Bible Stories

Have you ever read Song Of Solomon?

Basically, it's a series of love letters between Solomon and one of his many mistresses, presumably the Queen of Sheba. The specificity with which the two lovers express their desire for each other is rather erotic. (there are thinly veiled references to oral sex in the content, but I digress...)

It's soft porn. Right there in the Bible. And the more modern the translation, the more debauched the content gets (In the New English Translation, I swear they actually use the word "titties"!)

HEY!!!  Put that Bible down!  Finish reading this post first, THEN check out Solomon's freakfest!

Ahem...as I was saying. Sex. Right there in the Bible. And not "family values" sex, either. We're talking rump shaker, pole dancin' sex!

I've always wondered why that book was allowed to be canonized. True, it's beautifully poetic, some would say elegant.  But the conversation is between two unmarried folk. I suppose the final analysis was that the beauty of the writing trumped the circumstances of the situation.

Which brings me to Anthony Weiner....(didn't see that comin', did ya?)

Yes, he of dubious Twitpic infamy. The same. I've listened to many people lambaste this Congressman for his (admittedly) childish, reprehensible behavior. Here's my two cents.

I don't think he should have resigned. No more than I would fire my dentist if he was discovered in the same predicament.  You see, that behavior had nothing to do with his ability to successfully perform his job. Rep. Weiner was the bane of the House GOP's existence, often triumphing over his adversaries with his superior knowledge of House protocol and procedure. Getting rid of him was a great boon to the Republicans in the House.  It also should be noted that several lawmakers of Republican stripe (this means YOU, David Vitter!) have actually committed sexually based CRIMES, with no backlash where their jobs were concerned. Why was it different for Weiner?  I wonder...

But, Dion!  Poor character would distort his ability to legislate, you say.  Really?  I think not.  FDR and JFK were both great presidents who were also notorious womanizers and philanderers.  Again, I am NOT condoning the behavior. I'm simply stating that I believe the efficacy of his legislative ability (especially in this season, when a "double dip" recession looms and our troops are on multiple war fronts) has nothing to do with the circumstances of HIS situation.

Personally, I hope Weiner regroups, makes amends with his wife, welcomes a healthy new baby into their lives, and eventually makes a comeback to the political arena. He did something dumb, but he's not beyond forgiveness.

In the interim, he should write a few passionate letters to his wife. And I know exactly where he can get some inspiration!  You see, there's this book in the Bible...

Be Well!