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geek tragedy

(68,868 posts) Wed Aug 7, 2013, 12:49 PM Aug 2013

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AARP Criticizes Anthony Weiner for Calling Rival "Grandpa" at Forum

TPM has it right--Weiner isn't a candidate, he's a performance artist. This was at an AARP forum.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/aarp-criticizes-anthony-weiner-for-calling-rival-grandpa?ref=fpblg

Weiner and McDonald, a 69-year-old entrepreneur, got into it prior to the forum, and local news station NY1 captured footage of a portion of their exchange.

"Don't put your hands on me ever again," said McDonald.

"Really? What's going to happen if I do? You're a tough guy now?" Weiner asked.

"I am. I can defend myself," McDonald responded.

Weiner then told McDonald to get his "anger issues under control."

"I don't have any anger issues," McDonald said.

"But you do, grandpa," said Weiner.

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AARP Criticizes Anthony Weiner for Calling Rival "Grandpa" at Forum (Original Post) geek tragedy Aug 2013 OP

WTF is wrong with this a-hole? Common Sense Party Aug 2013 #1

McDonald knows where those hands have been. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2013 #2

My God, he's a fucking embarrassment. Arkana Aug 2013 #3

It's like he's trying to sabotage himself. Lisa D Aug 2013 #4

Grandpa? Really? LiberalFighter Aug 2013 #5

. Jamaal510 Aug 2013 #6

Wow. Weiner is a fucking mess... Drunken Irishman Aug 2013 #7

Common Sense Party

(14,139 posts)

1. WTF is wrong with this a-hole?

Reply to geek tragedy (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 12:52 PM

Aug 2013

It's as if he has NO self-control, no common sense filter. He HAS run for office before, hasn't he?

What an absolute tool.

TheCowsCameHome

(40,167 posts)

2. McDonald knows where those hands have been.

Reply to geek tragedy (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 12:55 PM

Aug 2013

And Weiner is an idiot.

Arkana

(24,347 posts)

3. My God, he's a fucking embarrassment.

Reply to geek tragedy (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 01:18 PM

Aug 2013

Get out of the race, Anthony. You've shot your bolt.

Lisa D

(1,532 posts)

4. It's like he's trying to sabotage himself.

Reply to geek tragedy (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 01:58 PM

Aug 2013

This exchanges shows a pattern of boundary issues.

LiberalFighter

(50,795 posts)

5. Grandpa? Really?

Reply to geek tragedy (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 11:08 PM

Aug 2013

Weiner is 48 and McDonald is 68.

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)

6. .

Reply to geek tragedy (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 11:14 PM

Aug 2013

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Drunken Irishman

(34,857 posts)

7. Wow. Weiner is a fucking mess...

Reply to geek tragedy (Original post)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 11:57 PM

Aug 2013

I've never seen a politician implode quite like this.

This about sums up the Weiner campaign:

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