For many years now, I’ve not been the least bit impressed about the criminality among our politicians. Imagine: lawmakers breaking laws! Unfortunately, none of us have to use our imagination, given the state of the sliding-scale morality of elected officials.
One political party is so notorious that their essential question must be, “Is it a crime to commit a crime?”
I remember a time where just being caught ended careers. Not so nowadays. Politicians who can’t keep their hands to themselves or keep it in their pants or stick to adults still maneuver to hold onto their jobs/power far longer than previous lawbreakers.
With all the social media platforms, digital trails don’t bury political criminals. Despite the fact that a man is a man, no matter his profession, any man with a wealth of resources and privilege can just about get away with shit for much longer than a poor man. Even name his own terms.
Take the recent political criminal, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo. Normally, this latest incident wouldn’t warrant a blog post, but I was so inspired by his excuse: his physical contact with women didn’t cross the line. The line moved.
Oh, how I howled with laughter when I heard that one! I mocked with glee, “I didn’t commit a crime. The crime committed me. I wanted no part of it, but the crime insisted.”
On top of that, he got to resign and name his last day two weeks from his announcement of stepping down. All so dignified even though he’s allegedly guilty as hell.
I wonder when such humane treatment will be extended to men of color when they’re suspected of criminal activity?