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3 years, 5 months ago

What do you think of Eliot Spitzer trying to make a comeback as a Slate Columnist/blogger? Too soon?

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demanda | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I don't think it's too soon at all. Actually, I think it's quite clever to use him as a columnist. First of all, he's obviously an intelligent man with lots to say, and secondly, I think his recent media attention will only serve to draw in more readers. To me, it seems like a win-win for both Spitzer and Slate.

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kingusama92 | 3 years, 5 months ago
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If i was to provide my personal opinion regarding your question, then I would say that yes it's a tad too soon and people haven't forgotten his previous problems.

Although we should also look at it from another point of view, the Slate management will gather a ton of publicity from his blogs/columns because of the star attraction he provides. Also, Americans tend to devour such occurrences in their daily lives, because they then have something to gossip/chat about over a coffee. Also, probably feels that he needs to gather respect from the citizens of America before he tries to take any major steps regarding his career choices. I think he wants to gain the trust of the average American citizen, and I think he fully deserves the chance to prove himself right. There is the saying that "everyone makes mistakes", hopefully he has learned from his mistake and will prove to America that he can make a comeback and a strong one at that.

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bmlhailstone | 3 years, 5 months ago
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The only two articles I've read of his so far were excellent, and you really don't associate the two much while you're reading. I don't think it's too soon at all. Actually, when I read his first article, I only realized that it was him 2 days later and to be honest, I was thoroughly impressed.

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etphonehome | 3 years, 5 months ago
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The man made a mistake. He got pressured out of public office because of it, which is fair. But if he writes good columns, I don't see why they shouldn't be published.

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menlotechnical | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Spitzer, who's picture is least becoming here, actually is the most appropriate person to write about bail outs and corporate corruption. He not only has accused white collar criminals of wrong doing, but he has convicted them. Finding Spitzer to be cheating on his wife as a way to deny his expertise or relevance is pointless. We have blamed Oliver North for wrong doing, but he became a vocal writer and program host. Bill CLinton has been caught lying to the US over his sexual activity, but that makes his opinion on world politics no less interesting. In fact, Spitzer never lied, but came out and told the truth about his actions.
Spitzer, was removed to stop him from hunting down the way the banks were trying to take profits and the way AIG stole billions from the US.
As the probably MOSTLY accurate wikipedia article mentions:
"In addition to prosecutions and civil actions in the financial sector, Spitzer has pursued cases in both state and federal courts involving pollution, entertainment, technology, prostitution, corruption, occupational safety and health and other fields in which New York plays a part in setting and maintaining national standards of conduct."
You can see that there is good reason for corporations to want to see Spitzer removed from a position of authority. He is, by anyone standard, an interesting and experienced individual.

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justingerard | 3 years, 5 months ago
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What section? Relationships?

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phaseshift | 3 years, 5 months ago
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I think the embarrassment, the loss of office, the pain within his family are probably a sufficient penalty. He needs a job, and both he and Slate will find out whether he's an interesting writer.

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chrisfarley | 3 years, 5 months ago
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It is certainly not too soon. Spitzer, despite his issues, is still a smart guy and he's aware of the political world. He even had presidential aspirations once. I think he'll lend some interesting insight into current events as a person who was once "inside." He'll have good perspective. As a New Yorker, I'm sorry his career ended as it did.

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andysmall | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Nope.
People still remember him best time to keep his name out there. Build his brand

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adamfishercox | 3 years, 5 months ago
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This is purely for attention both on Slate and Spitzer's behalf. We'll have to see how his articles do... I'll try to judge them independently of his character.

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shareme | 3 years, 5 months ago
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Way too soon..largely in how the money rules/laws and tracking caught him.laws he somewhat knew of and was attempting to circumvent to not get caught

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offthedome | 3 years, 5 months ago
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He's still got great name recognition. If he waits longer, he might lose that.

Speaking of Spitzer: You know, the funniest thing about his being such a creep behind closed doors, is that he was gearing up to be the best governor we've had in a very long while. What a prick, ruining himself for New York.

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