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Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts) Wed Nov 19, 2014, 06:51 PM Nov 2014

CNN's Don Lemon apologizes for asking guest why she didn't bite Bill Cosby's penis to prevent rape

CNN's Don Lemon Apologizes For Bizarre Penis Biting Rape Question

By BRENDAN JAMESPublishedNOVEMBER 19, 2014, 2:55 PM EST 5330 Views

CNN anchor Don Lemon took a moment Wednesday to apologize for an interview question that left many viewers outraged.

Speaking on Tuesday night to Joan Tarshis, one of several women who recently accused comedian Bill Cosby of rape, the anchor asked whether she had considered biting Cosby's penis when he allegedly forced oral sex on her.

The question left Tarshis somewhat confused and sparked a major backlash against the anchor.

On Wednesday, Lemon took to the air to apologize.

"As I am a victim myself, I would never want to suggest that any victim could have prevented a rape," Lemon said.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/don-lemon-apology-cosby-penis-biting

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CNN's Don Lemon apologizes for asking guest why she didn't bite Bill Cosby's penis to prevent rape (Original Post) Cali_Democrat Nov 2014 OP

So he's a victim himself... then why didn't he do more not to get victimized? tenderfoot Nov 2014 #1

lol, now don is in trouble. n/t. okieinpain Nov 2014 #2

If he never wanted to suggest it, why the fuck did he suggest it???? arcane1 Nov 2014 #3

Apparently nichomachus Nov 2014 #4

I've never liked Don Lemon louis-t Nov 2014 #5

Oops, read the article Lou. I guess he says he was. louis-t Nov 2014 #6

He says the stupidest shit sometimes. bravenak Nov 2014 #7

When life give you lemons........... TheCowsCameHome Nov 2014 #8

Confused :( KittyKat13 Nov 2014 #9

Did you read the linked article? Lex Nov 2014 #10

tenderfoot

(8,437 posts)

1. So he's a victim himself... then why didn't he do more not to get victimized?

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 06:56 PM

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okieinpain

(9,397 posts)

2. lol, now don is in trouble. n/t.

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 06:58 PM

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arcane1

(38,613 posts)

3. If he never wanted to suggest it, why the fuck did he suggest it????

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 07:04 PM

Nov 2014

He's proven himself to be too stupid to be doing interviews.

nichomachus

(12,754 posts)

4. Apparently

Reply to arcane1 (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 07:11 PM

Nov 2014

Stupidity is a requirement for being a cable chatter channel personality.

louis-t

(23,295 posts)

5. I've never liked Don Lemon

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 07:14 PM

Nov 2014

Is he saying he was a victim of rape or sexual assault?

louis-t

(23,295 posts)

6. Oops, read the article Lou. I guess he says he was.

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 07:16 PM

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bravenak

(34,648 posts)

7. He says the stupidest shit sometimes.

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 07:18 PM

Nov 2014

Don Lemon upsets me in strange ways. I feel like he should know better since he is not actually stupid. I hate when he plays dumb.
Bite it he says. And maybe get the crap beat out of you for your trouble by a man who could make you dissappear if he wanted to. Every rape is different. You have no idea what to do at the moment you are in the situation, you just hope to make it through. Not everyone survives. I never question a person not resisting. How do you know what 's going to set your rapist off? He plays dumb too often for me.