Andy Ostroy: Time to Tuck Weiner Back Into the Nation's Pants and Move On


Let's be very clear: Rep Anthony Weiner's bizarre sexual journey through cyberspace -- and subsequent lies to cover it up -- is irresponsible, reprehensible and deserving of all the shame, embarrassment and public humiliation he's now experiencing since his admission of guilt Monday afternoon. Most important, his sleazy behavior is profoundly hurtful to his wife, Huma Abedin, his bride of less than one year. I can't imagine a marriage so new surviving so many adulterous escapades (virtual or other), but that will be for the Weiner's to assess and decide. But the big question is, is what Weiner did unethical as it relates to his job as a Unites States Congressman?

I'm sure this is a point both parties will argue vehemently over the next many months as the 2012 election nears and Republicans wish to take Weiner down and as his fellow Democrats try to get away with a mere wrist slap. To the left, Weiner's been a fierce warrior, full of righteous rage and not afraid to bully his opponents. In fact, he's just the sort of Democrat the party needs. So now he wears a bullseye on his back as a result. But are the offenses Weiner committed illegal? Worthy of prosecution? Do they merit his resignation?

The right will argue that Rep. Chris Lee, the former Congressman from New York's 26th District, immediately resigned after a photo appeared of him bare-chested as he was trolling for chicks on Craigslist while married. His resignation opened the door for Democrats to win the historically Republican seat in a special election held last month. They'll also point to former Rep. Mark Foley (FL), who immediately resigned in September 2006 over the scandal involving his sexually suggestive emails and texts to underage teenage boys who had served as Congressional pages. They'll be demanding that Weiner and the Democrats live up to these standards.

But what they won't discuss is how David Vitter, the Louisiana Senator, still serves despite his call-girl scandal. Or how South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford served the remaining two years of his term following his admission of an affair with an Argentine woman and his misuse of state funds. Same for former Nevada Sen. John Ensign, who stayed in office until last month following the disclosure in November 2009 of an extramarital affair and possible abuses of power in an attempt to cover it up. And they won't talk of Newt Gingrich's cheating or political scandals.

What it boils down to is that each case is different than the next and has its own distinct characteristics. And each politician has to decide for himself whether or not his offenses are serious enough to merit resignation, and whether or not he can withstand the media scrutiny and public excoriation that may haunt him throughout the remainder of his term and during a re-election campaign.

To be sure, Foley deserved to go. His actions were not only perverse but illegal. He broke the law. But when a man cheats on his spouse, that should be between husband and wife, not Congress. While people like Weiner violate their marriages and abuse the trust they have with their wives, they've broken no laws. Their fates belong to their wives, families and to voters.

If what Weiner claims is true, there's been no actual physical sexual contact with any of the six women he's confessed to emailing, texting or calling during the past three years. While his randy acts are certainly despicable, will Weiner be the first politician to lose his job over a sex scandal that had no actual sex involved? Welcome to the age of anti-social media.

 

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MOVIE NEWS: JENNIFER HUDSON TO PLAY NUN IN ?3 STOOGES? FILM / BEHIND-THE-SCENES CLIP FROM ?THE HELP? / ZOE KRAVITZ IN X-MEN CLIP

According to Deadline.com, Jennifer Hudson has been added to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of the original comedy short series, The Three Stooges. There are now three nuns in The Three Stooges. Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson has signed onto … Continue

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Sean Kingston is 'breathing on his own'

06 June 2011

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Sean Kingston is breathing unaided and today (06.06.11) walked for the first time following an accident where he drove his jet-ski into the Palm Island Bridge in Miami, Florida.

Sean Kingston is "breathing on his own" after being hospitalised following a jet-ski accident last week.

The 'Beautiful Girls' singer is no longer breathing through a tube and also walked for the first time today (06.06.11) since he ploughed into the Palm Island Bridge in Miami, Florida, leading him to be admitted to the Jackson Memorial Hospital with a broken jaw, fractured wrist and water in his lungs.

A representative for Sean said: "Sean is breathing on his own and walked for the first time this morning. Sean Kingston continues to be hospitalised at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. His condition has been upgraded to serious.

Sean thanks his friends, family and fans for their outpouring of prayers and well wishes.

"Sean thanks his friends, family and fans for their outpouring of prayers and well wishes."

Celebrity fans of Sean - real name Kisean Anderson - have been tweeting their support for the 21-year-old during his hospitalisation.

Rihanna wrote: "Sean we praying for u baby.(sic)"

Justin Bieber, who collaborated with Sean on his track 'Eenie Meenie', added yesterday (30.05.11): "Got my friend Sean Kingston in my prayers tonight. A true friend and big bro. Please keep him in your prayers tonight as well. (sic)"

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Source: http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Sean+Kingston-39572.html

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Rihanna Gives Fan A Sexy Lap Dance Onstage!

A female fan got quite the show at Rihanna‘s concert over the weekend! Wearing a skimpy white leotard, Rihanna performed a lewd lap dance on top of the woman while singing her song Skin from her new album Loud! Prompty after the fan was brought on stage by two shirtless guys, Rihanna pushed the woman [...]

Source: http://ksfm.radio.com/2011/06/06/rihanna-gives-fan-a-sexy-lap-dance-onstage/

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RANDOM PICS: LALA ATTENDS HANDPRINT CEREMONY AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD

Lala Vazquez was all smiles as she was honored with a handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood’s Time Square. The 31 year-old actress/tv personality was also there to promote the second season of her reality television show, La La’s Full Court … Continue

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Safe! Cameron Diaz, Alex Rodriguez still together

Alex Rodriguez and Cameron Diaz are still dating, despite speculation that they had broken up.

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Alex Rodriguez and Cameron Diaz are still dating, despite speculation that they had broken up.

Just when it seemed Cameron Diaz had struck out, it looks like she might be safe after all.

The actress and Alex Rodriguez are reportedly still together, despite claims that they recently broke up.

The couple, who began dating in February of last year and was also rumored to have split in the fall, was seen together at least three times in recent days, Us Weekly reported.

At an MTV Movie Awards after-party at L.A.'s SoHo House on Sunday, Diaz, 38, and the Yankees slugger, 35, were reportedly "very affectionate" and were spotted holding hands and stealing multiple kisses throughout the night.

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Just one night prior, the pair was reportedly seen exiting the same exclusive club with their hands grasping each other's backsides.

And at a sports bar on Thursday, a witness told the magazine the stars looked like "they were definitely a couple."

Breakup reports surfaced last week, with multiple outlets claiming the athlete dumped Diaz, leaving her devastated.

While reps for both Rodriguez and Diaz have yet to comment on the split reports, a source told Us they were all "100 percent speculation."

Like the last time a split was rumored, it seems the couple will let their public appearances - or the lack of  them - speak for themselves.

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Reese, Kristen & Chelsea Get Blown Away


Looking more appropriate for a walk of shame than to walk a red carpet, Reese Witherspoon, Kristen Stewart and Chelsea Handler sported some serious morning after hair at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday.

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Sometimes even the pros need to brush up.

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Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/06/06/reese-witherspoon-kristen-stewart-chelsea-handler-hair-mtv-movie-awards/

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Miranda Kerr And Orlando Bloom Enjoy Their Weekend In Los Angeles

Miranda Kerr took baby Flynn to Cheebo Restaurant in West Hollywood Friday with her family.  The model wore a pair of olive green pants with red heels as she toted little Flynn to the restaurant, who was clad in a blue onesie.  The day before, Kerr joined husband Orlando Bloom at Cafe M for a couple?s lunch.

PHOTOS: Orlando Bloom And Mark Ruffalo Embrace At Global Green USA?s 15th Annual Millenium Awards

Husband and wife attended Global Green USA?s 15th Annual Millennium Awards at the Fairmont Miromar in Santa Monica.  Kerr had just returned from a trip to South Korea, but rallied so she could join Bloom at the Environmental event, according to the Daily Mail.

That baby is adorable.

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Plaxico Burress Released From Prison


Plaxico Burress is a free man, 22 months after he began serving a prison sentence for weapons violations.

Plaxico Burress Released From Jail

The NFL star left the Oneida Correctional Facility in central New York, hugging sports agent/guru Drew Rosenhaus on his way out.

Burress pled guilty in August, 2009 to attempted criminal possession of a weapon after accidentally shooting himself in an NYC nightclub.

Burress -- who played for the New York Giants --- wants to play again if an NFL team is willing to roll the dice. 

Can you say Michael Vick?


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Source: http://www.tmz.com/2011/06/06/plaxico-burress-released-from-prison-weapons-gun-shooting-nightclub-nfl/

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