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Mr. Weiner and the Elusive Truth(Influential New York Times Editorial)
New York Times ^ | July 23, 2013 | DAVID W. CHEN and JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ

Posted on 07/24/2013 12:07:56 AM PDT by nickcarraway

At some point, the full story of Anthony Weiner and his sexual relationships and texting habits will finally be told. In the meantime, the serially evasive Mr. Weiner should take his marital troubles and personal compulsions out of the public eye, away from cameras, off the Web and out of the race for mayor of New York City.

Mr. Weiner, who resigned from Congress two years ago after sending lewd messages and photos of his crotch to women he had not met, was forced to revisit the issue on Tuesday, and so were we all. A Web site called The Dirty had another woman’s story, another round of sex texts, and another picture of Mr. Weiner’s penis. The startling news was that this new episode apparently took place last summer, only a few months before Mr. Weiner was to begin another run at public office. The marital trauma that Mr. Weiner and his wife, Huma Abedin, had said was behind them was not as far behind as we thought.

When the first texts were revealed two years ago, Mr. Weiner lied about it, saying he had been the victim of hackers. Then he owned up, tearfully abandoned his office and retreated into private life. Then he was back, telling the world that therapy and his wife’s forgiveness had turned him around and that he was ready to begin a new chapter. That turned out to be the mayor’s race, which he entered in May. What he did not say then, and what voters did not realize until Tuesday, was that his resignation had not been the end of his sexual misconduct.

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: anthonyweiner; carlosdanger; newyork; newyorkcity; scumbag; scumbag4mayor
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To: nickcarraway
The dirty little secret here is that an awful lot of the people in positions of power in this country would have been written off as depraved freaks as recently as a few decades ago.

The good news is that it pretty much releases you from any obligation you might have felt to take your government seriously.

21 posted on 07/24/2013 3:34:32 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("I've never seen such a conclave of minstrels in my life.")
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To: livius

“Seriously, he really thought he was a sure thing and could do whatever he wanted.”

I suspect that this campaign is only a means to allow him access to the political funds he salted away while in Congress. He’ll be able to buy cars, houses, and spend money. Traditionally, these “campaign” expenses aren’t examined too closely. Without a campaign the money was just languishing.


22 posted on 07/24/2013 3:42:21 AM PDT by Gen.Blather
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To: Yaelle

lol, but I wouldn’t exclude men in his purpose.


23 posted on 07/24/2013 3:48:22 AM PDT by RetSignman (Standing my ground against group think.)
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To: nickcarraway

Wow. Even the NY Times gets it. Weiner is finished.


24 posted on 07/24/2013 3:49:39 AM PDT by rbg81
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To: Gen.Blather

Probably true. And his odious wife probably thought she was going to get her share, too.


25 posted on 07/24/2013 3:49:53 AM PDT by livius
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To: nickcarraway

How would a sexual deviant like Weiner handle legislation in regard to sex crimes,rape, kiddie porn etc?
If NY elects this POS to any position NY deserves the worst the world has to offer.


26 posted on 07/24/2013 4:00:32 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: Wingy

“... I couldn’t help think that if New Yorkers could even think of electing a creepy dude like that, than all hope is truly lost.”

Speaking of “creepy” how many times have New Yorkers elected Chuck Schumer? Michael Bloomberg? Or what’s-his-name (the prosecutor with the sexual-addiction problem)?

I think I see a pattern here and sadly former-congressman Weiner fits right in.


27 posted on 07/24/2013 4:02:09 AM PDT by Tallguy (Hunkered down in Pennsylvania)
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To: t1b8zs

“How would a sexual deviant like Weiner handle legislation in regard to sex crimes,rape, kiddie porn etc?”

If history is any guide Weiner would likely overcompensate by advocating strict laws with stiff penalties. The Nazis had more than a few closeted homosexuals in their upper ranks and their laws were very tough — like death-camp tough. Weiner strikes me as a good little fascist.


28 posted on 07/24/2013 4:08:59 AM PDT by Tallguy (Hunkered down in Pennsylvania)
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To: nickcarraway

Weiner’s whole future is in the front of him.


29 posted on 07/24/2013 4:10:10 AM PDT by Rocky (Obama is pure evil.)
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To: Alberta's Child

Ever heard of the “Pig Farm” in Western Canada?
“an awful lot of the people in positions of power” are perverts; child abusers, rapist, slavers, murderers, sociopaths, etc.....matter of fact I would not be surprised if a majority of this type are not deviates!


30 posted on 07/24/2013 4:12:29 AM PDT by iopscusa (El Vaquero. (SC Lowcountry Cowboy))
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To: Gen.Blather

“I suspect that this campaign is only a means to allow him access to the political funds he salted away while in Congress. He’ll be able to buy cars, houses, and spend money. Traditionally, these “campaign” expenses aren’t examined too closely. Without a campaign the money was just languishing.”

Don’t forget that NYC also offers matching funds for the race for mayor. This could add up to over a million more to spend on dinners, travel, rent, ”consultants”, and of course a high resolution I-phone for better pictures.


31 posted on 07/24/2013 4:50:12 AM PDT by shoff (Vote Democratic it beats thinking!)
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32 posted on 07/24/2013 4:55:26 AM PDT by BigLittle (Let us not expect the spiritual spring until we first pass through the spiritual winter.)
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To: tennmountainman

He’ll show them, anyone for that matter.


33 posted on 07/24/2013 5:22:15 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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To: nickcarraway

What’s elusive about the truth? By his own repeated admissions, he’s acting on sexually predatory inclinations.


34 posted on 07/24/2013 5:27:57 AM PDT by farsny
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To: nickcarraway

Does New York City
Want to be on the hook for
Harrassment Lawsuits?

With Mayor Weiner,
New York will be Deep Pockets
For his misconduct.

Taxpayer Nightmare:
A parade of scorned floozies,
Each with a lawyer...


35 posted on 07/24/2013 5:38:06 AM PDT by Haiku Guy (Gun Control Haiku: Say "Registration" / And they call you paranoid / So say "Privacy")
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To: gotribe

He’s her ride to POWER, since her relationship with Hillary was getting too much scrutiny.


36 posted on 07/24/2013 5:41:20 AM PDT by BwanaNdege ("To learn who rules over you simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize"- Voltaire)
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To: nickcarraway
At some point, the full story of Anthony Weiner and his sexual relationships and texting habits will finally be told.

Please, please spare us. We have already been exposed to far, far more "information" about this putrescence than anyone other than a gangrene removal specialist needs to know.

37 posted on 07/24/2013 5:47:10 AM PDT by BwanaNdege ("To learn who rules over you simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize"- Voltaire)
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To: nickcarraway

Big deal, according to the only pole that matters, he is still holding his own.


38 posted on 07/24/2013 6:21:17 AM PDT by Paradox (Unexpected things coming for the next few years.)
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To: tennmountainman; All
New York deserves Wiener.

Which Weiner?

They may elect Anthony, but in reality they'll be getting Huma and her relatives and her friends.
The muslim brotherhood.

But did Anothy Weiner convert and become a Muslim?
Did Huma convert and become a Jew?
How can they be married otherwise? - except on paper for convenience.
39 posted on 07/24/2013 6:32:43 AM PDT by novemberslady (Texas For President)
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To: kabumpo

Thanks.

You managed to miss the entire post AND be disgusting, arvimentive for rhe sake of the vernacular terms of an STD

Honestly, FR can be so stupid and base

Any more from you and i’ll have to suggest professional help or at least to put away the crap you’re reading and viewing and get more educated

We have enough of your brand of thinking from the libertine cynical wimps NY ers who don’t care about this guy and his MB wife threatening to take over NYC


40 posted on 07/24/2013 6:37:23 AM PDT by stanne
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