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Oh, my – part 4

11 Thursday Jan 2018

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This evening, via Twitter:

Roy Temple‏ @roytemple
Governor #Greitens’ attempts to lay his current predicament at my feet are pitiful. If he’s looking for the source of his problems, he should start with a mirror.
6:55 PM – 11 Jan 2018

Oh, my. That’s throwing an anvil.

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR

11 Thursday Jan 2018

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Yiddish. Hebrew alphabet (read right to left). Germanic language. “A shanda far die Goyim”. An embarrassment/shame in front of the whole (non-Jewish) world. This from an admonition for Jews, from their Jewish community, that one had an obligation to act in a manner to avoid criticism from non-Jews (“the rest of the world”) because an individual’s failings or actions would be unfairly attributed to all Jews. “You’re an embarrassment that reflects poorly on the rest of us” and we’ll suffer the consequences because of your stupidity.

* it’s okay if you’re a republican. An on-line political meme. If a Democrat fails ethically or morally there will be consequences. They will lose their position. They must resign. There will be a political reckoning. If the roles are reversed and a republican fails in the same manner, for some republicans, after a short period of hand wringing and some pearl clutching, all is forgiven, it’s no big deal.

It will be very interesting to witness the resolution of these cultural constants.

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

The public story is, as of this writing, still under twenty-four hours old. The story broke late last night that Missouri’s governor, Eric Greitens (r), who happens to be Jewish, engaged in an affair. There are elements of this story that continue to swirl about. I expect there will be more – only because that is the nature of our cultural and political environment.

There are reports that well before the November 2016 election individual(s) within the Missouri Democratic Party was/were contacted by the husband of the other party. We don’t know the entire story of how many individuals or exactly all of the who within the Missouri Democratic Party and Chris Koster’s (D) gubernatorial campaign knew at the time. We might never know the answer to that. The reports indicate that those individual(s), out of deference to the husband and/or concern for the children of the other family and perhaps other, more practical concerns, decided to not use the information. That is an ethical and moral choice.

And then, we consider the “what if”. If they story of Eric Greitens’ (r) hypocrisy had come out in September 2016 would he still have won the election for governor? If not, would Governor Chris Koster (D) have signed the same bills and cut the same essential social support programs in the state? I think not. The consequences of Eric Greitens (r) assuming his office had significant consequences for more than the handful of individuals in those two families. That, by definition, is what happens when we elect an individual to a powerful public office.

Election have consequences. Throw the anvil.

Sadly, perhaps the only people who are somewhat thankful right now are the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Corn Growers Association, the Missouri Soybean Association, and organized labor.

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3

11 Thursday Jan 2018

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Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Early this morning, from Governor Eric Greitens (r), via Twitter:

Eric Greitens‏ @EricGreitens
I wanted to share with you some statements that are important in light of news you may have seen tonight.
1:44 AM – 11 Jan 2018

And he did.

Some of the responses:

Why is your statement longer than “I’m a hypocrite, and I resign.” ?

Nope. Resign. Not gonna work. We WILL keep the pressure up until you exit. Hopefully sooner than later.

Spin! Spin!! Spin!! Nice try Eric.

Just resign.

Resign

Do you think maniacally shooting a machine gun into a lake will help?

As a conservative, I ask of you: Have you voted in favor of cheaters and liars, or have you voted for conservatives? Either way, you are unfit for office. You are a hypocrite and untrustworthy. You should find another job.

Resign.

Please submit your resignation rather than dragging your family and this great state through this.

Resign asap please

To campaign on family values while hiding this is beyond disgraceful. You need to resign, Governor.

Resign. #greitensresign

RESIGN.

R E S I G N

Resign.

Resign.

Your “God” has nothing to do with your morals. Thanks for sharing as now I think of you as an even more selfish person. Missouri can and should do better.

You may step down. Do it for the good of your constituents. You have the right to work doing something else.

So the whole “Sanctity of Marriage” and “Party of Family Values” thing…. You must be proud. 50 Shades of Greitens

@EricGreitens Resign

The evidence being presented is pretty creepy on your part. You should probably resign before you have to answer for more of this as it comes out.

The only thing important is you are evil and a fraud! RESIGN! Family values, what a fraud!

Time for the Governor to step down.

Just continue doing the great job you are doing as our Governor. The past is the place from where you begin…..not where you end

Must not have heard last night’s “State of the State” address.

#timesup byeeeee

After reading your books, I was excited to hear you were getting into politics. You are so disappointing.

I wish you would have shared this over the text messaging app rather than twitter.

Subtle.

stop using the word “mistake” when what you did was clearly something you chose to do.

Make a statement of your own, since you are the one responsible for needing there to be a statement – if you dare.

Unfortunately this deeply personal mistake affects far greater than yourself and wife, and responsibility still looms. Also for a personal issue why are statements from everyone but you personally?

Resign, “family man”

There’s always forgiveness and mercy with Jesus, many vile Twitter trolls have none. Praying for your family. Don’t fight, stand still and trust God. He is a Shield and a buckler to all who trust in Him.

Uh.

The party of family values strikes again.

Yeah you’re done. Get out, rebuild and see what you can do later. You’re done now. You’re still young. America is a place of second chances, but for now, you’re done.

You have shamed the office.

Resign immediately.

“There are a lot of people committed to the status quo,” he wrote on Facebook. “They’ve been willing to harass and intimidate anyone who stands up to them.”
YOUR words… does the status quo include being a liar? You fit right in. Perhaps you are just another #StableGenius ?

Resign.

This #Kansan is pleased to not have the most disgusting governor in the Union anymore. @govsambrownback owes you a fruit basket or something.

The Mission Continues….

We see what they did there.

Hey Eric, “admitting” something after getting caught does not an admission make. Your statement is typical and impotent at best. Resign.

Resign.

Missouri deserves better. #ResignGreitens

And on and on.

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2

11 Thursday Jan 2018

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Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

From a republican state senator:

Rob Schaaf‏ @robschaaf
Stick a fork in him.
10:15 PM – 10 Jan 2018

Well, yes:

Sarah Kendzior‏ @sarahkendzior
Any updates, Mr. Vice President?

Vice President Mike Pence @VP
Welcomed my good friend Governor @EricGreitens to the White House today. He is doing a great job for the people of Missouri.

7:02 AM – 11 Jan 2018

You think there’ll be more trips to Washington, D.C.? Just asking.

Citizen_Campbell‏ @campbell_elroy
50 shades of Greitens?
7:12 AM – 11 Jan 2018

That’s gonna leave a mark.

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my.

11 Thursday Jan 2018

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Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Via Facebook, from Eric Greitens (r):

I wanted to share with you some statements that are important in light of news you may have seen tonight.

A statement from James F. Bennett, our attorney:
“The Governor has now seen the TV report that ran tonight. The station declined to provide the tape or transcript in advance of running their story, which contained multiple false allegations. The claim that this nearly three-year old story has generated or should generate law enforcement interest is completely false. There was no ‘blackmail,’ and that claim is false. This personal matter has been addressed by the Governor and Mrs. Greitens privately years ago when it happened. The outrageous claims of improper conduct regarding these almost three-year-ago events are a lie.”

Joint statement from Sheena and I:

“A few years ago, before Eric was elected governor, there was a time when he was unfaithful in our marriage. This was a deeply personal mistake. Eric took responsibility, and we dealt with this together honestly and privately. While we never would have wished for this pain in our marriage, or the pain that this has caused others, with God’s mercy Sheena has forgiven and we have emerged stronger. We understand that there will be some people who cannot forgive – but for those who can find it in your heart, Eric asks for your forgiveness, and we are grateful for your love, your compassion, and your prayers.”

An additional statement from Sheena:

“We have a loving marriage and an awesome family; anything beyond that is between us and God. I want the media and those who wish to peddle gossip to stay away from me and my children.”

That certainly shakes things up.