erynthered Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 No, conner, I wasn't. I was comparing standards of conduct. Unass your head long enough to read my post, and you'll see that. Stupid. Had you merely spelled it wrong, I would have let it go. You practically invented a new language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Although I do disagree with the political economic perspective from most liberals, I am a bit empathetic with Wieners tragic downfall. He was a liberal stalwart, an intelligent, loud voice that stood up for progressive values, I have to admit, he rarely lost an argument. This is a tremendous blow not just for the wiener family and his constituents who I am sure were proud of their local national hero, but a big blow for progressives throughout the nation. The way I see it is he had no other choice but to step down. The circus that surrounded was frenetic, the distraction that he caused democrats over the past few weeks got them off the message of ¨Those republicans want to take away your medicare¨, which unsurprisingly appeared to had been gaining traction. Without a doubt, he had lost his aura, which at the end of the day, that is what Anthony wiener was about. Without that allure he had, he was no longer ¨Anthony Wiener¨, which means that he couldnt effectively serve (in the eyes of progressives) congress in the way that he had. Im a bit mixed about this, In regards to having one less liberal loud mouth, sure Im ok with that, but to have someone who arguably was the top if not one of the top progressive voices tragically lose his political career over his narcissistic behaviour is a bit sad to say the least. Oh please spare us the violins. Weiner's a jerk and an ***hole of the first order. His stance to tax people to death so that he can hand the money over to freeloaders and union members are the major reasons why our country's on the fastback towards becoming Greece. It doesn't matter what party you're in…as long as America continues in a depression-like atmosphere you deserve to be roasted to a crisp and sent packing on the first bus, train or plane out of town if you're foolish enough to start tweeting pictures of your crotch out to women who aren't your wife. Any congressman today who's willing to push America's tolerance limit right now is an absolute fool. America's angry and getting angrier by the day. The creepers had better either get a divorce, or hope and pray that this country starts turning around so they can start creeping again and stand a chance at surviving any scandal. I'm glad this colossal jerk is gone. Want to see what an America run by the far left liberal socialists for another four years looks like? Take a look at Detroit. Take a look at Greece. BTW, don't cry for Weiner because he'll no doubt become the mayor of NYC in a couple of years when he makes his big comeback, ok? And he thankfully won't be able to hurt our country as a mayor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 When he turns 56, he'll get 37K a year for the rest of his life with full benni's. Not bad for a 13 year job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Best line yet from this event. Ask what he thought of Weiner taking photos of his dick and posting them on the internet, comedian Larry the Cable Guy responds, "I'm just glad his last name isn't Anus." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 When he turns 56, he'll get 37K a year for the rest of his life with full benni's. Not bad for a 13 year job. not bad at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 not bad at all Between the job security and the benefits, you'd think Congress is a union shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Well, he must have lined himself up with another job. CNN? MSNBC? Co-Hosting the John Stewart Show? Co-Hosting with Rachel Maddow? Nancy Grace? New Radio show with Janeane Garofalo? He has received his first job offer since his resignation, for real: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-flynt/anthony-weiner-resigning-_b_878667.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Between the job security and the benefits, you'd think Congress is a union shop. It's almost like they get tenure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 He has received his first job offer since his resignation, for real: http://www.huffingto...-_b_878667.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Although I do disagree with the political economic perspective from most liberals, I am a bit empathetic with Wieners tragic downfall. He was a liberal stalwart, an intelligent, loud voice that stood up for progressive values, I have to admit, he rarely lost an argument. This is a tremendous blow not just for the wiener family and his constituents who I am sure were proud of their local national hero, but a big blow for progressives throughout the nation. The way I see it is he had no other choice but to step down. The circus that surrounded was frenetic, the distraction that he caused democrats over the past few weeks got them off the message of ¨Those republicans want to take away your medicare¨, which unsurprisingly appeared to had been gaining traction. Without a doubt, he had lost his aura, which at the end of the day, that is what Anthony wiener was about. Without that allure he had, he was no longer ¨Anthony Wiener¨, which means that he couldnt effectively serve (in the eyes of progressives) congress in the way that he had. Im a bit mixed about this, In regards to having one less liberal loud mouth, sure Im ok with that, but to have someone who arguably was the top if not one of the top progressive voices tragically lose his political career over his narcissistic behaviour is a bit sad to say the least. I guess the thing that is most troubling about this to me, beyond the fact that I liked what I thought the guy stood for, politics being what they are, you can bet there will be some sort of Republican scandal next...Olberman (I know, I know) is already hinting some sort of bombshell to go off, concerning John Boehner. The rumors have been out there for a few years, but you can bet they are going to be pursued with a new fervor. Is this what politics are going to come down to? The culture and enviorment we live in values blowing the lid off of stuff like this. Weiner may have been a "liberal loud mouth", but he said the things that needed to be said, from the left point of view, in a style that wasn't as ineffectual and PC as liberals tend to be. To think Anthony Weiner is the only member of the senate or congress up to things along these lines, is naive. I know KD and LA want their politicians to be held to higher standard, which I get...and I truly appreciate. But, this whole affair, and all the ones to come, and all the ones before, for what is pretty inconsequntial behavior, is just a distraction for everyone. Funny thing is, if Weiner ran again, as an independent, he would have a good chance of winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) OK dipshit. Youre the one being morally disingeuous and *I'M* the dipshit???!!!?? You posted your !@#$ing opinion, I countered with my own. If you dont want people to do that, dont !@#$ing post, you dipshit. Edited June 17, 2011 by RkFast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Youre the one being morally disingeuous and *I'M* the dipshit???!!!?? You posted your !@#$ing opinion, I countered with my own. If you dont want people to do that, dont !@#$ing post, you dipshit. Please, Rob let you off easy with "dipshit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Youre the one being morally disingeuous and *I'M* the dipshit???!!!?? Look, everybody, a question that answers itself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Funny thing is, if Weiner ran again, as an independent, he would have a good chance of winning. I'd go so far as to suggest he has a good chance of becoming Mayor of NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 I guess the thing that is most troubling about this to me, beyond the fact that I liked what I thought the guy stood for, politics being what they are, you can bet there will be some sort of Republican scandal next...Olberman (I know, I know) is already hinting some sort of bombshell to go off, concerning John Boehner. The rumors have been out there for a few years, but you can bet they are going to be pursued with a new fervor. Is this what politics are going to come down to? The culture and enviorment we live in values blowing the lid off of stuff like this. Weiner may have been a "liberal loud mouth", but he said the things that needed to be said, from the left point of view, in a style that wasn't as ineffectual and PC as liberals tend to be. To think Anthony Weiner is the only member of the senate or congress up to things along these lines, is naive. I know KD and LA want their politicians to be held to higher standard, which I get...and I truly appreciate. But, this whole affair, and all the ones to come, and all the ones before, for what is pretty inconsequntial behavior, is just a distraction for everyone. Funny thing is, if Weiner ran again, as an independent, he would have a good chance of winning. The way I see it....he did **** that would get anybody fired. Last I checked...sexting from your office, putting hookers on your expense account, trying to pick up interns are all actions that can and usually will get you fired if "the bosses" find out. The fact that it happens doesnt matter, nor make it right. I dont see a problem with Weiner getting shitcanned for his actions. Look, everybody, a question that answers itself... lolololol. Well done. [i really hate you] Please, Rob let you off easy with "dipshit". Explain, big boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Oh please spare us the violins. Weiner's a jerk and an ***hole of the first order. His stance to tax people to death so that he can hand the money over to freeloaders and union members are the major reasons why our country's on the fastback towards becoming Greece. It doesn't matter what party you're in…as long as America continues in a depression-like atmosphere you deserve to be roasted to a crisp and sent packing on the first bus, train or plane out of town if you're foolish enough to start tweeting pictures of your crotch out to women who aren't your wife. Any congressman today who's willing to push America's tolerance limit right now is an absolute fool. America's angry and getting angrier by the day. The creepers had better either get a divorce, or hope and pray that this country starts turning around so they can start creeping again and stand a chance at surviving any scandal. I'm glad this colossal jerk is gone. Want to see what an America run by the far left liberal socialists for another four years looks like? Take a look at Detroit. Take a look at Greece. BTW, don't cry for Weiner because he'll no doubt become the mayor of NYC in a couple of years when he makes his big comeback, ok? And he thankfully won't be able to hurt our country as a mayor. Is that what you got out of what I wrote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 And just like that, the Undelete gods strike again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The way I see it....he did **** that would get anybody fired. Last I checked...sexting from your office, putting hookers on your expense account, trying to pick up interns are all actions that can and usually will get you fired if "the bosses" find out. The fact that it happens doesnt matter, nor make it right. I dont see a problem with Weiner getting shitcanned for his actions. Explain, big boy. Where did you get the "putting hookers on your expense account" thing? Or, are you confusing Weiner with someone else? John Ensign? Where is your rage for this guy? Did I miss this development in the story? Or is this the same as the charge, that keeps getting repeated that he contacted minors with his sexting stuff? There has been only one minor involved, and that girl, her parents, and the police all said that nothing salacious occurred in those contacts. Is it illeagal to text a minor, no matter the circumstances? There is no evidence that he had any inappropriate physical contact with anyone. He is definitely guilty of using very poor (stupid) judgement, but I am not sure the things he did (not the charges you are trumping up for your arguments sake) would get him fired from every other job. I guess it is a subjective thing, but I would say his scandal is on the very low end of the spectrum of political scandals we have seen in recent times. It is setting a new standard for tolerance of conduct...that may be a good thing...but I bet there are a lot of senators and congressmen sweating bullets right now...and when someone is forced to quit for something stupid, like this, one side of the aisle will cry foul...and it will just go on and on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Where did you get the "putting hookers on your expense account" thing? I think he's just generalizing - pointing out that what he's saying applies to not just Weiner but Spitzer, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) Yeah, I'm sure when guys send stuff like this to your wife/girlfriend/daughter, you'll just laugh it off. Since all of the pix recipients were of age and willing, still fail to see what the big deal. I suspect that when my daughter is old enough, she'll be doing this stuff too. All our kids will. You'd be naive to think otherwise. That said, he did this crap using work connections and atnwork facilities. You get fired for that. Glad to see someone resign when they are caught. Edited June 17, 2011 by Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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