WEINER ALERT! I’m sorry. I truly apologize, but it was far too tempting. This is comedy gold people. A lewd picture was mysteriously posted on Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner’s Twitter account. The pictures of a man in his underwear were directed to a college student, and since the incident the man has received over 10,000 new followers on Twitter. According to ABC Nightly News, he has not started any investigations on the matter and is claiming that the picture is a hoax. However, when asked simple questions like, “Is it your underwear?”, he simply danced around the question saying, “That’s what we’re trying to find out”. He claims that the photo may have been doctored in some way, and he has no idea whether it is actually him. Now, he did not actually say this, but it was what he was implying. Have you ever seen The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, or any other crime show ever? On his interview, he played the part of stereotypical liar. He skirted around the simplest questions and seemed to have a difficult time making eye contact at times. Also, before he answered every single question, he looked down. Someone that was telling the truth would look up because this stimulates recall. So is the man lying or not? Really, it’s up to your own interpretation at this point in time. If you ask me it’s a little suspicious that he is not planning on starting up an investigation (at least not right away). The whole situation is just strange. Well, this is just another thing to add onto people’s reasons to mistrust the government. The people vote, and then the people that they choose to be a representative turns around and does something like this. This is one of the reasons voter turnout is so low. It’s just sad and embarrassing. Once again, this is one of the top headlines in the political news, not the debt problem. Oh, well.
Anyway, that was yesterday’s Weiner news. Today is a brand new day, and according to Politico, Weiner still is not talking. He is still refusing to say whether or not it was his genitals that showed up on Twitter a few days ago. Also, he is totally aware that the incident has ruined any of his political aspirations for the future. However, I am not sure whether or not he knows that by not answering any of the media’s questions directly is what has put him in the hot seat. People might actually believe him if he answered one single question. So that brings me to my next point…of course his reputation is ruined. How can you trust someone that lies to you, especially someone that helps to create policy that will impact your life? The whole thing is just stupid. He needs to either fess up like a big boy or formulate a defense. He is floundering, and a characteristic like that put on display will not help anyone in future elections. To think otherwise would just be stupid. Really, if he doesn’t come up with a stance soon, he might as well resign and go take part in a local school board election or something like that…oh, wait, that’s probably not the best idea. Ummmmmm…I’m at a loss as to what the man could do for a living in the future. At least he probably has money. It’s really hard to get elected unless you have some sort of small fortune.
Well, onto political news of merit…the 2012 election. Yay. So, Mitt Romney is finally putting his ideas out there, as well as formally submitting his candidacy for the GOP nomination. According to the New York Times, the man made a 25 minute speech. This speech did not mention his rivals for the GOP nomination; instead, he focused on what he called Obama’s “failed economic policies”. Now, I don’t know about you, but that sounds awfully familiar to Tim Pawlenty’s stance. For a long time Pawlenty has been crying out for economic reform and that Obama has been leading the country in the wrong direction. Now, I’m not saying that Mitt’s a total copy-cat (especially considering that the conservatives need to stand on one front if they want to stand a chance against Obama), but he should spice up his message a little bit. By adding a little pizazz he would stand out above the rest. Of course, being the media addicts that they are, Rudi Giuliani and Sarah Palin had to put their two cents into the conversation. They are both standing firm on the principal that they will not let Romney self-appoint himself as the GOP nominee. I have two problems with this stance. Number 1: Is Sarah Palin even running? Does anyone know? Please, if you do know, tell me. Number 2: The whole point of a primary is to make sure that a person cannot self-appoint themselves a nominee. Jeezums…that wasn’t even what the man was saying at all. He was just announcing his candidacy for nominee. Let the process happen. Don’t worry. I promise it will work out in the end. It always does.
Well, my brain is now slowly melting away from exhaustion. I am going to take this a sign that I should stop for the evening and retire. So all, I must now part with you using my customary farewell: Keep ticking, and stay informed.
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