Posted by
Cary Wesberry on Thursday, March 13, 2008 1:32:33 PM
Proving that Karl Marx got everything wrong -- more bad news for Hillary -- history is indeed repeating itself, but, contra Marx, the first time as farce, the second time as tragedy. Clinton's scandal was hilarious; Spitzer's is just depressing.
Most people outside of New York can't grasp the enormity of Spitzer's political free fall.
Oh I think most of us are able to "grasp the enormity" Ann. A fake life based on status instead of one's soul and actual accomplishments runied by the lust for more, and no doubt lust for $2,000 dollar an hour hookers as well. The invincible Spitzerer. I think not. One thing every one of us watching this pathetic display can grasp is that people who are who they are because of their pomp and arrogance can fall just as hard, if not harder, than any of the rest of us. In fact they often seem to want it in an obviously perverted sort of way. After all, what's the perfect end to a perfect liberal's career if not a good ol' fashioned sex scandal? This excerpt from Ann's lastest article is my favorite:
One shudders to imagine the sepulchral gloom pervading the Spitzer home this week. At least Hillary would liven the place up with some lamp-throwing.
Whatever Spitzer's flaws, he was a pristine product of wealth and attainment. And he threw away a star-studded life of accomplishment in a wanton, reckless pursuit of sex with prostitutes.
I don't feel sorry for Spitzerer or his silly wife. If you believe she was at all shocked by this development then you probably aren't giving women in general enough credit. She knew, and she stayed because in the end it wasn't her marriage that was important but her husband's place in society. She was the wife of the most powerful man in New York and that's what mattered. Who cares if he likes expensive hookers. Who could blame him? It's not as if she would have sex with him anymore. This couple is a microcosm of the Clintons. It's extremely difficult for me to believe they were together for the love and friendship that only a spouse can bring. Give me a break, it's New York.
All this week on the radio we've listened to host after host wondering how Spitzerer's wife could stand beside him during this whole mess. Here's a clue: she's not a normal woman; she married Eliot Spitzerer! To compare this woman to your wife is an insult to your wife. Have some respect for God's sake. It's the self-respect stupid!