Congressman Christopher Lee, who represented District 27 in western New York, resigned in February 2011 after soliciting a woman on Craigslist. He was replaced by an interim congresswoman named Kathy Hochul who became Lieutenant Governor in 2015. Then the next Christopher, a Mr. Collins, represented the 27th district until September 2019 when he was forced to resign and plead guilty to insider trading. The next congressman, another Christopher with the last name of Jacobs, represented that same 27th district, through the end of 2022, when that district was abolished. The third Christopher wound up being the end of the line.
If you are Joe Biden: take (full) credit for good things with which you have had virtually no part in, claim failures to be successes and/or blame anything that goes (or is going) wrong on the Donald Trump.
Honorable people usually don’t get themselves into situations where they “have to do the honorable thing.” Honorable people can make mistakes and bad decisions and can also be misled and deceived; but, being honorable, they own up and work to make things right. Honorable people don’t stop and think about what the honorable thing to do is — they just do it.
I suppose since we, generally, replaces whipping with fines and pay docking, taking full responsibility for something means people can talk bad about you, but that’s about it.
Nixon resigned under tremendous pressure from the press and a substantial segment of the general public, not to mention the majority of his own Republican Party, which sent no less a person than Barry Goldwater, a previous presidential candidate and de facto point man of the party’s conservative wing, to convince him to step down. This, while Nixon was facing possible impeachment and indictment. It’s hard for me to see that as doing the honorable thing, rather than the expedient one.
Maybe you not vote for or do business with those guys until they do or at least leave? As I’ve long said in the words of Shakespeare, the fault lies not in the stars, but ours.
Many have resigned, having become a liability to their party or company. But the term “Golden Parachute” was invented for them. Atoning for one’s misdeeds requires extensive, expensive effort from the victims, a long investigation and usually a longer court hearing and trial.
And generals & admirals; and cardinals, pastors, bishops & ministers; superintendents & chiefs; and the like. A few names pop up, but closer looks show most simply shuffle to a less public senior or lucrative position (unlike the juniors who usually pay an enduring price).
Concretionist 8 months ago
I can think of several who’re now dead… along with that kind of morality.
sirbadger 8 months ago
Nixon and Spiro Agnew resigned although they didn’t take full responsibility.
Superfrog 8 months ago
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member 8 months ago
Waiting for orange to man up. can’t resign, but can quit his campaign
Botulism Bob 8 months ago
Congressman Christopher Lee, who represented District 27 in western New York, resigned in February 2011 after soliciting a woman on Craigslist. He was replaced by an interim congresswoman named Kathy Hochul who became Lieutenant Governor in 2015. Then the next Christopher, a Mr. Collins, represented the 27th district until September 2019 when he was forced to resign and plead guilty to insider trading. The next congressman, another Christopher with the last name of Jacobs, represented that same 27th district, through the end of 2022, when that district was abolished. The third Christopher wound up being the end of the line.
rasputin's horoscope 8 months ago
Al Franken? (although imo, he didn’t commit a heinous act)
braindead Premium Member 8 months ago
“I don’t take responsibility for ANY of it!”
Georgette Washington Bunny 8 months ago
Richard Nixon is the obvious one
stealth694 8 months ago
An Honest Politician,,, Talk about an Oxymoron!!
dansbikerider 8 months ago
If anyone remembers Richard Nixon, he did the honorable thing. It’s to bad that he was the last one.
A Common 'tator 8 months ago
Jean Germain…
Brass Orchid Premium Member 8 months ago
Fire alarm.
Doug K 8 months ago
If you are Joe Biden: take (full) credit for good things with which you have had virtually no part in, claim failures to be successes and/or blame anything that goes (or is going) wrong on the Donald Trump.
c141starlifter 8 months ago
Words that do not belong in the same sentence; congressman and full responsibility
GreenT267 8 months ago
Honorable people usually don’t get themselves into situations where they “have to do the honorable thing.” Honorable people can make mistakes and bad decisions and can also be misled and deceived; but, being honorable, they own up and work to make things right. Honorable people don’t stop and think about what the honorable thing to do is — they just do it.
sandpiper 8 months ago
Very few ever resigned ‘without compensation’ that didn’t have a big nest egg already to hatch when they got home.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member 8 months ago
I suppose since we, generally, replaces whipping with fines and pay docking, taking full responsibility for something means people can talk bad about you, but that’s about it.
Spacetech 8 months ago
They are usually in Japan and dead.
Paul D Premium Member 8 months ago
Buy another round — they’ll be there for a while.
RobertWright1 8 months ago
Poor Al Franken. Never should have resigned after we see what we are stuck with now. At least Al had an IQ above room temperature.
Mediatech 8 months ago
With great power comes great irresponsibly.
David P. McLaughlin 8 months ago
President Nixon.
Richard S Russell Premium Member 8 months ago
Andrew Cuomo?
oish 8 months ago
The bucks stop here – not responsibility
cudell Premium Member 8 months ago
Can’t even name one currently on the Supreme Court (and there are 2 to whom this applies)
mistercatworks 8 months ago
Resigning is considered “taking responsibility”. “Without compensation” would probably be considered a “crime against the Class”. :(
Mike Baldwin creator 8 months ago
Smart kid. Too smart.
mindjob 8 months ago
Teresa May, Liz Truss, and many more from Europe
Charlie Tuba 8 months ago
Well, sure none of the government officials involved in January 6. I’m looking at you, Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Johnson, etc.
BigDeal 8 months ago
Nixon resigned under tremendous pressure from the press and a substantial segment of the general public, not to mention the majority of his own Republican Party, which sent no less a person than Barry Goldwater, a previous presidential candidate and de facto point man of the party’s conservative wing, to convince him to step down. This, while Nixon was facing possible impeachment and indictment. It’s hard for me to see that as doing the honorable thing, rather than the expedient one.
KenDHoward1 8 months ago
Hey, at least it gives a excuse to ponder, while we drink … ;)
leemorse9777 8 months ago
I’m guessing just like everyone here, but I suspect Al Frankin just didn’t want to deal with the idiots anymore.
T... 8 months ago
Check out Calvin & Hobbes latest arc…
Otis Rufus Driftwood 8 months ago
Maybe you not vote for or do business with those guys until they do or at least leave? As I’ve long said in the words of Shakespeare, the fault lies not in the stars, but ours.
ejvj 8 months ago
General Fogleman after KhobarTowers.
eddi-TBH 8 months ago
Many have resigned, having become a liability to their party or company. But the term “Golden Parachute” was invented for them. Atoning for one’s misdeeds requires extensive, expensive effort from the victims, a long investigation and usually a longer court hearing and trial.
eddi-TBH 8 months ago
Do the crime, do the time.*
*Offer applies only to lower income individuals.
Rich Douglas 8 months ago
Al Franken.
keenanthelibrarian 8 months ago
No, over here they just say, like Rupert Murdock (or is he American, now?) “It was me, I did it .. blame me!” And then everybody just goes home.
viniragu 8 months ago
Teachers, state department appointees, media journalists. To name a few more!!!!
CasperFourTeen Premium Member 8 months ago
And generals & admirals; and cardinals, pastors, bishops & ministers; superintendents & chiefs; and the like. A few names pop up, but closer looks show most simply shuffle to a less public senior or lucrative position (unlike the juniors who usually pay an enduring price).
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 8 months ago
Try Japan.
tcviii Premium Member 7 months ago
Richard Nixon?