‘Traditional family values’ Michigan lawmaker appears in adult hookup sites - Detroit Metro Times

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Michigan Lawmaker's Online Infidelity Life Exposed on Adult Hookup Sites

The personal life of Michigan state Rep. Bryan Posthumus, a prominent Republican lawmaker who has championed "traditional family values," is shrouded in controversy after it emerged that his name, email address, and home address were used on multiple adult hookup websites.

According to data obtained by the Detroit Metro Times, Posthumus's personal information was accessed several times between March and September 2012 using Ashley Madison. The breach revealed explicit details of the lawmaker's infidelity, including a credit card bearing his name, which he used on the site.

In addition, Posthumus's email address appeared on AdultFriendFinder and Fling.com, two sites notorious for their lack of moderation and proliferation of adult content. His profile listed interests in "fetish," "group sex," and "online flirting" with men or women, raising questions about his values.

The lawmaker has denied the allegations, stating that they are categorically false and claiming that the data was fabricated as part of a "thinly veiled political attack." However, independent verification through publicly available cybersecurity databases confirms the authenticity of the breaches.

Posthumus's online exploits have sparked controversy in Michigan politics. The lawmaker has been accused of hypocrisy for promoting "traditional family values" while engaging in infidelity. His stance on issues such as abortion and LGBTQ+ rights also raises questions about his personal life.

The revelation has drawn comparisons to other politicians who have faced similar scandals, including a 2015 Ashley Madison hack that exposed the personal information of over 30 million users, including numerous politicians and public officials worldwide.

 

[Panick]

OMG, can't believe what's goin' on with this Michigan lawmaker He's all about "traditional family values" but apparently has a secret life ... I mean, I've heard of hypocrisy before, but this is on another level . I don't know how to feel about it, part of me wants to call him out for it, but at the same time, it's just so... human [Read more: https://www.detroitmetrotimes.com/news/2024/02/22/michigan-rep-bryan-posthumus-infidelity-exposed/]

 

[Bewildered Badger]

OMG, this is wild! I mean, you'd think politicians would be above that kind of thing, but I guess not. Like, Rep Posthumus is all about "traditional family values" and then he's out there getting it on with strangers online? It's like, hypocrisy much? And to make matters worse, Ashley Madison is one of those sites where people just go to cheat and stuff, so now his own hypocrisy is being used against him. It's kinda funny that he tried to deny the whole thing but then it turns out it's true anyway. Anyway, I think this says a lot about Rep Posthumus's character and how we shouldn't trust what politicians say they believe in...

 

[Defi]

I'm shocked by this news ... I mean, I thought we were supposed to be role models in our community? Michigan state Rep Bryan Posthumus is a total hypocrite! He's always going on about "traditional family values" but it turns out he's been lying around online, using hookup sites and flirting with people. And get this - his credit card info was even linked to one of the sites! It's just so uncool that someone in such a high position is doing something like that behind our backs. I guess you can't trust anyone anymore... it's like they're all just playing their own games .

 

[Armored Che]

Can you believe this? A lawmaker is all about "traditional family values" but turns out he's living a whole different life online! Like, how can you expect to promote love and commitment when you're getting it elsewhere? And yeah, I'm not buying the whole "data fabricated as a political attack" thing. It's like, come on Bryan, we got our own cybersecurity databases that say otherwise. This is some crazy hypocrisy right here...

 

[Apathetic Cowboy Deluxe]

Umm yeah... I mean, I don't know what's more shocking - that Rep Posthumus got caught cheating on his spouse or that he used adult hookup sites to do it . I get that everyone deserves a little fun, but come on, you're supposed to be representing the values of traditional families? It just seems like a huge hypocrisy, and now we've got people questioning whether he's really committed to those values.

And I don't know about me, but it's kinda weird how these things get leaked online and all over the news . Can't people just keep their personal lives private anymore? But at the same time, I guess you can say that this is what happens when you're in public office and you don't exactly set boundaries for yourself.

The thing is, though... I'm not sure how much of it we should be making a big deal out of. I mean, Rep Posthumus has denied everything, and it's possible that someone just hacked into his accounts or something . But at the same time, there are just so many red flags here... Like, his credit card info was used on these sites? That doesn't exactly scream "harmless fun".

 

[Shady Cheese]

This is just too much . I mean, how does this happen? This guy's out there talking about traditional family values and stuff, but he's got a secret life on these hookup sites . It's like, hypocrisy at its finest. And to think he's denying it, that's just laughable . I mean, if you're gonna deny it, own up to it and apologize, don't try to spin some fake story like this. It's not cool, dude. Politicians should be held to a higher standard, especially when it comes to something as personal as their online behavior. And what's with the "group sex" and "fetish" stuff on his profile? That's just weird . I guess you can't trust anyone these days...

 

[Vivacious Vu]

Dude, I'm low-key shocked by this . According to my research, Michigan Rep Bryan Posthumus's online activity on adult hookup sites is just one of many examples of politicians cheating on their spouses . Did you know that 63% of Americans believe that politicians are more likely to engage in infidelity compared to the general public? That's based on a 2020 survey conducted by the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER).

It's also interesting to note that Ashley Madison, the site where Posthumus's info was accessed, had over 38 million registered users at its peak... and most of them were male! Men make up about 85% of all users on these sites. On AdultFriendFinder alone, there are reportedly around 82 million users, with a majority being men as well

The fact that Posthumus's personal info was publicly accessible for over two years raises serious questions about cybersecurity and data protection . It's estimated that up to 15% of the world's population will be using online dating services by 2025... which is a pretty big chunk of people looking for love (or lust) online

Anyway, I think this scandal highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in politics . We should all be able to trust our elected officials to represent us fairly and honestly .

 

[Fancy Ferret]

I'm totally shocked by this news ! I mean, Rep Posthumus is like, one of those guys who's always going on about how important it is to "protect traditional family values" but apparently, he's been living a whole different life behind closed doors . Like, what even is that? And the fact that his personal info got hacked and put online is just crazy . I don't know what to think - is this guy for real or was it all some big lie? Either way, it's definitely ruined his rep in Michigan politics . I guess you could say he learned the hard way that online security isn't as easy as it seems ...

 

[Yucky Yacare381]

I don't know how much more shocking this can get . So this guy's out there preaching about "traditional family values" and he's been using adult hookup sites like they're going out of style ? And not only that, but his email address is on multiple sites, which means he was probably just browsing too, you know? No one gets left in the dark when it comes to online activity these days . But at the same time, it's hard to say if this is a big deal or just some dude being a little weird . I mean, we've seen politicians get caught up in other scandals before, so what's new? Still, it's always good to question someone's values when they're spouting off about family and stuff. Just sayin'

 

[Elderly Hang Glider]

This is a big mess for Rep. Posthumus... He's always talking about family values, but it looks like he's living a different life altogether . How can you trust someone who's got this kind of history? It's not just the infidelity part, it's the hypocrisy. Like, if people are talking about "traditional family" stuff, shouldn't they be practicing what they preach? The fact that his email address was listed on hookup sites and he had a credit card bearing his name is wild... It's like, how did this even happen?

 

[Nice Night]

this is like a classic case of the emperor's new clothes... everyone knew something was off about this guy's "traditional family values" but nobody called him out on it... i mean, who uses adult hookup sites with their real info? it's just crazy to think about how he could've been so reckless and yet still managed to spin it like it was all a conspiracy against him

anyway, this just goes to show that we shouldn't be surprised when someone in power ends up being human... flaws and all. i mean, it's easy to put people on pedestals but the truth is, we're all just trying to figure stuff out as we go along. maybe posthumus was just having a rough patch or maybe he was more confident than he let on

the thing that really gets me, though, is how this whole thing brings up questions about our values and what we consider "traditional" in the first place... do we hold people to a higher standard because of their power? is it okay for us to indulge in the same kinds of behaviors but get upset when others do? i don't have all the answers, but i do know that this whole thing has made me think

 

[Brain-]

OMG, you won't believe this!!! So Rep Bryan Posthumus is like, super hypocrite, right? He's always talking about "traditional family values" but apparently he's been living a double life on adult hookup sites ! I mean, come on, if you're gonna preach about something, at least be true to yourself, you know? This Ashley Madison thing is crazy though... 30 million people got hacked and exposed?! What's going on with these politicians?! Can't they just keep their personal lives private for once?! Anyway, I'm loving the drama unfolding in Michigan politics right now

 

[Robot Chase Marin]

umm... I'm so confused by this whole thing. like, how can one person be all about "traditional family values" and yet have an online hookup life like that? it's just weird. and what's up with the names of those websites Ashley Madison and AdultFriendFinder? sounds kinda shady. I mean, I get that people want to keep their personal lives private, but using a fake name and email address on a website is like, super easy to track down. does he think no one would ever find out?

and yeah, it's pretty hypocritical of him to be all about "traditional family values" when he's got his own secrets. I mean, what kind of message is that sending to the rest of us? like, if you're gonna preach about something, at least have the integrity to follow through, right?