NJ politics

lookout123 · 08-12-2004, 02:06 PM

I'm completely unfamiliar with New Jersey's politics but if i'm reading this correctly, the governor is resigning for what sounds like an honorable reason. it sounds like he ran on his ability to stop the corruption, but his own staff is disgracing him in his efforts so he is stepping down.

if that is accurate is sounds like this is the first instance of an honorable politician in a very long time.

anyone closer to the area have the real scoop?

lookout123 · 08-12-2004, 02:53 PM

um, ok, a local news story is saying that there will be press conference today, but that he may resign. apparently there is going to be a sexual harassment suit against him from a former male staffer.

story

lookout123 · 08-12-2004, 04:03 PM

and there you have it. he just held his press conference and admitted to his gay affair with a staffer.

breakingnews · 08-12-2004, 04:04 PM

Well, sure you've all heard, but McGreevey is gay and resigning from his position. Quite a shocking announcement, if you ask me. (Though I vaguely remember that the fact that he's gay has been a topic of gossip since his election.)

Lots of debate swirling now ... is he resigning because of fundraising controversy, corruption and other things he's being targeted for? For the civil suit against him by a former male aide? For having an affair with that aide?

Probably saw his chances better this way after how the Clinton ordeal blew up.

anon · 08-12-2004, 04:37 PM

Even by NJ standards McGreevey is far from "an honorable politician". The sleeze factor has been steadily overtaking his administration for a while.

I don't think he is resigning simply because he is gay(which, while not necessarily public knowledge before today, has been a longstanding rumor) or because he had a gay affair. My suspicion is that it is a pre-emptive action and that there is a lot more here that may or may not become public, depending on how aggressive the media is in following up this story.

russotto · 08-12-2004, 09:47 PM

Edwin Edwards (D-LA) once bragged that the only way he could lose was to be caught with a live boy or a dead girl. I fear McGreevey's next revelation.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-21-2004, 12:10 AM

Oh dear, the Gov was a victim of the MOSSAD. Well that's a relief, I was afraid he was a victim of his own damn stupidity.

wolf · 08-21-2004, 12:34 AM

After I read the article and readjusted my tinfoil hat, I headed for the home page for that site.

I think that's the first site that boldly proclaims the fact of the zionist conspiracy that I've seen that wasn't from a white supremacist group.

99 44/100% pure · 08-21-2004, 08:42 AM

Yeah, and the only place in the world where you'll find references to a dangerous Jewish guy named "Jimbo."

xoxoxoBruce · 08-21-2004, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Cienfuegos,
I will re-state what I e-mailed you last week. Your site’s blatant anti-Semitism, it will not be tolerated! If your words cause negative action and you scream fire in a crowded theater, a response will be in order. .We at the Southern California District of the Jewish Defense League just drew the line. Dare not cross it!
Jimbo…

Shalom

Isn't "shalom" after "Jimbo" like saying, "I'm going to kill you, have a nice day"?

I noticed "Jimbo" didn't accuse them of lying, just being anti-semitic.

Trilby · 08-21-2004, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Isn't "shalom" after "Jimbo" like saying, "I'm going to kill you, have a nice day"?

I noticed "Jimbo" didn't accuse them of lying, just being anti-semitic.

Some people find it extremely important to be polite, no matter what the circumstance. I found this whole thing hilarious and, like wolf, am adjusting my tin-foil hat...

xoxoxoBruce · 08-21-2004, 09:19 PM

Tin foil hats for everyone, it seems everyone mentioned has an axe to grind.
Polite is nice but that's like.......thank you in advance for paying the ransome to get the rest of your wife back. :hafucking

08-12-2004, 02:06 PM	#1
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	NJ politics I'm completely unfamiliar with New Jersey's politics but if i'm reading this correctly, the governor is resigning for what sounds like an honorable reason. it sounds like he ran on his ability to stop the corruption, but his own staff is disgracing him in his efforts so he is stepping down. if that is accurate is sounds like this is the first instance of an honorable politician in a very long time. anyone closer to the area have the real scoop? __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-12-2004, 02:53 PM	#2
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	um, ok, a local news story is saying that there will be press conference today, but that he may resign. apparently there is going to be a sexual harassment suit against him from a former male staffer. story __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-12-2004, 04:03 PM	#3
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	and there you have it. he just held his press conference and admitted to his gay affair with a staffer. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-21-2004, 12:10 AM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Oh dear, the Gov was a victim of the MOSSAD. Well that's a relief, I was afraid he was a victim of his own damn stupidity. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-21-2004, 12:34 AM	#8
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	After I read the article and readjusted my tinfoil hat, I headed for the home page for that site. I think that's the first site that boldly proclaims the fact of the zionist conspiracy that I've seen that wasn't from a white supremacist group. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

08-12-2004, 04:04 PM	#4
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	Well, sure you've all heard, but McGreevey is gay and resigning from his position. Quite a shocking announcement, if you ask me. (Though I vaguely remember that the fact that he's gay has been a topic of gossip since his election.) Lots of debate swirling now ... is he resigning because of fundraising controversy, corruption and other things he's being targeted for? For the civil suit against him by a former male aide? For having an affair with that aide? Probably saw his chances better this way after how the Clinton ordeal blew up.

08-12-2004, 04:37 PM	#5
anon Kinda New Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Noo Jersey Posts: 1	Even by NJ standards McGreevey is far from "an honorable politician". The sleeze factor has been steadily overtaking his administration for a while. I don't think he is resigning simply because he is gay(which, while not necessarily public knowledge before today, has been a longstanding rumor) or because he had a gay affair. My suspicion is that it is a pre-emptive action and that there is a lot more here that may or may not become public, depending on how aggressive the media is in following up this story.

08-12-2004, 09:47 PM	#6
russotto Professor Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,788	Edwin Edwards (D-LA) once bragged that the only way he could lose was to be caught with a live boy or a dead girl. I fear McGreevey's next revelation.

08-21-2004, 08:42 AM	#9
99 44/100% pure Infrequently Astonished Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Baltimore metro area Posts: 324	Yeah, and the only place in the world where you'll find references to a dangerous Jewish guy named "Jimbo." __________________ Overcompensating for the 0.56% that is irredeemably corrupted.

08-21-2004, 09:19 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Tin foil hats for everyone, it seems everyone mentioned has an axe to grind. Polite is nice but that's like.......thank you in advance for paying the ransome to get the rest of your wife back. :hafucking __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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