Weird Tony Weiner

  By Florida Bill 

                                      I cannot decide whether I should laugh out loud or just feel sorry for former Congressman Anthony Weiner, whose compulsion to display his "package" on the Twitter air waves has kept him in the headlines.
                                      His wife, Huma Abedin, a Muslim, has now announced that she has had enough of her Jewish husband and his Internet hobby, which is embarrassing and infuriating her.  As a Muslim, she has been patient and understanding of her husband and his sexting of other women, but now with his third and latest episode, she has finally declared the marriage over. 
                                       Besides, Abedin, 40, has other big problems as she dodges investigations into her affiliation with Hillary Clinton, for whom she has worked for many years. She is considered Clinton's closest and most trusted aid.  Also, she has been a target of conservative politicians who question her relationship with members of the Muslim Brotherhood and her belief in the superiority of Sharia law; and the possible sharing of confidential information in her possession with her free wheeling husband.                                                 
                                        Weiner, 51, and Abedin were married in 2010 with former President Clinton presiding over the ceremony.   At that time, Weiner was a six-term Congressman from New York's 9th Congressional district  and was so prominent in Democratic circles that he appeared headed for leadership positions in the House of  Representatives. A glib talker, fast on his feet and adept at the art of repartee, he appeared frequently as a guest on TV panel and talk shows.  On Fox News,  he sparred with Big Dog Bill O'Reilly.  He also was seen on CNN where he was treated affectionately as an influential Democrat.  Many believed that he was a cinch to become mayor of the Big Apple. 
                                         In 2011, Weiner's hobby of communicating with women, most of whom he had never met, became national news.  At a time when his wife was pregnant, he was texting photos of his genitals to some six different women.  He initially argued that it was all a mistake and that the texter was not him.  Later, however, he acknowledged his indiscretions and resigned from Congress. His wife, who apparently took some counsel from her boss, Mrs. Clinton, forgave him and said that the marriage would continue.
                                         In 2013, Weiner announced that he was a candidate for mayor of New York. A number of loyal democrats  lined up behind him, prepared to forget his past Twitter stumbles.  But his candidacy fell with a thud when it was discovered that he was still texting pictures of his privates to sundry women. The fact that he was cleverly using the alias, "Carlos Danger," a name suggestive of a Latin-American lothario, didn't save him from once again sinking his political career.  Abedin again said she would forgive him and Weiner said that he would seek therapy to deal with his urge to Twitter and send out lewd selfies. 
                                          His texting continued, and in August, 2016,  news of his twitter pictures again became the subject of the talking heads.   In this episode, it was leaked that Weiner had sent out a photo to a 40-year-old divorcee with whom he had been corresponding for months.   This selfie depicted the ex-Congressman on a bed with his jockey shorts on, covering a bulging crotch. Alongside him was his 4-year-old son, Jordan, covered by a blanket.  Upon receiving the photo, the woman responded to Anthony by saying, "are you aware that your wiener is showing?" 
                                         That was too much for Abedin. With the knowledge and approval of her close friend and employer, Mrs. Clinton, the Democratic nominee for President, she declared the marriage was over. It is probably not surprising that as the election looms just a few months away, with her boss leading handily, and future prospects of a rewarding job in the White House, she would decide she had had enough.
                                       "I have made the decision to separate from my husband. Anthony and I remain devoted to doing what is best for our son, who is the light of our lives," she said in a statement she released shortly after the news broke.
                                          As I mentioned, the Weiner antics are amusing, but sad.  Judging from his behavior over the past five years, it is predictable that he will not be giving up his hobby anytime soon. It seems there are always women around who enjoy that sort of flirting and twittering with sexy talk and pictures. His fall from the right kind of prominence makes you wonder about what is going on in his head. 
                                          Who knows what the future holds for the enigmatic Weiner?  Will he and Abedin reconcile? Possibly.  After all, some Muslim men have many wives and mistresses, and in the Islamic faith, such is not forbidden. (Osama Bin Laden had about 10 wives and 25 children).
                                          Will Weiner ever become a candidate to recapture his seat in Congress, which he held for many years?  Will he host his own TV talk show? Don't bet against it. 

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