Posted on 06/07/2011 3:09:07 PM PDT by kevinaw2
Anthony Weiner finally came clean,but he's not resigning. Yesterday's press conference was excruciating.He held it because he got caught.If he hadn't made the mistake of posting the picture he'd still be doing it.
You don't need to bite from an apple to know that men behaving badly is not unique in the annals of history.We just have so many impulsive avenues with which to express them. First of all, why does a man who has such a weakness for the opposite sex invite temptation? Why do you get married if you cannot restrain yourself? If,as is common with many or most men you get weak kneed for an attractive woman then you either do not get married or you avoid venues where temptation is readily available. It's called respect.
Anthony Weiner, like so many of us has forgotten the simple truths we were taught as children. As kids we were told "It's not what you said, but how you said it". In short,it's not the message,but the tone of its delivery. As kids when we know we've down something wrong, we tried to hide it or maybe lie about it because on some level we were afraid to disappoint our parents with the truth.That is a rational sense of shame driving behavior. It's a question of degrees. Hiding the truth is not the same as a web of lies to deceive those who inquire.
Anthony Weiner did more than hide the truth. He did more than just lie. It's how he lied that matters. First,he said he was hacked which is a federal crime,but called for no investigation. Then,he tried to smear Andrew Breitbart by suggesting he was behind the illegal hacking that he didn't want investigated.His willing acolytes at the Daily Kos,Media Matters,HuffPost and others advanced the idea.
Then he was confronted by reporters outside his office. His arrogant,condescending tone to CNN's Dana Bash, as fine a reporter as there is on a network nobody watches. Then he called the police on a CBS reporter seeking an interview. All of this of course reminds one of his infamous interview with FOX's Megyn Kelly.Again, the haughtiness,the arrogance,the demeaning tone. He was lying,he knew he was lying and he was going to smear,ridicule and demean all who were on his trail.
Anthony Weiner wasn't just trying to cover up his weird behavior.He wasn't just lying.His behavior demonstrates a willingness to sacrifice the dignity of those he loves,those whose job it is to cover him and the trust of his constituents. He was willing to impugn the integrity of anyone that did not worship at the altar to his vanity.
Anthony Weiner admitted he lied. He refuses to resign. Does that surprise anyone? He lacks both the character and the integrity to do the right thing and resign. His refusal to resign has a common root with his recent behavior. He has no conscience. If,like a child he just wanted to shield mom and dad from being disappointed,then I could understand. But imagine patronizing your parents when they asked you what you did? Imagine insulting them? Or cursing them? Or calling the cops on them? Or telling them to mind their own business? Or worse yet, telling everybody that mom and dad hacked your account? The difference of course is that Anthony Weiner thinks he's the parent and we are the children.
Anthony Weiner didn't just lie to protect his family. He lied and smeared because he has no conscience.He knew he would cause harm to others and he went forward anyway. A conscientious man would see his tragic flaw and resign to recover a shred of pride or dignity.But he won't resign, because a man without a conscience has neither pride nor dignity. Anthony Weiner is such a man.
Here’s the thing. If this hadn’t occurred now...then he would have gone onto being the New York City governor eventually...and then onto Senator status, and probably in ten years...maybe even VP for some presidential candidate. All that time...the photos would have been around and fifty various women would have been added to the inner circle of Tony. It would have been an enormous fall then. It’s better that it came out now...and not years in the future.
Don’t get the Weiner’s blood pressure up.
Well in this case, it's complicated...
Weiner follows the pattern of great Democrats who got caught — “Dollar Bill” Jefferson, Ted Kennedy, and Charlie Rangel being notable examples — who deny, deny, deny, even in the face of conclusive evidence.
Despite having finally admitted his guilt, look for Weiner to further follow the pattern, and refuse to step down or take any political fallout.
From my point of view, he is a LIAR and IDIOT WHO CAN’T TELL RIGHT FROM WRONG. Caught some comments from some New Yorkers he represents and they are still behind him. Is liberalism a real disease that can be classified as such?
There’s been a load of compromisin’, on the road to his horizon...
First, one must question the judgment, then the veracity, of whatever goes into what Anthony says. The people of his district seem to believe he represents their view of the world, but what world is that? Between arrogance, perversity and a pile of prejudices that seem to mount to the sky, Anthony has fallen prey to what amounts to cheap gossip and what some may believe is a serious breach of ethics, or even national security.
One would be led to believe that if he would prevaricate and dissemble about this personal aspect of his life, does he not also fabricate and openly lie about many other facets of that complexity that makes up Anthony?
Resign, Anthony. You have marginalized yourself to the degree you may no longer be able to effectively represent your district, or any other constituency, without beeing the butt of endless jokes and idle speculations.
John Rocker continues to be vindicated with regards to calling out NYC for the freak show it is. IMHO, by the next election, Weiner's voters will be lauding him for his courage and honesty in yesterday's press conference. He truly represents those he serves. Quite honestly, I don't think any of this lessens his chances of a mayoral run in the least.
The Bronx & Queens must be a scum filled craphole to elect this rim icing.
As for Huma, the honeymoon is OVER! I don't believe I would waste my life with a cheating, lying skunk such as Weiner. Life is too short. Just the thought of getting an HIV/STD test every 6 months should be enough to send even the most open-minded liberal packing.
Because he is a liberal and he thought he could get away with it.
Democrat and RINO politicians don’t have a Conscience.
If they are anything like my brother’s ex-wife, then they are. She would lie to anyone about anything to get what she wanted. She was always looking for a way to con someone out of a buck. She lives in Florida now and is a madam for a ring of prostitutes.
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