Elyssa Spitzer

There’s a time worn saying in politics that “the office corrupts the man (person).”  Is this what happened to New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, known as the “cape crusader” (Time Magazine had named him “Crusader of the Year” during his two terms as New York attorney general) and as “Eliot Ness” for his battle against corruption, including prostitution rings, and for his valiant efforts to clean up Gotham City?  How, we might ask, could he be so stupid?  Or so hypocritical?  Or so arrogant... Read Full Story

Many have commented that the former New York Governor, Eliot Spitzer - aka “Mr. Clean” - who resigned after his involvement with a high priced call girl became public last month, is ironic.  That’s not irony. That’s law of attraction. Apparently Mr. Spitzer had a reputation for high ethics and was known as “Mr. Morality.”  Just a few years ago he took part in an investigation of a New York City escort service that led to the arrest of 18 people on charges of promoting prostitution.  As a... Read Full Story

Ironically, when Spitzer was the attorney general, he led investigations into prostitution and broke up call-girl rings.  He backed legislation targeting the sex trade, including a provision aimed at men who frequent prostitues. These men were among an elite group of power brokers and top attorneys who regularly paid for escort agencies.  He caught these men by following the chain of money.  Duh! Banks use anti-money laundering software.  Banks are constantly on the lookout for activity... Read Full Story

Playgirl says they'd like to make former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer a "very attractive" offer to pose in the magazine, stopping short of promising him the $1 million Hustler offered to his call... MORE...Just click the headline... Read Full Story

Here's how it worked: The Grinning Family, with US average household income, gets a $200,000 mortgage at 4% for two years. Their $955 a month payment is 25% of their income. No problem. Their banker promises them a new mortgage, again at the cheap rate, in two years. But in two years, the promise ain't worth a can of spam and the Grinnings are told to scram - because their house is now worth less than the mortgage. Now, the mortgage hits 9% or $1,609 plus fees to recover the "discount" they... Read Full Story