Why Am I Not Surprised?

Wannabe Catholic priest/anti-abortion activist/world's most wanted (alleged) pedophile


"A long, long way from the seminary"

Pursuing the priesthood

It's not clear why Mr. Neil chose to study for the Catholic priesthood, but he entered the Christ the King Seminary in Mission, B.C., in 1995 at the age of 20. [...]

His old friends are still dumbfounded by the turn of events.

“We heard from police that he was with a transvestite,” said Mr. Collins, his seminary classmate. “That shocked me so much. Oh my. That's a long way from seminary.”

Coy Privette: Featured Republican Sex Scandal

Since I've posted about councilman/pastor Coy Privette (R-NC) all along, I'd be remiss in not pointing out his debut over at TPMmuckraker:

Blank Check to Coy's Mistress Brings Trouble

Make room Craig, Vitter and Bob. Coy Privette (R-NC) wants to join the summer of scandal!

Privette, a 74-year old retired pastor, has pleaded guilty to six counts of soliciting a prostitute. Privette is a long-time participant in North Carolina politics, spending eight years in the state house and another nine as a commissioner of Cabarrus County. He is a staunch social conservative and, until recently, President of the Christian Action League. ...

Privette would be happy to leave the embarrassing matter at that, having very publicly learned his lesson (i.e.- if you've got world enough and time, don't pay for a prostitute with a blank check). But local Republicans aren’t having it. They are furious that Coy has not resigned his commissioner position (if you recall, North Carolina GOP have already had its share of embarrassment from former state reps). Each of his fellow commissioners (all Republicans) has publicly demanded he resign. On Friday, the state Republican chairman sent him a letter demanding he step down, saying, "he's dishonored and disgraced."

For his part, Privette said Friday he is staying on the job. But the moment of truth will likely be this Tuesday, when he meets with the entire board of commissioners. It promises to be an awkward conversation.

Here's local TV news coverage of Privette's arrest:

They're Baack! Republican Pervs Back in the News

In the post below we noted that former Rep Mark Foley is back in the news today due to his refusal to turn over his congressional computers to investigators. I'd be remiss in not also pointing out that former White House spiritual advisor, Rev Ted Haggard, "is back and asking for cash" (surreal),

And last but not least, remember this guy?The former NC Republican lawmaker, retired Baptist minister -- and now-former Christian Action League president -- Coy C. Privette has just been found guilty as charged.

This Stuff's Not Even Ironic Anymore

Americablog: GOP head of Christian Action League arrested for getting some Christian action with a hooker

Charlotte Observer: Coy Privette, a retired Baptist pastor, conservative lawmaker and outspoken advocate for Christian groups, was charged Thursday with paying a prostitute for sex acts. ...

Privette, a prominent Republican with a 30-year career, is one of the state's most vocal opponents against alcohol sales and legal gambling. He also serves on the State Baptist Convention of North Carolina and as president of the Christian Action League of North Carolina. ...