Anthony Weiner running for Mayor of NYC

[HomerJS]

So he made it official via youtube.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/05/22/anthony-weiner-mayor-new-york-city/2349871/

In the latest primary poll he is currently running 2nd. A few thoughts about this.

Is this really the best Dems in NY can do? I would like to think standards can be raised a little higher then Republicans.

Has family values been scrubbed from the political lexicon? Thanks to in part to the latest shining example Mark Sanford? Obviously GOP voters don't really care about these kinds of things. I'm referring to the illegalities not just sex.

If you look at the escapades of David Vitter, Elliot Spitzer, Mark Sanford and Anthony Weiner, AW was the only one who got a raw deal. There were no illegalities and no sex. In fact the Dems have dealt far more honorably with the aftermath then the Republicans.

The one thing I miss about Weiner, he is a pitbull in dealing with Republicans in Congress and will not hesitate to slap around the CEC when interviews get a little too biased. A Dems pitbull is needed to counteract the many crazy Republicans.

All being said if I lived in NYC I would consider voting for him. Admittedly the newspaper headlines will by funny and possibly cringe worthy.

 

[UberNeuman]

A. Weiner will rise.

\I have a hard problem supporting a man who sends pictures of his junk over the intertubes, not believing it could come back to stiff him..
\\if he has the balls to run for Mayor, then may he get off to winning the erection.....

 

[Matt1970]

I guess he wishes to res-erect his political career after his pull-out of congress. He should do ok. He should just stick it back in there. What he did in the past didn't violate the "penial" code so he never did any "hard-time". Any ill will towards the guy is sure to "peter" out over time. I am sure he will be "stiff" competition to run against. I don't want to be "hard on" him. I hear he is the total "package" and his campaign message won't have a lot of "junk". I know he has been in and out and in and out of politics but lets hear him out. I am sure he has thought long and hard about this.

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[Genx87]

I love how this thread is supposed to be about this douchenozzle running for mayor of NYC and running 2nd. But the OP tried to rationalize the douchbag behavior of this guy by comparing him to republicans.

To answer your question OP. This is the best Dems can do and no, they arent better than republicans.

 

[Anarchist420]

Is he as bad as bloomberg? Bloomberg is authoritarian, so Anthony Weiner may not be as bad.

 

[Oldgamer]

So he made it official via youtube.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/05/22/anthony-weiner-mayor-new-york-city/2349871/

In the latest primary poll he is currently running 2nd. A few thoughts about this.

Is this really the best Dems in NY can do? I would like to think standards can be raised a little higher then Republicans.

Has family values been scrubbed from the political lexicon? Thanks to in part to the latest shining example Mark Sanford? Obviously GOP voters don't really care about these kinds of things. I'm referring to the illegalities not just sex.

If you look at the escapades of David Vitter, Elliot Spitzer, Mark Sanford and Anthony Weiner, AW was the only one who got a raw deal. There were no illegalities and no sex. In fact the Dems have dealt far more honorably with the aftermath then the Republicans.

The one thing I miss about Weiner, he is a pitbull in dealing with Republicans in Congress and will not hesitate to slap around the CEC when interviews get a little too biased. A Dems pitbull is needed to counteract the many crazy Republicans.

All being said if I lived in NYC I would consider voting for him. Admittedly the newspaper headlines will by funny and possibly cringe worthy.

Well one thing is for certain, he did lie. That does bother the hell out of me. He didn't use taxpayer money to take trips to see his mistress, who is now his fiance. But what he did does say something about who he is. That bothers me too. Before the scandal he was a bit of a rising star, and was good in the political arena. I do think it is interesting the double standard. How the christian right gives a "forgiven pass" to the others but not to Weiner. Some have implied its because he is jewish.

I don't know though, I think if they do something like this, then get back into office then what kind of message are we sending to them? The message is you can do whatever you want, you can get away with it.

I want us to start holding these folks accountable for their actions honestly.

 

[Oldgamer]

Is he as bad as bloomberg? Bloomberg is authoritarian, so Anthony Weiner may not be as bad.

You may not like Bloomberg, but you don't know what kind of guy Weiner really will be once he gets into office, especially if people elect him. It could go to his head, that he can get away with anything. You may end up with someone much worse than you could imagine, so be careful what you wish..lol

 

[Matt1970]

I love how this thread is supposed to be about this douchenozzle running for mayor of NYC and running 2nd. But the OP tried to rationalize the douchbag behavior of this guy by comparing him to republicans.

To answer your question OP. This is the best Dems can do and no, they arent better than republicans.

Well he is one of the top hacks on ATP&N.

 

[Incorruptible]

I love how this thread is supposed to be about this douchenozzle running for mayor of NYC and running 2nd. But the OP tried to rationalize the douchbag behavior of this guy by comparing him to republicans.

To answer your question OP. This is the best Dems can do and no, they arent better than republicans.

It's people like the op that are what's wrong with the country. If the opposite side does it then it's alright. anthony weiner is nothing but a piece of shit.

 

[HomerJS]

I love how this thread is supposed to be about this douchenozzle running for mayor of NYC and running 2nd. But the OP tried to rationalize the douchbag behavior of this guy by comparing him to republicans.

To answer your question OP. This is the best Dems can do and no, they arent better than republicans.

Not rationalizing at all, I admit its douchy but the question is would I vote for him and have standards been permantly altered?

Also, if he isn't elected does it say Dem voters have higher standards then Republican voters??

 

[ivwshane]

It's people like the op that are what's wrong with the country. If the opposite side does it then it's alright. anthony weiner is nothing but a piece of shit.

Interesting because that's not the standard you had for mark Sanford:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=34833715&postcount=8

Quote:
Originally Posted by slsmnaz
if they use public funds to go visit their mistress then it absolutely becomes everyone's business. If they portray themselves as a man of faith then it definitely goes to their character and is relevant

This. If any tax dollars are used then the public has the right to get involved and know everything since they paid for it. The same when they claim to be religious.

If there is a politician who cheats on his wife but still obeys the Constitution he would get my support over someone who is faithful to his wife but desecrates the Constitution
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[Incorruptible]

Interesting because that's not the standard you had for mark Sanford:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=34833715&postcount=8

I know you're a partisan shill but I never endorsed or supported sanford. Read the quote again.

Does anthony weiner support the Constitution? NO

 

[HomerJS]

I know you're a partisan shill but I never endorsed or supported sanford. Read the quote again.

Does anthony weiner support the Constitution? NO

What evidence you have AW doesn't support the Constitution? Absent that by your own words you can support Weiner??

 

[Incorruptible]

What evidence you have AW doesn't support the Constitution? Absent that by your own words you can support Weiner??

He doesn't support the Constitution though and that's why I don't support him. If he supported the Constitution I would support him.

 

[ivwshane]

He doesn't support the Constitution though and that's why I don't support him. If he supported the Constitution I would support him.

And your evidence that supports your claim that he doesn't support the constitution is what?

 

[HomerJS]

He doesn't support the Constitution though and that's why I don't support him. If he supported the Constitution I would support him.

What evidence you have AW doesn't support the Constitution?

Never mind I know the answer

 

[Incorruptible]

And your evidence that supports your claim that he doesn't support the constitution is what?

Here is one example right here from that piece of shit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oncfl-3JQPc

 

[HomerJS]

Here is one example right here from that piece of shit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oncfl-3JQPc

Very hypocritical but since we already regulate public braodcasts hardly unconstitutional.

BTW - This kind of double-speak is what Republicans are constantly guilty of(family values) and it would make me unlikely to support him. Nice find.

 

[IGBT]

I hope all your teenage girls have his photo album on their smart phones.

 

[kage69]

I hope all your teenage girls have his photo album on their smart phones.

A few republican politicians probably already do, gazing at certain pics wistfully right before they legislate and politik against gay rights.


Matzo fever! They want his Kosher meat!

 

[thraashman]

Here is one example right here from that piece of shit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oncfl-3JQPc

I like that he uses a clip including Ron Paul, the only Congressman I'm aware of to ever directly speak out against part of the Constitution.

 

[Moonbeam]

This asshole shouldn't run for dog catcher. What kind of judgment does somebody have to send others on the internet the shit he did. Who wants a fucking moron running a political office. It's the same moron who sent the pictures that wants to hold office. Fucking egotistical prick.

 

[werepossum]

A. Weiner will rise.

\I have a hard problem supporting a man who sends pictures of his junk over the intertubes, not believing it could come back to stiff him..
\\if he has the balls to run for Mayor, then may he get off to winning the erection.....

LOL +1

Personally I hope he loses, but only because I want to see him and Holder fighting to get the Wiener-Holder ticket on the 2016 ballot.

 

[etrigan420]

Mayor Weiner... :hmm:

 

[Thebobo]

Hope he doesn't give voters the shaft