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Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 04:12 PM Aug 2020

The Latest Conservative Cuckold Scandal - Psychology Today

Psychology today
David J. Ley Ph.D.
Posted Aug 25, 2020

Do the Falwells deserve sexual privacy?

Excerpt:

Yesterday, our nation learned of rumors that the wife of Jerry Falwell, Jr. allegedly had sex with another man while her husband Falwell watched. Jerry Falwell, Jr. is the son of famous evangelical minister Jerry Falwell, and longtime President of the Christian school, Liberty University. Liberty University has strict rules against sexual immorality in its’ students and staff, which has raised complex questions in recent weeks as Falwell’s private life has become increasingly public. Falwell is just the latest Republican close to President Trump, exposed for salacious sexuality in contrast to their public moral proclamations. As conservative Republicans have embraced the slur "cuck" to attack weak-willed politicians, they've created complex dynamics as members of their own party share their wives with other men, commonly known these days as "cuckolding" or "hotwifing."

Falwell released a statement about the complicated issues involved, saying that “after learning about the inappropriate relationship, he lost 80 pounds and “people who saw me regularly thought that I was physically unwell, when in reality I was just balancing how to be most supportive of Becki, who I love, while also reflecting and praying about whether there were ways I could have been more supportive of her and given her proper attention.” He said, “Becki and I forgave each other, because while her indiscretion may have been more obvious and apparent, I realized that there were important smaller things I needed to do better too.”

Unfortunately for Falwell, tapes then surfaced of Falwell discussing the issues with his wife’s lover, and encouraging him not to “make her jealous” by seeing other women. Last year, other, seemingly unrelated allegations surfaced of Falwell sharing sexy and revealing photos and details of his wife with friends and staff, and boasting about his sexual adventures. So, for Falwell to now claim that he is an unwilling, accidental party to these events seem implausible.

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As the Falwell scandal continues to unreel, it makes several things clear. First, in today’s world of technology, devices, cameras and social media, there’s no such thing as sexual privacy any longer. Second, it shows that sexual hypocrisy is a far greater sin than sexual adventure. Falwell has an opportunity to take responsibility for his sexual decisions, and the degree to which his sexuality is an important part of his life.


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Tanuki

(14,919 posts)
6. If he used funds donated to a non-profit to pay and then to hush up his and his wife's
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 04:55 PM
Aug 2020

boy toy, the taxpayers and the government have a right to know about it.

mitch96

(13,919 posts)
10. I think that word is creepy, sticky and icky....... the new "c" word.......... yuck........ nt
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 05:28 PM
Aug 2020

procon

(15,805 posts)
3. He wasted no time throwing his wife under the bus
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 04:29 PM
Aug 2020

to save himself. That's very Christian of him. Religious men have always blamed their sins and immortality on evil women who led them astray.

Suddenly he is innocent as a lamb, a pure and godly man who was seduced by the Devil's own handmaid. If only she would agree and admit it was all her fault that he passed around those sexy photos of her doing the McNasty with a hot young stud.

get the red out

(13,468 posts)
5. Absolutely
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 04:47 PM
Aug 2020

He was happy to toss her under the wheels and make himself look like a sad little sheep. The RW hatred and use of women is disgusting, that goes beyond personal buiness.

hunter

(38,322 posts)
7. I think Falwell has still got a lot more in his closet. He's just hoping to minimize the damage...
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 04:55 PM
Aug 2020

... by emphasizing the kinks his followers find least objectionable.

It will all come crashing down around him if students are involved, especially male students.

For all we know his pants-unzipped-post was a deliberate distraction.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,108 posts)
8. "in today's world of technology, devices, cameras and social media, there's no such thing as sexual
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 05:07 PM
Aug 2020

privacy"

When will OrangeAnus's videos become public domain?

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
9. The Bible thumpers already are OK with sexual proclivities. Donald Trump is their fantasy God
Tue Aug 25, 2020, 05:12 PM
Aug 2020

Some folks might take exception to what I am about to say but

I never met a hard-core Christian that wasnt a thief or a sex freak. Usually both

Maraya1969

(22,488 posts)
11. Love the way he threw her under the bus until he was caught. He just said "She had an affair"
Wed Aug 26, 2020, 03:03 AM
Aug 2020

What a guy!

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