Some of the best darn analysis on the Anthony Weiner – NYC Mayoral race that I have read to date, from a fellow WordPress blogger that I just discovered. As she correctly states: “A little evidence of his disgusting perversion does not bring down the quality of his leadership. It doesn’t erase the fact that he was the smart and determined representative and councilman from New York who helped revitalize Sheepshead Bay, pushed for affordable heath care, improved the condition of developments, and became an active supporter of gay rights.” And: “When it comes to the government, sometimes we have to settle. If we, the American people, keep holding savior-like expectations for our country’s leaders, we’ll be left with very boring news and a lot of disappointment.” Amen to that.
Recently, NYC mayoral candidate and the face (penis) of sexting-gone-wrong, stated that his rough and controversial campaign represents the city’s renowned fighting spirit and ability to bounce back from tough situations. If anything, his situation helps him identify with “many New Yorkers who wake up everyday with a pretty tough day ahead of them.”
I can make fun of Weiner like everybody else but that’s not the type of person I am. Always pulling for the little guy, I am going to defend him on this one.
And yes, “little guy” is a euphemism for penis.
Besides, I think when a politician named Weiner gets involved in a sex scandal like this, it’s simply too easy. It’s a gift from the comedy gods that should not be abused.
We thank you for this truly disturbing gift.
So here is a list I composed, after taking a couple doses of 5…
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