Isn't that a tad hypocritical? Why didn't he mention it then?
2007-08-07 17:21:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The first step to becoming a conservative is to not let hypocrisy stop you from judging other people.
2007-08-07 17:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ron H 6 · 4⤊ 4⤋
I'd say a tad hypocritical, but we all see things as being different when we do something. Ginrich probably figured he was getting divorced anyway, and the woman he was having an affair with wasn't so much younger and wasn't a subordinate, etc. And that made it less dishonorable in his eyes.
Then there was the perjury thing.
But why didn't Larry Flynt catch him?
2007-08-08 00:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by Yaktivistdotcom 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Even though I am a conservative, I say you are right and I agree with you. On the other hand, at least she wasn't an intern and in the Oval Office for goodness sakes!! Gingrich is guilty of a major screw up, but Clinton's was the "mother of all screw ups."
2007-08-08 00:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Dude 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
As Speaker of the House Newt set himself as being the "man or morals and family values." His record with his wives and family is not typical Conservative values. But because he was Newt and they can excuse of his wrongs.
2007-08-08 07:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's only hypocritical if he lied under oath about the affair.
2007-08-08 00:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by Brian 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The bigger question is, why did the N.O.W ( National Organization of Women/Lesbians) throw EVERY democrat woman under the bus who dared to testify or report Clinton's rapes, molestations or affairs? I thought it was the "seriousness" of the charge, not whether or not a woman would lie about such things. For reference, see Clarence Thomas or Bob Packwood.
2007-08-08 00:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Clinton was getting better stuff on the side then Newt,he was jealous
2007-08-08 00:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by here to help 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
One of the most embarrasing thing for a well known person to admit is having an affair.
2007-08-08 00:24:44 · answer #8 · answered by Belen 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
A greater lack of charchter then most politicians (who tend to already be devious for some reason).
2007-08-08 00:41:43 · answer #9 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It got the job done, all that was needed, hypocritical or not!
2007-08-08 00:48:30 · answer #10 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Straight up politics.
I have to admit I loved when he went down in a ball of flames later on. Poetic justice.
2007-08-08 00:25:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋