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Old 06-12-2011, 03:38 PM   #76
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TMZ has a new batch of photos of Weiner that he took of himself, in various stages of undress, at the gym.

In two of the pics he's holding weiner, junior.

After looking at the pics, all I can say is that guy certainly seems to be in love with himself.
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Old 06-13-2011, 06:45 PM   #77
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In an exclusive interview with TODAY’s Ann Curry that will air on Tuesday’s show, President Barack Obama said that if he were Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner right now, he would resign in the wake of the scandal in which Weiner admitted to sending explicit photos of himself to women online.

“I can tell you that if it was me, I would resign,’’ Obama told Curry.
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Old 06-14-2011, 10:29 AM   #78
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So what would be the cost to tax payers for a special election if Weiner resigns? Why not have his constituents judge him in his next bid for office?
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Old 06-14-2011, 11:09 AM   #79
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Dunno Nirvana, but there is no way he is going to resign.
If he did, he would forfeit his salary, insurance and pension benefits.
He cannot afford to do that. He was not one of the rich bastards.
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Old 06-14-2011, 01:42 PM   #80
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The ethical argument against outing closeted public figures is that, basically, it's "none of our business." Their private lives are not relevant or newsworthy. But in the case of anti-gay politicians, their private lives seem very relevant. Ted Haggard has certainly sounded more tolerant -- or he has at least ceased engaging in hypocritical political activism against gay rights -- since he was outed. ("I don't judge people anymore," he said, which is about as much as you can ask for.) Barney Frank became one of the most prominent gay politicians in the world since his outing, long ago. Ken Mehlman now fights for marriage equality. Carl Kruger switched his vote. Keeping "open secrets" that "everyone knows" from the public is already a questionable journalistic practice, and now there's a great deal of evidence that the private lives of politicians have very real effects on public policy.
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Old 06-16-2011, 09:19 AM   #81
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Representative Anthony D. Weiner has told House leaders and friends that he plans to resign his seat after coming under growing pressure from his Democratic colleagues to leave the House, said a top Democratic official and two people told of Mr. Weiner’s plans.

The top Democratic official said Anthony Weiner called Representative Nancy Pelosi and Representative Steve Israel last night while they were at the White House picnic to inform them he had decided to resign on Thursday.

Mr. Weiner plans to resign in Brooklyn at 2 p.m., according to two people told of his plans.

The news comes as Democratic leaders prepared to hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss whether to strip the 46-year-old Congressman of his committee assignments, a blow which would severely damage his effectiveness.

Mr. Weiner began telling his most trusted advisers about his decision on Wednesday night by phone, informing them that it no longer seemed fair to his constituents and his colleagues for him to remain in office.
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Now if only the rest of them, Vitter, Sanford, Rangel etc. ... would all do the same thing.
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Old 06-16-2011, 09:45 AM   #82
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This is ridiculous. So far, I've seen nothing that should make him resign.

I don't understand the hoopla.
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Old 06-16-2011, 09:48 AM   #83
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I think FSM (or GOD) is in charge of this one.

Yeah, he's a rascally rat clown-ass, but so what? If everyone who's a clown had to resign...well a lot of y'all wouldn't be able to afford computers.

Meh...
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Old 06-16-2011, 09:50 AM   #84
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It's time to bring up this saying again: No one died when Weiner lied.
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:21 AM   #85
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Why are most Americans so squeamish about all things sexual?
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:30 AM   #86
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Here's one I do care about.

Why do famous politicians get to take a nice mug shot. Why isn't he holding a board with his stats on it in front of his chest like other bad guys?
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:32 AM   #87
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DeLay too!
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:41 AM   #88
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Why are most Americans so squeamish about all things sexual?
He should grow up, sexually...or get him some and get it quick. "Look at mah wiener...LOOK at it." Meh. Is there a great guy attached to it? Then never mind.

re: Edwards' mug shot. Smarmy much? Blech.
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Old 06-17-2011, 06:23 AM   #89
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The Weiner's out!
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Old 06-17-2011, 08:24 AM   #90
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I didn't think they let you smile for a mug shot...
oh wait thats the DMV... nevermind.
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