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Moondog

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36. The word

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Thu Apr 25, 2013, 05:49 PM

Apr 2013

"schmuck" comes to mind every time I see a picture of that guy.

But if this is who the voters of NYC want, well, he is what they will get.

And the rest of us will cringe, and laugh, and cringe again. Time after time after time after . . . .

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"I'm not going to let that tool go unused." -- Anthony Weiner [View all] kpete Apr 2013 OP

Does the man ever THINK before he bites his own ankle? Jackpine Radical Apr 2013 #1

I know. Right after I saw that I thought I read "cocky" instead of "rocky" history. :-p Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2013 #4

I was more focused on the word "tool" HarveyDarkey Apr 2013 #25

The word tool is what sent me down that path. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2013 #26

But he has a great chance to win here. The other candidates are just not that impressive. hrmjustin Apr 2013 #5

So basically you're sayin' Jackpine Radical Apr 2013 #8

LMFAO! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #10

Hang in there, Weiner! Contrary1 Apr 2013 #14

I agree . . . markpkessinger Apr 2013 #16

Quinn comes off as a party boss politician. I agree with her on a lot of issues but hrmjustin Apr 2013 #17

Weiner wisdom wet.hen88 Apr 2013 #2

Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #3

thx! wet.hen88 Apr 2013 #35

I spose lots of volunteers are pulling for him. Jackpine Radical Apr 2013 #9

This guy is a joke LittleBlue Apr 2013 #6

He's running for mayor, not national office . . . markpkessinger Apr 2013 #15

It doesn't bother you that his escapades on twitter were both stupid and careless? Are those ladjf Apr 2013 #31

I'm not a big believer in the idea that stupid mistakes in one's private life . . . markpkessinger Apr 2013 #32

He is doing well in the polls here. hrmjustin Apr 2013 #18

he said in a breif.... oldhippydude Apr 2013 #7

He stands firm Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #11

A fine, upright citizen Jackpine Radical Apr 2013 #19

I don't cotton to people who say otherwise. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #34

in his case the word "tool" was DesertFlower Apr 2013 #12

nah... screw him waddirum Apr 2013 #28

Oh my. Poor choice of words, to be sure. Arkansas Granny Apr 2013 #13

I like warrprayer Apr 2013 #20

Oh, why not? Z_I_Peevey Apr 2013 #21

. Guy Whitey Corngood Apr 2013 #22

Oh you people. He just meant he's trying to engage in some social intercourse. Bucky Apr 2013 #23

... LadyHawkAZ Apr 2013 #24

Don't neglect your tool..Get Out and Vote!! tokenlib Apr 2013 #27

Much better than the flaccid slogans of others. -nt Liberal Veteran Apr 2013 #30

You'll all eat your words when he pulls a head. rug Apr 2013 #29

I like Anthony Weiner. I have a lot of respect for the guy. nt Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #33

The word Moondog Apr 2013 #36