Unless you live like a hermit in a cave, you’ve got to notice that Anthony Weiner, the Democratic Congressman from the State of New York has admitted to sending pictures of himself to acquaintances on the “social network”. Weiner’s first line of defense a week ago was that someone hacked into his computer and sent information under his name. Finally, Weiner has admitted to the dastardly deed.
First of all, having a name like Weiner in a sexual scandal expose’ is comical. You can’t make this sh– up.
Then there is the “crying” TV interview. Of course. He apologized to his wife, his constituency and his dog. This is the “sympathy gig”. Weiner, Weiner, Weiner! You are a weiner.
We have gotten to the point where politicians “stuff their failings in your face”. They admit they did wrong but they will not leave office. Weiner fully intends to remain in his Congressional Seat. What is sad about this situation is that New York State will re-elect the a–h—.
Weiner’s wife (who is an Administrative Aid to Hiliary Clinton) was not by his side during the “confession” news conference. Finally a wife who doesn’t want to be associated with her a–h— husband.
Maybe Representative Weiner can compete in the Sausage race at Miller Park during a Milwaukee Brewer game. Weiner would have stiff competition. He would have to beat the Polish sausage and the Italian Sausage. He would probably win by a head.
None of this news about politicians going astray is new. There is Elliott Spitzer, Attorney General of the State of New York. He paid call girls up to $10,000. John Edwards had a million dollar baby while running for President. The Governor of the State of South Carolina went hiking alone in South America (his hiking partner was gorgeous).
The ultimate sexual transgression was “Slick Willie”. Bill Clinton uttered the famous phase “I did not have sex with that woman” while President. The encounter under the Presidential desk resulted in a impeachment process which proved unsuccessful.
So it goes! People in power seem to get caught in their own ego. Maybe there is excitement in the possibility of getting caught in a transgression.
My only comment is that our economy is not growing, jobs are not being created fast enough to handle population growth much less the 8 million unemployed, the mortgage crisis is not over and banks are not loaning money to anyone. We have major national issues and we a fixated on a “Weiner”.
What do I know?
Love,
Dad