Portland's NBC television affiliate, KGW, today carries on its Web site an Associated Press story about a county sheriff. It's now alleged he "knew of the child abuse problems that drove former Governor Neil Goldschmidt from an active public life in 2004."
The child abuse "problem" was detailed in the May 7, 2004 Seattle Times:
"Former Oregon Gov. Neil Goldschmidt admitted yesterday he had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl when he was 35 and mayor of Portland, and said he is resigning all his public and private positions to 'rebuild my life.'"
The Times article noted Goldschmidt "became the nation's youngest big-city mayor, going on to become transportation secretary for the Carter administration and Oregon governor from 1986 to 1990."
Is there some statute of limitation on reporting child abusers are former members of Democratic administrations?
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The sad thing is the second I
June 25, 2007 - 10:32 ET by Chris NormanThe sad thing is the second I saw the name Neil Goldschmidt, I remembered he was Carter's Secretary of Transportation - before I read it. I just have to get more of a life ...
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
Neil Goldschmidt
June 25, 2007 - 10:38 ET by Michael M. BatesHeck, you probably even know Brock Adams. And Shirley Hufstedler.
Yikes, I do. I couldn't remem
June 25, 2007 - 12:02 ET by Chris NormanYikes, I do. I couldn't remember what Ms. Hufstedler did specifically, but I knew she was in the cabinet. Alex, I'll take Carter's Cabinet for $200... :)
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
Don't call me Surely
June 25, 2007 - 12:31 ET by Michael M. BatesI think Ms H was the very first secretary of education. A joke at the time was the new agency would be called the Department of Public Education, or DOPE.
It turned out that way and now we know who the joke was really on.
Michael, You are correct for
June 25, 2007 - 14:30 ET by Chris NormanMichael,
You are correct for $200 (I had to look that up). Now for $400, she was the first African American woman named to a cabinet when she was named Secretary of HUD...
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on.
- Arabian Proverb
Too easy
June 25, 2007 - 15:15 ET by Michael M. BatesThat'd be Patricia Harris, who I also think was the first black woman ambassador. (And no, I didn't wikipedia her, but thanks for asking). The 60s and 70s are still vivid; it's what happened last week I have trouble with.
Can you send that $400 to one of my creditors? They are legion.
I'm sorry, you didn't phrase
June 25, 2007 - 17:29 ET by JoeBobI'm sorry, you didn't phrase it in the form of a question.
Without recognizing the ordinances of Heaven, it is impossible to be a superior man. - Confucious
Any questions?
June 25, 2007 - 20:08 ET by Michael M. BatesI'm sorry, you didn't phrase it in the form of a question.
OK, that's it. Soon as my lawsuit against my Korean dry cleaners is settled, youse guys are next.
Shhhhhh
June 25, 2007 - 10:34 ET by acumenIs there some statute of limitation on reporting child abusers are former members of Democratic administrations?
No need for that. This appears to be typical work(?) of the many agenda-driven NBC (and other demedia) journalists/talking heads/head hanchos that are conveniently "former members of Democratic administrations". What lib media bias?
What lib media bias?
June 25, 2007 - 10:39 ET by Michael M. BatesWhat lib media bias?
There isn't any. Just ask 'em.
True repubs are absolutely ge
June 25, 2007 - 10:51 ET by TruthMongerTrue repubs are absolutely genius when it comes to public policy but are just too damb dumb to realize that when they've been caught breaking the law (usually accidentally) that they just need to switch to the DNC for a year ot two and all is well...
Damb dumb
June 25, 2007 - 11:05 ET by Michael M. BatesI always thought that was "dam dom," but I'll defer to you on this one. :)
thanks michael - haven't been
June 25, 2007 - 11:13 ET by TruthMongerthanks michael - haven't been defurred in a while - but it grows back in just a few days...!
Just a few days?
June 25, 2007 - 11:21 ET by Michael M. Bateshaven't been defurred in a while - but it grows back in just a few days...
Wow. In only a few days? I gotta give that there minoxidil a try.
The answer to your question,
June 25, 2007 - 11:08 ET by Rastus03The answer to your question, Michael, is apparently not.
The media in general has convinced themselves and several others that Carter is the greatest living ex-president. I count myself among those who was briefly bamboozled by this nonsense.
Had he stuck with Habitat for Humanity and left the policy discussions to those who actually know something about it would be good.
To hear him constantly being asked to comment on Iraq, etc. is beyond ridiculous given his horrendous track record dealing with the Iranians et al while he was in office.
It's pretty much akin to getting weight loss advice from Michael Moore. Worthless.
It follows that they would not want to report on a wide scale the indescretions of members of his administration as to not sully his "good name".
Sad.
Carter and Habitat for Humanity
June 25, 2007 - 11:18 ET by Michael M. BatesHad he stuck with Habitat for Humanity and left the policy discussions
to those who actually know something about it would be good.
I'm not even so sure about his participation with Habitat for Humanity. I read somewhere years ago that his contribution mainly consisted of showing up for a photo op as he sure looked good sporting that toolbelt.
Point well made...Especially
June 25, 2007 - 12:51 ET by Rastus03Point well made...
Especially given the penchant of celeb types who get themselves snapped in the vicinity of a good deed, and have their publicist go nuts with press releases out the proverbial whazoo.
If a charitible act is perpetrated in silence, does it still count on the great tally book?
Great tally book
June 25, 2007 - 15:17 ET by Michael M. BatesIf a charitible act is perpetrated in silence, does it still count on the great tally book?
I think so, but it won't get you mentioned in People, etc.