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Posted: **September 29, 2006 5:22 pm**

Saying he was "deeply sorry," Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) resigned from Congress today, hours after ABC News questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former congressional pages under the age of 18.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/200 ... gns_o.html

Posted: **September 29, 2006 5:25 pm**

a1aara wrote:Saying he was "deeply sorry," Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) resigned from Congress today, hours after ABC News questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former congressional pages under the age of 18.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/200 ... gns_o.html

well at least he did some good work as the founder of the Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus....

Posted: **September 29, 2006 5:26 pm**

a1aara wrote:Saying he was "deeply sorry," Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) resigned from Congress today, hours after ABC News questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former congressional pages under the age of 18.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/200 ... gns_o.html

AGAIN.. your government HARD at work

Posted: **September 29, 2006 5:29 pm**

CapnK wrote:
a1aara wrote:Saying he was "deeply sorry," Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) resigned from Congress today, hours after ABC News questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former congressional pages under the age of 18.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/200 ... gns_o.html
well at least he did some good work as the founder of the Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus....

those are some great family values Mark!!!

Posted: **September 29, 2006 5:32 pm**

a1aara wrote:Saying he was "deeply sorry," Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) resigned from Congress today, hours after ABC News questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former congressional pages under the age of 18.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/200 ... gns_o.html

Good grief. I hope they press charges on this guy.

Posted: **September 29, 2006 7:16 pm**

nothing like saying the kid looks older than his age and asking for a picture..

Posted: **September 29, 2006 8:49 pm**

CapnK wrote:
a1aara wrote:Saying he was "deeply sorry," Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL) resigned from Congress today, hours after ABC News questioned him about sexually explicit internet messages with current and former congressional pages under the age of 18.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/200 ... gns_o.html
well at least he did some good work as the founder of the Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus....

Guess he had a little too much interest in the subject...

Posted: **September 29, 2006 11:06 pm**

He really didn't need that job.
(On the other hand, my church is always looking for new priests.)

Posted: **September 29, 2006 11:19 pm**

Uh, yeah.
I HEARD he'd resigned.
I actually get NEWS STATIONS on my cable T.V.

Posted: **September 30, 2006 5:22 am**

bravedave wrote:He really didn't need that job.
(On the other hand, my church is always looking for new priests.)

well, they do say that when you are looking for a new job, stick to what you are good at...

not making light of the situation with either an older man repeatedly hitting-on an underage guy who is not interested in any way, shape, or form; or the fact that pedophile priests have undermined so much faith in the Catholic Church as a whole that they, and the fools who enabled them to do so for so long should be allowed to experience all the delights of The Inquisition as more than an intellectual exercise)

Posted: **October 1, 2006 9:07 pm**

This one is REALLY starting to blow up.
This perv has been at it for over 5 years!!

He hit on several pages for years and his Republican colleagues were AWARE of it!
Talk about your hypocrisy!

The party of family values, my A$$!!!

Posted: **October 1, 2006 9:22 pm**

Lightning Bolt wrote:The party of family values, my A$$!!!

Well, yeah...that is pretty much a given...but I admit. when I first heard of this, I assumed it was a female page! Shows me how much I know.

Posted: **October 1, 2006 9:33 pm**

Soraya wrote:
Lightning Bolt wrote:The party of family values, my A$$!!!
Well, yeah...that is pretty much a given...but I admit. when I first heard of this, I assumed it was a female page! Shows me how much I know.

I thought it was reciprocated until I read the IMs!! Yikes!!

Posted: **October 1, 2006 9:59 pm**

Coconuts wrote:
Soraya wrote:
Lightning Bolt wrote:The party of family values, my A$$!!!
Well, yeah...that is pretty much a given...but I admit. when I first heard of this, I assumed it was a female page! Shows me how much I know.
I thought it was reciprocated until I read the IMs!! Yikes!!

No doubt. This is no Monica Lewinsky (as unneeded as that was)....it didn't have half as many layers as these events do!

Posted: **October 2, 2006 10:34 am**

You know this was coming:

TV STATION: LETTER FROM FOLEY CLAIMS EX-LAWMAKER HEADED TO REHAB
Mon Oct 2 2006 00:45:11 ET

Letter purpordedly sent to WPBF, the ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, from former congressman, Mark Foley:

X X X X X

October 1, 2006

Painfully, the events that led to my resignation have crystalized recognition of my longstanding significant alcohol and emotional difficulties.

I strongly believe that I am an alcoholic and have accepted the need for immediate treatment for alcoholism and related behavioral problems.

On Saturday, with the loving support of my family and friends, I made arrangements to enter a renowned in-patient facility to address my disease and related issues.

I deeply regret and accept full responsibility for the harm I have caused.

Over the weekend, I communicated extensively with one of the most respected mental health experts in Palm Beach County, Florida, who has been instrumental in counseling and assisting me.

Attorney David Roth, my good friend of four decades has been requested by me to fully and completely cooperate regarding any inquiries that may arise during my treatment.

Words cannot express my gratitude for the prayers and words of encouragement that have been conveyed to me.

Sincerely,

Mark A. Foley

X X X X X

A spokeswoman for WPBF says that a reporter went to Roth's house where a woman, allegedly Roth's wife, confirmed a fax had been sent.

Developing...

Posted: **October 2, 2006 10:39 am**

a shame he didn't just say: "yeah, I like underage boys"; rather than blame alcohol...

Posted: **October 2, 2006 10:44 am**

RinglingRingling wrote:a shame he didn't just say: "yeah, I like underage boys"; rather than blame alcohol...

Posted: **October 2, 2006 10:45 am**

He needs to be put in genpop at the local state penitentiary.

Posted: **October 2, 2006 10:47 am**

prrthd1987 wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:a shame he didn't just say: "yeah, I like underage boys"; rather than blame alcohol...

Even Homer wasn't a kid toucher.

Posted: **October 2, 2006 10:50 am**

RinglingRingling wrote:a shame he didn't just say: "yeah, I like underage boys"; rather than blame alcohol...

Is it just me or is there a fromula for politicians/celebs who get into trouble.

1. Ignore any mention of problem/issue

2. I may have acted inappropriately, but will continue with my career

3. Due to circumstances beyond my control and for the benefit of those around me, I will resign

4. I am sorry if I have offended/hurt anyone (never a real apology)

5. I have a problem (translation..It's not my fault.) I am seeking help and checking into......

Even when they try and own up, they still don't own up.

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