Anthony Wiener, Democratic Congressman representing New York’s Ninth District, Tweeted a photo of his underwear clad crotch to women he met through online chat rooms. His photo was accompanied by explicit sexual messages, and in which he bragged that he was a US Congressman. First he lied, and as the truth emerged it became fodder for comics, late night talk shows, and now a bandwagon of politicians shouting for his resignation.
Weiner hasn’t resigned and instead decided to enter a treatment program to work on his problems. You can be sure that at this facility he will receive a psychiatric diagnosis for which drugs will be recommended. He can now attribute his behavior to his newfound mental illness. Anthony Weiner does not suffer from a psychiatric disorder, he is just a schmuck.
I love this Yiddish word which means penis but is used to connote a man who is more than just a jerk; it’s someone who is obnoxious, stupid, does things that invite head-shaking disbelief, and when acting this way don’t realize what assholes they are.
Every man has the capacity to be a schmuck, and all of us hope we have the capacity to acknowledge when we are and change our behaviors. But I think being a schmuck enough reason to resign. Whatever Weiner’s ego and/or stupidity in this escalating sideshow, the question is does he represent his district well?
Weiner’s constituency, the people of Queens and Brooklyn will vote again and they’ll tell us whether they want him to continue to represent them. Until then I think whenever he appears in public, people should greet him with a rousing Schmuck, just to remind him to own his behavior and move ahead.
As bad as I hate to admit it . . . . this schlagebyte sent me hunting for the facebook “share” button. A conundrum of sorts, on one hand I seriously hate the triteness of facebook too, yet we’re literally stuck using it. On the other hand the good Dr. has a solid (slightly comedic (as usual)) point that would be fun to share with the few others who might take the time to click. But I don’t care the Dr. brightened MY day, and that’s what was important! Thank you!
I too will share this on facebook. It’s about time we forget the polite “politically correct” sugar coating BS and tell it like it is! Dr. H for Congress!!! Scratch that… President!
You are so right! THe world at large needs to recognize a schmuck when they encounter them. But I am totally sick of every uncivil behavior being diagnosed as a new mental illness which requires inpatient treatment and medication. It’s about time people learn to stand up and own their rotten behavior and then correct it and move on. I enjoy your straight forward common sense approach to life’s vagaries. My Mom always said that the main problem is that “Common Sense” isn’t very common! And I say Amen!! Thanks for sharing.
Dr H, one of the MANY THINGS that I love about you is that you don’t mince words, you say it as you (and most others) see it…a “no bullshit” kind of guy.
I had the pleasure of meeting you and seeing you YEARS back (7, I think?) in Eau Claire, WI @ Sacred Heart during one of your seminars. (I’ve been in AZ for 7 yrs now)
I watched as people hauled out notebooks, and pens and I thought…”pfft..putz’s”. But you said quite a few things that hit me square between the eyes AND straight to the heart. Things that had ME scrambling for a pen and ANY scrap of paper I could find!
You touched my heart then, during what could be chalked up to one of the WORST times in my life. (divorce)
I STILL follow you. I STILL admire you!
Keep on keepin’ on!
This Weiner guy is, well, a weiner. That’s for sure, especially since his beautiful new bride is newly pregnant. I think about what she must be feeling. The shame! The humiliation! When men engage in emotional cheating, whether or not there is also intercourse, I believe they damage their own psyches as much as those of the women they profess to love. (I was once a cuckolded wife – I knew something was awry for years!)
I’ve heard many people in Queens and Brooklyn say on national news that his behavior has nothing to do with his abilities as a politician. I agree. But it does show a man who is so lacking in self-restraint and good judgment that one wonders how he got to his success level in the first place.
Superb website. Lots of useful information right here. Now i’m sending this to a couple good friends ans also sharing in delectable. And positively, appreciate your effort!
Thanks Relatives, send it around because he just won’t go away. :O)