanhalfamazing]

Every now and then the media admits it's bias. This is one of those rare times.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

Also from the Washington Post:
" The Fix's House Line: Foley's Seat Cracks Top 25"

[cricket]

It's kind of a 'statement of the obvious'. . .what is actually a scandal for the Blues. . .is not; for the 'value impaired'. So why would the 'same degree of scandal' impact them; as it would the Party where 'values' is a word and has meaning.

Unless, of course. . .the 'scandal' involves a 'Red'. . .and the 'Blues' can play it to their advanatage.

Reminds me of the shocker that Bush WOT has increased. . .oddly enough. . .more terrorists.

Whereas; has we just appeased them; they would not need so many to fight their 'offensive'. . .

Of course, the 'Blues' play this a little differently as well.

[cricket]

make that. . . 'Whereas; had we just appeased them; they would not need so many to fight their 'offensive'. . .

[twigs]

Sean Hannity broke this yesterday. They had already been outed.

[r9etb]

When I first saw this article this morning, I asked my daughter to pinch me. But, it was still there. I then asked her to slap me. No change. Finally, smelling salts.

Mr. Foley ... is that you?

[SunkenCiv]

the underlying story:

The Redder They Are, The Harder They Fall
Republicans More Damaged by Scandals
By Paul Farhi
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 3, 2006; Page C01
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/02/AR2006100201302.html

[Spok]

The problem is that too many politicians get to thinking they'll get a 'pass' like a Kennedy or a Clinton. The truth is they won't, especially if they're Republicans. The double standard will continue to encourage liberals to perversion and corruption while only policing those who don't support political correctness. The sooner the Republicans accept that reality the better.

[eureka!]

The Compost does exhibit some schizophrenic tendencies some times. Must be to get invites to the WH...

[Ouderkirk]

Let every American know, regardless of his or her wishes, that we shall pay any price, impose any burden, force any hardship (upon you), support any enemy, oppose any friend to assure the survival and the success of socialism.

[BamaDi]

Here in Mobile the Press-Register has a column every morning called "Sound Off"....yesterday some idiot called in talking about the GOP's values.....I called in (and it got printed today)...this is what I said: To the person who called in about Mark Foley exhibiting Republican values. When a Republican is caught doing something wrong, he resigns. When a Democrat is caught doing something wrong, he becomes a hero."

[manic4organic]

" The Fix's House Line: Foley's Seat Cracks Top 25"

Probably shouldn't use "Foley," "Seat" and "Cracks" in the same sentence.

[OrioleFan]

When I first saw this article this morning, I asked my daughter to pinch me.

pinch - doesn't he run the NYSlimes?

[RoadTest]

Yup. There are two sets of rules in this country. One for the Demonrats and one for the Pubbies. Pubbies get away with nothing. Clinton got away with almost everything. The press decides. They're the kangaroo court.