Northern Light
Superstar
First off, calling any supporters clueless is clueless. I don't have any affiliation w/Mr. Giambrone, nor his political party and have certainly not decided where to cast my vote at this early date. (well not with Mr. Rossi or Mammolitti)
At any rate, I think its always better to keep discussions civil and high minded, and name-calling is not going to win anyone credibility in posting.
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On the general subject of 'integrity'; of course everyone wants someone with integrity in office (except certain lobbyists, of all stripes).
But we need a bit of realism. First off, let's not confuse 'integrity' with personal morals. They are not the same; if someone is offended by swearing, this does not mean someone who swears makes a bad leader, or lacks integrity.
People can make choices you disagree with and that does not make them terrible people, or disqualify them from public office.
Second, we need to prioritize what type of integrity we most value. I most value people in office who don't take bribes, direct or in-direct from campaign contributors, lobbyists or others, be they left-wing, right-wing or of any other persuasion.
I want them to be intelligent, thoughtful, measured, calm, intellectually curious and aware and to the best of their ability to put their jurisdiction's (City/Province/Country) best interests first in their professional decision making.
By contrast if they are not the world's best parent or spouse or friend, this should be important to the affected people, presumably, but it is not a function of their professional acumen or ethic and is therefore not my concern.
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While I don't' want to belabour the issue of sex, nor condone, nor criticize the choices of others, in so far as they don't effect me.
I would like to note that study after study by polling firms, Universities etc. pegs the level of cheating by both men and women at not less than 40%, and possibly as high as 60% in all relationshipss.
As such, I expect the numbers are not much different in politics.
And off hand I can think of at least one former premier, 2 former prime ministers, and 2 former mayors (collectively 2 Conservatives, 3 Liberals) about whom it is widely known, that they had relationships outside of their marriages, while in office. (all in the last 30 years)
I'm sure there must be others, of all political backgrounds, parties and ideologies I don't know about.
I think there is something to be said for the French who didn't bat an eyelash when at Former PM Mitterand's funeral his wife was there along with his mistress.
Its real life folks. I'm not saying its OK, not endorsing it, just not interested in what others decide is good for them or not, unless it affects me (or their ability to do their job, in which I have a say, as a voter or boss)
Mr. Giambrone may or may not be or have been the best candidate for office; but his sexual habits are essentially irrelevant to that discussion
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