"Bulldog" reviewed: I finally found the nerve to check out a site devoted to reviewing Jeff Gannon's performance as a male prostitute. (The link was posted to the comments section some days ago.) The most interesting comment comes from a self-described "active duty senior officer" in the U.S. Army, who -- quite understandably -- appreciated Gannon's discretion. Discretion is, of course, the virtue most needed for someone who did the job that I (and a number of others) suspect that Gannon did in the White House.
The reviewer felt that he and Gannon had much in common because of their shared military background. Odd. That "Marine" history has since been exposed as a pose, a lie; Gannon/Guckert was never involved with any branch of the military. How did he manage to "talk shop" convincingly with serving officers?
Moon walk. A friendly voice recently introduced me to a rather interesting theory about Moon. Even though I remain unpersuaded by the idea, I thought I'd present it before a wider public.
What if Moon is not truly on Dubya's side? What if the wacko leader of the Unification Church remains sufficiently angered by his long-ago incarceration that he secretly holds a grudge against all United States politicos?
This theory has the virtue of explaining the UPI story (Moon owns UPI) which briefly convinced many that the capture of Saddam Hussein was falsely reported. And if you are of a truly conspiratorial turn of mind, you may find in this theory an explanation of the Guckert scandal. In this scenario, Moon intentionally planted a he-whore close to Bush in order to embarrass the administration.
Do I buy into this theory? Nah. But it has a certain appeal, nonetheless.
Stop Republican pedophilia! A Democratic Underground reader directs our attention to an astounding list of Republican politicos who have demonstrated a weakness for the one sexual variation that must never be tolerated. The original page for this list is here. Here are just a few of the low-lights:
Republican anti-abortion activist Nicholas Morency pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his computer and offering a bounty to anybody who murders an abortion doctor.Note: Patti, who was arrested in January in a sweep that included a number of others, has vigorously contested the charges. However, a New Jersey DA was quoted as saying: "These people were storing the material, they distributed it to other locations... This isn't an accident." I haven't been able to find an update on the case.
Republican legislator Edison Misla Aldarondo was sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping his daughter between the ages of 9 and 17.
Republican Mayor Philip Giordano is serving a 37-year sentence in federal prison for sexually abusing 8- and 10-year old girls.
Republican fundraiser Richard A. Delgaudio was found guilty of child porn charges and paying two teenage girls to pose for sexual photos.
Republican activist Mark A. Grethen convicted on six counts of sex crimes involving children.
Republican congressman and anti-gay activist Robert Bauman was charged with having sex with a 16-year-old boy he picked up at a gay bar.
Republican Committee Chairman Jeffrey Patti was arrested for distributing a video clip of a 5-year-old girl being raped.
Republican preacher Stephen White, who demanded a return to traditional values, was sentenced to jail after offering $20 to a 14-year-old boy for permission to perform oral sex on him.And that's not all, folks! I actually rather feel sorry for Sam Walls, the Texas Republican whose race for the state House was upset when folks learned that he likes to dress up in women's clothing. My sympathy ends when I recall the ugly and unsubstantiated things Republicans said about Hillary Clinton. Until the conseratives apologize for that series of smears, they have no right to complain about the things said here.
Republican talk show host Jon Matthews pleaded guilty to exposing his genitals to an 11 year old girl.
Republican anti-gay activist Earl "Butch" Kimmerling was sentenced to 40 years in prison for molesting an 8-year old girl after he attempted to stop a gay couple from adopting her.
Incidentally, if you're wondering whether a similar list could be compiled featuring democrats, just google the words "democratic pedophiles." You may be pleasantly surprised by the exculpatory results.
Washingtonienne. Even though Wonkette has given this story sufficient play, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I've not yet discussed it on this site. How could I have blogged for so long without devoting much space to Jessica Cutler, close "aide" to a bevy of (mostly) powerful Republicans? While this scandal does not involve gays, it does feature prostitution, BDSM, adultery, hypocrisy -- in short, plenty of material designed to shock the religious rightists.
Too bad their media refuses to keep them informed.
For those of you you have not yet caught up with this scandal -- which has already resulted in the inevitable Playboy shoot -- Jessica offered an initials-only list of her powerful (politically powerful) Republican customers/paramours. Scandal-watchers have made a game of matching the initials to real-life figures. (The above link goes to a site last updated in mid-2004. It also features a rather hot picture of Jessica with Anna Marie Cox, an image I found rather more enticing than the results of the Playboy shoot. I have my weaknesses.)
Jessica's lover "RS" has been identified as Judiciary Committee staffer member Robert Steinbuch (quote: "Who the hell comes missionary anymore?"), who has a wife and two children. Steinbuch is now suing Washingtonienne for revealing the handcuffs-n-all details of the relationship.
The most intriguing initial on the list is W, the well-paying aficionado of anal-only. Could Jessica Cutler's W be the W?
I dredge up this sordid old business for one reason: Mention the names "Jessica Cutler" or "Washingtonienne" to most rank-n-file right-wingers -- I'm thinking here of the "Jesus" voters -- and you will likely encounter blank expressions. This old story is a new story to them. Imagine what Darth Limbaugh and Darth Murdoch would have done with this tale if the men on Jessica's list were primarily Democrats...
Lest we forget: Bush owes his presidency to the all-too-hackable voting machines owned by the Ahmanson family, who were also key supporters of theocrat R.J. Rushdoony, who advocated executing homosexuals -- as well as all those who refused to conform with his version of Christianity.
And yet the Republicans claim to be the party of traditional morality...!
5 comments:
Moon is non-partisan.
If you recognize him as the Messiah, he really doesn't give a shit what party you are in.
Outside Republicans, the religious members of the Congressional Black Caucus are also linked to Reverend Loonyfreakass-shit-for-brains.
And, considering his links to death squads in the past, ;)
So what was the verdict on Patti in the end??
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