"After getting my wife's permission, I'm running for Governor"

[RB TexLa]

Bobby Jindal's announcement e-mail says he chose to run for Governor after "consultation with my wife." So we could end up with governor who will have to consult with their spouse before making decisions.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

1. What A Stupid Reason To Criticize Somebody.

That is a huge time and effort drain and it is ABSOLUTELY appropriate and the right thing to do to incorporate the spouse in making such a big decision that impacts the family.

I think you're completely wrong in your criticism and I think the action was completely appropriate on his behalf.

[theHandpuppet]

2. Completely agree

:thumbsup:

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

6. I agree

I think people here will take any opportunity to criticize a Republican, warranted or not. Doing so, however, marginalizes legitimate criticism.

[crikkett]

3. On its face, that's quite a sexist thing to say.

But you may just not know what it's like to be in a committed relationship. Or, you could be trolling.

I take Jindal's statement to mean that he's a courteous and respectful spouse.

I want my husband to consult with me before taking a job that will force me to share his time and attention with an entire state. And he'd appreciate helping me decide whether I were to pursue a job that would keep me away from home for an extended period of time.

[RB TexLa]

9. No, I would say the same thing if Blanco said he got her husband's permission

to run for re-election.

And I am in a committed relationship, I consider my wife to be a free human being.

[mondo joe]

18. "Consult" doesn't mean "permission" anyway.

You might consider it freedom to not consider the impact of your choices on your partner.

Most would disagree.

[Robbien]

4. That's not fair

Changing one's job is a matter for discussion between a married couple. Just because the Jindals discuss their career decisions doesn't mean they check with each other when they have to make decisions at their jobs.

[Caoimhe]

5. I always ask my husband before running for political office

Don't we all?

:sarcasm:

Seriously though.. why is this weird? Most people realize they will need their spouse to be 110% behind them in such an endeavor, so they consult with them "firstest".

[helderheid]

7. WTF? I would hope my husband would consult with me before taking a job as I would with him!

:wtf:

[Ellen Forradalom]

8. Bad logic

Running for office puts quite a strain on a family. It is reasonable to ask those who will be affected before making such a large move.

It does not follow that Mme. Jindal will be the power behind the throne.

[Rosemary2205]

10. Anyone in even a half decent marriage would do this.

Getting into politics is a huge life altering step. It's only basic consideration to consult with a spouse and maybe even the whole family before taking such a step. A spouse who thought their family deserves no say in something this important would be a selfish asshole.

[seabeyond]

11. i would think something as big as that, and effecting her life too

considering her opinion would be a good and worthwhile thing. something positive regardless of political position. i would have more of an issue if someone says fuck my wife, i dont care what she thinks, i am running.

[mondo joe]

12. What an asinine complaint. Partners would reasonably be expected to consult

with one another about significant life changes.

[ContraBass Black]

13. So, he should make a major life decision that will have permanent

And significant effect on his family without consulting his wife?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

14. i think when you are making a job decision that effects both you and your spouse you should consult

your partner.

whats wrong with that?

[ContraBass Black]

15. delete

[La Lioness Priyanka]

16. Delete

[La Lioness Priyanka]

17. delete

[Bunny]

19. So you don't think he should have asked his wife if she wanted to

be First Lady of their state? He should have just gone ahead and decided this on his own? You're way off base with this one.

[jus_the_facts]

20. FUCK HIM....he's gone all over the state to churches to get support.....

....but I still think he'll be a LOSER regardless. :nopity:

[Bunny]

21. dupe

[Lex]

22. Oh, your wife is one lucky lady.

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[RB TexLa]

24. Because I don't think I should be involved in making decisions regarding

her career? Considering it's her career and life, yes she is lucky.

[Lex]

25. No, because you don't think she should have any input into your

career decisions that would directly affect her and the family in general.

And I'm sure that if your wife decided to run for Governor, you would be mighty pissed if you didn't have any input whatever into her decision.


Nice try, though.


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[RB TexLa]

26. I know other people view it as such but a marriage license is not a property title n/t

[Rosemary2205]

28. Well then, consider yourself a lucky man

it's a rare marriage indeed when a husband and wife are free to just throw the whole family into the public spotlight, pick up and move away for their job and the Mrs could really care less.

[Lex]

29. My point exactly. It is a *partnership* which works best if input from both

parties is considered before major decisions are made.

Dontcha think?

[mondo joe]

37. Partnership has nothing to do with "property". NT

[mondo joe]

36. You clearly don't have a partnership. You're just linked in some way.

And that's fine for people who prefer that.

[RB TexLa]

38. no it's a partnership, we just respect each other and would never

try to tell the other what to do. I would never dream of advising my wife as to what job to seek or not seek.

[mondo joe]

39. Why do you keep confusing CONSULT with TELL THE OTHER WHAT TO DO?

Why don't you understand the difference?

[seabeyond]

46. because that would have to be admitting it is a stupid post

the only way he can hold in this thread is to say it is asking permission otherwise it is ridiculous.

[KatieW]

48. So say you and your wife now both work and live in NYC and she got a job offer to go to LA,

you wouldn't expect your wife to consult with you before she accepted the offer in LA? It's going to be a big change for both of you, so it would make sense for her to discuss the job offer with you before she took it. The same would go if you were the one who got the job offer on the other side of the country.
And as others have said, deciding to go into politics is a big decision that affects the whole family. For one thing, it opens your life up to public scrutiny and your life and your family's life can become an open book to the public. I'd say that a spouse who's considering running for public office should talk it over with the other one, and also the whole family.

[seabeyond]

50. my hubby better damn well "ask" not just "consult" if going into politics

a lot would be required of me. so much i would probably say no. or.... be a dean marriage where she continued to do what was important to her, and hubby respected and "allowed" still allowing the strong marriage.

[Bunny]

23. dupe

[Nederland]

27. Would you prefer

"I informed my wife that I intend to run for governor and don't care what she thinks"?

[Lone_Star_Dem]

30. If you dislike him I suggest you find better arguments against him

This really shouldn't be an issue.

Being the wife of a seated governor would mean her life would change dramatically. I'd prefer a spouse who would discuss such matters with me before acting on them, as would the vast majority of people I would think.

[onenote]

31. misleading thread title

The statement you have put in quotes is not what Jindal said. There is a difference between consulting with one's spouse and getting their permission.

[Karenca]

32. dumbest post ever.

that's all.

[seabeyond]

34. yep n/t

[ContraBass Black]

35. No, I'm sure I've seen dumber.

[Karenca]

42. Yes.

in the Lounge.

[ContraBass Black]

44. No, I most certainly haven't seen dumber in the lounge.

It was in GD. :D

[xultar]

41. Agreed.

[liberal renegade]

33. excuse me

what he should have said, was with "my wife's blessing", i'm running for governor. Having said that we wouldn't have this silly, little thread. Any good man or woman committed in a relationship knows you must consult with your significant other. u can continue :kick:

[xultar]

40. Putting a spouse through a campaign is ROUGH. I applaud him for that.

I can't believe you'd criticize him for wanting to consult his wife on such a life changing event. The whole family is put through hell during a campaign.

Man what is this board coming to?

[mondo joe]

47. I can't imagine what kind of asshole would completely alter and disrupt their

spouse's life without at least consulting with them first.

[xultar]

49. The asshole who would deserves a beat-down. Think of the impact on the kids too.

Think about the embarrassing relatives getting on the news?

[FastHorizon]

43. and?

i think this would be a major decision that has a significant effect on the family. what's your issue with this?

[donsu]

45. after getting my wife's permission, I'm running for Gov. he said while patting

his wife on the head.