Lol @ Eliot Spitzer

Its amazing at how much people are able to milk a bad situation. I guess it's true what they say, theres no such thing as bad publicity.
 
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Ohh that's not what i am saying.. i definetely wouldn't mind throwing it in for a few.. but for $5500 an hour I would expect drop dead gorgeous with a masters degree in the kama sutra and the gag reflexes of a garbage man
 
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Imagine Spitzer must of planted his ugly mug between those two gorgeous melons.
 
[quote name='Xevious']Imagine Spitzer must of planted his ugly mug between those two gorgeous melons.[/quote]

Ewwwwwwww.... then imagine that she's just a few years older than his daughters.

I thought he was supposed to be a smart lawyer... good job getting caught Spitz! Well, I guess he still has pretty good morals for a lawyer, relatively speaking.
 
[quote name='BigT']Ewwwwwwww.... then imagine that she's just a few years older than his daughters.
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I bet Spitzer did some really Nasty things to her. I mean...$5,000 can take you pretty far into 3rd input territory. Maybe he got really freaky and used whips and chains, lots of lube, etc. There may be broken furniture, empty jars of peanut butter, duct tape..

:lol: (I'm just messing with you...)
 
Nah, I bet it just got him plain vanilla missionary sex using a condom :D. To get the things you mentioned, you pretty much need a low-end hooker desperate for meth/cocaine money or a girl with very low self esteem ;). With Spitzer, The money was more for a guarantee of privacy... that worked out well...
 
[quote name='BigT'] Well, I guess he still has pretty good morals for a lawyer, relatively speaking.[/quote]

Actually lawyers are in the most regulated profession. The rules of ethics which are adopted in every state impose strict standards on the conduct of lawyers.

Since you have such low regards for lawyers perhaps when you have a cause of action try representing yourself pro se.
 
[quote name='BigT']Nah, I bet it just got him plain vanilla missionary sex using a condom :D. To get the things you mentioned, you pretty much need a low-end hooker desperate for meth/cocaine money or a girl with very low self esteem ;). With Spitzer, The money was more for a guarantee of privacy... that worked out well...[/quote]

I don't know. It is $5,000 worth of sex. I imagine that boundaries were pushed to the limit.

I can see your point though.
 
[quote name='Xevious']I don't know. It is $5,000 worth of sex. I imagine that boundaries were pushed to the limit.

I can see your point though.[/quote]

Technically, it was about $2,300 worth of sex. According to the police transcript, the rest was a deposit for next time.

And the only boundary he attempted to push was requesting no condom (she told him no and he complied).

I think the most ironic thing about the whole situation is that the bank transaction monitoring technology that caught Spitzer was adopted only after the NY District Attorney pushed for its implementation by banks a couple of years ago.

That D.A.? Eliot Spitzer.
 
[quote name='gobz']Actually lawyers are in the most regulated profession. The rules of ethics which are adopted in every state impose strict standards on the conduct of lawyers.

Since you have such low regards for lawyers perhaps when you have a cause of action try representing yourself pro se.[/quote]

Modern American lawyers have done fantastic things for all Americans, they always act like pure, selfless human beings who are shining beacons of morality and exemplars of how we all should live our lives.

Who else would protect kids from the evil influence of pixelated boobs in GTA:SA or win millions for people who don't know that coffee is hot when it's spilled all over their body?
 
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Less funny, more serious.
[MEDIA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGF22KLBBSA&NR=1[/MEDIA]
 
[quote name='camoor']Modern American lawyers have done fantastic things for all Americans, they always act like pure, selfless human beings who are shining beacons of morality and exemplars of how we all should live our lives.

Who else would protect kids from the evil influence of pixelated boobs in GTA:SA or win millions for people who don't know that coffee is hot when it's spilled all over their body?[/quote]

Hey thanks for helping me prove my point... Jack Thompson is currently going through disbarment proceedings from the Florida State Bar for his abuse of the legal system.

Secondly, the coffee which burned that individual was over 180 degrees which can cause third degree burns in two seconds. McDonalds was aware of the risk of serving coffee that hot because of numerous other lawsuits which failed.

Lawyers do great things every day, including pro bono work. However covering that wouldn't be news worthy, now would it?
 
Dude, being in the medical profession, I can't help but make cracks at lawyers from time to time :D. As in many professions, there are good guys and bad guys... but many cases are ridiculous:

Like here in California, we just had John Ritter's family suing a radiologist and cardiologist for an astronomical amount of money... after already receiving a pretty handsome settlement from the hospital... geez, when someone comes in with a large acute aortic dissection, they may still often die even if care is "optimal." MD's are not miracle workers! Luckily there wer 9 reasonable jury members who shot them down.

Then, there's the case of a black firefighter who was served food laced with dog food by a latino firefighter as part of a joke (he called himself "Big Dog" during their volleyball games)... $2.7 million settlement... then his white superiors, who were suspended for not reacting promptly to the incident also sued for reverse discrimination and got about a million.

Then, let's not get started on all the malpractice lawsuits which make my life more difficult by leading to more paperwork, unecessary consults to cover our asses, etc. that takes away from direct patient care and generally make the whole process less efficient...
 
My points:

1. In general, paying for sex shouldn't be illegal, so I have no objection there.

2. Cheating on his wife was a pretty scummy thing to do, but that's a personal matter and shouldn't effect him politically.

3. Personal and political morality can be two different things. Genrally speaking, what a politician does in their personal life shouldn't have any bearing on what they do politically. As long as their doing a good job, it doesn't matter. It would be like if companies began firing people because of what they liked to watch their spouses boning other people, for example, even though the person's job deals with automotive design.
 
evanft,

The situation is a bit different because Spitzer was a public figure who based a good part of his image on morality and on going after criminals, both in the sex industry and in finance.

The fact that he was associating with the same criminal enterprises that he was publically denouncing and fighting makes him look like a huge hypocrite and puts up serious questions about his credibility. Plus, his dealings put him at risk for blackmail in the future.

HE initiallly made morality a part of his job. So, this is akin to Anthony Comstock getting caught with a hooker...
 
[quote name='gobz']Hey thanks for helping me prove my point... Jack Thompson is currently going through disbarment proceedings from the Florida State Bar for his abuse of the legal system.

Secondly, the coffee which burned that individual was over 180 degrees which can cause third degree burns in two seconds. McDonalds was aware of the risk of serving coffee that hot because of numerous other lawsuits which failed.

Lawyers do great things every day, including pro bono work. However covering that wouldn't be news worthy, now would it?[/quote]

It's not only JT who's suing over "Hot Coffee" (and JT is one of the better ones, he's more crazy then greedy, I'd rather be attacked by a mostly harmless lunatic then a team of highly efficient sharks)

Coffee is hot, especially when poured on your genitals.

But you want a slam dunk, how about the 67 million dollar pants. That really improved consumer's lives in DC didn't it. And all at the low, low expense of over two years expense, anguish, and destruction of the American dream for a couple of hard working immigrants.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearson_v._Chung
 
[quote name='BigT']evanft,

The situation is a bit different because Spitzer was a public figure who based a good part of his image on morality and on going after criminals, both in the sex industry and in finance.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, and did he?

[quote name='BigT']The fact that he was associating with the same criminal enterprises that he was publically denouncing and fighting makes him look like a huge hypocrite and puts up serious questions about his credibility. Plus, his dealings put him at risk for blackmail in the future.[/QUOTE]

Again, his personal moral failings are of little consequence. Did he do his job effectively? If he did, then clearly whatever problems he had in his personal life did not impact his ability to do his job.
 
Well, his approval ratings before this incident were hovering in the 30-40% range, so according to the NY public he was not doing a good job...
 
[quote name='usickenme']Don't worry there are plenty of "gotcha" conservatives like yourself to remind them.[/QUOTE]

1. I'm not a conservative.
2. No need for "gotcha" in this and a myriad of other cases involving both parties.
3. Why am I not surprised who wrote this response?
 
Interesting -- Spitzer's replacement, David Paterson and his wife both admitted that during a rocky period in their marriage, they both had multiple extra-marital affairs. Together they've been to counseling and have worked through it. Here's the text[quote name='"Times Union"']ALBANY -- Gov. David Paterson confessed to having affairs during the past decade of his marriage, saying he wanted to be "straight" with the public that "wants to know who their elected officials are."

Shoulder to shoulder with wife Michelle in the Red Room of the Capitol, Paterson told about 50 reporters on his second day of office that his trysts did not involve subordinates, influence bills or policies, or use campaign funds or state funds.

One of the women with whom he had an affair now is working for him, however, as she was among Gov. Eliot Spitzer's staff.

He said he decided to come clean on his own because he wants to govern without fear of blackmail, accusations of conflicts or any ugly insinuations.

"I just thought I'd govern more responsibly," he said.

The press conference came a day after Spitzer resigned after being caught in a federal probe as a patron of hired high-priced prostitutes.

Paterson said his wife's behavior, which also included an affair, resulted in him becoming a jealous, angry husband, but that he remained in love with her. He said he does not blame her for his infidelities.

Both of the Patersons said they benefited from counseling and wanted to show their children, a son, and a daughter who Mrs. Paterson had with her first husband, that commitment means something.

"People have a right to their private lives. We didn't do anything wrong," Paterson said. He said because of his heightened profile, his past was going to catch up with him.

"Elected officials are really just reflections of the people that we represent," he added. Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver both said a person's private life is their own.

"If anything it's a testament to him saying, stop your searches -- it's not an uncommon occurence in people's lives when marriages are failing," Silver said. "This is how they worked it out."

"I expect that he will continue to handle himself properly," Bruno said. "I think his personal life is his personal life."

Sen. Diane Savino, D-Staten Island, said Paterson showed his character by going public. "Instead of trying to deny it, I think it was kind of courageous," she said.[/quote]Obviously, he doesn't want any "gotcha" politics played on him later, so instead he's come public with their marital troubles that they had years ago. I'd say it's a smart move politically and a brave one at that. Not sure how it'll pan out in the media/public eye, though.
 
[quote name='t0llenz']Interesting -- Spitzer's replacement, David Paterson and his wife both admitted that during a rocky period in their marriage, they both had multiple extra-marital affairs. Together they've been to counseling and have worked through it. Here's the textObviously, he doesn't want any "gotcha" politics played on him later, so instead he's come public with their marital troubles that they had years ago. I'd say it's a smart move politically and a brave one at that. Not sure how it'll pan out in the media/public eye, though.[/quote]

I think most people can accept him coming out. It's when people have the "do as I say, not as I do" attitude in life that people get pissed. That's what Spitzer's situation boils down to more than anything.

I also think politicians put too much emphasis on having a family as a requirement of running for office. That's why you have a lot of dumbass people getting married and running the sanctity of marriage through the commode. Personally, I couldn't trust a politican that cheated on their spouse. If they are willing to do that to a person they "love", imagine what they could do underhanded to the people who voted them in and are all strangers?
 
And apparently Spitzer is being courted by Playgirl to pose for them (def. tongue in cheek on their part)
[quote name='Playgirl']Dear Eliot,

It’s not fair. We’ve been watching you; and we’ve seen how you’ve been crucified by the mass media, conservatives, and Republicans. We’ve stood by as your call-girl was offered $1 million by Hustler to show the world what she’s already been showing the world for a whole lot less.

We think you’ve had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week. But we’ve been thinking.

Your political career is sadly over; and you owe a lot of money to a lot of people. Hell, you may land in jail before too long. So consider this letter a brief note of urgency.

How about making some loot back, by showing us what you saved for such a select few? How about strutting your sexuality, and defending your right to get down for the magazine and Playgirl.com? Couldn’t you use a little rent money right about now? Seriously—get in touch with us. We’re ready to make you a very attractive offer. Someone get Spitzer on the line: Playgirl needs him naked, now.[/quote]
 
Well that is bit different, they both cheated on each other and were able to work through it. The cheating wasn't one sided so they were both essentially on equal footing as far as morality goes. Thats something that plenty of people have gone through, just because he's a politician shouldn't make it any different. Plus neither one of them cheated with a $5000 dollar hooker/manwhore.
 
Did anybody else notice the new governor looks 'tarded?

Edit: I'm sure he is smarter than me. And we all know he is more successful than me, but that wedding photo is hilarious.
 
[quote name='fatherofcaitlyn']Did anybody else notice the new governor looks 'tarded?

Edit: I'm sure he is smarter than me. And we all know he is more successful than me, but that wedding photo is hilarious.[/quote]He's blind, how the hell is he going to know how he looks?
 
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Not saying she is ugly but for that kind of money I expected a lot more
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Spoken like a true cheapass.[/QUOTE]
Perhaps there's a 20% off coupon in the USPS moving booklet. At worst, GCO should knock a few bills off, no?
 
[quote name='JolietJake']He's blind, how the hell is he going to know how he looks?[/quote]

Oh, well, crap. That explains everything!

I was wondering why he wasn't looking at the camera at his wedding photo.

I almost feel bad.

That's worse than the time I was speaking to a Gamestop manager with a broque. I thought he was retarded until I realized he was Irish.
 
Just when a situation can't get any odder, Donald Trump comes into the picture. Here's the article.
Donald Trump Woos Alleged Spitzer Call Girl for New Reality Show

Donald Trump would love to feature Spitzer scandal call girl Ashley Alexandra Dupre in his latest reality show, the New York Daily News reports.

In the show, a modern version of "My Fair Lady," "bad" girls are sent to a charm school, where they undergo a strict course on debutante manners.

A production source told the News that "My Fair Lady" reached out to Dupre on Thursday, but has yet to hear back from her. Trump told the News that he would love to get the chance to class up Dupre in front of a national audience.

"She is an interesting candidate, very interesting," the "Celebrity Apprentice" star said at the TV show's finale party...
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Will someone please indulge Donald Trump with the assassination he's so desperately been asking for all these years? Honestly...Preferably something in the head that will fuck up that precious coif of his.
 
[quote name='fatherofcaitlyn']Oh, well, crap. That explains everything!

I was wondering why he wasn't looking at the camera at his wedding photo.

I almost feel bad.

That's worse than the time I was speaking to a Gamestop manager with a broque. I thought he was retarded until I realized he was Irish.[/quote]

Classy. :roll:
 
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