As mentioned before, I’m a huge fan of irony. It rejuvenates and sustains me. Perhaps there has been no better example of irony than New York Governor Spitzer’s entanglement in the same prostitution and racketeering laws he so vigorously tried to enforce. I’m sure most are already aware of the details, so I’m going to concentrate on today’s apology and resignation. There’s just something about criminal charge related press conferences that guarantees to produce something ridiculous. Who could forget when Michael Vick’s lawyer read “Michael’s words” and cited that Vick is sorry he’d be missing “spring training” with his teammates. Spring training? Oh yeah, I’m sure those were Michael’s words, but I digress. Spitzer’s press conference today also had a similar such gaff when he stated that, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Ummm…did he just quote Spider-man? Is he going to web-sling his way off the podium? Do people even read these things out loud before they release them to the press?

I’m in class with the sound on mute so I hope this is the right video, but enjoy:

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