While perusing today's news online and on the telly, I had hoped to hear/read about other topics beyond the bad behaviour of the Weiner's and Morgan's of this world.
For a few minutes, the intense Arizona wildfires led the stories, along with several blurb-burps and cheeky chirps concerning Newt Gingrich's rather hubris-y speech in Beverly Hills Sunday evening at a long-ago booked non-fundraising event. *
Along with the usual moans and groans regarding the economy and happy-looking pictures of House Rep Gabrielle Giffords during her amazing recovery from a direct bullet-to-her head last January, the focus still remains on Anthony Weiner's crashing career train.
To be sure, each new day for the last two weeks brings more attention to his racy tweets, as well as the unfortunate fact that his wife is not only a class act, but is Hilary Clinton's most trusted aide and that Bill Clinton officiated at the Weiner wedding parade less than 11 months ago.
Oh, the irony!
Now that Mr. Weiner is ducking for cover (for a change) by reportedly requesting a leave of absence from the House of Representatives while going into some form of rehabilitation (aka a shamed public figure's typical vacation), there is a genuine news story to share to all who give a care.
However, the Weiner jokes are growing old and redundant. Until a decision is made from he-who-hath-done-wrong re: whether or not he will run along from his perch atop the Washington scene, I will set aside my snide-y snarks and slide out of the ocean of sharks.
(At least right now...)
For a balanced and excellent overview of the entire issue of Menz in Power's sexual scandals, the following article from The Daily Beast is a must-read:
The Media's Selective Sex Scandal Savagery (FYI: Link begins on page 2 of article - ???)
*"Summer Bash" of the Los Angeles chapter of the Republican Jewish Coalition at the Beverly Hilton.
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