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The NJ governor has decided to resign due to an extramarital affair! The resignation takes effect on November 15! What makes this interesting and after listening to his speech, he admits that he is a gay american and that he had an extramarital affair with another guy.

More details as they become!

BREAKING NEWS New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey resigns his post, citing an extramarital homosexual affair. Details soon

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5686618/

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,128836,00.html

The MSNBC Link actually gives abit more info than CNN and Fox News!

Apparently he is stepping down because of a harrassment lawsuit that is coming.

Its good that Jimmy McG resigned, even if he gave a lame reason.

Too bad. I'm a New Jersey resident, and I think he was a pretty good governor. He always did look a little fruity to me though.

Thank you for assuming that we don't have TV - and hence TV Based News Channels. Thank you also for assuming we do not have Internet based news, even though we are using it.

And your sig is highly offensive to muslims, take it off.

Thank you for assuming that we don't have TV - and hence TV Based News Channels. Thank you also for assuming we do not have Internet based news, even though we are using it.

Free forum and that is for people who didn't hear the news

And your sig is highly offensive to muslims, take it off.

Tough! My sig stays and if it offends people, not my problem.

Now contribute something to this debate or get out!

Its good that Jimmy McG resigned, even if he gave a lame reason.

Apparently he's getting a harrassment suit against him if I'm reading the story properly.

You should note that McGreevey isn't resigning because he's gay--he's resigning because he expects to be hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit. His homosexuality has little to do with the issue at hand.

You should note that McGreevey isn't resigning because he's gay--he's resigning because he expects to be hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit. His homosexuality has little to do with the issue at hand.

at the time, I didn't know that! I did post it in another post! Thanks though for reminding me!

My goodness, "Gay" is just busting out all over today in the headlines.

My goodness, "Gay" is just busting out all over today in the headlines.

I was just thinking that Berkylvania.

Tough! My sig stays and if it offends people, not my problem.

Now contribute something to this debate or get out!

It is offensive to the Muslims who have suffered under US Tyranny and military backed hegemony - Many would find it racist as you are evoking patriotic thoughts of a natinalistic nature. Take it off.

It is offensive to the Muslims who have suffered under US Tyranny and military backed hegemony - Many would find it racist as you are evoking patriotic thoughts of a natinalistic nature. Take it off.
Dude--people could argue that your nation name is offensive as well. Live and let live.

Leviticus 20:13

OMFG!!!!! :eek: He had an affair!!!! The world is ending!!! Start praying!!!!

It is offensive to the Muslims who have suffered under US Tyranny and military backed hegemony - Many would find it racist as you are evoking patriotic thoughts of a natinalistic nature. Take it off.
F*ck off NWV, that's not offensive.

Wow. That was a bit unexpected if you ask me.

Matthew 7:3-4

And that one's actually from Jesus.

Dude--people could argue that your nation name is offensive as well. Live and let live.

Its blind nationalism and is insulting to both Muslims and Liberal Americans alike.

Something else has come to light!

Though he doesn't officially step down till the 15th of November, under NJ Constitution if a governor resigns at least 60 days from an election, an election has to be called for Governor!

The question now is, can a Governor's election be called or doesn't this qualify under NJ Constitution?

You should note that McGreevey isn't resigning because he's gay--he's resigning because he expects to be hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit. His homosexuality has little to do with the issue at hand.

And in a perfect world, his homosexuality would stay little to do with the issue at hand. Unfortunately, that's probably what we're gonna end up hearing most about.

Its blind nationalism and is insulting to both Muslims and Liberal Americans alike.

Get out of my thread NOW Nazi Weaponized Virus. My sig stays and there is nothing you can do about it! Now get out of my thread immediately or contribute to the topic debate. The choice is yours!

F*ck off NWV, that's not offensive.

Wow. That was a bit unexpected if you ask me.

Nah, the affair is shocking and titilating, sure, but he's resigning because he's about to get sued. I say good on him for making a good choice (protect the office) after what appears to be a string of bad ones (staying in the closet, having an affair, allegations of corruption at fundraising events, etc.).

Nah, the affair is shocking and titilating, sure, but he's resigning because he's about to get sued. I say good on him for making a good choice (protect the office) after what appears to be a string of bad ones (staying in the closet, having an affair, allegations of corruption at fundraising events, etc.).
No, I mean there was no warning of this.

Get out of my thread NOW Nazi Weaponized Virus. My sig stays and there is nothing you can do about it! Now get out of my thread immediately or contribute to the topic debate. The choice is yours!

You are getting aggrevated - I do not like your sig, again, its insulting to Muslims who have experienced your 'peace' in the exportation of your own branded, corporate idea of democracy. Its highly offensive and racist.

No, I mean there was no warning of this.

Warning of what? His resignation? Or is this a sig thing, because I still haven't figured out how to turn those on yet.

Its blind nationalism and is insulting to both Muslims and Liberal Americans alike.
As opposed to your name, which is offensive to everyone but a few radicals.

Warning of what? His resignation? Or is this a sig thing, because I still haven't figured out how to turn those on yet.
Resignation

F*ck off NWV, that's not offensive.

Wow. That was a bit unexpected if you ask me.

And I guarantee you if I changed my sig to - 'Live in Muktada Al Sadr's vision for Iraq, dont let it die.'

And 'God Bless The Iraqi Insurgents'.

I would be attacked.

I am attacking blatant nationalism, from a blatant racist nationalist.

You are getting aggrevated - I do not like your sig, again, its insulting to Muslims who have experienced your 'peace' in the exportation of your own branded, corporate idea of democracy. Its highly offensive and racist.

All people in my thread please ignore NWV! He is not contributing to this debate and is now on borderline flaming!

My last messege to NWV:

My sig will stay wether you like it or not! I am an American with 2 family members overseas. I have full freedom here to have that sig and it shall remain. If you don't like well that is just to bad. Get over it! This is my last messege to you since you are now officially ignored!

Anyway, getting back to the thread at hand.

Who was/is going to sue him, anyway?

Something else has come to light!

Though he doesn't officially step down till the 15th of November, under NJ Constitution if a governor resigns at least 60 days from an election, an election has to be called for Governor!

The question now is, can a Governor's election be called or doesn't this qualify under NJ Constitution?
That's precisely why he's not resigning until November 15. After that date, the president of the State Senate will take over and complete the term and the election will happen next year like normal. It'll save the state the cost of putting together an election at such short notice.

I am also confused about the sig thing.

Anyway, getting back to the thread at hand.

Who was/is going to sue him, anyway?

I think his chief of security or something. Or was that who he was having an affair with? The article wasn't too clear other than he's expecting to be slapped with a sexual harassment lawsuit soon and this is a preemptive strike to diffuse any possible governmental perturbations it might cause.

As opposed to your name, which is offensive to everyone but a few radicals.

Ok, try and construe what my name means for a moment.... Got it yet?

Doubt it because it means nothing, unlike the sig my nations name is entirely arbritary - As a matter of fact I was watching 24 at the time and heard the words 'weaponized virus' and then decided to stick the word 'nazi' in front - Its random, and thats pretty evident due to the 3 words in the name.

Its not as if my nation is called 'Holocaust is cool' or something along those lines. And to equate me with nationalism and Hitler is like equating an alley with a bowl of fruit. Whereas formal dances is self admittedly a nationalist.

I am also confused about the sig thing.
I don't see a sig. :confused:

Warning of what? His resignation? Or is this a sig thing, because I still haven't figured out how to turn those on yet.

Go to profile, click edit signature and type what you want!

When that is done. Click on edit options and scroll down too thread display options and click on the signature box. That should turn them on for ya!

My sig will stay wether you like it or not! I am an American with 2 family members overseas. I have full freedom here to have that sig and it shall remain. If you don't like well that is just to bad. Get over it! This is my last messege to you since you are now officially ignored!

I dont care whether George Bush himself is oversees, it doesn't make difference to the illegal War and sodomization of prisoners you have supported over the past few months.

Something else has come to light!

Though he doesn't officially step down till the 15th of November, under NJ Constitution if a governor resigns at least 60 days from an election, an election has to be called for Governor!

The question now is, can a Governor's election be called or doesn't this qualify under NJ Constitution?

Comments on this too people?

And in a perfect world, his homosexuality would stay little to do with the issue at hand. Unfortunately, that's probably what we're gonna end up hearing most about.It's certainly what the focus of the media coverage has been thus far. I swear, sometimes I think the media in this country is made up of kids who never got past giggling in sex ed class--they've never managed to get to that part of the maturation process where sex is an adult topic.

Comments on this too people?
He has already resigned, it just won't take effect until the 15th...

He has already resigned, it just won't take effect until the 15th...

But under Constitution of New Jersey, if a governor resigns from the office within 60 days of an election, an election must be called for the governor. He HAS RESIGNED but is stepping down on the 15th of November. That causes this to come into play.

Go to profile, click edit signature and type what you want!

When that is done. Click on edit options and scroll down too thread display options and click on the signature box. That should turn them on for ya!
Ah thanks. Finally I see them.

Ah thanks. Finally I see them.

Your quite welcome Von Witzleben

Go to profile, click edit signature and type what you want!

When that is done. Click on edit options and scroll down too thread display options and click on the signature box. That should turn them on for ya!

Thank you, FD, that's much better. You're my favorite for the next five minutes...even if you are usually wrong. :)

Go to profile, click edit signature and type what you want!

When that is done. Click on edit options and scroll down too thread display options and click on the signature box. That should turn them on for ya!


yes thank you.

Dear Nazi Weaponized Virus:

In the real world, we don't care if we offend Muslims.

We don't care if the EU refuses to accept Turkey into it's little club.

We don't care if Israel throws up a concrete wall and bulldozes Muslim houses.

Why don't we care?

Because we don't have to. In America, when Arabs attack us, we blame Bush and think it all to be a grandiose conspiracy. We don't blame Arabs... because we don't care about Arabs.

We don't care if the majority of the Muslim population is between the ages 18-24. Why don't we care? Because the West's ability to make bullets and bombs outperforms the Arab female's ability to bear children.

Just keep sellin' the US oil. In the end, the civil strife caused from of your own Arab nationalism and greed will obliterate you and every single one like you. Fate has determined that the national heritage designed by Abu Bakr will be on land revered by those who seek to impliment the wonders of human ingenuity. Deal with it.

But under Constitution of New Jersey, if a governor resigns from the office within 60 days of an election, an election must be called for the governor. He HAS RESIGNED but is stepping down on the 15th of November. That causes this to come into play.
9. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Governor, a Governor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term at the general election next succeeding the vacancy, unless the vacancy shall occur within sixty days immediately preceeding a general election, in which case he shall be elected at the second succeeding general election; but no election to fill an unexpired term shall be held in any year in which a Governor is to be elected for a full term. A Governor elected for an unexpired term shall assume his office immediately upon his election.

In short, no.

Yeah, I'm from New Jersey, too (South). I think it was a stupid reason. Who cares if he had a gay affair.

Thank you, FD, that's much better. You're my favorite for the next five minutes...even if you are usually wrong. :)

haha! No berk just trying to get people to think for themselves and not listen to propaganda! LOL! And your my favorite too. :)

9. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Governor, a Governor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term at the general election next succeeding the vacancy, unless the vacancy shall occur within sixty days immediately preceeding a general election, in which case he shall be elected at the second succeeding general election; but no election to fill an unexpired term shall be held in any year in which a Governor is to be elected for a full term. A Governor elected for an unexpired term shall assume his office immediately upon his election.

In short, no.

Thanks CSW! Though from this it is straight foward, you can bet your money that someone is going to push for it for this election. They should just let it happen anyway to be honest. Why wait till next november?

Yeah, I'm from New Jersey, too (South). I think it was a stupid reason. Who cares if he had a gay affair.

Actually, it seems that there is a sexual harrassment lawsuit coming!

And I guarantee you if I changed my sig to - 'Live in Muktada Al Sadr's vision for Iraq, dont let it die.'

And 'God Bless The Iraqi Insurgents'.

I would be attacked.

I am attacking blatant nationalism, from a blatant racist nationalist.

Do it. I will defend it, you have just as much right to a signature like that as Formal Dances has to hers, nationalism or no nationalism, racism or no racism. People who take offense should work it out amongst themselves or talk with the "offender". But it's not up to anyone, especially a third party, to tell someone else to remove their sig, name or ideas just out of concern of offending someone.

Dear Nazi Weaponized Virus:

In the real world, we don't care if we offend Muslims.

We don't care if the EU refuses to accept Turkey into it's little club.

We don't care if Israel throws up a concrete wall and bulldozes Muslim houses.

Why don't we care?

Because we don't have to. In America, when Arabs attack us, we blame Bush and think it all to be a grandiose conspiracy. We don't blame Arabs... because we don't care about Arabs.

We don't care if the majority of the Muslim population is between the ages 18-24. Why don't we care? Because the West's ability to make bullets and bombs outperforms the Arab female's ability to bear children.

Just keep sellin' the US oil. In the end, the civil strife caused from of your own Arab nationalism and greed will obliterate you and every single one like you. Fate has determined that the national heritage designed by Abu Bakr will be on land revered by those who seek to impliment the wonders of human ingenuity. Deal with it.

For your information, I am Greek, not Arabic - and as racist as you are I am prepared to put it down to severe bout of patriotism in your area. Perhaps you contracted it from your neighbour?

NWV:

Stop threadjacking. If you can't talk about The Great Gay Governor, then shup.

NWV:

Stop threadjacking. If you can't talk about The Great Gay Governor, then shup.

ALL NATIONS! Please place NWV on full ignore and don't respond to him.

Yeah, I'm from New Jersey, too (South). I think it was a stupid reason. Who cares if he had a gay affair.
Im from north Jersey. I really don't care if he had an affair as long as he does his job to best of his ability. But if he feels that he can't give his job enough attention while he's sorting his personal life out perhaps he has done the best thing.

ALL NATIONS! Please place NWV on full ignore and don't respond to him.

While I did figure out the signature thing, I cant figure out the ignore thing... .sure wish I could tho

Wow what a cute governor and NJ is losing him... damn. If i had the choice, I'd like him as chancellor over here in Germany. Seems he did a lot of good for NJ. Can we have him? *drool* :)

While I did figure out the signature thing, I cant figure out the ignore thing... .sure wish I could tho

Click on the offender's profile and it should be on the right hand side with like, well to borrow NWV

Add Nazi Weaponized Virus to your ignore list or something

Click on the offender's profile and it should be on the right hand side with like, well to borrow NWV

Add Nazi Weaponized Virus to your ignore list or something
Hmm whats up with the OT stuff? Dont you agree that he's cute or do you have any problems with gay governors? Do you want to distract from the issue at hand by explaining people how to ignore other forum users eh? Eh?!?!?! I say NJ's loss - he's cute, he's gay and he was good as governor. I bet if Americans in general were a little more tolerant, he'd not have to resign due to a possible "sexual harrassment" lawsuit :(

Hmm whats up with the OT stuff? Dont you agree that he's cute or do you have any problems with gay governors? Do you want to distract from the issue at hand by explaining people how to ignore other forum users eh? Eh?!?!?! I say NJ's loss - he's cute, he's gay and he was good as governor. I bet if Americans in general were a little more tolerant, he'd not have to resign due to a possible "sexual harrassment" lawsuit :(

Giga, I was answering some OT questions that were asked. As for the governor being cute, coming from a FEMALE perspective he is. As for having a problem with Gay governors, I didn't even know he was gay and I bet you money that most in the state didn't either. This isn't about him being gay Gigatron. If you bothered to read the links, it appears that he's going to get slapped with a sexual harrassment lawsuit and he didn't want it hanging over the governorship so he stepped down effective November 15th.

Hmm whats up with the OT stuff? Dont you agree that he's cute or do you have any problems with gay governors? Do you want to distract from the issue at hand by explaining people how to ignore other forum users eh? Eh?!?!?! I say NJ's loss - he's cute, he's gay and he was good as governor. I bet if Americans in general were a little more tolerant, he'd not have to resign due to a possible "sexual harrassment" lawsuit :(
Hey, I know many Americans who have no problems with persons of alternative sexualities. It's mostly the older generaltions who are more conservative in that view.

You know, it's not just the gayness (about which I care approximately not at all, he could have come out and remained gov just fine). It's not just the hassle over the affair, though that's bound to be distracting; if his wife divorces him, as seems likely, the emotional wringer that would put him through could diminish his effectiveness, but Rudy Giuliani survived that and cancer while mayor of NYC. It's not even the sexual harassment suit, just ask Bill Clinton.

The man's advisors are dropping like flies in campaign financing scandals. That's the kicker. The investigation, mark my words, will get closer and closer to the top. Resigning was the only way to short-circuit that scandal in particular.

Trust me on this. I'm from Connecticut.

You know, it's not just the gayness (about which I care approximately not at all, he could have come out and remained gov just fine). It's not just the hassle over the affair, though that's bound to be distracting; if his wife divorces him, as seems likely, the emotional wringer that would put him through could diminish his effectiveness, but Rudy Giuliani survived that and cancer while mayor of NYC. It's not even the sexual harassment suit, just ask Bill Clinton.

The man's advisors are dropping like flies in campaign financing scandals. That's the kicker. The investigation, mark my words, will get closer and closer to the top. Resigning was the only way to short-circuit that scandal in particular.

Trust me on this. I'm from Connecticut.

You could be right Jovianic. The scandals are there and they do seem to head for the top and that could be one reason why he is resigning!

You could be right Jovianic. The scandals are there and they do seem to head for the top and that could be one reason why he is resigning!
The lawsuit was most likely just the last straw.

Who's he being sued by?

And what's the accusation?

We just got rid of an incredibly corrupt governor in CT, that's why I picked up on it. :rolleyes:

Who's he being sued by?

And what's the accusation?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5686618/
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/08/12/mcgreevey.nj/index.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,128836,00.html
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/politics/US/mcgreevey_040812.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/12/politics/main635631.shtml
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=I21QHIOA4ANSQCRBAELCFFA?type=topNews&storyID=5961677

I hope thats enough! please read the ENTIRE ARTICLE!

Giga, I was answering some OT questions that were asked. As for the governor being cute, coming from a FEMALE perspective he is. As for having a problem with Gay governors, I didn't even know he was gay and I bet you money that most in the state didn't either. This isn't about him being gay Gigatron. If you bothered to read the links, it appears that he's going to get slapped with a sexual harrassment lawsuit and he didn't want it hanging over the governorship so he stepped down effective November 15th.
I read the news on msnbc and saw the video and damn is he cute. I'm gay btw so I know what I'm talking about :)

Click on the offender's profile and it should be on the right hand side with like, well to borrow NWV

Add Nazi Weaponized Virus to your ignore list or something

Thanks....
And as to the NJ Governor, his being cute has as much to do with his ability to govern as his being gay, absolutely nothing. Unfortunately since being gay and in positions of power is such a hot button topic to some people, I can forsee the issue being raised as homophobic bait.

He did the right thing to step down, as having to defend himself against a sexual harassment suit would detract from his duties as Governor. I think, tho, if he is vindicated in his suit, he should run again, if he has indeed been good for the NJ people.

I read the news on msnbc and saw the video and damn is he cute. I'm gay btw so I know what I'm talking about :)

LOL! Ok, yea I do! But apparently he's getting a sexual harrasment lawsuit filed against him and people are wondering if that was the main reason in his resignation though he never stated it in his speech.

Thanks....
And as to the NJ Governor, his being cute has as much to do with his ability to govern as his being gay, absolutely nothing. Unfortunately since being gay and in positions of power is such a hot button topic to some people, I can forsee the issue being raised as homophobic bait.

He did the right thing to step down, as having to defend himself against a sexual harassment suit would detract from his duties as Governor. I think, tho, if he is vindicated in his suit, he should run again, if he has indeed been good for the NJ people.

With this I agree. It'll be interesting to see if he does run again after this. Of course it all comes down to what happens in the suit!

They all just say he's being charged with sexual harrasment.

I was hoping someone knew something more specific about the charge, was it verbal or physical, or what?

They all just say he's being charged with sexual harrasment.

I was hoping someone knew something more specific about the charge, was it verbal or physical, or what?

We really dont know to be honest! All I do know is that it was a former aide apparently.

We really dont know to be honest! All I do know is that it was a former aide apparently.

Ok, I was just asking.

I've heard this. If it wasn't unconstitutional, I'd outlaw adultry for politicians. Too many have had scandals over this, and it is embarrassing to America.

There's also an online video on foxnews.com
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,128836,00.html

I've heard this. If it wasn't unconstitutional, I'd outlaw adultry for politicians. Too many have had scandals over this, and it is embarrassing to America.I've got a better idea--why don't we stop worrying about where our male politicians stick their dicks or what our female politicians stick in their vaginas and worry more about their policies and how competently they do their jobs.

I've got a better idea--why don't we stop worrying about where our male politicians stick their dicks or what our female politicians stick in their vaginas and worry more about their policies and how competently they do their jobs.
Naw, too boring :D.

I've got a better idea--why don't we stop worrying about where our male politicians stick their dicks or what our female politicians stick in their vaginas and worry more about their policies and how competently they do their jobs.

Why do I now have an image in my head of Nancy Pelosi aggressively threatening people with her vagina?

Why do I now have an image in my head of Nancy Pelosi aggressively threatening people with her vagina?Don't know, but I imagine if she threatened you with her vagina, you'd be at least a little nervous. Can you imagine how some of the good old boy Representatives will shit themselves if the Democrats pull it off and win back the House and she's the Speaker? That'll be worth getting cable for--just for C-SPAN. :D

Nazi Weaponized Virus, please avoid taking topics off-topic in the future.

I've heard this. If it wasn't unconstitutional, I'd outlaw adultry for politicians. Too many have had scandals over this, and it is embarrassing to America.

I think some states still have laws against adultry and it's a criminal offence, although rarely (if ever) prosecuted.

I think some states still have laws against adultry and it's a criminal offence, although rarely (if ever) prosecuted.
Well then, I guess it isn't unconstitutional :). Still, some wacky laws are still on the books. For example, while in Arkansas, you can't pronounce the state name as ar-kan-sas.

FD, sorry to take your thread off track again, but you should be warned that there was a moderator ruling that publically calling for someone to be ignored could be considered flamebait.

FD, sorry to take your thread off track again, but you should be warned that there was a moderator ruling that publically calling for someone to be ignored could be considered flamebait.

Well I wasn't the only one that was doing it but I'll remember that for the future.