Sanford Says His Affair Will Make Him a Better Governor

[Stephanie]

Get over yourself!

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20090719/OPINION/907190310/1016/Gov.-Mark-Sanford--I-apologize-for-letting-people-down

Gov. Mark Sanford: I apologize for letting people down
BY MARK SANFORD • JULY 19, 2009

==excerpt==

It's in the spirit of making good from bad that I am committing to you and the larger family of South Carolinians to use this experience to both trust God in his larger work of changing me, and from my end, to work to becoming a better and more effective leader.

In this regard I think all that has transpired will be particularly relevant in the way I deal with the legislative body and other state leaders going forward. Micah 6:8 asks us to do justice, love mercy, and to walk humbly, and as I begin these steps into the last 18 months of this administration, it will indeed be with a more contrite and humble spirit.

I've realized that as much as I have and will continue to advocate for things ranging from restructuring to responsible spending to school choice, my approach needs to be less about my will and more about looking for ways to more humbly present the greater principles and ideas at play. It needs to be less strident and more about finding ways to work with legislative leaders to advance the ideas so many of us believe in. It means less time fighting the tide — and a greater awareness of the fact that God controls it. In working with a few alterations to my approach, I think this could be a far more productive last session than the one that would have been had the tragedy that has unfolded not occurred, and in turn, people's lives can be made better.

Finally it is at your funeral that you in many ways not only can see most clearly the things that really matter in life, but where one gets the best glimpse of who your real friends are — and how much they matter. For that reason, I want to thank so many for their kindnesses and support over the years and for their kindness in this latest chapter in our book together as South Carolinians.

[Mythsaje]

1. Ah, good. He found God. Again.

This time the screwball deity was floating in his oatmeal. Who knew?

[Stephanie]

2. "all that has transpired"

OMFG

[billyoc]

11. LOL! The money quote.

Like it was some personal trial that he made it through!

[Skidmore]

14. Passive voice....

He was not an actor in this, just a reactor. How does that make him a better governor. Has no will of his own. That is the conundrum of the fundamentalist argument. God separated man from the beast by giving him a will, but when he uses the will to make a bad or poor choice, then it was God's will.

[noamnety]

7. Give him a break.

He spent a lot of time searching. Very few of us are so committed to God that we fly clear to other continents (repeatedly) looking for him.

[Mythsaje]

8. I've heard it called many things

but never "God."

Though one might say that it's a profound religious experience. Really.

[Berry Cool]

47. You mean you've never overheard anyone gruntin' and thrashin' around in bed

and shoutin' "Oh God, Oh God"?

That pretty much sums up Gov. Sanford's recent religious revelations.

[sarcasmo]

16. Your kidding right? This guy went after Clinton for the same shit and now he wants to let it slide.

[noamnety]

50. reread my post

;)

[lapfog_1]

3. "and an even better, more compassionate, President"

he forgot to add, but muttered under his breath.

These people from this cult he was in think they can commit no sin, since they are chosen by God to be the leaders.

[MrModerate]

4. OTOH, having this sanctimonious sack of shit around its neck . . .

for the balance of his term can't be happy-making for the 'Lican leadership (to the degree they have any).

Every day the label "hypocrites" gets ground into their faces a little deeper. Not to mention "wacko." I'm not entirely unhappy having these example of antirectitude stumbling around the national stage.

Of course, I wouldn't want to be a citizen of South Carolina with that nutjob running things.

[peace frog]

21. +1

Anything that brings those condescending, self righteous pricks down another notch or two in public perception is A-OK by me.

Absolutely, Luv Guv Sanford: stay in office and keep talking to the media. Embarrass the hell out of your stiff-necked constituency and heap continuous shame upon your ever-shrinking minority party. Happy days!

[opihimoimoi]

5. prime example a delusional person rationalizing his crappy shit for our consumption

his brain is void of common sense and sanity....is about the only explanation left...

[undeterred]

6. He should try resigning- it made Sarah Palin better.

[TexasObserver]

9. Biggest douche nozzle adulterer EVER.

People have affairs, and I try not to moralize about it, but when these guys get caught, the least they can do is act with appropriate concern for their wife and children. This guy must not have a best friend, because a best friend would punch him in the face and tell him to shut his fucking mouth.

[Stephanie]

49. He doesn't mention his wife

He's more concerned about his job.

[sakabatou]

10. ::facepalm::

[Lasher]

12. Well it might make him a truck driver or delivery man but not a better governor.

This guy Sanford is almost as entertaining as Sarah.

[B Calm]

19. I got news for you son, not anyone can drive a truck!

[Lasher]

46. I didn't say a good truck driver.

He would prolly never cut it on Ice Road Truckers.

[Solly Mack]

13. So his getting a little strange was some god's plan to change him and make him better?

LMAO


working in mysterious ways and all that... snicker

[malaise]

18. I love this part

Finally it is at your funeral that you in many ways not only can see most clearly the things that really matter in life, but where one gets the best glimpse of who your real friends are — and how much they matter.
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:rofl: :rofl:

[Pool Hall Ace]

35. Yeah, aren't most people dead at their own funeral?

I got a chuckle out of that one, too. Apparently, he plans on still being alive when he is memorialized and buried!

[malaise]

37. Yep he'll know his real friends

at his funeral. :rofl:

[CTyankee]

42. God doesn't have anything better to do than to come up with some cockamamie

scheme to "change" Sanford? And ain't it convenient that involves Sanford having a little fun with his dick? Just what God ("he" as Sanford references him)would think of, right? Always thinkin' 'bout the man here and it's all about Sanford.

Ready, set :puke:

[sarcasmo]

15. All I have to say is WOW. The way this guy went after Clinton and he says shit like this.

[Mrs. Overall]

52. Yes, he obviously didn't think blowjobs make better presidents.

Sanford is the king of conservative christian hypocrites and it seems he suffers from sort of mental illness--at times he sounds seriously delusional.

[malaise]

17. He's batshit crazy

That is all

[H2O Man]

22. He is delusional.

Not uncommon for those with severe personality disorders, when under extreme stress.

[malaise]

24. You are too kind H2O Man

:hi:

As an aside have you read Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the Spirit of the Sixties by Mike Marqusee.

[H2O Man]

26. No, I haven't .....

but if you recommend it, I surely will. (I've been doing reviews of books on boxing for a sports site I write for, so I'm always looking for suggestions.)

[malaise]

32. You'll love it

Marqusee is very interesting - fled the US during the Vietnam war.

[KharmaTrain]

20. Oh That Sure Would Fly In My Marriage...

:rofl:
I file that under "famous last word". My bets are the divorce papers will be filed before the year is out. So let me get this straight...loverboy has to give up his Argentinian bombshell due to public humiliation and threat of losing his power, thus this somehow will make the marriage to the woman who he shunned "stronger".

Yeah, I'll try all these lines on my wife...then get a running start as she chases me out of the house. :rofl:

But IOKIYAR...where "Family Value" is the name on a pharamacy...

[CTyankee]

44. The locks on the door of my house would be changed first and all his stuff

thrown in a dumpster for hubby to haul away...after that I'll get to work with my divorce lawyer...

[hobbit709]

23. Better than what?

[peekaloo]

25. Better at recognizing tan lines amongst his constituents.

as long as they don't stand in silhouette of the moon, cuz then he may think naughty things.

[salin]

27. Dude, you got caught... twice; you only came clean

after being caught. First by your wife, then by the press. You took off on father's day to be with your honey. You publically declared that this was your soulmate, as if that would make humble you look more sympathetic. Yes, publically humiliating your wife works that way. Not. Humble? Er, by bringing the story back to the front burner about once a week? Sheesh. Find a rock. Crawl under it.

[katandmoon]

28. Right on cue: Lyin' adulterin' Republican hypocrite caught in the act starts with the Bible quotin'!

Gee, I believe him! Don't you?:sarcasm:

[City Lights]

29. Arrogant, hypocritical, lying sack of shit.

Fail!

[JBoy]

30. This message brought to you by the people of C-Street.

[cwydro]

31. The man is an ass. nt

[blogslut]

33. ...

[PopSixSquish]

57. These Days Whenever I Hear One of These Idiots Go Off - My First Thought is

"I can't wait for the next KO show". Tomorrow's should be fun...

[lunatica]

34. I'm sure it will make him a better husband and a better father

And if his parents are alive, he's now a better son.

Actually the world itself is a better place because of him. The Sun shines brighter and God is happier. The birds sing more melodiously. The grass grows greener. The sky is bluer. And the angels sing sweeter.

God is pleased.

[EmilyAnne]

38. And a better secret luvah!

[malaise]

40. A freaking DUzy

:rofl:

[shireen]

62. i am a better person too!

:rofl:

[EmilyAnne]

36. That's why he was elected, right? To go on a painful but ultimately rewarding journey to

self-actualization?

We're all so happy for you, Governor Sanford.
Tell us if there is anything we can do to assist you in your personal journey.

[Stevenmarc]

39. God is my Kevlar, take your best shot

[burning rain]

41. Hey, Sanford's lost the righteous Christian family man cachet....

but he can develop a "Christian struggling for redemption" narrative, and that could pay just as much politically.

[Heidi]

43. Ya know, he might have a chance at _appearing_ to be a better person

if he'd just shut the hell up. Good grief, he's like the Energizer Bunny on meth when he starts talking or writing.

[Vickers]

45. I'm gonna ask my wife if I can have sex with the cute neighbor lady down the street.

You know, so I can be a better husband and father and all.

:eyes:

[Hepburn]

48. What unbelievable rubbish...

...:puke:

He acts like HE is a victim...:eyes:

[Bandit]

51. I'm sure his wife believes every word he utters.

His own wife can't trust him yet he expects the people to buy his BS..Oh I forgot it is SC so they probably will buy it..

[AspenRose]

53. Dear Governor Sanford: Go away. Please. Just go away.

Sincerely, a Christian who thinks you should know better

[thistooshalllpass]

54. I was ready to just mock this, but I am heartened by that statement

regarding the funding. He mentions becoming 'humble,' which may mean that he is realizing that not accepting funds hurts others.

[malaise]

55. Huh?

:popcorn:

[thistooshalllpass]

56. Oh puleeze...I am just grateful that perhaps he'll allow the stimulus money.

You seem to just want to bash him and have black and white sides while I care about the PEOPLE in his state.

Enjoy your popcorn, though...:eyes:

[pitohui]

59. he was forced to accept the stimulus money AGAINST HIS WILL, he is not humble, he's a fing hypocrite

the best thing for the state would be for this guy to resign now and stop feeding the circus but he just loves the attention apparently, he can't figure out how to STFU and get out of the limelight

dude has a mental illness as well as a horndog problem if you ask me, apparently he relishes public humiliation...

either a mental illness or a substance abuse problem, he's just really...erratic

if i was the wife, i'd be seeing an atty to see if there was anyway she could salvage her own life out of this mess

[niyad]

58. ummmmm,, mark, in that case, wouldn't getting a bj have made bill a better president?

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

61. Plus Bill only had to walk down the hall - efficient and no cost to the taxpayers.

Amazing how the Repubs who pilloried him find it in their hearts to forgive Newt, Vitter, Ensign,and God knows how many others. Hypocrite, thy name is GOP!

[PopSixSquish]

60. Ahem, Governor - Folks Usually Stop Digging When They Reach Limestone

but you go on with your "sparking thing" self. Take a picture of the Great Wall when you reach it ok?

:hi:

[Vidar]

63. In & out. Repeat if necessary. Practice makes perfect.