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onenote

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50. Did you watch his youtube video announcing his candidacy?
Thu Jul 25, 2013, 01:46 PM
Jul 2013

It's a subtle as a rock. It opens with a shot of him, his wife and his baby and his talking about how starting the day with his family is the best part of his day. Message: I'm a good family man with a loving wife and child.

At the end of the video he acknowledges that he's made some "big mistakes" and "let a lot of people down" but has "learned some tough lessons" : Message: trust me, it's in the past and you have nothing to worry about. And then poses with his adoring wife again and she speaks on his behalf


So maybe you ought to give a least a walking fuck, if not a flying fuck, about a guy who tries to make the public believe he's your rock solid family man and to the extent he screwed up, he learned his lesson--and then it turns out letting people down and making big mistakes (his terms) didn't teach him a lesson after all -- he kept doing the same thing, repeatedly. And he knew it. And that is why a lot of people are saying -- no more.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2013/05/22/anthony_weiner_announces_his_candidacy_for_mayor_of_new_york_city.html

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He's a loser Renew Deal Jul 2013 #1
Non-apology: "these things" "were wrong" KurtNYC Jul 2013 #2
he's crossed the line well into sociopathic behavior Adenoid_Hynkel Jul 2013 #22
Wow, even AFTER getting busted?! Elmergantry Jul 2013 #3
When he runs as a "Family Values" candidate and uses taxpayer money to fulfill his sexual desires... BlueStater Jul 2013 #4
A robust history of lying doesn't concern you? nt Dreamer Tatum Jul 2013 #5
Since none of it has a damn thing to do with his job, no. N/T BlueStater Jul 2013 #6
It has everything to do with his job Renew Deal Jul 2013 #7
That's exactly the sort of the thing the Repukes said about Clinton 15 years ago. BlueStater Jul 2013 #11
Link? Renew Deal Jul 2013 #13
False analogy ... Trajan Jul 2013 #45
Not really. BlueStater Jul 2013 #49
As mayor, I would expect him to lie on a daily basis. So, I guess that's good to have on his resume. Pterodactyl Jul 2013 #42
He lied about his personal life, which was none of your business to begin with. BlueStater Jul 2013 #47
My heart is not broken. I'm actually laughing at a lying buffoonish loser. Pterodactyl Jul 2013 #54
He spent tens of thousand of dollars on a sham "investigation". Pterodactyl Aug 2013 #60
Yes, but if he keeps getting caught, wouldn't you at least like him to be better at lying? n/t hughee99 Jul 2013 #56
Yes, but he's gaining valuable lying experience on the campaign trail! Pterodactyl Aug 2013 #59
Really doesnt matter if you give a flying fuck ... Trajan Jul 2013 #44
But your over-the-top outrage over this does matter, apparently. BlueStater Jul 2013 #48
I am a proud Democrat Trajan Jul 2013 #53
Did you watch his youtube video announcing his candidacy? onenote Jul 2013 #50
If you guys and our elected "leaders" hadn't of gone apeshit over what he did in the first place,... BlueStater Jul 2013 #52
Why not leave these articles for right-wing boards? They are much more acceptant of sleaze. Judi Lynn Jul 2013 #8
Because Quinn hasn't won the primary yet, and she's weak. closeupready Jul 2013 #10
Because he's running in a Democratic primary? Renew Deal Jul 2013 #14
Because it's hilarious. Why should those other boards have all the fun? (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #15
Awful lot of prudery masquerading as political correctness. I suspect some doth prude too much. leveymg Jul 2013 #9
which show is this? nt alp227 Jul 2013 #12
Fuckin' AWESOME Blue_Tires Jul 2013 #17
"Carlos Danger" name not needed Jul 2013 #16
Clearly, Weiner has a problem... Helen Borg Jul 2013 #18
What A Dick!!!!!! Nuff Said BlueManFan Jul 2013 #19
I hope somewhere, Helen Thomas is having a good laugh over his re-implosion Adenoid_Hynkel Jul 2013 #20
He tweeted his cock to Helen Thomas? This gets worse and worse. (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #28
realize you're joking, but for those who missed it Adenoid_Hynkel Jul 2013 #32
Thanks for that reminder. Dude is a straight-up dick. chimpymustgo Jul 2013 #37
Not optimal, certainly... but between two consenting adults, who cares? Obviously not the wifey... AzDar Jul 2013 #21
The reason is that it shows exceptionally poor decision making skills and impulse control... Pelican Jul 2013 #36
Actually, it just shows that he's an incurable horn-dog. See: William J. Clinton or JFK. AzDar Jul 2013 #40
There is a bold, forward-thinking opportunity here that will be sorely missed Blue_Tires Jul 2013 #23
Oh... I can answer that one. FBaggins Jul 2013 #25
open marriage argument might work if his wife consented Adenoid_Hynkel Jul 2013 #26
Well, why can't his wife come forward and say it's OK with her if he flirts with other Nay Jul 2013 #29
Maybe he should ask his wife first ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2013 #34
the man is a creep Skittles Jul 2013 #35
I see the issue as less about prudery and more about his addiction to risk taking KurtNYC Jul 2013 #39
I would agree with you if I thought his behavior was healthy Blasphemer Jul 2013 #41
Did you just say that ? Trajan Jul 2013 #46
*Sigh* SoapBox Jul 2013 #24
Sheesh! Weiner - what a dick! n/t man4allcats Jul 2013 #27
Not to put too fine a point on it... bitchkitty Jul 2013 #30
Story has been revised: "Weiner still in NYC race despite improper messages" alp227 Jul 2013 #31
I feel bad for his wife, but unless he's running as a family values freak kestrel91316 Jul 2013 #33
See post #50 onenote Jul 2013 #51
I guess Brock Middlebrook was taken when he picked an online porn name? nt msanthrope Jul 2013 #38
Dear Anthony Doctor_J Jul 2013 #43
a lewd message from Anthony Weiner here! warrprayer Jul 2013 #55
one time he can be forgiven b/c he "learned;" 2x+ he's a sociopath wordpix Jul 2013 #57
I hope Bill de Blasio wins. Beacool Jul 2013 #58
Who? nt Hekate Aug 2013 #61
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