We are all losers

When we get it in our heads, Political animals universally get themselves into trouble.
In France consenting liaisons  are part and parcel of power. Alfa males or Females are more liberal in their relationships.
Some like DSK have become under the spotlight, and if it was not by consent then he should pay the political price. He may have been set up , he may have believed she wanted him, only time will tell. Personally he made a misjudgment and punishment was served on him before he had a chance.
Politicians from all over the world have an ability to commit adultery and perversions just like their constituents. If it is consensual then let it be. They if married will be given their own hell at home.
Fidelity in the union of marriage is an aspiration not a fact.
So if a senator or congressman or minister transgressed that alone should not make him or her unworthy . Their stand of conscience on matters that affect and effect their citizens is far more important than their human frailty.
Wake up don't diss the good for their faults and don't glorify the bad for their closed mindedness.
This is a new and exiting time, there are international games that no one knows the outcome, China is frighteningly quiet on the Middle East, perhaps intelligently engaging the west in a fruitless pursuit. 
What we need is real leadership less hypocritical diplomacy and to get on with making the economic and political aspirations happen .
Otherwise it is chaos and carnage until we are all losers.