Speaking of prostitution...

While the focus of New York, and perhaps the nation, is turned towards former-Governor Eliot Spitzer there is some other news on a famous (or infamous) john. Lesser know for his strong political views, Danny Bonaduce, had some news of his own today.

Now there is no question that Bonaduce is less than perfect. In fact he is a prime example of how child stars can go very wrong in their lives. A fact that he has always been one of the first to admit. But in recent years he has made strong efforts to improve his life, getting clean and sober, and avoiding the pitfalls his fame allowed him to fall into often.

But while scandal is no stranger to Bonaduce, his most recent claim to fame is not really his fault in my opinion. You may not recall the event I’m speaking of, since it occurred on the ‘reality’ cable television network. So for those of you unfamiliar here is the video.



Because of this event, Bonaduce is currently being sued. Now I don’t think there is a case here. The guy at the mike called a somewhat inebriated (apparently) Danny Bonaduce over as he was going to leave, jumped on him, and started to gyrate on him. Were I in the same situation I’d have done the same thing.

No malice was intended, no plan that I could see. The outcome could not be predicted. And the guy started the problem by legally assaulting Bonaduce. Why is there a lawsuit? Why is Superior Court Judge Michael C. Solner even bothering with this?

Unlike some politicians, Danny Bonaduce has never denied the ill-formed ideas he has had. He has suffered the consequences of these actions, personally and professionally. He is without question an example of what not to do in Hollywood.

But if there is a choice between Bonaduce and Eliot Spitzer for who deserves to be punished by law, I think there should be no question. Yet there is a good chance that Spitzer may walk away from this current scandal and crimes without serious penalty. Or so the pundits are stating the rumors have said.

Sometimes things just don’t make sense to me.

And down will come Spitzer, craddle and all - 3.11.2008.1

Well there is no end to the buzz about Eliot Spitzer. I was in New York City yesterday as the news about his involvement in the prostitution ring was announced. The Dow Jones Index dropped an extra 40 points on the news before rebounding a bit. And there were several mixed emotions circling the city.

Essentially, the overwhelming thought was ‘what a shame, couldn’t happen to a nicer guy’. I did not hear from a single person that believes he will not resign. In fact one individual, at Conway’s next to Grand Central, guaranteed that Spitzer will resign. He was already told that by someone in the administration, and they are just biding time now. For whatever positive moment they expect I don’t know.

Personally I can’t see how he can’t resign. He is a lawyer, an officer of the court. And he admitted breaking the law, thus he must be disbarred. He also has lost all ability to avoid claiming his innocence, thus he will be punished by the law. A Governor cannot be in jail, and disbarred and maintain office. He has to go.

What I have not seen so far are reactions of people throughout the City and state. What I have noted are the following:

Support and a hope for him to recover from this by a Hispanic professional.
Glee from White financial professionals.
Good riddance from a White guard.
Jumping for joy (not literal) from a Black delivery man.
Anger from an Irish bartender.

Sorry I didn’t get a reaction from any women. These were all reactions that I observed or heard within the first half-hour of the breaking news.

One thing I did not hear or see was the question of how this might affect the political machinations of Senator Clinton. She has long allied herself with the Governor, and his 2nd in command was preparing to take on her seat in the Senate if she attained the Presidency. Both were involved in the fiasco that was Senator Hillary Clinton’s answer about supporting Spitzer’s proposed Driver’s liscences for illegal aliens.



Yet so far there is no connection at this moment.

What do you think about this? Will it affect Hillary, should he resign, are Republicans wrong for holding him to the oath of office and laws he has long ago committed to?