(John wrote this too) Family values mean NOTHING to these people. Novak in particular is just bizarre - "Jack Ryan, unlike Bill Clinton, did not commit adultery and did not lie." First off, Ryan lied, a lot. And most of Illinois' Republican political establishment and press is pissed as shit about his lies over this entire affair. As for adultery somehow being unacceptable, but coercing your wife into having public cage sex is okay, well, I guess we know which way the Novaks swing.
Slate:
Phyllis Schlafly, one of the chief agitators for Clinton's impeachment, told the Sun-Times she still supports Ryan because the charges are unproven and were made during a custody fight. 'Sure they're disturbing. They're unpleasant,' said Schlafly. 'But considering where they're coming from, I would wait for the proof before judging him.'
Robert Novak, the conservative commentator, said on Crossfire, 'The judge allowed joint custody of their now nine-year-old son to the two parents. Number two, it was Mrs. Ryan, not Jack Ryan, who was guilty of adultery. Jack Ryan, unlike Bill Clinton, did not commit adultery and did not lie.'
House Speaker Dennis Hastert 'still has a Thursday fund-raising event for Ryan on his calendar,' according to Wednesday's Sun-Times. Hastert's spokesman told reporters Hastert had no comment.
