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Skinny Dipping Congressman

Posted Aug 20, 2012

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ME
MemberOriginal Poster
Aug 20, 2012
This story from NBC Newscaught my attention and I was interested in what response nudists/skinny-dippers would have.  The story does not indicate whether the skinny dipping congressman actual did anything illegal or not (which I'd be curious to know).

It also does not indicate whether anyone present was particularly offended by his actions.  Anyway, I'm curious to know whether you folks think an apology was necessary or if you have other reaction to this story.
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    DesertRat
    DesertRat
    Aug 20, 2012
    I believe that this was a case of a long hot day of work, a need to unwind and a little (OK maybe a lot of) booze. The story that I read indicated that several people went into the water fully clothed, others partially dressed and one congressman was totally nude. I believe that all of these people were of one political party so the opposition party will have a field day with it. If these people want to promote nude public swimming, I will support them whole heartedly, regardless of their political affiliation. As its often been said; "politics makes strange bedfellows."
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    Soupie
    Soupie
    Aug 20, 2012

    I wouldn't call it a "long, hot day of work".  It was a paid, political vacation with the intention of lobbying for more funds and support.

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    Soupie
    Soupie
    Aug 20, 2012

    No, you are correct.  But how does that lead to a long day of work?

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    Soupie
    Soupie
    Aug 20, 2012

    CNN.  A report by another member of the party who had their children with them.  I don't care for the ridiculous moralizing.  It's the hypocrisy that bothers me.

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  • ME
    MemberOriginal Poster
    Aug 20, 2012
    [quote]CNN.  A report by another member of the party who had their children with them.[/quote]
    I've read the NBCNews story, the original Politico story, and nowthis CNN storyand still cannot see where it was indicated that anyone present was offended except for the line, "As he dived into the water naked, someone screamed that he was not wearing any clothes" which may or may not have been a result of them taking offense.

    As far as the propriety of his actions, I agree with others who have said it was foolish for him to do.  A naked congressman in any context is notable, and probably not helpful to his reelection campaign.
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  • SO
    Soupie
    Soupie
    Aug 20, 2012

    Exactly.  Anthony Weiner resigned after an underwear tweet.

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  • SO
    Soupie
    Soupie
    Aug 20, 2012

    The important question is whether you can find it on a map of the world.  Or a globe.  You know, the round version of a map.

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  • ME
    MemberOriginal Poster
    Aug 20, 2012
    [quote]...a globe.  You know, the round version of a map.[/quote]Sphere
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    Soupie
    Soupie
    Aug 20, 2012

    Orb

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  • ME
    MemberOriginal Poster
    Aug 20, 2012
    [quote]Orb[/quote]
    I concede.  Orb it is.
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    DesertRat
    DesertRat
    Aug 20, 2012
    Congressman Quayle, who is running in my district, was there with his wife, who was then 8 1/2 months pregnant. The reports are that he was also in the water, but clothed. His wife did not go in the water.

    Today I've received several phone calls trashing Quayle for his behavior. The opponents are quick to capitalize on any piece of negative news regardless if deserved or not.
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    Soupie
    Soupie
    Aug 20, 2012

    Well, he has bigger problems than that.  He had a previous, large investment in a porn company.  And that's not too popular with good republicans.  Publicly, at least.

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    renebbare
    renebbare
    Aug 21, 2012

    This is a year old story?

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    Christopher
    Christopher
    Aug 21, 2012

    I am so disappointed. This is the first time that I was in complete support of a Republican's behavior and he had to go an apologize for his (skinnydipping) behavior.

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    DesertRat
    DesertRat
    Aug 21, 2012
    [quote]

    Well, he has bigger problems than that.  He had a previous, large investment in a porn company.  And that's not too popular with good republicans.  Publicly, at least.

    [/quote]Who is the "he" of which you speak? There were several congressmen on this junket but only one who was nude. Which of these people are you referring to?
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    Tom === Thomas S. Tierney
    Tom === Thomas S. Tierney
    Aug 21, 2012
    [quote][quote]

    Well, he has bigger problems than that.  He had a previous, large investment in a porn company.  And that's not too popular with good republicans.  Publicly, at least.

    [/quote]Who is the "he" of which you speak? There were several congressmen on this junket but only one who was nude. Which of these people are you referring to?[/quote]Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) took off his clothes and jumped into the Sea of Galilee

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