Post#9 » by walkingart » Fri Nov 7, 2008 6:56 am
Somewhat inevitable, there are not a lot of career options outside of politics, where you can get busted for statutory rape; pay the parents off not to press charges; and still find a job.
Props to our society for never holding athletes, celebrities or the wealthy accountable for their actions. Also, he may very well be a slumlord in SacTown as well (I am not sure if that is a substantial claim or not).
He was a great point guard, but his character has far too many cracks in its surface for him to get elected to public office. It is also points to how poor a job the incumbent Mayor was doing that someone with so many vulnerabilities beat her so badly.
Despite his past transgressions, I hope he does a great job as Mayor. And more importantly, I hope I never hear another R.Kelly-esque claim or rumor about him swirling about.