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In reply to the discussion: GOP congressman calls abortion talk with mistress ‘imprudent approach,’ denies hypocrisy [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)21. He should be deluged with email links to the word 'hypocrite.'
hyp·o·crite noun
1.a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
2.a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hypocrite
1.a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that he or she does not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie stated beliefs.
2.a person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements belie his or her public statements.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hypocrite
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GOP congressman calls abortion talk with mistress ‘imprudent approach,’ denies hypocrisy [View all]
Judi Lynn
Oct 2012
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I'll bet Robme would be deeply sorry if his 2009 tax return was 'found out'...
olddad56
Oct 2012
#16
Scott DesJarlais defines hypocrisy, an adulterer hitting on his patients while claiming
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2012
#23
He could start by explaining the prudent way to screw around with your patients
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2012
#28