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Weiner resigns in wake of sex photos scandal [TeaParty Doing firing of pervs the DNC refuses to]
standard.net ^ | 6-16-11 | AP

Posted on 06/16/2011 1:05:35 PM PDT by NoLibZone

Seared by scandal, New York Rep. Anthony Weiner announced his resignation from Congress on Thursday, done in by lewd photos he took of himself, sent to women online and then adamantly lied about after being caught.

"I'm here today to again apologize for the personal mistakes I have made and the embarrassment I have caused," he said reading from a brief statement in Brooklyn.

"I make this apology to my neighbors and my constituents, but I make it particularly to my wife, Huma."

Weiner's wife was absent as he announced his decision, as she was 10 days ago when he admitted having sent inappropriate messages and photos to several women online.


TOPICS: Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: flaccidweiner; humabobbit; teaparty6dnc0; weiner; weinergate; weinerpullsout
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1 posted on 06/16/2011 1:05:38 PM PDT by NoLibZone
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To: NoLibZone

This was predictable...The D.C. mob bosses and assorted insiders called the shots here. He made them look worse, if that’s even possible.


2 posted on 06/16/2011 1:09:08 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: dragnet2

Weiner Says He’s Resigning, Apologizes for Scandal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IC2UyHSdVg


3 posted on 06/16/2011 1:10:02 PM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: NoLibZone

Well, that’s it. Once standing tall, Weiner has shriveled up;)


4 posted on 06/16/2011 1:10:17 PM PDT by Frank_2001
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To: NoLibZone

He hasn’t submitted a letter of resignation to the Speaker; so it’s just an attempt at public contrition.

Took some guts to make a personal appearance - he must have had some professional PR advice - so that he can make a comeback with the wife & child.


5 posted on 06/16/2011 1:10:39 PM PDT by sodpoodle
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To: Frank_2001

LOL, wonder if BOR will have him on once a week now...?


6 posted on 06/16/2011 1:11:18 PM PDT by choctaw man (Good ole Andrew Jackson, or You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma...)
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To: NoLibZone

Mistakes? Mistakes? A mistake is once or twice not a flood.


7 posted on 06/16/2011 1:13:38 PM PDT by Jaded (Whatever.... really.)
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To: NoLibZone

Mistakes? Mistakes? A mistake is once or twice not a flood.


8 posted on 06/16/2011 1:13:45 PM PDT by Jaded (Whatever.... really.)
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To: Frank_2001

I have to LOL. Weiner once stood tall, now he is shriveled up. You could interpret such a statement in various ways.

Well, this may be the final chapter of the scandal. We’ve come a long way from the days of being lectured by Weiner about ignoring the guy who throws a pie at a speech.


9 posted on 06/16/2011 1:14:13 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: NoLibZone
The Weiner was ezposed and now he is withdrawn.

Look for the announcement of Huma's divorce and engagement to she whose name cannot be mentioned. )(arc.)

10 posted on 06/16/2011 1:14:25 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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To: NoLibZone

Although Anthony Weiner will be replaced with another left-wing Democrat, at least the DNC lost their yapping little Chihuahua attack dog. Good riddance.


11 posted on 06/16/2011 1:14:34 PM PDT by Jim Scott
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To: NoLibZone
Too bad there wasn't a Q&A session.

"Mr. Weiner, do you plan on raising your kid in the Islamic faith of your wife Hummer." ["Huma" pronounced in a heavy NY accent]?

"Mr. Weiner, does Hummer give your package its "due respect"?

12 posted on 06/16/2011 1:15:17 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: sodpoodle

How could he make a public appearance, if he’s supposed to be at a rehab facility of some type? Did he quit rehab already?


13 posted on 06/16/2011 1:15:17 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: NoLibZone

Cnn and FoxNews are probably in a bidding war right now to give him his own show.
Sad part is, people would watch him......


14 posted on 06/16/2011 1:15:27 PM PDT by IceAge
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To: Dilbert San Diego

It was a miracle!
Bill Clinton healed him...just like BC performed his marriage ceremony....HAHAHA!!!


15 posted on 06/16/2011 1:16:51 PM PDT by IceAge
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To: Jaded
Mistakes? Mistakes? A mistake is once or twice not a flood.

Did you press the "post" button more than once by mistake?

16 posted on 06/16/2011 1:18:48 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: Jim Scott

THAT’S funny!!


17 posted on 06/16/2011 1:18:56 PM PDT by SMARTY ("Educate men without religion and you make of them but clever devils. " Arthur Wellesley)
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To: dragnet2

I wouldn’t doubt some DNC thug reminded Weener that there is a lot of ocean out there.


18 posted on 06/16/2011 1:19:29 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (God, family, country, mom, apple pie, the girl next door and a Ford F250 to pull my boat.)
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To: NoLibZone
Looks like someone is updating their Facebook status from married to single.

Hum a Wiener can't let this set back ruin her social climbing.

19 posted on 06/16/2011 1:19:49 PM PDT by Lazlo in PA (Now living in a newly minted Red State.)
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To: Lazlo in PA
Looks like someone is updating their Facebook status from married to single.

Or to "It's Complicated."

20 posted on 06/16/2011 1:20:52 PM PDT by dfwgator
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