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What is hilarious is the

CVille Dem — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 23:41:12 +0000

In reply to Yeah, after I looked at this

What is hilarious is the number of women who said , "NO!" With his crude crotch grabbing techniques, there are probably hundreds of women who were so grossed out, even if they were afraid to refuse -- yes, that happens even if they guy is rich and powerful. I'm sure there were many who said no but just want to forget.

Donald must be the most sexually unconfident and incompetent person ever. There is no other reason for that conduct.

true story: I was about 24 and was working at the ER at The George Washington University Hospital. I reluctantly add here that I was considered pretty hot back then. (I say reluctantly because it happens to everyone regardless of looks, but I do think it is partly why it happened). An Orthopedic Resident who looked like he was 12 told me (in front of my best friend, also a nurse) that he was going over to the resident's sleeping quarters. He said, "Why don't you come over after your shift? No dates, no proms, just sex."

Maryanne (my friend and I) burst out laughing, and we have repeated those lines to each other whenever we needed a laugh.

There have been other situations where I truly felt fearful, but I won't go into those now. In every case it was about power and/or about a perceived inequality. With the dope above it was about an assumption that since he was now a doctor every person with 2 x .chromosomes would be honored to do his bidding. It was simply insulting and I laughed because I was too young to know the right words.

Yes, it's just sloppy

ocean-kat — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:44:14 +0000

In reply to Puh-leeze - it's normal

Yes, it's just sloppy language not a cardinal sin. Still worth pointing out imo.

I think Blur already covered

PeraclesPlease — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:24:24 +0000

In reply to Girls! But first we have to

I think Blur already covered that - if I could only understand the words...

Puh-leeze - it's normal

PeraclesPlease — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:23:14 +0000

In reply to Yeah, after I looked at this

Puh-leeze - it's normal slight hyperbole. Obviously Michelle Obama's not up for grabs, nor are Taylor Swift or Katie Perry, probably not Angelina Jolie or maybe she is now and I doubt Kate Upton, JLaw or Kirsten Stewart. The actual message is that men with lots of money and some stature, not terrible looks and a good degree of shamelessness get more than their expected (by us wimps on the sidelines*) share of conquests. I have some sense that it's not just about the offer or promise of money, nor about any particular extra attraction - it's the free and uncaring attitude that comes from having money and the luxury of just going out and "having fun" in extravagant ways. Even if he's not actually flying her to the Caribbean for the weekend, the possibility and imagination that goes with it are always there.

*My problem was more often quoting pickup lines in ancient Greek through some misconceived notion that it would be viewed as witty and intellectual. Guess Ari Onassis' charm must have been from a different set of skills.

Girls! But first we have to

Ramona — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:06:20 +0000

In reply to You go, Ramona!

Girls! But first we have to let them know their worth. Then, look out!

Yeah, after I looked at this

Richard Day — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:00:24 +0000

In reply to While I generally agree with

Yeah, after I looked at this comment, I would edit it so that it would imply that a lot of women would love to be with Trump.

That line looks really, really tacky.

So Ocean, you got me.

While I generally agree with

ocean-kat — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:18:44 +0000

In reply to Yes Ramona, I get it!

While I generally agree with most of what you post I have to push back a bit on this, " He could 'get' any woman he wanted by smiling and paying the tab and offering things of value."

While there are many women who respond to wealth and fame Trump could not get any women he wanted. There are many women, I believe most women, who are looking for someone who is much more than just rich and famous.

You go, Ramona!

Doctor Cleveland — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:53:13 +0000

In reply to Women and Donald Trump: Watch Us Take Him Down

You go, Ramona!

Who rule the world? Girls!

Richard, you are the kind of

Ramona — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:59:33 +0000

In reply to Yes Ramona, I get it!

Richard, you are the kind of man every woman needs on her side. Your granddaughters are lucky to have you in their lives. It won't take words so much as pure, unconditional love. They'll get it. Just as you have.

Yes Ramona, I get it!

Richard Day — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:28:36 +0000

In reply to Women and Donald Trump: Watch Us Take Him Down

Yes Ramona, I get it!

I wrote somewhere else that I wished to speak to my daughter and daughter-in-law about this.

I received a chance to bring up the subject with the mother of my granddaughters.

I immediately sensed that she wished not to discuss the subject.

Thank God, we discussed other matters over half an hour on the phone.

I am sure, really sure my son never attacked women like this trump guy.

I would make a joke and say that he never needed to, but that joke is not funny anymore.

Trump never needed to act like this. He could 'get' any woman he wanted by smiling and paying the tab and offering things of value.

In another blog I began by laughing at Trump's hubris; but as I wrote more I perceived that there was little to laugh at.

Honest to God, I never realized this type of assault happens every goddamn day.

Now I do.

And as I spoke to my son and his wife, I suggested that they must decide when and how to discuss this subject with my granddaughters.

I am a fan of L&O SVU, and certainly I have been apprised of the combinations and permutations involved in sexual behaviors.

BUT DAMN!

I really had no idea and I have never met a guy bragging about sexual assault.

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