S.C. Gov. Sanford takes a hike... on Appalachian Trail

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ooby_dooby Ashland, Virginia USA
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1109689.html

Governor Sanford of South Carolina has been missing for 4 days. Mark Sanford's staff said late Monday that the governor is hiking on the Appalachian Trail, ending four days during which staff and state officials said they had not heard from him.

Neither Sanford's office nor the State Law Enforcement Division, which provides security for governors, had been able to reach Sanford since he left the mansion Thursday in a black Suburban SUV assigned to his security detail, said state Sen. Jake Knotts , R-Lexington, and three others familiar with the situation, but who declined to be identified.

First lady Jenny Sanford said Monday her husband has been gone for several days over Father's Day weekend and she did not know where.

How is it possible that the Governor of a state who in a very real sense is like the CEO of a major corporation or even a president be missing and not even his wife knows where he is?confused



Indyfella indianapolis, Indiana USA
We can only pray that Obama will do the same thing for 3.5 years.
Conrad73 Lonesome Town Zurich, Zrich Switzerland
Indyfella: We can only pray that Obama will do the same thing for 3.5 years.
rolling on the floor laughing
gooddogman Leesburg, Florida USA
The rest of the story will come out later....What did he do in the Woods sure we believe you...govn'erwink



Indyfella indianapolis, Indiana USA
gooddogman: The rest of the story will come out later....What did he do in the Woods sure we believe you...govn'er


He may have done like Robert Byrd. Went to the woods and named every tree, trail and animal in honor of himself.


(have to be an american to appreciate that one) laugh



wixomwizard Wixom, Michigan USA
Indyfella: He may have done like Robert Byrd. Went to the woods and named every tree, trail and animal in honor of himself. (have to be an american to appreciate that one)


There is that old saying, "The South shall rise again," perhaps he was marking territory. If he was, this may turn into a cartographer's nightmare.grin thumbs up
ttom500 St. Cloud, Florida USA
He likely has a DEM Majority Senate and House. The legislation session just ended. I can understand why he needed time to clear his head.
BebeII Concordville, Pennsylvania USA
Indyfella: We can only pray that Obama will do the same thing for 3.5 years.
laugh Nice!
ooby_dooby Ashland, Virginia USA
Well, well, well. Now we know where this moral family values Republican Governor was. His staff lied, his wife lied, and he lied! He wasn't off "clearing his head", he wasn't hiking on the Appalachian Trail, he was in Argentina spending 5 days including Fathers Day with a married woman.

You Republicans sure have a lot of nerve to claim the mantle of family values! You never did define which family values you stand for. It's a lot like luck, there's 2 types,good luck and bad luck. I guess all these years we made the incorrect assumption you stood for the good kind.

Here's a little tune for you to enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E-WasNzVpI&feature=fvst

HYPOCRITES!barf
BebeII Concordville, Pennsylvania USA
ooby_dooby: Well, well, well. Now we know where this moral family values Republican Governor was. His staff lied, his wife lied, and he lied! He wasn't off "clearing his head", he wasn't hiking on the Appalachian Trail, he was in Argentina spending 5 days including Fathers Day with a married woman.

You Republicans sure have a lot of nerve to claim the mantle of family values! You never did define which family values you stand for. It's a lot like luck, there's 2 types,good luck and bad luck. I guess all these years we made the incorrect assumption you stood for the good kind.

Here's a little tune for you to enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E-WasNzVpI&feature=fvst

HYPOCRITES!
You need to look up the definition of hypocrite-it doesn't mean what you think it does. Besides, defending a principle like family values is worthwhile even if many people don't live up to it. Also, if and when republicans do fail, they aren't coddled and excused the way demo's are.
Big_John Ocean Springs, Mississippi USA
Is there no end to the number of people in office who are slime balls? This time is a Republican governor. Why don't these guys resign from office? Why don't the people of his state kick him out of office? Somewhere, sometime, somehow we must get honor back into our government.
ooby_dooby Ashland, Virginia USA
BebeII: You need to look up the definition of hypocrite-it doesn't mean what you think it does. Besides, defending a principle like family values is worthwhile even if many people don't live up to it. Also, if and when republicans do fail, they aren't coddled and excused the way demo's are.
The difference between Dems & Repubs is we don't assume a holier than thou attitude the way Repubs do. If you're going to take the high ground on morals you better have your skirts squeeky clean.

hyp·o·crite /'h?p?kr?t/ Show Spelled Pronunciation Show IPA
Use hypocrite in a Sentence
–noun 1. a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, esp. a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
2. a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, esp. one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.

That's exactly what I thought it means but I don't see how YOU would know what I think, you must be a mind reader.
BebeII Concordville, Pennsylvania USA
laugh How convenient! Since liberals have no values, they can't be hypocrites. Anything and everything goes, so who's to judge? When was the last time any of Obummer's appointees hired for the treasury department were called hypocrites for not paying their taxes? No, I don't believe that you have to be squeaky clean to advocate for a principle-otherwise none of us could teach our children how to act in this world. There are far more ways of defining the word than you care to admit.
ooby_dooby Ashland, Virginia USA
BebeII: How convenient! Since liberals have no values, they can't be hypocrites. Anything and everything goes, so who's to judge? When was the last time any of Obummer's appointees hired for the treasury department were called hypocrites for not paying their taxes? No, I don't believe that you have to be squeaky clean to advocate for a principle-otherwise none of us could teach our children how to act in this world. There are far more ways of defining the word than you care to admit.

Since we're going for definitions here's one for you.
LIBERAL:

–adjective 1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6. of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8. open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.
9. characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor.
10. given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.
11. not strict or rigorous; free; not literal: a liberal interpretation of a rule.
12. of, pertaining to, or based on the liberal arts.
13. of, pertaining to, or befitting a freeman.

–noun 14. a person of liberal principles or views, esp. in politics or religion.
15. (often initial capital letter) a member of a liberal party in politics, esp. of the Liberal party in Great Britain.

It looks like Liberals have lots of values. We just don't go around bragging about it. Who's to judge? The American people are judging and Repubs are comming up short. BTW his name is Obama, stop this childish game of corrupting the spelling of his name it's making you look mean and rude.
BebeII Concordville, Pennsylvania USA
ooby_dooby: Since we're going for definitions here's one for you.
LIBERAL:

–adjective 1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6. of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8. open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.
9. characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor.
10. given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.
11. not strict or rigorous; free; not literal: a liberal interpretation of a rule.
12. of, pertaining to, or based on the liberal arts.
13. of, pertaining to, or befitting a freeman.

–noun 14. a person of liberal principles or views, esp. in politics or religion.
15. (often initial capital letter) a member of a liberal party in politics, esp. of the Liberal party in Great Britain.

It looks like Liberals have lots of values. We just don't go around bragging about it. Who's to judge? The American people are judging and Repubs are comming up short. BTW his name is Obama, stop this childish game of corrupting the spelling of his name it's making you look mean and rude.
Funny, that's the definition of old-style Liberals, like J.F.K. Wonder where they all went? laugh Remember, Reagan, and many other's were once LIBERALS before the party LEFT them. Too bad the so-called american people won't judge the shortcomings of the Democrats with anything like the intensity. Childish is as childish does-remember Bush isn't my president? He is an Bummer-in more ways than one.
ooby_dooby Ashland, Virginia USA
rolling on the floor laughing I just heard something hilarious. When Gov Sanford was supposedly hiking on the Appalachian Trail it was "NUDE HIKERS DAY" rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
I wonder if the Gov's staff realized this when they made up the lie about him hiking there?
Sparky55 Kabul Afghanistan
ooby_dooby: Well, well, well. Now we know where this moral family values Republican Governor was. His staff lied, his wife lied, and he lied! He wasn't off "clearing his head", he wasn't hiking on the Appalachian Trail, he was in Argentina spending 5 days including Fathers Day with a married woman.

You Republicans sure have a lot of nerve to claim the mantle of family values! You never did define which family values you stand for. It's a lot like luck, there's 2 types,good luck and bad luck. I guess all these years we made the incorrect assumption you stood for the good kind.

Here's a little tune for you to enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E-WasNzVpI&feature=fvst

HYPOCRITES!


Well ooby, you make a good point. It is a bit worse when people say one thing and do another. I'll give the guy credit for at least being open and honest once he got caught unlike some of the other in the recent past.

Unfortunately, I believe these politicians to be nothing less than a reflection of our society in general which doesn't say a lot for the average earth dweller



Indyfella indianapolis, Indiana USA
ooby_dooby: Well, well, well. Now we know where this moral family values Republican Governor was. His staff lied, his wife lied, and he lied! He wasn't off "clearing his head", he wasn't hiking on the Appalachian Trail, he was in Argentina spending 5 days including Fathers Day with a married woman.

You Republicans sure have a lot of nerve to claim the mantle of family values! You never did define which family values you stand for. It's a lot like luck, there's 2 types,good luck and bad luck. I guess all these years we made the incorrect assumption you stood for the good kind.

Here's a little tune for you to enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E-WasNzVpI&feature=fvst

HYPOCRITES!


I agree... Oh, I thought this was about Obama's 95% "quit smoking" problem...and signing legislation against tobacco companies.

Sorry...wrong thread. rolling on the floor laughing



Indyfella indianapolis, Indiana USA
ooby_dooby: I just heard something hilarious. When Gov Sanford was supposedly hiking on the Appalachian Trail it was "NUDE HIKERS DAY"
I wonder if the Gov's staff realized this when they made up the lie about him hiking there?



Well, he could have been stuffing cigars...and asking the meaning of "is" rolling on the floor laughing



Indyfella indianapolis, Indiana USA
ooby_dooby: Since we're going for definitions here's one for you.
LIBERAL:

–adjective 1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6. of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8. open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.
9. characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor.
10. given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.
11. not strict or rigorous; free; not literal: a liberal interpretation of a rule.
12. of, pertaining to, or based on the liberal arts.
13. of, pertaining to, or befitting a freeman.

–noun 14. a person of liberal principles or views, esp. in politics or religion.
15. (often initial capital letter) a member of a liberal party in politics, esp. of the Liberal party in Great Britain.

It looks like Liberals have lots of values. We just don't go around bragging about it. Who's to judge? The American people are judging and Repubs are comming up short. BTW his name is Obama, stop this childish game of corrupting the spelling of his name it's making you look mean and rude.


Sure has hell doesn't sound like the 2009 Democrat party.
rolling on the floor laughing




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