So why is Conyers resigning immediately, yet Joe Barton will finish out his term?

[Chasstev365]

Not to mention Blake Farenthold, who apparently is going nowhere.

All of their behavior is reprehensible, yet once again, the Democrats pays a higher price than the Republican.

I am SO FUCKING tired of this!

[Liberal Jesus Freak]

1. Rhetorical question, right? n/t

[CincyDem]

2. Part is obvious (IOKIYAR) but 88 is a lot different than 55.

Agree that Dems pay a higher price vs Repubs as the right weaponizes our ethics and morals against us. That said, in this specific case, I think you also have to consider Conyers' age as a potential factor. Stress does a lot more damage up there vs. 55...

IMHO.

[Justice]

3. Barton's actions gross, but no evidence relationship wasn't consensual. Rep. Blake Farenthold

should resign. He and Conyers are fairly comparable.

[Orrex]

4. Conyers has asserted health concerns as part of the reason

And also some stuff about "due process" blah blah blah.

He could have made some statement to take responsibility for his past wrongdoing, declaring his resignation as the correct course and that he wants to lead by example.

Instead, he framed his departure as the result of unpleasant circumstances.

[mythology]

5. Because Barton is absolutely not the same

He sent pictures to a woman he was in a consenting relationship with. It's utterly disingenuous to compare him to Conyers or Farenhold.

Both Conyers and Farenhold need to go. Both acted unacceptably.