Update: Sanford to return to Columbia Wednesday
Governor was 'clearing his head' on Appalachian Trail
By Tony Bartelme , Yvonne Wenger
Gov. Mark Sanford checked in with his chief-of-staff this morning from his hike on the Appalachian Trail, one day after his disappearing act got the country buzzing.
"It would be fair to say the governor was somewhat taken aback by all of the interest this trip has gotten," press secretary Joel Sawyer said. "Given the circumstances and the attention this has garnered, the governor communicated to us that he plans on returning to the office tomorrow." Sanford did not say where he was on the trail or how many voicemail messages he had, Sawyer said.
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In this April 3, 2009 file photo, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford fields questions during a news conference in Columbia, S.C. Sanford's wife Jenny said, Monday, June 22, 2009, she did not know the location of the two-term Republican chief executive. Sanford's staff declined to disclose where he was.
The governor ditched his security detail last Thursday and took a state vehicle on a trip without telling his wife or the state's top law enforcement officer where he went.
Sanford, who is very health conscious, has said publicly that goes for runs without his security.
Officials with SLED did not return phone calls or e-mails Monday seeking information about the governor's use of the agency's vehicles.
State Sen. John M. "Jake" Knotts, Jr., a retired law enforcement officer, released a statement Tuesday. "I'm happy to hear that Governor Sanford has finally contacted his office after being missing from the state for five days," he said. "While I believe every person deserves a vacation, our constitution gives only one man authority to act in case of an emergency — the Governor of South Carolina. Should the Governor decide to vacation away from South Carolina again, it is my sincere hope that he will take his security detail and keep his cell phone on so that he can be reached in case of a large-scale emergency. If he is not willing to do so, he should turn his gubernatorial authority over to the Lt. Governor."
Knotts also said that he had many questions about Sanford's use of a state vehicle.
He said a SLED vehicle assigned to the governor likely had weaponry, armor, blue lights and other features "that can sustain the protection of the officers and the passengers."
He said people who drive such vehicles typically must be commissioned law enforcement officers.
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"Let's just say this: I'm a retired police officer with 30 years of service, and I can't go out there and get in a SLED vehicle and drive it away." He said if an unauthorized person drove off in a SLED vehicle, "they would be in jail."
He said he had other questions about the use of a state vehicle. "Where was this vehicle parked? In the Atlanta airport? Or an Appalachian trail parking lot? And how would the state Insurance Reserve justify it if there were a wreck?"
Knotts said the situation raises questions about Sanford's leadership. "He talks about running South Carolina like a business, but I don't know of any business executive who takes off without leaving his assistant in charge and accountable to the people."
Senate Minority Leader John Land, D-Manning, said he does not know of any other governors who have had a similar relationship with the State Law Enforcement Division.
Land is one of the longest serving state lawmakers, first elected to the House in 1975 and having served in the Senate since 1977.
"It's just a courtesy to tell SLED where you're going to be," Land said.
The governor is in charge of the South Carolina National Guard, the Department of Public Safety and the penal system, among other state agencies.
"If some emergency happens, he has the authority to act," Land said. "If he does not vest the lieutenant governor with that authority, that leaves the state in a precarious situation."
Land said he finds the governor's behavior to be weird and erratic.
"When your wife and family don't know where you are, that's really strange," Land said. "What kind of husband and father would leave his family without telling his family where he is and how to get in touch with him? That's a really strange action on a married man's part, and on Father's Day."
Land and his wife of 43 years have three children.
Brian King, spokesman for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, based in Harpers Ferry, W.V., said Sanford's visit coincided with Sunday' s Naked Hiking Day. The conservancy isn't exactly sure how Naked Hiking Day originated, but word of it crops up every so often on a slow news day, King said.
The group thinks the holiday originated with a Chicago sports columnist about 15 years ago. King said he didn't know if there were any naked hikers this year because he didn't go and check.
Whether it's illegal to be naked on a public trail depends on where the hiker is. The trail runs through 14 states and about 250 jurisdictions, where in a lot of places indecent exposure would apply. In a recent year, Maryland police arrested eight naked hikers observing the day. About 3.5 million to 4 million hikers use the trail every year.
"The point is, it's pretty self indulgent to go and get their jollies on public land where there are families," King said.
King said he doesn't have any information on where Sanford was hiking. On longer trips, the conservancy recommends that long-distance hikers leave an itinerary at home and check in periodically. But for a shorter trip, like Sanford's, King said he doesn't know if many people would observe the recommendations.
King said he is happy to know that the governor thought of the Appalachian Trail as a good getaway.
"The whole idea with the trail was to get away from the stress of modern life," King said. Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is also known for taking time off after the Legislative session to take his children hiking on the trail, King said.
Nothing in the state Constitution requires the governor to announce his travel plans, or even to declare when he is out of state.
In fact, beyond the line of succession, the Constitution is vague on many of the movements surrounding the governor, though it does allow for the lieutenant governor to take over for the governor's absence during an emergency.
Article 4, Section 11 covers only the "removal of the Governor from office by impeachment, death, resignation, disqualification, disability, or removal from the State, (that) the Lieutenant Governor shall be Governor."
It reads that "In the case of the temporary disability of the Governor and in the event of the temporary absence of the Governor from the State, the Lieutenant Governor shall have full authority to act in an emergency."
Temporary absence and temporary disability are not defined further.
An Attorney General's opinion from the 1970s concludes the lieutenant governor possesses authority to extradite prisoners in the governor's absence. The lieutenant governor can determine when an emergency exists, it says.
Sen. Glenn McConnell announced Tuesday he plans to introduce legislation similar to federal law that would mandate security coverage for the lieutenant governor and governor Governor that would protect the order of succession in South Carolina.
"While we can all sympathize with Mark Sanford's need for rest and relaxation, these are issues that are bigger than a single person and fundamentally affect how we operate as a state government should there be a crisis or an emergency that requires prompt action and response. This is vitally important in post 9-11 world," McConnell said in a statement.
House Speaker Bobby Harrell, R-Charleston, said first, he hopes the governor is safe. Secondly, Harrell said he hopes Sanford has a good explanation as to why he's been out of touch all this time.
"If a governor is going to go off by himself where he cannot be reached and without his security, then he should have to transfer that authority during that period of time," Harrell said. "But the real answer is a governor shouldn't do those things."
Harrell said he wanted more information before he commented on the governor's judgment: "I have difficulty passing judgment on someone or something until I have all the facts and I have to believe there's some rational explanation for all of this. I want to hear that before I express judgment on the things I don't know."
Former Democratic Gov. Jim Hodges said while he served from 1999 to 2003 the SLED detail was like family.
"They were always with me," he said. "Their job is to be with you at all times to keep you in contact, not only for your safety but as a lifeline to other government officials in the event there were problems."
Hodges, who lost his re-election bid to Sanford, said the SLED detail went on vacation with his family. During his administration, Hodges said the family was vacationing on Fripp Island when he needed to leave to get back to the Statehouse to deal with the firestorm over the Confederate battle flag. Another time, the family was away when a tornado hit Myrtle Beach and local officials asked Hodges to come and help reassure tourists that the area was safe to come visit.
Some instances only a governor can handle, Hodges said, such has helping to close a business deal or offering incentives for a company to stay in the state, he said.
The issue is not whether an emergency would arise, Hodges said. "You never know when a crisis is going to strike the state or the country; you can't afford to be out of touch when that happens," Hodges said.
Hodges said the only time he recalls leaving without a security detail was drop his children off at school before the SLED agent had arrived for the day.
"I saw the look on the SLED agent's face and that's all it took," Hodges said.
He added, "I don't ever recall any instances of driving a state vehicle or them not being around."
As for Sanford's chances as a candidate for the 2012 presidential election, Hodges said the governor should focus on his second term. Sanford has dismissed talk of running for president, but his name is frequently mentioned among some conservative groups.
"He needs to worry about the job he has and not the one he wants," Hodges said.
Post and Courier reporter Schuyler Kropf contributed to this story.
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sardis12 (anonymous) says...
Maybe he'll forget to come home. Besides, Andre Bauer's got his back. That's comforting...
June 23, 2009 at 2:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MC29461 (anonymous) says...
Senator Jake Knotts has gone way over the top this time trying to embarrass the Governor.
Cell phone location records are only available to law enforcement through a court order and Senator Knotts misused his position by having SLED obtain those records.
If Senator Knotts can get the Governor's cell phone records he can get any citizen's records too. This is a classic example of abuse of power as Senator Knotts is not in the chain of succession for replacing the Governor.
That is far too much power for an ex-cop senator and the P&C news reporter should have researched this story before becoming a part of Senator Knott's scheme to discredit the Governor.
June 23, 2009 at 2:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Paulie (anonymous) says...
What more can Sanford do to embarass SC ... have Bauer demand to take over the reins, as he should ... exchanging an uncomprimising fool for someone who is above the law !
June 23, 2009 at 3:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jacman (anonymous) says...
I think it's great that Gov. Sanford is into being " fit " . He has done a great job of turning South Carolina's economy " fit " and now he's working on his own personal agenda . May the Lord bless Mr. Sanford , his family , and the great people of South Carolina ! And may someone step up with enough money to pay for his mental health treatment which he so obviously is in need of .
June 23, 2009 at 3:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
realamerican (anonymous) says...
Sanford must have gotten used to the limelight and decided to throw a temper tantrum now that he is back to being his own irrelevant self.
It just shows what an ignorant selfish drama queen he is pulling something like this over the Fathers day weekend.
The best thing he can do is stay gone.
June 23, 2009 at 4:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
majorjohnson (anonymous) says...
"Ain't nobody seen from him or heard from him since," Knotts said.
Ain't no one taughted him to talk american right?
I don't think SC will melt away just because the governor took a few days off. I strongly suspect he can be reached in an emergency. It's not like he has to take calls from bohickets like Knotts while he's taking a crap, why can't he have a few days away from the capital?
June 23, 2009 at 4:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
postman01 (anonymous) says...
I don't blame him. He's only human and he has the same need and right to get away from it all that we do.
June 23, 2009 at 5:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bobielfield (anonymous) says...
If anyone still had any doubts, the antics of our governor the past 4 days should prove that in Mark Sanford's world there is just one person... Mark Sanford... and to hell with the rest of them, including his family, the Lt. Governor, State officials, the general public, et al ... this man is more than bizarre, he is obvously in need of mental health professionals and could these be grounds for impeachment ??
June 23, 2009 at 6:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
oldglory (anonymous) says...
Seems to me that anyone who accepts public office knows the responsibilities and should fulfill all of them during his tenure. That's one of the many reasons that person is elected, and that person so agrees upon election. It goes with the territory.
I surely understand our governor's need to 'get away' to refresh himself--who doesn't? I do not understand his failure to follow the rules/requirements of his office. This situation does make him appear irresponsible and petulant to say the least.
June 23, 2009 at 6:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
moonpie (anonymous) says...
Yeah I would do this sometimes but I'm NOT THE GOVENOR OF SC EITHER! Missing? Did you read the first ladies comments? Someone should have gave her the talking points. They deserve the negative press and the opportunity they gave their enemies to pounce on them.
Fathers day and the smuck just goes MIA? I have lost all respect for this guy. If the republican party is smart they'll dump him too.
June 23, 2009 at 6:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
upstateislander (anonymous) says...
OK guv, you've had your Thoreau moment....now it's time to come on back to civilization. What on earth were you thinking guv? Next years vetoes? Finishing up your book, better hurry...it needs to be out by this fall if your gonna run for prez. Were you working on your 4th of July speech?
Time to climb down off the mountain(not to mention the TV tower). Don't worry guv, we here in SC have a long history of overlooking our crazy relatives......just don't go off and leave Andre in the dark again......he can't handle it!
June 23, 2009 at 6:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cwmcpa (anonymous) says...
Just ask Jim Hodges what happens when Mr Sanford takes time to recharge his batteries. Knowing that 2010 is going to make 1994 look like a democratic surge he is planning on how to expose these socialist legislators to the angry public. This is so entertaining the same folks cry when he is governing cry when he is taking time off. It is clear that many hate Sanford more than they love South Carolina.
June 23, 2009 at 6:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
upstateislander (anonymous) says...
Posted by cwmcpa on June 23, 2009 at 6:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Just ask Jim Hodges what happens when Mr Sanford takes time to recharge his batteries. Knowing that 2010 is going to make 1994 look like a democratic surge he is planning on how to expose these socialist legislators to the angry public
What in the heck is that all about......sorry but duh?
June 23, 2009 at 7:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
studley (anonymous) says...
I don't think Marky Mark realizes what he is doing to serious theater.
I'm sure the good repubs are lining up to vote for him for pres in 2012.
June 23, 2009 at 7:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mb300sl (anonymous) says...
Much ado about nothing...I'm sure our idiot legislature has things well in hand!
June 23, 2009 at 7:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeg111 (anonymous) says...
Hope he doesn't still have any thoughts of running for President...you can't do a disappearing act when you are President. What a self centered jerk!! He has four sons, it's fathers day weekend and he wants to be alone? Something is really wrong with this guy. Thank God he can't run again and his term is almost up!!
June 23, 2009 at 7:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
follygirl (anonymous) says...
OMG, the guy took a couple of days off. His wife I'm sure does have an idea where he is. And so what, he hasn't called? I am sure someone can reach him in an emergency. The man needs a couple days away. Some of you people to need to get a life. And Andre Bauer - looking out for himself only!
Whether you are a Sandford supporter or not, I dont see the big deal. The man is not stupid. I seriously doubt he would run off and not let ANYONE know where he is or how to be contacted. His wife isn't worried - his staff isnt worried. The public doesnt have to know his whereabouts 24/7.
June 23, 2009 at 7:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BlackReign (anonymous) says...
MC29461 & postman01, greatposts, who can blame him. Look at the hate filled rants just from a few of our resident haters like realunamerican and stanish to name a few.
Imagine the crap he gets from the miserable & bitter, lifes-losers that wanted him to take the pork-us-all money.
AmericanZero, embarrassment???? Obama without a teleprompter is EMBARRASSING! LOL, what a clown.
BOB&TOM TV: "Obama Man" by Greg Morton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhhkF3...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UtL3m...
June 23, 2009 at 7:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
berthelot (anonymous) says...
Maybe he should have used state money, a private jet and a security detail to take is wife to dinner and a Broadway show? Shopping in Paris? Or maybe just a dinner party at the Governor's mansion with Waygu beef and Earth Wind and Fire playing, would that make you feel better?
His staff knew his whereabouts, and were instructed to keep quiet. The guy needed a break. His wife didn't mind, why do you? Maybe if you critics actually made an effort to intellectually understand his positions you might have some respect for the man as I do, but all you can see is that he wants to hold out on your entitlement money that you aren't really entitled to in the first place.
June 23, 2009 at 7:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SCHoser (anonymous) says...
Who is anyone to tell this man how to spend his father's day? Anyone here know for a fact that he didn't do something with his family prior to taking a few days? Anyone here know for a fact anything about this at all? I'm sure his wife knew the deal, but she wasn't about to tell the press and the rest of the idiots anything and I don't blame them one bit. Hell, politicians take more vacations that the rest of us-so he took a mini one by himself-if that's the whole truth. What business went undone while he took a few days to be human and clear his head? All this theatrical bs by knotts and others is just that, bs and soundbites, and the morons-the usual suspects-fall for it hook line and sinker! 10 seconds of fame. People have thrown everything out there, including the "OMG-what if we get a hurricane?" Give me a break people-grow up and find some hobbies! After all, this man has had to fight tooth and nail for everything he believes in-I can certainly understand taking a few days to gather himself. Seriously, what went undone while he was gone? What evil befell SC?
June 23, 2009 at 7:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Liberals_Are_Maroons (anonymous) says...
Wow, the liberal wing nuts are out in force this morning.
I can not believe you fools claim to be "embarrassed" by Mark Sanford, yet you are unfazed by the tax and tax and tax and spend buffoon currently in the White House.
June 23, 2009 at 7:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
katie (anonymous) says...
Is it possible that he observes national nude hiking day on the Appalachian Trail???
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009...
June 23, 2009 at 8:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
once again, this somehow gets spun into a trash Obama moment. You guys need to get a grip and stay on topic. Sheesh!
June 23, 2009 at 8:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
margaretlentz (anonymous) says...
I have no doubt Mark Sanford left the government well advised of his actions. Believe me, we have the very best insurance of his safety. Andre Bauer for Gov? Saints preserve us, a man who drives too fast and flies too slow and argues that he is "entitled" to speed because of his position. Remember, "Do you know who I am?" Seems he just can't get it right and he has to be "driven" so he doesn't speed. Just what we need, more "entitlements". Thank GOD for our Governor. He at least operates in the best interests of our state without consideration for any personal agenda.
June 23, 2009 at 8:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JoanneH (anonymous) says...
I guess enough people told him to take a hike, so he did. Take your time, gov. Andre's in charge.
June 23, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Liberals_Are_Maroons (anonymous) says...
Posted by katie on June 23, 2009 at 8:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Is it possible that he observes national nude hiking day on the Appalachian Trail???
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2009/ju...
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LMAO!!! Gawd I hope not.
June 23, 2009 at 8:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
Sure its Obama's fault! RRRRRIIIIIGGGGHHHHTTTT!
June 23, 2009 at 8:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
..at least Bauer won't be late for work- he will be too busy doing 100 mph on the interstate.
June 23, 2009 at 8:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eatmorecollards (anonymous) says...
Everyone's been telling him to go take a hike. Now everyone's complaining about it. Strange world!
June 23, 2009 at 8:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I am just waiting for one more.."well everyone told him to take a hike!" comment..
Ok people, we got it the 4th time...
June 23, 2009 at 8:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mp123 (anonymous) says...
sounds like there is more to this story. my guess is that he's cheating on his wife.
June 23, 2009 at 8:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
captivated (anonymous) says...
He bailed on his wife and four sons on Father's Day. If he can bail on his own family, what makes anyone think he won't get mad, tired or frustrated and bail on everyone as POTUS?
June 23, 2009 at 8:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eyfigueroa (anonymous) says...
MY THOUGHTS AS POSTED IN YESTERDAY'S ARTICLE ON THE SAME MATTER:
Posted on June 22 at 4:41 p.m.
"Knotts said his interest is three-fold..."
Methinks not!
Here's the fourth:
"I want to put my mug on television and national talk shows as I have worked VERY hard to try to make Governor Sanford look the fool however I and my cohorts are actually the fools and I'm still a fool for trying to capitalize on the Governor's need for privacy" Yeah, that's it.
Posted on June 22 at 4:51 p.m.
This wouldn't be a story if Knotts and his cohorts thought of South Carolina instead of their insatiable need to be relevant in the press.
June 23, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
ey - couldn't we say the same thing about Sanford. How many times did he do Meet the Press and the likes?
June 23, 2009 at 8:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dogwoodroad (anonymous) says...
next time,he should just take the press corp with himon the taxpayers dime (like the president does when he goes on a date)-then they can report on every move he makes-even when he needs to "use the facilities" on the AT
June 23, 2009 at 9 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eatmorecollards (anonymous) says...
vmirat90, why don't you join him?
June 23, 2009 at 9:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I guess my pitching a tent comment got removed.
June 23, 2009 at 9:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
martin (anonymous) says...
Mark Sandford is a poster boy for psychological evaluation of candidates (including IQ) running for any public office. Think of what we could do if we kept the loons and idiots out of government!!
June 23, 2009 at 9:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I'm not the one in love with him, Collards.
June 23, 2009 at 9:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BBBP (anonymous) says...
My! My! Read all this negativity!
He deserves a break from all he has had dished at him over the past few months!
Give him a break! He took a SLED vehicle. It has a radio in it.
If he needs to call out..he can. He said he would check in... So what is the problem?
The legislature has made the office of the Governor worth practically nothing! So ...why don't you talk negatively about them? Find out where they are during this time! They run the government..not the Governor..Do they take vacations? If so..Do you try to find out where they are? What? Too big a job for you?
Ask those running for Governor...Where are you? Will you be able to find all of them this week?
Give the man a break! Going off and hiking the mountains is a good way to clear the head...better than taking those poisonous drugs the shrinks give out. Did you know there is no CURE for mental illness...yet those docs continue to fill our people and our CHILDREN with poisonous drugs that harm them..not help them?
Why don't you get on that soapbox?
June 23, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlestonnative1963 (anonymous) says...
IMPEACHMENT TIME...I think it is a short drive from the mansion to Bull Street...get him there before he causes more embarassment for SC
June 23, 2009 at 9:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eatmorecollards (anonymous) says...
I know vmirat90, your heads to far up Obama's butt for that.
June 23, 2009 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
it's funny....there were so many Sanford supporters during the stimulus $$ fight....there sure aren't many on the board today...
I guess they only show up when they think he's doing the right thing....
June 23, 2009 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jason_f (anonymous) says...
good job governor.
how many people cant take a vacation this summer due to the economy?
who wouldn't like to get away for a day or two?
Sanford is selfish, sees the issues with blinders and is beyond having an open mind. Oh and thanks for all the business you brought to SC in your term.
How is he going to run for President if he can't count on his own state for votes?
June 23, 2009 at 9:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
zoomru (anonymous) says...
BRAVO ... (Clap...Clap...Clap !)
BRAVO ... (Clap...Clap...Clap !)
Citizens of this fine state.....sit back and THINK !!!!
What a brilliant display of LEADERSHIP..!!! Actually knowing what will happen and using the time of Reflection and SCOUTING to flush out the tampons in OUR state ...TOILET !!!!!!
Citizens....if OUR Newspapers would actually inform you about the antics of Jake "the SNAKE" Knotts from Lexington ...you would then realize just exactly who the JOKE is on...!!!!!
Citizens....... do you know that....
1) Mark Sanford has a small laptop that enables him to stay in touch from anywhere there is a CELL Signal..!?!
2) Mark Sanford has a phone and calls people that HE needs to talk too ....!?!?
3) The Legislators are on SUMMER siesta and vote pimping...so why is it a BIG DEAL for JAKE "the SNAKE" to need to talk to SANFORD...!?!?! Jake sure did not listen to Mark for the LAST 6 years ....so why start NOW..!?!?!
4) Did Mark Sanford's Wife act SNARKY by asking where BOBBY HARRELL and Glenn Mcconnell and ROBERT FORD and TIM SCOTT and ANN PETERSEN HUTTO and Mike ROSE...or Chip Campsen were AT...!?!?! These people have been AWOL for ALL of us for HOW LONG....!?!?!
5) Just WHAT is Bobby HARREL doing the REST of the SUMMER..!?!
6) Just what is ROBERT FORD doing the rest of the SUMMEr...!?!
BRAVO.....
BRAVO.....!!!!!
JAKE KNOTTz....you can KISS OUR "Hiking" Gritz...!!!!!!!
WE...ARE.....FED...UP !!!!!!
June 23, 2009 at 9:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
I wish I could skip out on the duties and responsibilities of my job and not tell anyone where I'm going or what I'll be doing for several days, all while still collecting a paycheck for doing nothing. That would be a lot more gratifying than actually, you know, working.
Maybe it's something he frequently does when the legislature session ends, and maybe it was planned and his family and staff were kept in the loop and maybe this is just business as usual for our governor. What it *looks like*, though, is that he ran away to pout because he didn't get his way. If it's the latter, then it's shameful and inexcusable, and I expect better from someone who I'm paying to do a job.
June 23, 2009 at 9:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
I heard he hooked up with Ned Beatty to do a little canoeing, and connect with his upstate fans, sooweee!
June 23, 2009 at 9:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
crankyyankee (anonymous) says...
Ya'll are a hoot! Most of you have been wanting the Gov to disappear and when he does you yell that he abandon you. Lordy ya'll are a little addled, bless your hearts!
The legislators run this State so I think Sanfords absence amounts to much ado about nothing. Of coarse it does give BO supporters something to gripe about besides paying attention to the failing ecconomy, record deficits, banking industry bailout, auto industry bailout, stimulus spending, record unemployment,loss of World Leadship recognition and total gutting of the U S Treasury and the complete disregard of the Constitution. Of coarse he "ah" "and ah" well he "ah" talks real "ah" "and" "ah" good!
June 23, 2009 at 9:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
you don't know me, collards...and let me guess- you go to church and tell everyone what a great god-fearing man you are, yet you insult and belittle people here.
You are a fine shining example of a hypocrite.
But hey, have a nice day...
June 23, 2009 at 9:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eatmorecollards (anonymous) says...
vmirat90, Didn't you ever hear the phrase, "if you can't stand the heat, get out the kitchen?"
June 23, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sj301 (anonymous) says...
MAYBE..when someone called to speak with Governor Sanford, the best answer might have been something like "I'm sorry, he's not available for the phone right now, I'll be glad to take a message". Seems that would have prevented all this hullabaloo. And WHY couldn't Ms. Jennie just tell folks he was taking a nap?
June 23, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
knowsfood (anonymous) says...
OK Sanford, you got your attention.
June 23, 2009 at 9:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
studley (anonymous) says...
ctankyyankee said: "Ya'll are a hoot! Most of you have been wanting the Gov to disappear and when he does you yell that he abandon you. Lordy ya'll are a little addled, bless your hearts!
The legislators run this State so I think Sanfords absence amounts to much ado about nothing. Of coarse it does give BO supporters something to gripe about besides paying attention to the failing ecconomy, record deficits, banking industry bailout, auto industry bailout, stimulus spending, record unemployment,loss of World Leadship recognition and total gutting of the U S Treasury and the complete disregard of the Constitution. Of coarse he "ah" "and ah" well he "ah" talks real "ah" "and" "ah" good!"
What an excellent, excellent summary of Bush's eight years. Thanks!
I'm sure you meant "of course" unless you were intending to be coarse.
June 23, 2009 at 9:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
zoomru (anonymous) says...
TOM DAVIS.......WHERE are you ..AT..?????
WE WANT TO KNOW....???????????
You need to be backing up the Governor and calling ..WHO....OUT ???????
You mean that you will remain SILENT ...!?!?!?!
At least hunt down Nikki Haley for a photo OP...!?!?!
Time to POUNCE ....TOM !!!!!!!!
June 23, 2009 at 9:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
postman01 (anonymous) says...
Now that all the marginal types have vented as usual, we see that he needed a short vacation, will be back, and NO HARM OF ANY KIND HAS OCCURRED.
June 23, 2009 at 10:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
oh I can stand the heat- but can you? I think I hit a soft spot on you, oh mighty collards...you are a hypocritical christian, aren't you? You and your parents must be so proud.
June 23, 2009 at 10:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
libertyboy (anonymous) says...
HI from VT! Would you people down there chill out!
If Governor Sanford was a Liberal, your newspapers,(and MSNBC), would be extolling his hike as giving an excellent example to the youth of South Carolina in living a healthy
lifestyle!
Besides, does anyone really think that the good people of South Carolina would elect as Governor a man who would be so irresponsible as to simply "disappear" without leaving anyone any way to get in touch with him or know where he was?
Mrs. Sanford is a smart woman, I am sure she knew where her husband was going but was not about to play the liberal media's game of smear the Governor.
God bless Governor Sanford and his family and God bless the State of South Carolina!
June 23, 2009 at 10:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SCHoser (anonymous) says...
So if some of you can't take a vacation no one should? And you are calling someone else selfish? Most of us who have jobs get a week or two at least of paid vacation. If not, sorry for your luck but don't pee on the rest. geez...No doubt postman-some people act like all of a sudden SC is in the crapper and everything bad has happened since he took a little hike. A hurricane might come...lol-idiots!
June 23, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eyfigueroa (anonymous) says...
Why Bless you little heart harold. Gracias for the compliment! ;-)
Luna: Yes, Governor Sanford, much like most other governors has utilized the mainstream media in order to get his message to the masses. However I don't remember Gov. Sanford running in front of a camera decrying how members of the Legislature have 'disappeared' because he didn't get a return call.
This is much ado about nada.
And because of this unwarranted attention, if he decides to try to explain his need for a few days of privacy it will sound like an excuse.
Due to the "due diligence" (sarcasm) of certain elements of our "esteemed" state legislature (sarcasm again) we are once again in the national political spotlight.
This could have handled via discreet inquiries.
Even if the Governor's intent was less than esoteric and his REAL intent was to publicly pout, it doesn't excuse the likes of State Senator Knotts' or Lt. Gov. Bauer's overarching need to publicize their 'opinions' on the subject.
Again, methinks THEIR motives are less than pure and more than likely based in personal gain.
June 23, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NoneyaBiz (anonymous) says...
He's with a woman... Hello! How blind are you people?
1st- No one goes hiking alone.
2nd- If he actualy was going hiking, he would have told his wife and given the location of where he would be in case of an emergency, and he would answer his phone if his family were to call.
3rd- His phone was traced to Atlanta.
Geez... get a clue!
June 23, 2009 at 10:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I only belittle you who call yourself christians, yet do not practice what you preach. Got it? And you are the shining example of a hypocrite. You resort to insults and personal attack. I am sure your god would frown upon those type of tactics. But hey, you probably still think that the crusades in the 1200's were justified.
It's not that hard for your feeble mind to figure out, harry boy- even for you.
June 23, 2009 at 10:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Artemis (anonymous) says...
I wonder who has the enviable (not) job of reading through all the "comments" and deleting the offensive ones...whew..what a job...what a nightmare
June 23, 2009 at 10:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NoneyaBiz (anonymous) says...
So, he often leave town and does not tell his wife where he is going?????
Please, give me a break
"He has disapeard for days at a time, before," said his wife...
To be with his Girlfriend!
Seriously, how simple minded are you people.
June 23, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
singleroni (anonymous) says...
ok i got to be honest. he went fishing with me on edisto river. just need to get away from all the 2 faced people. knotts want to go with us next time. you bring the beer
June 23, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charleston1960 (anonymous) says...
You anti-Sanford lunatics are the ones that need to go to Bull Street for a Free State checkup if you believe his wife did not know where he was going. If she had told anyone his location, the swarm of reporters would have taken away from HIS alone time.
Perhaps you lunatics would like him to use twitter. That way when he goes to the sinks to leave a liberal you would know.
I hope Sanford enjoyed his break from having to deal with a freewheeling legislature that has their agenda and not the states interest in their mind.
June 23, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
Saint, a responsible company owner or boss will tell people where he or she is going on a vacation, leave contact information, and probably not take a company car without telling anyone. Any boss or company owner who disappears for a few days on an unannounced trip, leaves no one in charge and takes company property to do it isn't going to be in that position for long. That kind of behavior in a corporate setting is a good way to get fired or to get treated to a no-confidence vote.
As governor I'm sure he's able to take a vacation, but he needs to be responsible enough to plan it, let people know where he will be and leave someone in charge. Ditching the job for a few days and ducking out on security isn't a responsibly planned, well thought out vacation; it's a disaster waiting to happen.
I think the site moderators work on a purely complaint-driven system, Artemis. I don't imagine they look at the comments unless someone directs them to do so by clicking on the "Suggest removal" link.
June 23, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TinaR (anonymous) says...
His little jaunt was totally irresponsible. He has a security detail for a reason! He "may" have had his cell phone, laptop and a SLED vehicle. But umm "if" he was hiking.. well that would mean that he was NOT in the vehicle.. and uh somehow, I just don't imagine someone on a "hike" to clear ones mind as lugging the laptop. As for the cell phone, I can barely get good service in Charleston, who actually thinks that he would get service on the Appalachian Trail. DUH!
With all this, he should have transferred power to Andre Bauer until his return. Once again, our dearest Gov is doing an end run around the rules to suit what he wants and not what is best for the state of SC.
June 23, 2009 at 10:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lynncolescott (anonymous) says...
If the governor is alone in the woods with no one to hear him and he makes a stupid comment does it still make the news?
June 23, 2009 at 10:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
singleroni (anonymous) says...
i had my cell and my dog for security. you liberals get a life . you are scared of sanford cause he is man enough to stand up to you. make all the excused you want and cry. but he will stand up for what he feels is right. I like that for a man not a whimp like knotts and lindsey. got my vot and a lot more like me. we are tired of the special interest groups.
June 23, 2009 at 10:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
R_U_Kidding_Me (anonymous) says...
Can you imagine President Sanford missing for 4 days? Is he slippery enough to slip past the Secret Service? Oh well, let's enjoy it while he's gone.
June 23, 2009 at 10:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
Single, you and others are making this a liberal/conservative issue and badgering people over pathetic party politics when that has nothing to do with anything. This is a case of a man walking off a job, and everyone needs to be concerned with that kind of behavior, regardless of whether or not Sanford lines up with your political tendencies.
Demonizing liberals is just a distraction from the issue of our state having a governor who doesn't respect the responsibilities of the job he got himself elected to do.
June 23, 2009 at 10:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
harold, once again, you made my case, you wonderful poster child of compassion.
I will leave you with this advice- I have wasted far too much time talking with the likes of you:
"The best way to convince a fool that he is wrong is to let him have his way." -- Josh Billings
so....Have your way!
June 23, 2009 at 10:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NoneyaBiz (anonymous) says...
Doesn't tell the wife or the Lt. Gov... Shirks off his security duty... Phone traced to "Metropolitian Atlanta".
They sure have alot of hiking trail in the "Downtown" area of Atlanta, don't they? hahahahaha
And the poster above makes a very good point. Laptops and cell phones don't pick up very well on hiking trails.
June 23, 2009 at 10:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
Dang,
The scent of mancrush testosterone is overwhelming today..
Sanford wanted to be Governor, if he wanted to have a private life, he should have stayed in the private sector.
Interesting that Sen Ensign resurfaced today, he was known to go rogue from time to time as well.
June 23, 2009 at 10:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bigdavek (anonymous) says...
I really don't understand what everyone is so upset about. the Leglislative branch runs this state not the Executive branch. This was confirmed by the State Supreme Court earlier this month.
June 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
realamerican (anonymous) says...
Sanford wants Merica to fail.
Probably a closet commie muslim terist.
June 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
Forget Sanford, anyone know where I can find one of these ...wink;
http://media.charleston.net/img/photo...
June 23, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
Thug, the was the first sensible post all day. I would love to have one too!
June 23, 2009 at 11:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
LMAO @ vmi!
June 23, 2009 at 11:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
CHRISJIII (anonymous) says...
This guy only gets worst as time goes by. What chief executive leaves town without telling anyone where he is going to for days on end? An incompetent one that's who!!!!! He lost a battle that should not have been fought and now he runs off to pout not even informing the Lt. Governor or the legislature as to where he's going and when he'll be back? Nice use of a state car too.
June 23, 2009 at 11:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
he was gettin' busy......
That's what he was doing.
June 23, 2009 at 11:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BreezinIAm (anonymous) says...
Brilliant PR. Tomorrow he'll demand an apology from Letterman. And the next day. And the next day.
June 23, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eatmorecollards (anonymous) says...
My god, vmirat90, I would have said anything if I would have known you were so emotional. But thanks for calling me a Christian. I need all the help I can get.
June 23, 2009 at 11:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
commonsence (anonymous) says...
Can anyone say short-term admission to a MH hospital? I'm skeptical that he was ever in the woods. Too fishy...
June 23, 2009 at 11:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
I will say that it is amazing how many are jumping to the conclusion that Sanford is cheating on his wife, I wonder how that kind of rumor affects his kids?
We do know about ole Bill Clinton, the POTUS and his many excursions outside the White House for late night fun and of course his little insode the White House fun with Monica. And what about Arkansas state troopers had helped solicit women for Bill when he was Gov?
Oh, and than there is John Edwards cheating on his sick wife.
Why cant we all just chill out and wait and see what has happen? I can understand his desire to get the heck out and relax a little, if he were to announce it to the world, dont you think it would have defeated the purpose of a relaxing get away.
And I am still looking for this ;
http://media.charleston.net/img/photo...
June 23, 2009 at 11:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
eyfigueroa if you choose to run for office you have my vote and support.
I needed this thread. It must be a test script for a Monty Python movie spoof on democrats and DemLites. TWO Thumbs Up!
June 23, 2009 at 11:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
emotional, yeah ok.
June 23, 2009 at 11:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlestonnative1963 (anonymous) says...
upstate islander...Mark is not one of us, he moved here from Florida and that does not count. At least Andre Bauer is a native.
June 23, 2009 at 11:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JohannaMaria (anonymous) says...
SHAME, SHAME on him for pulling such a self centered act on Father's Day weekend. Real nice depriving your sons of celebrating their father.
June 23, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
Do you really believe his staff did not know where he was or his wife? How foolish anyone is to believe that. In this day of constant harrasment by the media the Govenor is entitled to time alone, to reflect, to ponder, to relax. This is the only way it can be accomplished. All of you bashers now look more foolish than you say the Gov makes the state look. I for one am pleased that they were able to keep a secret when in this day and age the media has no respect for anyones privacy.
June 23, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
thug - oh now you grow a soul.....is it only because people are questioning a Republican?
hhhhhhmmmmmmmm
How many posts have you put out there that has caused someone pain? More than you would ever admit to!
Please the man has had it hard.....no one in this state supports him (oops - no one with any smarts), he has been publically neutered by the courts ( as his wife I would make sure of this for being gone on Father's Day and not calling)and he realized that his presidential bid is over before it began (now he looks like a fruitloop on the NATIONAL scene).
So thug you go and give him a shoulder to cry on, just don't make it the cold one you give to most other people.
June 23, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
Fathers day is for Fathers not sons or daughters or wives. If this is what he wished to do on Fathers day then it is his right as a Father
June 23, 2009 at 11:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
PersicaPit (anonymous) says...
First of all, this would be embarrassing no matter which party our governor belonged to. If a Democratic governor had taken off for five days without notifying his staff of his whereabouts or establishing an alternate chain of command, it would be wrong, and it is wrong here, too. It's also a terrible political move for a man who's shown considerable interest in one day running for president - this will not be forgotten by the media and it will come back to haunt him should he choose to run for national office in the future.
Does Sanford have the right to take a vacation? Of course he does, just like any other public official from any party. However, leaving one's post without ensuring that government can still operate in the event of an emergency is irresponsible, and Sanford will have to answer for his actions - or lack thereof.
June 23, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
Luna--no one in this state supports him (oops - no one with any smarts),
Another position that is incorrect and unsupported(typical of bashers and liars)
June 23, 2009 at 11:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
Chicagothug & vmi-what I want to know is this:
If I get a chair like that, will people mistake me for her? I don't have short blond hair, & my bathing suit is not orange, but maybe no one will notice those details.
June 23, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
Numba - last time! Stop addressing any posts to me.
June 23, 2009 at 11:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ImaginePeace (anonymous) says...
Are people really this dumb??? Everyone that NEEDED to know where he is KNOWS where he is. I'm sure the man had some vacation time that he could use for his own PERSONAL business. Yes, he's a human being and has a RIGHT to PERSONAL time. Geez, get a life!
June 23, 2009 at 11:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
CNSYD (anonymous) says...
Interesting how posters are bashing the expense of Obama taking his wife to NYC. Where were you when Bush commuted back and forth to Texas? You think those trips were free to the taxpayer?
June 23, 2009 at 11:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BuddhaDon (anonymous) says...
There are more than 100 comments now, but anyway... When out hiking, please don't forget to notify people about where you plan to be and what you might be doing. People you may wish to notify include: at least two friends and, or family members, as well as, for example, the park representatives...
June 23, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
"Do you really believe his staff did not know where he was or his wife? How foolish anyone is to believe that."
We essentially have two options on whether or not to believe that, each with their own equally undesirable implications.
Either they're telling the truth, in which case Sanford up and disappeared without telling anyone and without leaving anyone in charge. In this case, his competency and dedication to his job are called into question.
Or they're not being truthful, in which case Sanford went on a typical vacation jaunt but is surrounded by liars who are trying to make him look bad. In this case, his competency and awareness of those he works and lives with are called into question.
Either way, it doesn't paint a flattering picture of Governor Sanford.
June 23, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
postman01 (anonymous) says...
What an A+ post, libertyboy. As someone who lives in a state chock full of left wing morons, you know how to recognize them. I can spot them a mile away. Many of the good ole' boys here haven't quite reached that point yet due to lack of exposure but they are learning way more quickly than some would expect.
June 23, 2009 at noon ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
abit- that's a fine question to ponder. Unfortunately, I'm a bit bigger than her....LOL.
June 23, 2009 at 12:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
theronce (anonymous) says...
Just in case all you dems and dem-lites and other assorted busybodies have missed it, the sky is falling.
June 23, 2009 at 12:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
postman01 (anonymous) says...
NonyaBiz, you are a child in an adult body. Go back to your simpleton soap operas on PRIMITIVE broadcast television and stop wasting our time.
June 23, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
Posted by Luna "How many posts have you put out there that has caused someone pain?"
Dearest luna, please find one of my 'painful' posts, than compare it to the usual suspects that have nothing better to do than vomit forth hate towards, Bush, Sanford, the GOP, blah blah blah....
And after that little assignment, find me this ;
http://media.charleston.net/img/photo...
examples of Luna's 'soul' (or lack thereof)
Comments by Luna
Posted on June 23 at 11:32 a.m.
You people represent the tried and true theory that stupid is as stupid does. Then I'll wait for one of you fools to show up and want to censor them.
FOOLS!
On Schools to bolster library collections
Posted on June 23 at 10:59 a.m.
Kool aid drinking fools - On Environmentally friendly jobs could make Charleston a national model
Posted on June 23 at 8:52 a.m.
Nutjobs abound!
Posted on June 22 at 2 p.m.
ics - I know what war it was....my typing error.
If you cannot come up with a legitimate talking point, I guess the standard rebuttal is to call someone stupid for a typing error
June 23, 2009 at 12:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
postman01 (anonymous) says...
Go, theronce. What are the pathetic left wing stupids going to do when Atlas really shrugs? Go worship at the nearest left wing totem pole? Pay a visit to the Oracle of Delphi like primitive Romans? Something else?
June 23, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
BTW, shouldnt you obamatrons be getting ready to bow before your TV's and watch MSNBC as The One, speaks at 12:30?
As His Agenda Collapses On Capitol Hill, Obama Hopes For Press Conference Hail Mary Today
NBC's Chuck Todd: "The honeymoon is coming to an end for President Obama, but it's not personal. It's professional, as now the public appears to be judging the president on some of his actions." (NBC's "Nightly News," 6/17/09)
LO, get the prayer rugs out!
June 23, 2009 at 12:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
Luna it wasnt to you it was about your post
June 23, 2009 at 12:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BreezinIAm (anonymous) says...
Maybe he's going after the nudist vote.
http://features.csmonitor.com/politic...
Christian Science Monitor
Sanford disappears to hike Appalachian Trail (on Naked Hiking Day)
June 23, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
"Dearest luna, please find one of my 'painful' posts, than compare it to the usual suspects that have nothing better to do than vomit forth hate towards, Bush, Sanford, the GOP, blah blah blah...."
"BTW, shouldnt you obamatrons be getting ready to bow before your TV's and watch MSNBC as The One, speaks at 12:30?"
Thug, if you're trying to make a point about how awful people who criticize Republicans are, don't you think you should take more than a few minutes to start mindlessly bashing President Obama and those Americans who support him?
It seems more than a little hypocritical, really.
Postman, after you finished reading Ayn Rand's most famous work, did you analyze and evaluate it, or did you just decided to jump straight into using it as a starting point for spreading hatred and prejudice against those who don't believe and behave the same way you do?
June 23, 2009 at 12:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
GreenvilleGirl (anonymous) says...
Some people get so wired up about things! So he wants a few days off to clear his head and gear up for the next big fight with the state legislative idiots!
Have you ever been on the AT? It is God's country, and it does help restore your soul and your faith. You come back tired, but enthusiastic about your life, your family, your work.
So he took a short vacation, of sorts. Do you really think there was absolutely no one who knew where he was? Mrs. Sanford knew; she just wasn't going to let the media know because they would send the paparazzi to the AT.
Chill out...it's not a big deal.
June 23, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Liberals_Are_Maroons (anonymous) says...
Posted by realamerican on June 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sanford wants Merica to fail.
Probably a closet commie muslim terist.
*****************************************
Well look who climbed out of the sewer long enough to hurl its typical insults!! It's "realamerican"!!!
Hey, I'm still waiting for you to reveal the name of the business you claim to own so I can make sure to never spend a penny there.
June 23, 2009 at 12:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
whatelseisthere (anonymous) says...
Must be a slow news day in SC. You need a hurricane.
June 23, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
summerville_guy (anonymous) says...
This is obviously not the craziest thing the governor has ever done.
Since he has been married for 43 years (according to this article) and he is 49 years old (according to his bio page on wikipedia), that means he got married when he was 6 years old.
I would call that a little bit crazier than going hiking!
Or maybe the Post & Courier editors disappeared with him...
June 23, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
abitskeptical, you'll be fine, its the chair...;0
ltgrunt "Either way, it doesn't paint a flattering picture of Governor Sanford."
grunt, the hiking or the chair...?
http://media.charleston.net/img/photo...
June 23, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
"BTW, shouldnt you obamatrons be getting ready to bow before your TV's and watch MSNBC as The One, speaks at 12:30?"
ltgrunt, are you saying that my comment was painfull? I am shocked. First; I was just trying to remind the good folks that love Obama that he will be speaking soon. Second; I didnt know obamatrons had feelings!
LOL, come on grunt, big hug!
June 23, 2009 at 12:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I was betting it wouldn't take as long as it did, Liberals...
Thug...I agree- there are some of the usual suspects here that post all anti GOP, anti anything conservative- and that is their MO. Completely agree. However, you have to admit there are just as many mindless Obama bashers as well- the ones that have absolutely no substance to their posts other than.."he's a muslim!", or "he's not even a citizen!" or "all hail the Obamessiah!". Those types of posts bring nothing to the table and do not further friendly debate and sparring.
I enjoy good respectful debate, and there are a few posters here that do that- I usually include you thug, liberals, and definitely ltgrunt in that category. Black Reign most of the time is civil, but sometimes he(or she- I have no idea of BR's identity- no slight intended, BR) gets out of control.
June 23, 2009 at 12:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
Thanks vmi, I admit, I can get a little out of hand. But not like some of the pure venom that some folks have posted in the past towards Bush.
As for the good LT, I was just poking a little fun at the obama supporters - I think it was upstateislander
that was explaining sarcasm to me last night. Of course, he was drinking Bud Light Lime (a girly beer) so maybe I need a few more lessons in sarcasm.
June 23, 2009 at 12:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
bumper...dude...that was way out of line. You must not be in any sort of relationship with a woman, or you would know that the "c" word is always off limits...
and yes, Thug...Bud Light Lime is a fru fru girly beer.
If you ever want a pretty cool place to go drink (and I do dig holes in the wall from time to time), go to Tin Roof.
June 23, 2009 at 12:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
Bumpersticker, you have nothing useful, meaningful or intelligent to contribute to this discussion. You're just childishly insulting another poster because you disagree with her political tenets.
June 23, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
bumper - you have no idea what I feel about the stimulus or anything else. So put your lips together and BLOW ME....a kiss before you go, dude!
Love it when posters try to tell me what I believe and what I hold dear AND even what I supposedly hate! Why don't you try getting to know yourself or hey, gain some knowledge about the world you live in instead of worrying about little ole me.
And where, ole holy bumper, did I post about the stimulus today? Grasping at straws?
I was going to try and be nicer.....but I have decided that the truly ignorant rightwingers deserve to get their heads handed to them. The more moderate of the right will continue to be held in higher esteem.
Warning - gloves are off on stupid people!
June 23, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
HEY upstateislander, vmi & I agree on something of high importance - Bud Light Lime IS a GIRLY BEER! LOL.
VMI, I like hole in the walls too, the people there are real, I can leave money next to my beer, go to the head come back and the money still there, beer may be gone...!
Where is the Tin Hole? Ever been to the Thirsty Turtle on college park road, or the Kountry Kitchen on 17A next to CVS?
Bumpersticker - I agree with vmi and grunt, uncalled for, luna is a little looney, but she is ok!
June 23, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
realamerican (anonymous) says...
You wingnuts don't understand, we are complaining because he is coming back, not because he is gone.
Sheesh! That's a no brainer!
June 23, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
Posted by Luna 'bumper - you have no idea what I feel about the stimulus or anything else. So put your lips together and BLOW ME....a kiss before you go, dude!'
Kudos, nice come back.
Luna, we need your opinion, is Bud Light Lime a girly beer?
June 23, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
Bumper - just came on on the 15th - you must be some low life I ticked off in previous posts. Did you get kicked off????????? Well from you lowbrow posting I can see why!
Wonder........yep I think you will be gone soon enough!
Better not to waste my time. Come crawling back as another useless poster under yet ANOTHER name next time!
June 23, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
Posted by realamerican
'You wingnuts don't understand, we are complaining because he is coming back, not because he is gone.
Sheesh! That's a no brainer!'
Now realA. thats was a funny post. Good job...
June 23, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
YES - it tastes like shicrap too!
June 23, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
HEY upstateislander, vmi & I agree on something of high importance - Bud Light Lime IS a GIRLY BEER!
And NOW we have Luna's highly respected input:"YES - it tastes like shicrap too!"
Luna, just click Suggest removal for bumperhead.
June 23, 2009 at 1:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I live in West Ashley- it is the Tin Roof- off 61. Pretty cool place- cheap beer, live music. I also have a good friend that lives in Tanner Plantation- so we go to Hanahan's most monday nights. We usually can get several pitchers of beer, lots of wings, and the tab is only about $30 for both of us. You can't beat that. Awesome wings too.
June 23, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
Ok, I gtg, I have posted way to much in the last several days, joined on Dec. 16, 2008, and have busted my daily average!
I am out!
And I am still looking for this ;
http://media.charleston.net/img/photo...
June 23, 2009 at 1:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
Well the comment is gone - just wait bumper you will be gone soon as well.
I had a new Sam Adams summer brew with raspberry.....ugh! Why would anyone want to mess up the "nector to the gods that is beer" by putting fruit in it?
June 23, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
god I so agree, Luna. I used to brew beer as a hobby a few yrs back, and like almost all cervasa, but to be honest, I like an ice cold Miller Lite. That is what does it for me.
Headin' to lunch.
June 23, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
Posted by Luna on June 23, 2009 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well the comment is gone - just wait bumper you will be gone soon as well.'
Your welcome Luna. and just give a ice cold Bud!
June 23, 2009 at 1:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
correction - give ME an ice cold Bud!
June 23, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
Yep yep - hears to you thug!
June 23, 2009 at 1:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wmac (anonymous) says...
So what? When Teddy Roosevelt was McKinley's VP, the President was shot, and Roosevelt went on a two week hiking trip in the Adirondaks. McKinley took a turn for the worse, and they found Roosevelt at 2 a.m. on New York state's highest peak, Mt. Marcey.
We don't have a pretty boy as governor, and frankly, I wouldn't want one. I have lots of issues with our governor, but there is a lot I like about him. No one should doubt his courage.
June 23, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
greyrider (anonymous) says...
This really isn't even a news story. Personally, I'll admit I'm jealous of anyone who objects to the governor doing this. You people must really love your jobs to never experience stress. Must be nice.
Although, I love hiking myself (especially the Smokies), I would have seriously considered Cinnamon Bay.
June 23, 2009 at 1:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
slr456 (anonymous) says...
I live in Pennsylvania...I wish our governor would disappear for several months! Less time for him to think of new taxes to level on us!
June 23, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
Greyrider, when you take a vacation do you do it with no apparent planning, taking a company car and not letting any of your colleagues know where you're going or how to find you?
I don't love my job enough to give up vacation time. When I do take vacations, though, I submit a time-off request form with the proper amount of notice ahead of time and let my co-workers know what they need to do in my absence. Oh, and I TELL MY WIFE.
It isn't that people are opposed to Sanford taking a vacation. The issue at hand is that people are opposed to Sanford bailing on his responsibilities and leaving his family, his staff, his lieutenant governor and the people of his state in the lurch.
I'm a camping fan myself, and I've taken many a family trip to the Alleghenies, but the key is to do it properly and responsibly, not just on a whim and without any thoughts as to the consequences.
June 23, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stanish (anonymous) says...
For those of you crying about his privacy, He is NOT a private citizen! He is the Chief Executive of the state of S.C. If he wanted privacy, He should've remained a private citizen. This could've all been avoided if he just informed his whereabouts. Personally, I and perhaps the majority of the people here in S.C. or the nation for that matter could've careless where he went. In his official capacity as Gov. of S.C. it's the way the IDIOT went about doing it. This guy has EMBARRASSED the citizens and this state beyond reproach, and yet his croonies continue to defend him. The people of S.C. deserves much better than this. Personally, I'm TIRED of being embarrassed by this CLOWN, and I'm sure there are many others who express my sentiments exactly. This also speaks much of his character and INTEGRITY since his staff knew and LIED stating they knew NOTHING about his whereabouts. It's sad, but the majority of the voters in this state continue to vote in people who subject us to NEEDLESS ridicule and being the JOKE to the nation and the world. They will either elect the current Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer who holds contempt for the law and is ABOVE the law, or either the current Atty. Gen. Henry McMaster who is only obsessed with trying to prosecute Craig's List since he has accomplished NOTHING as the state's Chief Law Enforcement Officer. He's now associated with a BIGOTED aide criticizing First Lady Michelle Obama as being a descendant of a Gorilla who escaped from the local zoo. And you wonder why S.C. CONTINUES to be the JOKE out of all the 50 states!
June 23, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WorkingTommyC (anonymous) says...
Who cares? I don't suckle at the teat of the South Carolina state government so I say, "So what?" Give him a break!
Does anyone REALLY think he was COMPLETELY out of contact?
Does anyone REALLY think he couldn't have been contacted if there were a real emergency--besides Jake "Porky" Knotts desperately searching for his daddy?
(Sanford seems to have imprinted on Knotts so that Porky can't sleep at night unless he knows where Governor Sanford is.)
This has been blown out of proportion by the blown-out-of-proportion state senator himself, Jake Knotts. The media jumped on the bandwagon in typical fashion attempting to bring down someone who is fighting against big government.
June 23, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
greyrider (anonymous) says...
Sorry, but I'm not buying the idea that his wife didn't know where he was, and that she couldn't have gotten in touch with him in the event of an emergency.
June 23, 2009 at 2:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stanish (anonymous) says...
Posted by realamerican on June 23, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You wingnuts don't understand, we are complaining because he is coming back, not because he is gone.
Sheesh! That's a no brainer!
I agree with you 100% @realamerican! This Clown has accomplished ZERO with nearly eight years in office. During his tenure as Gov. of this state, We are and continue's to be in the top three with the highest UNEMPLOYMENT, ranking near the bottom in education compared to the other states, his SUING the state over stimulus funds allocated to it, personally EMBARASSING S.C. and its citizens while trying to make a name for HIMSELF, constantly in the news media while NEGLECTING his duties trying to build a resume for a presidential run in 2012, he attracted ZERO corporations and businesses to S.C. which would've vastly REDUCED the state's record Unemployment numbers, well enough said. You get my point!
June 23, 2009 at 2:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Luna (anonymous) says...
bumper - have I hurt your feelings in a past post ID? You poor wittle boy....it's OK, we can make it all better! I understand it can be hard to play in a grown up world, but you have to at least give it a big boy attempt. Your childish posts are just that, CHILDISH!
I mean what I say and I say what I mean. You keep messing up and the next thing to get removed will be you! Keep posting nasties and you will be gone.
I am done with the likes of you.
June 23, 2009 at 2:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JF (anonymous) says...
I don't care if he was hiking naked with his mistress, he is still the MAN!
June 23, 2009 at 3 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
don't worry about that moron, Luna. Anyone that throws around those words obviously has no class or education.
And like I said before...if he throws the c word around alot, he obviously has no experience with women whatsoever. If he did, he would know better than using that word.
June 23, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
historian (anonymous) says...
Does the Post and Courier not have any copywriters? This story is laced with errors -- simple ones as a matter of fact. Proofreading or having the story proofread is a trait of a great writer; obviously, great writers are insignificant!
June 23, 2009 at 3:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
liloleme (anonymous) says...
Good lord. The man needed a freaking break - in this day and time, don't we all need breaks? And guess what - we DONT have the decisions of an entire state on our plates!
I am sure some are just ruffled with anything Sanford does.
June 23, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
whether it is the c word, stupid, moron, wingnuts or any of the variety of demeaning words used so often they serve no useful purpose and only show ones lack of ability to express themselves and ones lack of class
June 23, 2009 at 3:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
numba, spot on.
Insults are the last refuge of someone who's losing an argument.
June 23, 2009 at 3:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
Anyone who is dissatisfied with the state of the state should look to thier legislator as that is where laws are made and funds are budgeted. So many just want one person to attack and the Gov is the easiest. One never sees anyone attacking thier legislator for the failures of government. All so wanted the stimulus money for education yet the $187 million is enough for 1/2 of one year of the Charleston CSD budget or roughly $250 per student in the entire state. Do you think that amount will change the schools? When these funds run out we will be at the same point as today. What will be the solution then where will the funds come from?
June 23, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TinaR (anonymous) says...
Summervilleguy.. needs his reading comprehension inspected as the article does NOT say that the gov and his wife have been married for 43 years but rather.. and Senate Minority Leader JOHN LAND and his wife have been married for 43 years.
Thank you for playing, now try again!
June 23, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charleston1960 (anonymous) says...
vmi>
"numba, spot on.
Insults are the last refuge of someone who's losing an argument"
"don't worry about that moron, Luna."
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Numba10>
"When these funds run out we will be at the same point as today. What will be the solution then where will the funds come from?"
Uncle will give us more until the ink runs dry. Kind of like the reply to the bank when an overdraft occurs: 'What do you mean I am out of money? I have plenty of checks still!'
June 23, 2009 at 3:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
Charleston and Numba, the idea of the stimulus money sent to the states is to provide each state with enough money to cover their budgets for two years so that they can take this time to fix unbalanced taxing and spending. The idea isn't to maintain the status quo at all.
June 23, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
shoelaces (anonymous) says...
I feel so much better knowing former Governor Hodges-who? was questioned about this.
I guarantee you his wife knew exactly where he was and just wasn't going to offer any unnecessary information to the press....who can blame her?
This is typical left-wing press and typical left-wing comments from democrats....
Next.....
June 23, 2009 at 3:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
shoelaces (anonymous) says...
Besides....any legislation the governor tries to pass will just be vetoed by the legislators....what's the point.
Whatever side of politics you are on, this is NOT really news...The man has taken breaks before and nobody cared then.
June 23, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
I have been too busy to comment, yet I will add this...Sanford's actions were irresponsible at the very least and begs the question "why all of the secrecy?"
June 23, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
itgrunt---two years ---it wont cover CCSD for one-half of one year ---what rubbish
June 23, 2009 at 4:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TheTruthFighter (anonymous) says...
Oh please, you go missing for a couple of days, don't tell your wife, miss Father Day this equals = other woman! There is not a man in his right mind that would miss Father Day with children and not tell his wife where he is going. Now I know the GOV thought the some folk of this state where dumb, but does he think all folk are STUPID! Come on now!
June 23, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
Charleston...oh please- you cannot compare those comments with that idiot- he called her a c word. You do the math on that.
One more thing..you ought to spend a little more time worrying about yourself instead of me.
June 23, 2009 at 4:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
summerville_guy (anonymous) says...
Why does this story still say that Sanford has been married for 43 years? I highly doubt he got married at the age of 6.
June 23, 2009 at 4:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lovely_One (anonymous) says...
dang it! I missed all the fun today!
June 23, 2009 at 4:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
"This is typical left-wing press and typical left-wing comments from democrats."
You realize, Shoelaces, that any rational, level-headed person could point out how glaringly obvious it would be to say that your attitude is just typical right-wing commentary from Republicans, right?
There wouldn't be any problem if Sanford had been responsible about taking a vacation. This behavior was anything but responsible, though, and as others have said if a Democrat had done it the reaction would be the same.
And if his wife had really known, she should have said that she knew his location, provided a vague answer (like "he's on a camping retreat") and blamed the lack of contact on miscommunication from someone else entirely.
June 23, 2009 at 4:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
summerville guy re read----Land and his wife of 43 years have three children.-----unless we have a new Gov his name is not Land
June 23, 2009 at 4:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Curiouser and curiouser:
The whereabouts of Gov. Mark Sanford was unknown for nearly four days, and some state leaders question who was in charge of the executive office.[..]
Neither the governor's office nor the State Law Enforcement Division, which provides security for governors, had been able to reach Sanford after he left the mansion Thursday in a black SLED Suburban SUV, said Sen. Jake Knotts and three others familiar with the situation but declined to be identified.
Sanford's last known whereabouts had been near Atlanta because a mobile telephone tower picked up a signal from his phone, authorities said. His office now knows where he is, Adams said.
First lady Jenny Sanford told The Associated Press earlier Monday her husband has been gone for several days and she did not know where.
The governor's state and personal phones had been turned off and he had not responded to phone or text messages since at least the weekend, a source familiar with the situation said.
Most mobile phones cannot be tracked if they are turned off.
Knotts, a longtime Sanford critic, said he contacted SLED Chief Reggie Lloyd Saturday after he heard reports the governor could not be reached.
"Chief Lloyd confirmed that my information is legitimate," Knotts said. "He shared my concerns" about succession of power in Sanford's absence, the Lexington Republican said. Lloyd could not be reached immediately on Monday.
"I was recently made aware that Governor Sanford has frequently been eluding SLED agents and disappearing at odd times," Knotts said. Previously, Sanford has not been out of all contact - including with his own office - for this long before, a source, who insisted on anonymity, said.
Allegedly, Sanford has been located, or at least his whereabouts are known, but the story generally leaves more questions than answers.
(P)ulling a disappearing act like this -- whatever the reason -- is a decidedly odd
June 23, 2009 at 4:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
summerville_guy (anonymous) says...
Numba, you're right. I'm wrong on that one. Sorry P&C!
June 23, 2009 at 4:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
Monty Python at his finest!
For someone who the left considers only one step, maybe, above GWB his absense certainly has created chaos in their world. Maybe they are afraid he will jump out of the dark and Bite them! Or, like Jake and Andre they believe he may be gone for good and the anticipation of finally getting to lead the parade has them uncontrollably giddy?
June 23, 2009 at 4:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charleston1960 (anonymous) says...
vmi>
i don't think I insulted him for his opinions. You called him a moron and now an idiot - you do the math
But, you are truly amazing; you point out the faults (based on your opinion) of others opinions you cannot take a simple reminder of your own statement about resorting to name calling and then resorting to calling someone else names.
Perhaps to make things easier for you ..'you ought to spend a little more time worrying about yourself' instead of others
June 23, 2009 at 4:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I think you are way too obsessed with me dude...
I know I have a great personality, but I didn't realize that you took such a shine to me.
It's ok to say it.
June 23, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Jennifer123 (anonymous) says...
Just let Andre play governor, for a few hours, and call it a day.
June 23, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
statusquo (anonymous) says...
If you ever get the chance to speak with Governor Sanford, it wouldn't take you long to know that he wouldn't have been elected to the Charleston County school board on his own merit nevertheless the Governor of any state. Neither Mark Sanford nor Lindsey Graham, ever had any interest in working for the people of SC, they have been auditioning for Washington, sometimes even stepping over each other. If you think this was an isolated incident your mistaken ask the people who know.
June 23, 2009 at 5 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
I have better things to do than waste anymore time talking to someone of your ilk, charleston...but you have a great day!
June 23, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Mark Sanford is a Fraud.
He acts more like someone that is involved in organized crime than a governor.
June 23, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JustJennings (anonymous) says...
This is more of his selfish and irresponsible behaviour. I hope he runs into a group of hungry bears while hiking. The state will be better off.
June 23, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Legislators have trouble believing Sanford's story
South Carolina Republicans are having trouble swallowing Gov. Mark Sanford's (R) explanation that he spent the last several days hiking the Appalachian Trail, and they say questions remain.
"I don't believe the Appalachian Trail story. I don't believe it, but he said it and that's what I have to accept," state Sen. Jake Knotts (R) told The Hill. "He owes an explanation as to why he would do this."
June 23, 2009 at 5:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_Thug (anonymous) says...
LMAO vmirat90, you still at it? I just polished off a cold one!
Luna, forget that bird brain, bumperboy.
June 23, 2009 at 5:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Sanford's Amber Alert
http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/06/23/sa...
June 23, 2009 at 5:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Mark Sanford's Spelling Song
http://video.google.com/videoplay?doc...
June 23, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
attacklax2 (anonymous) says...
Sanford has some real nerve going hiking to relieve some stress and clear his head. Excercise and the great outdoors are the devil. He should deal with the pressure like Obama does and start smoking cigarettes.
June 23, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
FOX NEWS
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's mysterious disappearance into the depths of the Appalachian Trail has sparked a wave of criticism and concern from the state capital, with one lawmaker going so far as to question Sanford's "mental state."
The two-term Republican governor will be returning to his office Wednesday, according to a spokesman. Though Sanford had been incommunicado for four days.
Local media and lawmakers can't stop scratching their heads at why Sanford would abandon the capital without maintaining phone contact and notifying key people of his whereabouts -- like the lieutenant governor, who did not know where Sanford was and said he'd been rebuffed by the governor's staff when he tried to find out.
"This is bizarre thought process and bizarre actions. It just shouldn't happen," said state Sen. Jake Knotts, a fellow Republican who is also a known Sanford critic. "What would the world think if the president did that?"
Knotts told FOXNews.com he has no problem with Sanford taking some time off but that he should be reachable -- or submit written notice ahead of time transferring authority to the lieutenant governor in his absence. He said the governor was pulling a "shenanigan."
Carol Fowler, Democratic Party chairwoman, said that since the constitution does not define emergency, a tornado or prison problem or some other issue could have triggered a "constitutional crisis" about who wields authority in his absence.
"The governor just abandoned his job," she told FOXNews.com.
This little detour and frolic down the Appalachian Trail is not exactly what people are looking for in a president. ... He should at least let the lieutenant governor know that he's leaving town."
Lt. Gov. Andrew Bauer said he had not been put in charge in Sanford's absence.
"I cannot take lightly that his staff has not had communication with him for more than four days, and that no one, including his own family, knows his whereabouts," said Bauer.
One lawmaker called the move "erratic." Several critics noted that Sanford was leaving his four sons to themselves on Father's Day weekend.
"His lack of attention to his family responsibilities doesn't fit at all with South Carolina's values," Fowler said in a written statement.
"But the manner in which Sanford handled his extended hike made him "concerned for his mental state," Knotts said.
The state lawmaker noted the governor's past quirky behavior -- particularly a 2004 stunt in which Sanford brought live pigs to the House to drive home a point about "pork-barrel" spending. Outraged lawmakers squealed at the time that the governor was "insulting" his state with the stunt. Worst of all, the pigs apparently were not housebroken.
"They defecated all over the carpet and lobby," Knotts recalled. "Crapped all over everybody, news reporters, everybody. ... It's things like that."
June 23, 2009 at 5:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
vmirat90 (anonymous) says...
well windy city thug, getting ready to open my virgin beer of the evening...mmmmmmmm beer..
June 23, 2009 at 5:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
other questions?
Why did Jenny Sanford say her husband was off "writing" when he was in fact hiking? Why did she first say she didn't know where he was and then said he did know where he was?
Why did the lieutenant governor's office say Sanford's Chief of Staff knew where he was but when Andre Bauer returned to Columbia, he couldn't get him on the phone?
Why did the GPS trace on his cell phone ping to Atlanta when the Appalachian Trail starts more than 150 miles north of there?
And why is the governor's press shop - which is usually one of the best in the country at quickly responding - offer conflicting statement after conflicting statement?
But the bottom line is that nothing adds up. There is something larger at play here.
It doesn't take a stealthy investigator to figure that out. And I guarantee that if they had concocted this story in front of a grand jury, they would have all been indicted.
ANSWER THIS ONE?
Why did the GPS trace on his cell phone ping to Atlanta when the Appalachian Trail starts more than 150 miles north of there?
June 23, 2009 at 5:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nmw518 (anonymous) says...
Thank GOD there ARE some people with an ounce of intelligence! Knotts is attacking Sanford for pretty much no good reason, and those of you who are so vocal in supporting him should look into what he has supported and not, and should take a minute to wonder why exactly he bothers to call himself a Republican, let alone pretend to be a representative of this state. And Andre Bauer is an irresponsible idiot who has nerve to complain about Gov. Sanford. Bauer, the genius who crashed an airplane, and had how many complaints about speeding over 100 mph on the interstate and expecting the Highway Patrol to let him off just because he's the Lt. Gov., should keep his mouth shut before he makes himself look even more stupid than he already has. And "as a former law enforcement officer", why isn't Knotts a little more concerned with Bauer blatantly breaking the law and setting a poor example for this state?! Perhaps Knotts and Bauer should both change parties and become Democrats. They sure aren't Republicans with any self-respect, and NEITHER one of them will be getting my vote, EVER.
And why hasn't anyone pointed out that Gov. Sanford recently sent an email to his supporters encouraging them to look into Nikki Haley and her principles, and the email pretty much said that's who he's going to support in the upcoming election? That article/email can be viewed here: http://www.governorsanford.com/.
Only those too ignorant to actually read what Gov. Sanford was trying to accomplish by refusing the stimulus money actually believe he was wrong. He was trying to HELP our state, and certainly didn't gain many admirers for it. But he continued to fight for it because he truly believed it was what is best for our state. Maybe those of you who like to bash Gov. Sanford should take a minute to think about THAT!
June 23, 2009 at 6:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Senator John Knotts said:
"I found out that he was taking frequent trips at odd times of the night in a SLED car with no security," Knotts said. "He would be driving. I got wind that he had taken another one of these types of capers last Thursday, and that nobody knew who he was with."
http://flisted.com/79592/south-caroli...
June 23, 2009 at 6:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eyfigueroa (anonymous) says...
Wow, who writes this stuff?
You people professionals?
Someone mentioned Monty Python.
I think not, too highbrow for most of 'ya. Don't 'ya know!
I haven't laughed this hard in awhile.
June 23, 2009 at 6:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
Do people not realize this is the only way the man can have some privacy, to relax , reflect, to enjoy a quiet moment. If he had said where he was going he would have been followed by a flock of paparrazi( I would not call them reporters). I am sure the Gov left instuctions on what to do in the event of an emergency.
June 23, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Numba10 (anonymous) says...
Doesn't a Father get to do what he wants on Fathers day. Who exactly set the rule that he has to be with anyone.
June 23, 2009 at 6:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlestt (anonymous) says...
He's with another woman, duh! (Translates) My man cheats on me. Someone hurt me.
@Guided-Why all the need to know? It's just a story fabricated by the people who brought you the new and improved state Aquatic mammal! The Dolphin! (Key legislation)
@left
What if he was having medical test's performed? How would you feel then? I guess my point is it's none of our business. If you think his actions egregious, it's because Sanford OWNS a little piece of you. You are scared of self reliance, self preservation and self determination! What you may not realize is those are the natural laws we live by, whether we like it or not.
I would encourage each of you to read our State Constitution and study the political landscape at the time it was penned. That is the only way for you to understand what Sanford is trying to do. Why is it wrong for Sanford to want the unemployment commission audited? What is wrong with that? They are a state agency that drains cash out for political favors to keep the pigs in the state house in office. That's what was wrong with it. How people can be so closed minded and blind is beyond me.
SHOW SOME DIGNITY PEOPLE! Have you no shame?
June 23, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JF (anonymous) says...
His wife threw him under the bus! lol
June 23, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
realamerican (anonymous) says...
Whoops! Not hiking.
He caught a plane in Atlanta.
http://www.wyff4.com/news/19837234/de...
June 23, 2009 at 6:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
realamerican (anonymous) says...
If this is true his staff are either liars or they are in the dark too.
Who cares, just stay gone!
How much more is he going to embarrass our state.
The stupid is strong in Sanford.
June 23, 2009 at 6:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lloyd007 (anonymous) says...
SHOULD HAVE LOST HIS WAY ALONG THE TRAIL...CLOWN.
June 23, 2009 at 7:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hardyboy (anonymous) says...
Governor Sanford
Congratulations on your well-deserved "break" from all the "turmoil" you have had to deal with from the legislators and senators lately. When are the people going to realize it is not "you', but "them' that are creating all the problems and chaos within our state. For almost 8 years you, and only you, have tried to bring South Carolina into the 21st century. (You must have done something right, being only the 3rd governor to get elected to two terms)So called Republicans, that are Democrats in disguise, are an insult and embarrassment to you and to all in our state.
Perhaps if "sore old" former governor Jim Hodges had done his job "right' the first time, he would have won two terms.
He complains of you "disappearing" for he never did. Could it be that "no one cared" where he was at?
June 23, 2009 at 7:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
USC_Alumni (anonymous) says...
Mark Sanford spotted at Hartsfield-Jackson boarding plane, TV station in S.C. now says
5:29 pm June 23, 2009, by Jim Galloway
The story of the disappeared Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina gets stranger by the hour.
The Associated Press is reporting that Sanford will cut short a secretive Appalachian Trail hike and return to work Wednesday after revelations he'd been gone for four days with no contact with his staff, wife or state leaders.
But the following was posted a few minutes ago by WYFF News 4, a TV station in Greenville, S.C.:
On Tuesday, sources told News 4's Nigel Robertson that a state vehicle is missing and was tracked down, not to the Appalachian Trail, but to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta.
Sources told Robertson that a federal agent spotted Sanford in the airport boarding a plane. Robertson was told that the governor was not accompanied by security detail.
Sanford has been out of reach for more than four days, including Father's Day.
Sawyer has emphasized that the governor was hiking on the Appalachian Trail and that it wasn't something the staff or Jenny Sanford were concerned about.
But sources told WYFF News 4 that the federal agent who spotted Sanford saw him at the Atlanta airport, which is about 80 miles from the start of the trail.
WYFF News 4 has not yet confirmed where the plane was going or how the governor got to the airport, but it is clear there are two very different stories.
News 4 called the governor's office, and was told again by staffers that they stand by their original statement that the governor is hiking the Appalachian Trail. They did not want to comment on this story.
It is possible, of course, that Sanford was headed for the other end of the Appalachian Trail.
June 23, 2009 at 7:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
charlestonnative1963 (anonymous) says...
this story smells of fish. Did another PERSON see the governor? Did he stop and chat with anyone? Did anyone see him buy gas for the car, after all its a long way to Atlanta-he had to get gas. My bet is on mental health. I dont think hes having an affair, Look at him.
June 23, 2009 at 7:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NoneyaBiz (anonymous) says...
He was cheating on his wife! Hello... are all people in SC that simple minded. A blind man could see that this lame story was a bunch of bull. He is no different than the other hypocrites in the Republican party.
June 23, 2009 at 7:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NoneyaBiz (anonymous) says...
Charlestonnative: I don't think there is any Mental Health facility that has a 5 day program.
What ever he was doing it sure wasn't hiking in the Appalachians.
June 23, 2009 at 7:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NoneyaBiz (anonymous) says...
USC:
The Appalachian Trail's southern terminus is just 70-odd miles North of Atlanta.
So, the Gov. went 70 mile South of the Appalachian Trail.... to the Airport. Explain that?
June 23, 2009 at 8:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NoneyaBiz (anonymous) says...
here is the link to the source of the location of the Trail:
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/ga...
June 23, 2009 at 8:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
meemz (anonymous) says...
Just when you think the liberals cannot top themselves, there they go again! OMGOSH! I cannot believe how many people are so gullible about this story!!! Governor Sanford is a family man who adores his wife and children. There is absolutely no way on earth he would leave for any length of time without telling his wife where he was going. Anyone with any common sense would realize, for the Governor's privacy and so that his wife wouldn't be "lying" when asked (harassed) about his wereabouts, she said that she didn't know where he was b/c she technically didn't know "where" he was (on the trail). Further, Governor Sanford would never leave his children on Father's Day weekend without having consulted with them first. I'm certain Governor Sanford has at least one other means of contact for his family - one that's private... perhaps a personal cell phone/blackberry?!!! Had anyone "needed" the Governor, you can bet your bottom dollar that his wife could have contacted him within minutes. The far reaching, suggestive comments and questions made by Land are unfounded and unprofessional. In fact, they define defamation. How dare he?
All of these SC public figures, who took the time to neatively comment publicly about something they know very little about at the time of comments, need to put forth 1/64 of the same effort into doing their jobs. Honestly, it reminds me of behavior found in elementary school! The Governor has to be bent over double laughing at the absurd lengths in which these "grown men" will go in order to try to discredit him.
June 23, 2009 at 9:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mr23257 (anonymous) says...
Let's cut to the chase...something's going on with Gov. Sanford. He may be having emotional problems, he may be involved in another relationship, he may be aware of some potential problem --- personal or professional --- that the media may be working on and has yet to nail completely. But it's clear his actions are not those of a rational human being. Something's up, and he can claim to have simply walked the Appalachian Trail, but something's going on and it doesn't have anything to do with hiking. With Senator Vitter's dalliance with a prostitute-escort, and Senator Ensign's romp with a married woman who worked on both his Senate and campaign staff, it seems that male Republican office holders who claim to be family values adherents are, in fact, some of the worst hypocrites when it comes to keeping their pants zipped and their hands off married women or wayward women of the night. It'll be interesting when it comes out --- and it will eventually come out --- what's really behind Sanford's disappearing act. And since the wife hadn't a clue, my money's on another woman being involved.
June 23, 2009 at 9:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
abitskeptical (anonymous) says...
Well I'm certainly glad most of ya'll aren't in office.
Why not wait for more facts to emerge before wildly speculating?
For those who are salivating over a potential situation in which you can post scathing comments, why not wait until you can back up your comments with actual verified facts?
Of course, I have no doubt that some of the posters here don't care too much if a pesky fact supports their opinion & they certainly wouldn't allow it to interfere with their opinion.
June 23, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
pickypete1 (anonymous) says...
Okay everybody get that knot out of your shorts. If this had happened fifty years ago would it be news worthy? NO!!! We are all suffering from information overload and an over abundance of media availablity. Quit your whining.
June 23, 2009 at 9:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
draftdot (anonymous) says...
car found in airport parking lot.
check all bathroom stalls immediately...
June 23, 2009 at 9:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Hubert (anonymous) says...
AMBER ALERT! Where's is Mark?
Some national TV networks has Sanford's photo on a milk carton.
Mark, if you can read this call home. Your wife and kids are worried about you. The kids misssed you on fathers day.
June 23, 2009 at 10:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
reddogdem (anonymous) says...
First: I can not believe some of you folks believe he was clearing his head, or hiking...There are so many holes in the poorly put together stories from his staff that you can see thru them. His wife's story is cold and also is unbelieveable. There is so much more to this. My guess: he was not alone and Jenny knows it.
Second: why are so many people so afraid of "Liberals"? The right wing is the one full of hate and feels so free to spew it all over the place. Generally, Liberals wish to help others. I do not care if the Gov. comes back or not. He can vacation to the cows come home. He needs to follow S.O.P. however.
June 23, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
What idiots! If the governor wants to take a few days off to go fishing, hiking, or screwing around what business is it of anybodies? Of course there are always busy bodies who evidently don't have enough business of their own to tend to so they have to butt their noses into other peoples business.
Only a simpleton would believe that his family and top staff people didn't know how to contact him if needed.
Good for them for not revealing his whereabouts to anyone.
Surprise, politicians seeking some anonymity do occasionally slip away without actually announcing their intentions to the posters in the Post and Courier peanut gallery.
I hope he had a good time.
June 23, 2009 at 10:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
reddogdem; "the right wing is the one full of hate and feels so free to spew it all over the place. Generally, Liberals wish to help others."
Right, liberals like to help others with other people's money.
No hate there on the leftist daily kos or huffington post. Just peace and love. Pardon me while I puke!
The left is consumed by hate and failure.
June 23, 2009 at 10:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (FOX)
The mystery surrounding his whereabouts was called into question after Fox News reported he was visiting a friend in Nevada. Several sources within the infamous Bunny Ranch brothel in Carson City, Nevada stated the Governor was seen "in and out of the establishment over the last several days."
http://sameritech.wordpress.com/2009/...
On Tuesday, sources told News 4's Nigel Robertson that a state vehicle is missing and was tracked down, not to the Appalachian Trail, but to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta.
Sources told Robertson that a federal agent spotted Sanford in the airport boarding a plane. Robertson was told that the governor was not accompanied by security detail.
But sources told WYFF News 4 that the federal agent who spotted Sanford saw him at the Atlanta airport, which is about 80 miles from the start of the trail.
http://www.wyff4.com/news/19837234/de...
June 23, 2009 at 10:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
"The left is consumed by hate and failure."
It's more accurate to say that extremists on both sides are consumed by hate and failure. Intelligent, moderate people of either persuasion are more likely to be open to dialogue and respectful of each others' stances and worldviews. Unfortunately, because the most vocal, outspoken and controversial speakers are the ones who get the most attention and draw in the most advertisement dollars, we live in a country where extreme, uncompromising, unforgiving zealots direct party politics.
"Only a simpleton would believe that his family and top staff people didn't know how to contact him if needed.
Good for them for not revealing his whereabouts to anyone."
Either the people around him are liars or they were in the dark; neither case presents a reassuring picture of our governor. He's entitled to a vacation, which just about EVERYONE has been saying, but he has a responsibility to notify the next person in the chain of command. He doesn't absolutely need to announce his private comings and goings to the newspapers, but in failing to keep even the lieutenant governor apprised of his whereabouts, Sanford dropped the ball at the absolute best. At worst, this raises serious questions about his competence to perform the duties of the office.
June 23, 2009 at 11:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
The Bunny Ranch?
Are you freakin' kidding me?
He was at the Bunny Ranch?
HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHeHeHeHaHaHeHe!!!!!!!!!!
This is freakin' HILARIOUS!!!!!
He was at the Bunny Ranch?
HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHeHeHeHaHaHeHe!!!!!!!!!!
June 23, 2009 at 11:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Sanford's car found at Columbia airport
GOVERNOR'S 'HIKING' ALIBI FURTHER UNRAVELS, MAY BE COVER-UP
The mystery into Mark Sanford's six-day disappearance deepened Tuesday night as new evidence cast further doubt onto the governor's "hiking" alibi.
CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby tracked down Sanford's state-issued black Chevy Suburban at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
That information would seem to further contradict Sanford's spokesman's claim that the governor spent the weekend hiking along the Appalachian Trail - which is roughly a two hour drive north of Atlanta.
Added Hamby:
The SUV is outfitted with blue police lights and two-way radio. Inside the vehicle: A baseball cap, running shoes, sunscreen, a pair of shorts, a canvas bag and a sleeping bag.
A parking permit for the school attended by Sanford's children is visible on the windshield.
The vehicle was parked in the surface lot at the airport's main commercial terminal, which Sanford frequently uses to fly out of South Carolina.
For those attempting to keep up, Sanford now apparently hopped on a flight from Columbia, left his cell phone (which was tracked by GPS) somewhere south of Atlanta, then hitched a ride 150 miles to and from the Appalachian Trail to do some writing and hiking, and now he is on his way back to South Carolina.
Something just doesn't add up here. And meanwhile, the state still has no acting chief executive.
http://www.palmettoscoop.com/2009/06/...
June 23, 2009 at 11:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Car believed to be Sanford's found at South Carolina airport
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (CNN) The black Chevy Suburban believed to have been used by South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford to leave town has been found in the parking lot of Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
CNN was alerted to its location by a law enforcement official.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/...
June 23, 2009 at 11:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
CofCBigBoy (anonymous) says...
Doesn't the media have more newsworthy issues to cover ? This "story" never should have even been broadcast. Do you all honestly think all this attention is by accident ? I suspect this is just another preplanned lame attempt to garnish attention to the governor's office (just like opposing the stimulus money). First of all, I dont believe for a second that he would leave town for several days and not tell his wife where he was going (unless he has a mistress with him). Second, he's doing exactly the same thing now for the citizens of SC that he did when he is physically in office --- NOT A BLOODY THING (other than cooking up schemes to oppose/contradict the President). Third, we don't give a flip where Sanford is...Fourth, the media, especially TV stations in Columbia need to quit beating this very dead horse before i call PETA on them.
June 24, 2009 at 12:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
Breaking news concerning Governor Mark Sanford.
According to a Greenville television station, Tuesday, an unnamed source told a WYFF reporter a state vehicle was missing and was tracked down, not to the Appalachian trail, but to the Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Atlanta.
Those same sources told WYFF a federal agent spotted Sanford in the airport boarding a plane and the governor did not have a security detail.
Sanford was out of reach for more than four days, including Father's Day. The Governor is now headed back to South Carolina. His staff today issued a statement saying Sanford is hiking the Appalachian trail.
It's a five day disappearance that's sparking outrage among some of his political opponents and concerned citizens.
http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/state_r...
June 24, 2009 at 12:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AMAZING (anonymous) says...
CNN is now reporting that the state police SUV that Gov. Mark Sanford drove off in last Thursday has turned up but not Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, where Sanford had reportedly been seen. They found it at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the airport in the state capital.
Sanford was changing plans in Atlanta on Delta?
June 24, 2009 at 12:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
rolemodel (anonymous) says...
who cares about this, to tell you the truth he can go back to the mountains and STAY THERE!
June 24, 2009 at 4:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hardyboy (anonymous) says...
Jake Knotts (Nots) and Glenn McConnell, why don't you two jackasses do South Carolina and Governor Sanford a favor? Dig a hole and crawl in it!
June 24, 2009 at 7:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
Posted by ltgrunt on June 23, 2009 at 11:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Either the people around him are liars or they were in the dark"
Now there's a novel notion, a politician or his support team that would actually lie if they felt the need.
What is a lie?
I guess it all depends on what the meaning of the word is is!
June 24, 2009 at 8:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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