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Politician Tells Voters They're Idiots
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state lawmaker says he's embarrassed after he mistakenly sent out an e-mail message that referred to his constituents as "idiots."
Assemblyman Willis Stephens says he thought he was sending the e-mail to an aide. Instead, he sent the note to nearly 300 people on an online discussion group that focuses on the community of Brewster.
The message included the comment that he was — quote — "Just watching the idiots pontificate."
Within an hour of sending the message Monday morning, Stephens sent another e-mail apologizing for the slip-up.
I wonder if "the idiots" will reelect him for another term. It makes one wonder who's stupider; the people who elected a man who thinks they're idiots or the man who can't figure out how to properly address an email?
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Posted 01 July 2005 - 04:08 PM
He's a politician....what can you expect? 
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Posted 01 July 2005 - 08:34 PM
Ha... ironic callin his people idiots when he can't even work email properly! ha, that IDIOT! 
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Posted 02 July 2005 - 03:54 AM
QUOTE(Melladior @ Jul 1 2005, 04:04 PM)
Within an hour of sending the message Monday morning, Stephens sent another e-mail apologizing for the slip-up.
Well there goes his political career
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Posted 02 July 2005 - 09:06 AM
Yep, the real funny thing is, there are a hundred more politicians (at least) that feel the same way as he does (probably).
btw, Melladior - is there a source for this information?
btw, Melladior - is there a source for this information?
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Posted 02 July 2005 - 07:24 PM
Well, let's just wait until the next elections come up there, and see if he's still in office...if he is, we'll see him proven right 
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Posted 06 July 2005 - 09:16 PM
Was that a slam at our President, Commander and Chief, Leader of the FREE WORLD!Very good Sepaphina!
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Posted 07 July 2005 - 08:01 AM
Nice, real flippin nice. We pay his salary folks!
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Posted 10 July 2005 - 11:25 AM
Thanks Melladior
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Posted 10 July 2005 - 02:41 PM
QUOTE(Melladior @ Jul 1 2005, 10:04 AM)
Politician Tells Voters They're Idiots
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state lawmaker says he's embarrassed after he mistakenly sent out an e-mail message that referred to his constituents as "idiots."
Assemblyman Willis Stephens says he thought he was sending the e-mail to an aide. Instead, he sent the note to nearly 300 people on an online discussion group that focuses on the community of Brewster.
The message included the comment that he was — quote — "Just watching the idiots pontificate."
Within an hour of sending the message Monday morning, Stephens sent another e-mail apologizing for the slip-up.
I wonder if "the idiots" will reelect him for another term. It makes one wonder who's stupider; the people who elected a man who thinks they're idiots or the man who can't figure out how to properly address an email?
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state lawmaker says he's embarrassed after he mistakenly sent out an e-mail message that referred to his constituents as "idiots."
Assemblyman Willis Stephens says he thought he was sending the e-mail to an aide. Instead, he sent the note to nearly 300 people on an online discussion group that focuses on the community of Brewster.
The message included the comment that he was — quote — "Just watching the idiots pontificate."
Within an hour of sending the message Monday morning, Stephens sent another e-mail apologizing for the slip-up.
I wonder if "the idiots" will reelect him for another term. It makes one wonder who's stupider; the people who elected a man who thinks they're idiots or the man who can't figure out how to properly address an email?
LOL-how funny!
I would bet the farm that "the idiots" send this guy packing from Albany. 
I think deep-down ,most politicians wish their "idiots" were more understanding of complex issues and wouldn't roast them over something that perhaps the average guy on the street only understands in a superficial way. I'm sure most of them feel like this guy deep-down, but this guy's inner-"Id" got the best of him. 
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Posted 12 July 2005 - 11:07 AM
what a dumba$$!
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