Opinion of DSK?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Well?

[Liberté]

I think it's funny that a Socialist (in-name-only) was the exploiter-in-chief of entire nations.

[Insula Dei]

I think it's funny that a Socialist (in-name-only) was the exploiter-in-chief of entire nations.

Social-Democrat

[Antonio the Sixth]

A very intelligent person and a brilliant economist, he was one of the most successful finance ministers of recent times. He has done more for the advancement of left-wing policies than all the "true leftists" who consider him as a "traitor". He would have made an excellent president for France.

Of course if he's guilty, he's a massive HP who must DIAF. But politically, he's undoubtedly a FF.

[RIP Robert H Bork]

Option 2 but replace 'but' with 'and'.

[opebo]

#3 of course, but he is a Freedom Fighter.

[Franzl]

One of the better choices from the French Left politically. But pretty clearly a horrible person.

[feeblepizza]

Option 2

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

HP even without the rape. Actually, I'd say he raped developing countries.

[angus]

He would have made an excellent president for France.

And an even better one for Italy. 

Ah, whatever.  I can't honestly say I'm following the story that closely.  I admit that I had to google "DSK" when I saw your thread, but once I did I saw who you mean; you can't help but see nightly updates if you watch the news.  Luckily there are also tornadoes, wars, a shuttle mission, and a worldwide economic crisis, so we don't have to be subjected to 24/7 coverage of this story.

He's probably horrible.  He's a politician after all.  But the third option has the feel of personal optimism, so I'm voting for the third option.