Eric Massa on Beck: "I own this misbehavior"

[cali]

Very strange interview so far. there's something off about this guy. He claims the groping charge stems from his tickling some aide. Claims he did nothing sexual or criminal, but that his behavior was wrong.

[frazzled]

1. It apparently wasn't one aide

There were multiple complaints, which is why Massa's chief of staff went to Hoyer some time ago. Hoyer allegedly said it needed to be taken to the ethics committee. End of story. Or rather, beginning of story.

[dhpgetsit]

2. When my uncle had cancer we went through some very strange behavioral changes.

I wonder if that is what we are seeing with Massa.

[elehhhhna]

3. yeah he's just a guy-tickler

bet he likes to play kissin chicken as well.

[sharp_stick]

4. There is no way

Massa would have quit to avoid an ethics charge if all he did was "tickle" an aide. I have a funny feeling this is going to get really really weird pretty soon.

[upi402]

5. Does anyone else worry that he's batshit crazy?

I mean he's going on Beck to escalate this whacked out pissing match at a Clinton-Democrat. I'm waiting for him to jump up and scratch his fingernails on Becks chalkboard.

[cali]

6. he's sounding really odd.

contradicting himself, rambling, etc. yikes.

[xultar]

7. Was he on Glenn Beck's show?

[SemiCharmedQuark]

8. He *is* on Glenn Beck's show. I'm watching a feed that is being updated HERE:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2010/03/massa-speaks-to-glenn-beck-on-fox/1

[cali]

10. he is on right now.

poor glenn isn't getting much. now he's getting frustrated with Massa. gad, beck really has a martyr complex.

[upi402]

9. Masa false claim:

A union telling you it will not donate to your campaign if you're not a supporter of their bill.

He could say it's undue pressure, or on Beck- he could say it's extortion... but bribe is the wrong word.

Anyway, it's legal. And it's Republicans and bluedogs who maintain that. Beck called BS on it.

[SemiCharmedQuark]

11. Holy cow! Did he say the Unions were corrupt?

[cali]

14. yep, he did. the guy is not in good shape

[upi402]

13. next 1/2 hour; "name names" - Beck

Ok, my face shield is snapped on now.

[karynnj]

21. That's insane

of course unions and businesses give to people they agree with - it wouldn't make sense to give to those you disagree with. Where it wrong is if there is a trade for a vote to get money.

[kctim]

22. Isn't that the same thing

as saying we will give you money if you do support the bill?

Sorry, not much of a legal eagle.

[DearAbby]

12. If he believes his actions were not wrong

why did he resign?

[upi402]

15. again, I'm worried he has a need for counselling

He's wigging out. I hope the best for him and especially his family. He deserves to heal, but to not take everyone down with him.

[upi402]

16. I agree with Masa, Change campaign finance is prime n/t

[cali]

17. beck is desperately fishing for something to use against dems

total wash for that piece of shit.

[tishaLA]

18. Yup. Unions, Rahm, not long before he goes for ACORN

[upi402]

20. Isn't it disgusting?

Fox viewers probably can't see thru it

[frazzled]

19. Remember that Village People song--"In the Navy"?

Where can you find pleasure, search the world for treasure,
learn science, technology?
Where can you begin to make your dreams all come true
on the land or on the sea?

Relive it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InBXu-iY7cw

[SemiCharmedQuark]

23. Now he says to forget about political parties and that he respects the Teabaggers.

But he still isn't giving Beck what he wanted. So...this interview is doing nobody any good.

[upi402]

24. no good has come from this, not for Masa, Beck

or either party.... so far