In one of the most lopsided online polls that we’ve ever commissioned, FITS readers really, really, really (really) want scandal-plagued S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford to stop invoking the name of the Almighty as he attempts to justify remaining in office.
In a widely-lampooned interview with the Washington Times on Tuesday, Sanford “went to the Jesus well” once again, saying that he wasn’t resigning because being governor is “what God wanted me to do with my life.”
Well, with a total of 538 votes cast (in less than 24 hours), 95% of FITS readers say that Sanford’s repeated religious references made them “want to vomit.” Only 5% said that the governor’s sudden religious fixation was “music to their virgin ears.”
Here’s a fuller version of our “Sistene Sanford” for your viewing pleasure (click to enlarge) …
Oh, and you can still vote in our poll by clicking here …
UPDATE: Lord have mercy, there are already “Sanford Sistene T-Shirts” for sale in the FITS store …
Artwork: YSC
By Maria B. Chapur September 3, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Marky, I will shave off that horrendous gray mop and cotton beard as depicted before our next rendezvous.
By 1 + 1 = 3 September 3, 2009 at 2:58 pm
On the other hand, I hope he’s provoking Him
By Eye Can Haz September 3, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Great picture.
Sanford is more detached from reality than a propofol fueled Michael Jackson and more paranoid than Howard Hughes watching “Ice Station Zebra” on loop alone in a dark penthouse surrounded by Mormons.
By 1 + 1 = 3 September 3, 2009 at 3:13 pm
What’s the over and under on MS and the Lord in this interview?
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford Conducts Live Interview with Clear Channel Radio Station WVOC-AM
Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:32pm EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C.–(Business Wire)–
Clear Channel Radio (OTCBB: CCMO):
What:
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford will sit down in-studio with WVOC-AM`s Keven Cohen. This will be the governor`s first in-studio, live radio appearance since the story broke about his affair and it will be his first opportunity to take calls from his constituents.
When:
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 – 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. EDT
Where:
Listeners may tune into 560 WVOC-AM and log onto http://www.WVOC.com
Why:
Governor Sanford`s admission of an extramarital affair has been the top news story in South Carolina for 2009. This will be the first time since the story broke that Governor Sanford has agreed to field questions from his constituents.
Does this guy ever shut up?
By Jonny D September 3, 2009 at 3:27 pm
You go Luv Guv! When they ask you about Maria, just come clean, makes it easier to defend you out here amongst these savages.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOW_YJf_heg
By EL September 3, 2009 at 3:31 pm
How about Sanford and Andre’ head to Argentina and work things out?
By 1 + 1 = 3 September 3, 2009 at 3:43 pm
EL: How about Sanford and Andre’ head to Argentina and work things out?
Why not? Frankly, Maria looks like she could swing either way
By John the Baptist September 3, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I would have thought you folks would have picked a leader with a bit more of a package.
By Tom September 3, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Is the governor trying to turn people into athiests?
By Strom's Daughter September 3, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Lindsey Graham is the “godfather” to one of Sanford’s kids?
Shouldn’t that be “fairy godmother”?
By PalmettoPulse September 3, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Small twig and berries don’t ya think?
By Jimbo September 3, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Maybe we(and especially Andre and Lindsey) shouldn’t be putting too much emphasis on the Bible, especially in SC politics???
Lev 20:13
If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall be put to death; their blood is upon them.
Ouch.
By Libb September 3, 2009 at 9:06 pm
sic W, Major props on the picture. LMAO!!!
By Long Time Lurker September 3, 2009 at 9:36 pm
It would be an improvement if he would just stop invoking himself. “I… blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.” GET BACK TO WORK!
By BIN News Editorial Staff September 3, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Does all of this mean that sanfraud will not longer host his boys will be boys gathering for the republicrat faithful at his family farm?
By Manny September 4, 2009 at 8:50 am
Man, all morning long I have been hearing on the radio that Jakie Knotts says Andre Bauer is not gay.
Is this a joke? Did Sanford pay Knotts to say this? Are pharmaceuticals involved?
Whoever the Bauer camp is paying for this type of “strategy” should be dumped from the roof of the statehouse. Head first.