Eliot Spitzer

tjac · 03-10-2008, 12:54 PM

Basically, he's been implicated in running an international, high-priced prostitution ring.

N.Y. governor reportedly in prostitution ring - Politics - MSNBC.com

I don't get it. Why bother climbing the political ladder with something like this in your closet?

Soriak · 03-10-2008, 01:05 PM

Diamond rating system? Sounds like something publicly accessible - maybe just one of the many escort sites just one google search away? I still think it's amazing that those get to operate/advertise seemingly without trouble while "traditional" prostitution is the devil. Meh, at least the scandal has some class and doesn't take place in an airport restroom

Astrocreep · 03-10-2008, 01:33 PM

lots of BS flying around about this. cnn and fox news are stating Spitzer is rumored to step down, but he isnt even indicted for anything yet. will have to wait for the facts.

Soriak · 03-10-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrocreep

will have to wait for the facts.

Why wait for facts when you can speculate?

tjac · 03-10-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Soriak

at least the scandal has some class and doesn't take place in an airport restroom

I dunno. Which is worse: a closet homosexual from another era getting his thrills in an airport bathroom stall, or a anti-corruption legal champion running an operation more appropriate for the mafia? Getting some in a men's restroom might be scummy, but this is gainful.

Edit: Excuse my speculation based on the headlines and first write-ups. I don't think a client is part of a ring.

tjac · 03-10-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrocreep

lots of BS flying around about this. cnn and fox news are stating Spitzer is rumored to step down, but he isnt even indicted for anything yet. will have to wait for the facts.

He's apologized already. There's something to it. He might just be a client...

Etoille · 03-10-2008, 01:52 PM

am i missing something or did my cursory read fail horribly?

where does it say he ran this i thought he was just a customer?

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The Times reported that a person with knowledge of the governor’s role believes the governor is identified in court papers as a client of a prostitution ring. Four people allegedly connected to a high-end ring called the Emperors Club VIP were arrested last week.

The Times also reported that a person briefed on the federal investigation said Spitzer was caught on a federal wiretap arranging to meet with a high-priced prostitute at a Washington hotel last month.

tjac · 03-10-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Etoille

where does it say he ran this i thought he was just a customer?

It was initially vague and he was billed as part of the ring. Now the articles seem to be labeling him as a client.

Etoille · 03-10-2008, 01:54 PM

ok i didnt miss that - i was like WTF are they talking about??? i havent failed that horribly at speed reading in a few years haha.

Darus Grey · 03-10-2008, 03:13 PM

I woulda been more impressed that he ran a high class prostitution ring, since that can only be a benefit towards his governance skills.

Being *just* a client? thats lame.

AladainAF · 03-10-2008, 05:12 PM

Who cares? This is about something sexual, and is just a personal matter.

I mean, for goodness sakes, its not like he tapped his foot in a bathroom stall at an airport or anything.

AladainAF · 03-10-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrocreep

lots of BS flying around about this. cnn and fox news are stating Spitzer is rumored to step down, but he isnt even indicted for anything yet. will have to wait for the facts.

Spitzer Apologizes, Does Not Resign | The Trail | washingtonpost.com

And typical democrat fashion. Get owned, don't resign. At least asshat republicans resign when they get owned.

chaos · 03-10-2008, 05:44 PM

Heavens_Myst · 03-10-2008, 05:51 PM

He'll probably end up resigning, just saving it as a bargaining chip to save himself from a felony most likely.

tjac · 03-10-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AladainAF

And typical democrat fashion. Get owned, don't resign. At least asshat republicans resign when they get owned.

McGreevey, a democrat governor, came out of the closet and resigned in almost the same breath. Craig, a republican senator, lingered after his bathroom scandal.

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Soriak Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 5,835 +54 Internets	Diamond rating system? Sounds like something publicly accessible - maybe just one of the many escort sites just one google search away? I still think it's amazing that those get to operate/advertise seemingly without trouble while "traditional" prostitution is the devil. Meh, at least the scandal has some class and doesn't take place in an airport restroom

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Astrocreep Flings doodoo and poopoo Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 5,749	lots of BS flying around about this. cnn and fox news are stating Spitzer is rumored to step down, but he isnt even indicted for anything yet. will have to wait for the facts.

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Darus Grey I can dance if I want to Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,839	I woulda been more impressed that he ran a high class prostitution ring, since that can only be a benefit towards his governance skills. Being just a client? thats lame.

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AladainAF Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,934 -42 Internets	Who cares? This is about something sexual, and is just a personal matter. I mean, for goodness sakes, its not like he tapped his foot in a bathroom stall at an airport or anything.

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Heavens_Myst Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,479 -134 Internets	He'll probably end up resigning, just saving it as a bargaining chip to save himself from a felony most likely.