How many powerful men are now quaking in their boots?

[GH85Carrera]

It is just amazing how day after day recently yet another famous, highly paid powerful man is "exposed" as a low life pervert, abuser.

It goes back to Bill Clinton getting away with sex in the oval office. He only was caught on camera lying to the grand jury, and got a slap on the wrist. Dozens of Catholic priests, and cardinals are just moved around by the church to protect the abuser and cover up the rape of little boys.

Now it seems we discover the casting couch is a real thing, as if anyone ever doubted it.

From the epitome of what a "good father and good man" Bill Cosby being shown as a real low life rapists, to politicians on every side of the political spectrum being accused of some low life actions.

No one ever doubted the phrase "ultimate power corrupts ultimately" but wow, has it been proven over and over.

So who is next, a politician or a Hollywood person?

[Iciclehead]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

It is just amazing how day after day recently yet another famous, highly paid powerful man is "exposed" as a low life pervert, abuser.

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So who is next, a politician or a Hollywood person?

I am betting it will not be Hillary.....

Not trying to be sexist, just observing reality....

Dennis

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by Iciclehead

I am betting it will not be Hillary.....

Not trying to be sexist, just observing reality....

Dennis

Huma is pretty loyal. I don't see her making a fuss.

[ckelly78z]

Garrison Keiller of (Prarie Home Companion) fame. Someone is trying to wreck his career on accusations of impropriety ?!?

[island911]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

Huma is pretty loyal. I don't see her making a fuss.

good one.

[Pazuzu]

I think that there are very few powerful men quaking in their boots.

There are however LOTS of powerful men saying to themselves "than god I never abused women like that, the only time I did stuff it was playful, and the girls loved it and appreciated it. I never would go over the line like *those* guys did."

I think that many of the people being busted now, and many who will be busted, really didn't think that they were "crossing the line", I think they had a distorted view of what they were doing, how others were reacting to it, and what that line is.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

I think that there are very few powerful men quaking in their boots.

There are however LOTS of powerful men saying to themselves "than god I never abused women like that, the only time I did stuff it was playful, and the girls loved it and appreciated it. I never would go over the line like *those* guys did."

I think that many of the people being busted now, and many who will be busted, really didn't think that they were "crossing the line", I think they had a distorted view of what they were doing, how others were reacting to it, and what that line is.

Yep, you can get that by reading the apologies and explanations.

Those in denial never come to grips with it though.

[AFC-911]

I could tell Lauer's face was saying 'oh crap' while reporting on Weinstein , CK, and Spacey.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

I think that there are very few powerful men quaking in their boots.

There are however LOTS of powerful men saying to themselves "than god I never abused women like that, the only time I did stuff it was playful, and the girls loved it and appreciated it. I never would go over the line like *those* guys did."

I think that many of the people being busted now, and many who will be busted, really didn't think that they were "crossing the line", I think they had a distorted view of what they were doing, how others were reacting to it, and what that line is.

That is quite likely.

Many men just think it is cute or funny or the woman really like that from them, just not those other horrible men.

[sammyg2]

What I can't stand is the hypocrisy of it all.
Everyone and i mean everyone always knew this kind of crap has gone on, especially in hollyweird and in politics.

And now they're all acting shocked and victimized, even though most of em consented to get what they want.

Anywho, hopefully all those a-holes will get what they deserve.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

It is just amazing how day after day recently yet another famous, highly paid powerful man is "exposed" as a low life pervert, abuser.

It goes back to Bill Clinton getting away with sex in the oval office. He only was caught on camera lying to the grand jury, and got a slap on the wrist. Dozens of Catholic priests, and cardinals are just moved around by the church to protect the abuser and cover up the rape of little boys.

Now it seems we discover the casting couch is a real thing, as if anyone ever doubted it.

From the epitome of what a "good father and good man" Bill Cosby being shown as a real low life rapists, to politicians on every side of the political spectrum being accused of some low life actions.

No one ever doubted the phrase "ultimate power corrupts ultimately" but wow, has it been proven over and over.

So who is next, a politician or a Hollywood person?

You mean a PIG....

[tabs]

Originally Posted by kach22i

Yep, you can get that by reading the apologies and explanations.

Those in denial never come to grips with it though.

You said a mouthful. Now you should look at yourself in the mirror and join the club of those being in denial. Every time you open your yap you spew Progressive barf. Maybe a good stint with a DEPROGRAMER in a thought Reeducation camp would bring you to your senses.

[Por_sha911]

The dirty little secret has always been known but no one talked about it. Wink wink nudge nudge.
The one thing that worries me is, since it is now fashionable to cry abuse, how many people also will be unjustly accused by someone looking for their 15 minutes in the spotlight and that alone will ruin a career?

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

It goes back to Bill Clinton getting away with sex in the oval office.

I think JFK claimed that dishonor long before slick Willie.

[tabs]

The cognitive dissonance is strong in this nation.

Every time you axxholes open yer yaps and go on bickering about the price of potatoes in Peoria I just think what fking crazy loons yer all are.....And then like Pavlov's dog I trot out my deficit and debt speal to bring a sense of reality to the room.

Do you folks realize that the Lemming on their way to the cliff are suffering cognitive dissonance... You folks keep on thinking that this is a rich and powerful nation and by doing the math it ain't no such thing (that is reality)...It is the persistence on thinking that it is a rich and powerful nation that warps your thinking. The stress of reality is what causes the divisive bickering and other bad things...

You can tell just how bad things are by monitoring the level and frequency of bad things happening due to that stress. The US has had an increasing level of bad things (including divisive bickering etc) happening since 2008...Increasing stress has to relieved and the relief is bad things happening.

You folks should get that straight in yer haids.

[Por_sha911]

^^
And there you have it folks. The doom and gloom profit screams "the end is near".
Regardless of the truth or error of your opinion, your rant has nothing to do with the discussion.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

^^
And there you have it folks. The doom and gloom profit screams "the end is near".
Regardless of the truth or error of your opinion, your rant has nothing to do with the discussion.

Then continue on your merry way....

[Borders Reivers]

Go lick a frog

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

^^
And there you have it folks. The doom and gloom profit screams "the end is near".
Regardless of the truth or error of your opinion, your rant has nothing to do with the discussion.

That dude is so desperate to sell his claptrap that he's taken to posting it over and over, regardless of thread topic - pretty funny.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

I think JFK claimed that dishonor long before slick Willie.

There are rumors and some hints, but no positive proof. DNA was not evidence in the 60s so we will never know for sure.