My Opinion On Congressman Weiner

[esmith]

Well it looks like Congressman Weiner has put his political credibility in jeopardy. What he did, as far as the pictures and texting goes, is his own private albatross. However, lying about the incident goes to far. It appears that his egotistical mindset convinced him that he could make the problem go away with what he perceives as his glib rhetoric and superior intelligence. Weiner used to be a creditable spokesperson for the progressives. However, with this incident hanging over his head he can not, or should not, be that spokesperson. From now on, if he goes before a camera the prevailing thought of the viewer will be "is he lying again". We know that Nancy Pelosi has called for a Ethics Probe of his actions and the Chairman of the RNC has called for his resignation(not much weight there). It would probably be in the best interest of the Democratic Party (read Nancy Pelosi) to call for him to resign. However, after watching and listing to Weiner's admission I can see a person that would never admit he was in the wrong. Yes he made a half-a** attempt to say he "takes the responsibility" for his actions, but this type of personality never will.

As far as I am concerned he should remain in his position and continue to be the albatross around the Democratic Party's neck

 

[angellous_evangellous]

Another one bites the dusta

 

[Rakhel]

He will fit in well with the alumni of the New York City mayors association.

 

[Revoltingest]

Weiner learned the most powerful tool in politics - sincerity.
Once you can fake that, you've got it made.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

Honestly I think that powerful men should have their sexual indisgressions and not have to lie about it. Let the king have his harem.

 

[Revoltingest]

He didn't have to lie.
He just chose that option...& didn't execute it very well.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

He didn't have to lie.
He just chose that option...& didn't execute it very well.

Yeah, but there's a strange culture of people caring about the sexual lives of politicians. It's wierd to me.

It's a result, I think, of a very poor understanding of history.

 

[Revoltingest]

Yeah, but there's a strange culture of people caring about the sexual lives of politicians. It's wierd to me.
It's a result, I think, of a very poor understanding of history.

They choose to live in a fishbowl.
To not behave accordingly, & then be disemboweled when caught is Darwinism at work.

 

[Songbird]

Yeah, but there's a strange culture of people caring about the sexual lives of politicians. It's wierd to me.

It's a result, I think, of a very poor understanding of history.

I was discussing with a friend the psychology of our obsession with tearing public figures to shreds - Miley Cyrus was the topic at the time. Strange how we are shocked and disgusted EVERY SINGLE TIME there's a sexual incident.

 

[Songbird]

They choose to live in a fishbowl.
To not behave accordingly, & then be disemboweled when caught is Darwinism at work.

I don't think they need to or can behave differently than the rest of the population. I also don't think publicity should be a defining quality of a role model.

 

[Engyo]

They choose to live in a fishbowl.
To not behave accordingly, & then be disemboweled when caught is Darwinism at work.

Conservatives consider that a discredited theory, I thought.

 

[FlyingTeaPot]

I was discussing with a friend the psychology of our obsession with tearing public figures to shreds - Miley Cyrus was the topic at the time. Strange how we are shocked and disgusted EVERY SINGLE TIME there's a sexual incident.

I think the average person on the street is least bothered with these scandals. The sensationalist media is to blame for this. Always in search for more ratings.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I was discussing with a friend the psychology of our obsession with tearing public figures to shreds - Miley Cyrus was the topic at the time. Strange how we are shocked and disgusted EVERY SINGLE TIME there's a sexual incident.

Gossip and drama is the true glue that holds society together.

 

[esmith]

In my opinion the pictures and text is not the issue here, the issue I find fault with is his blatant actions to cover it up. He sounds more distraught over getting caught than the actions that lead to the entire issue. This man is an example of a person in power that thinks he can do no wrong as did Charles Rangel. Further example of Weiner's obvious superiority attitude can be found here:

I'm a Congressman the Laws do not apply to me

 

[Revoltingest]

Conservatives consider that a discredited theory, I thought.

Evolution operates on all life...even the oblivious.

Gossip and drama is the true glue that holds society together.

If we're to go down the tubes economically, we might as well have a juicy show to watch.

 

[Engyo]

If we're to go down the tubes economically, we might as well have a juicy show to watch.

You mean like this?

 

[Reverend Rick]

This should be between the husband and wife. If he gets reelected fine. If not, so be it.

I don't care what he does, but I do have a problem that he lied about it.

What is very telling is, if this man was a Republican, people would want him gone pronto.

My question is: Is there a difference in acceptable standards in office between Democrats and Republicans?

 

[Engyo]

My question is: Is there a difference in acceptable standards in office between Democrats and Republicans?

This is not quite the right question, IMHO.

I think the right question is this: Do you as an individual voter hold congresscritters of different parties to different standards?

 

[esmith]

This should be between the husband and wife. If he gets reelected fine. If not, so be it.

I don't care what he does, but I do have a problem that he lied about it.

What is very telling is, if this man was a Republican, people would want him gone pronto.

My question is: Is there a difference in acceptable standards in office between Democrats and Republicans?

To the liberal media the answer is a definite yes; that is other than the comedians.

 

[Engyo]

To the liberal media the answer is a definite yes; that is other than the comedians.

I think we can say this is true of the media in general; the only real difference is in which political direction they slant.