Dem. John Edwards admits to affair, political career possibly over

[GhettoDogAllStars]

I guess I'm in the minority here, because I actually *do* care if a politician cheats on his wife. It is a sign of weak character, and if you're concerned with lobbyists influencing the government, then you better damn sure be concerned about a politician's character. To me, there is nothing more important about a person than their character -- be it a politician, trash collector, or otherwise.

[Lady Brave]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I guess I'm in the minority here, because I actually *do* care if a politician cheats on his wife. It is a sign of weak character, and if you're concerned with lobbyists influencing the government, then you better damn sure be concerned about a politician's character. To me, there is nothing more important about a person than their character -- be it a politician, trash collector, or otherwise.

Thank you.

Anyone who assumes a position of leadership should be held to a higher standard. To whom much is given, much is required.

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by Lady Brave

Thank you.

Anyone who assumes a position of leadership should be held to a higher standard. To whom much is given, much is required.

i don't know if i agree with this. people look at J.F.K as a great leader. that man fooled around more then alittle. i think there are 2 separate issues. i think great leaders don't have to be morally perfect. as long as they can make good, crisp decisions, in time of stress. im not sure where the weak character, as someone else said, comes into play

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I guess I'm in the minority here, because I actually *do* care if a politician cheats on his wife. It is a sign of weak character, and if you're concerned with lobbyists influencing the government, then you better damn sure be concerned about a politician's character. To me, there is nothing more important about a person than their character -- be it a politician, trash collector, or otherwise.

I think most of us do care. But as matty pointed out, we are used to it. It's virtually impossible to be a politician with high character.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

I guess I'm in the minority here, because I actually *do* care if a politician cheats on his wife. It is a sign of weak character, and if you're concerned with lobbyists influencing the government, then you better damn sure be concerned about a politician's character. To me, there is nothing more important about a person than their character -- be it a politician, trash collector, or otherwise.

I'm with you on this one Dog! If a politician is going to lie to his wife, what lies will he/she tell to the country?

I always live by this saying: You can't get gold from crap!