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Nuclear Unicorn

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13. I don't think his office has any bearing on how he raises his children.

Reply to KoKo (Original post)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 08:23 PM

Jul 2013

Nor do I believe the presidency should be obligated to render political opinions on the behavior of other politicians let alone political candidates. I wouldn't want Obama roped into this nonsense.

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If you were President Obama How Would YOU Explain Mayoral Candidate Weiner's E-Mail Flashing? [View all] KoKo Jul 2013 OP

I would assure them that arely staircase Jul 2013 #1

Don't mention it until they ask. Even then, 14yr olds know about sexting. JaneyVee Jul 2013 #2

How would you explain it to them that this man was running for NYC Mayor, though? KoKo Jul 2013 #4

Tell them that our Constitution allows for any naturalized US citizen to run JaneyVee Jul 2013 #6

I'm not sure Anthony Weiner is what makes America great, but I get your point nt arely staircase Jul 2013 #10

Would "Flasher Sexual Predators, Pedophiles and former Rapists fit into that? KoKo Jul 2013 #14

yea, I don't think they would even ask that quinnox Jul 2013 #3

What do you think Michelle would have said to them, then? KoKo Jul 2013 #5

honestly, I don't know and don't care quinnox Jul 2013 #8

So...you think a guy who posts Pix of his Penis to entice females KoKo Jul 2013 #18

I said what I think quinnox Jul 2013 #22

You think if you make effort to go out and vote...it means NOTHING? KoKo Jul 2013 #28

I will make one more comment only. I don't know why you want to give me the third degree over this quinnox Jul 2013 #34

Thanks...It was interesting to read your view... KoKo Jul 2013 #35

you are welcome quinnox Jul 2013 #37

Ask them. bigwillq Jul 2013 #9

Probably the same reply as when a US Senator (Repuke) was caught having sex in diapers. Doremus Jul 2013 #12

I am a Parent...and YES I have a DEEP concern for MY CHILDREN! KoKo Jul 2013 #19

She'd say avoid DU, it is full of busybodies. emulatorloo Jul 2013 #15

Agreed! mimi85 Jul 2013 #11

If they are Politically Aware they most certainly would...I would think. KoKo Jul 2013 #24

Yeah, loved that Republican "What do we tell the children" commercial. emulatorloo Jul 2013 #7

I think your reply is very reasoned...but, in Weiner's case he's done it twice KoKo Jul 2013 #20

Adults have some catching-up to do regarding that advice. arcane1 Jul 2013 #36

I don't think his office has any bearing on how he raises his children. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2013 #13

Weiner is running as a Democratic Candidate! Obama is Figurehead for His Party! KoKo Jul 2013 #23

Then it is for the Democratic party to deal with him. Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2013 #26

At 14, I would've had to explain to my parents what's going on. AllINeedIsCoffee Jul 2013 #16

Yep. Same here. Tx4obama Jul 2013 #30

that's what the HHS secretary is for Enrique Jul 2013 #17

lol's...but, how do you get message out to Adults who Behave like Weiner! KoKo Jul 2013 #21

I would tell them he's a pervert but some Democrats still love him.. DCBob Jul 2013 #25

Pres. Obama has no need to explain Weiner. He should SDjack Jul 2013 #27

Given that one of their father's recent predecessors almost got impeached for lying about a BJ,... BlueStater Jul 2013 #29

They were barely born then...and too little to ask questions about that, then, though. KoKo Jul 2013 #32

If I were President, I'd know it's Not.My.Job. Warpy Jul 2013 #31

You are assuming that if he found a "realtionship on internet" it wouldn't or KoKo Jul 2013 #33