Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
72. Sure, makes perfect sense.
Thu Oct 12, 2017, 07:43 PM
Oct 2017

It makes perfect sense that Hillary – whose life’s work AND political career has been focused on the protection of/empowerment of girls and women – knew all about Weinstein, but continued a relationship with him anyway. Surely she would have no concerns about Weinstein being exposed as a sexual predator at some point, because the GOP and the media have never, ever tried to dig up dirt to throw at her and would have ignored the whole thing if it ever came to light.

If Weinstein’s behaviour was so widely-known for years, one wonders why the GOP didn’t pounce on the opportunity to link HRC/Democrats and Weinstein long before now – like, for example, during Hillary’s 2016 campaign. They could have ginned-up the story to ”Benghazi!!! What about her emails?!?” status within days. I guess even though “everyone knew”, the everyones in the GOP simply decided to let this one go without a word. Sure, makes perfect sense.

How naïve do you have to be to NOT know that men like Weinstein never display their true nature when socializing with people outside of their own industry, especially when moving in political circles? That’s part of how men like this get away with their behaviour for decades – by keeping their proclivities under wraps, while maintaining the “I’m a really nice guy” façade.

Yeah, something doesn’t pass the “smell test” here – but it’s not Hillary.

Why did the media help ensure her defeat and then treat her afterwards as if she had won? LonePirate Oct 2017 #1
Yes! justhanginon Oct 2017 #3
She should just stay quiet because thats an unbelievable statement. 7962 Oct 2017 #2
No, Hillary does not need to stay quiet ismnotwasm Oct 2017 #5
i support this woman more and more everyday... samnsara Oct 2017 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Oct 2017 #87
You are assumimg she knew videohead5 Oct 2017 #6
Please. She moved in those circles for years. Raised a ton of money there too. 7962 Oct 2017 #7
Not Really videohead5 Oct 2017 #8
Please. You are making accusations without a shred of proof ismnotwasm Oct 2017 #9
OMG the Clintons were a celebrated part of Hollywood since '92! 7962 Oct 2017 #10
The responses to Bourdain are even better tenderfoot Oct 2017 #14
Well done. Bourdain's a bit of a loud-mouthed asshole. unless it is about food his 'opinions' are emulatorloo Oct 2017 #21
He's getting his ass handed right back to him on Twitter tenderfoot Oct 2017 #22
I love how he got dragged over it.. JHan Oct 2017 #62
Many of those guys and the industry supported Hillary Clinton. JI7 Oct 2017 #24
Thank you. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #100
Nonsense. Even Weinstein's own assistant didn't know of the sexual predation... Rollo Oct 2017 #48
Yeah, he thought it was "consensual philandering". What else WOULD he say? 7962 Oct 2017 #78
Weinsteins CONTRACT allowed for sexual misconduct! Yet its all a surprise...... 7962 Oct 2017 #123
You're engaging in classic sexism. JHan Oct 2017 #51
The blame lies with him. 7962 Oct 2017 #79
you're implying complicity JHan Oct 2017 #81
Yep. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #108
Fox and RWNJ's agree with you.... stonecutter357 Oct 2017 #67
This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Oct 2017 #12
you say that as if you are surprised it is happening (but I know you arent) Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #52
Precisely! Unless there's contrary evidence, I give her the benefit of the doubt in this situation. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #70
This is not a "Hillary Scandal" no matter how bad you and Republicans want it to be. emulatorloo Oct 2017 #19
Who on DU said "democrat scandal?" Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #53
Any excuse to bash Hillary leftofcool Oct 2017 #60
You might wan to do some research on this leftofcool Oct 2017 #58
Unless there is specific evidence Hillary knew and didn't say anything... InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #68
People get suspicious when they see a pattern. AtheistCrusader Oct 2017 #92
I hear what your saying... people always making assumptions about others, especially around here. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #117
What about Obama? videohead5 Oct 2017 #73
Which would probably also mean lapucelle Oct 2017 #113
I believe Hillary unless and until evidence surfaces that she did know. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #64
These men who blame everything on Hillary get under my skin and I hate when people act MrsCoffee Oct 2017 #25
WAPO is reporting that she is giving away said donations. AtheistCrusader Oct 2017 #36
I will blame Hillary Clinton for a whole lot of things Sen. Walter Sobchak Oct 2017 #37
Thank you, + a gazillion Sunlei Oct 2017 #38
You are most likely correct in that I'm sure she knew he was probably not a boy scout LiberalLovinLug Oct 2017 #40
More classic sexism. JHan Oct 2017 #54
What??? LiberalLovinLug Oct 2017 #93
you want me to repeat your own words to you? JHan Oct 2017 #94
I agree with you LiberalLovinLug Oct 2017 #95
She is not the point.. JHan Oct 2017 #96
+1000 (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #97
Again you are correct. She is not the point LiberalLovinLug Oct 2017 #99
It is NOT about politics alone.. JHan Oct 2017 #112
I am willing to bet that TMZ isn't Hillary Clinton's home page Sen. Walter Sobchak Oct 2017 #109
That's just not true, 7962. Clinton is not a Hollywood actor. Nitram Oct 2017 #44
No she should not stay quiet. How would she have known about him anyway. leftofcool Oct 2017 #56
Sure, makes perfect sense. NanceGreggs Oct 2017 #72
Did Jimmy Carter know about Bill Cosby? joshcryer Oct 2017 #84
Not to mention Kerry and Gore. (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #107
Are you saying she lied? (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #98
She is not Hollywood...no reason she would know...so maybe you should stop criticzing a prominent Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #102
When your friend told you the "jokes" lapucelle Oct 2017 #103
I don't think she said "I had no idea". She said she had no "knowledge" of this. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2017 #106
Now thats a good point! 7962 Oct 2017 #121
EVERYONE who did not know Weinstein or his orbit... Zoonart Oct 2017 #4
Seth MacFarlane make a comment about Weinstein at the 2013 Academy Awards. former9thward Oct 2017 #11
And apparently you are now a right-winger. 7962 Oct 2017 #23
Only useful idiots and those breaking their backs carrying right wing water will place any blame on MrsCoffee Oct 2017 #30
"Blame"? Of course not. I don't see anyone placing blame on her. 7962 Oct 2017 #42
You're trying to transfer part of the blame for Weinstein's actions to Hillary. Paladin Oct 2017 #46
Bull. HE is to blame for his actions. Which I already said. 7962 Oct 2017 #47
how many other politicians have you done this to? JHan Oct 2017 #57
That you hold others to standards you yourself fail to meet is bemusing. LanternWaste Oct 2017 #89
fuck trump... stonecutter357 Oct 2017 #69
yup JI7 Oct 2017 #83
And You Know She Watched The Awards Me. Oct 2017 #29
That was not canned laughter... Yikes. AtheistCrusader Oct 2017 #34
Oh come on. I watched the 2013 Academy Awards, and I didn't pick up on that. LisaM Oct 2017 #63
Are you saying Hillary didn't know him? former9thward Oct 2017 #66
No, I'm responding to the claim that Hillary should have picked this up from the 2013 Oscars. LisaM Oct 2017 #71
Ah, yes, of course. NanceGreggs Oct 2017 #76
I am not famous or have power. former9thward Oct 2017 #77
Do you really think ... NanceGreggs Oct 2017 #80
you place this all in Clinton's hands, while Pres Obama remains bruised from your allegations. LanternWaste Oct 2017 #90
No One, not one woman spoke out for many years. Did he pay them off, "settle" like Trump did? Sunlei Oct 2017 #13
He maintained his predatory behavior Trenzalore Oct 2017 #33
Yet this seems to be about blaming Hillary rather than any of that. 6000eliot Oct 2017 #75
What a thread this is---illuminating. Kingofalldems Oct 2017 #15
But not surprising JI7 Oct 2017 #16
People have been banned for much less tenderfoot Oct 2017 #17
Yeah very n/t emulatorloo Oct 2017 #20
His Wife Did Not Know videohead5 Oct 2017 #18
Ben Affleck said he didn't know. Till people came forward that told him. (And one Affleck groped) AtheistCrusader Oct 2017 #35
The number stands at two whom Affleck groped... for now. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #65
im to the point of WHO THE FUCK CARES IF SHE KNEW ABOUT IT... samnsara Oct 2017 #27
If she had heard something videohead5 Oct 2017 #28
Exactly. Having heard rumors is not the same thing as spooky3 Oct 2017 #104
Obviously, Hillary should be impeached as President of the United States Yavin4 Oct 2017 #31
I think it was common knowledge he was a creep Trenzalore Oct 2017 #32
Yes, it was common knowledge. Even I knew, and I am as far removed from Hollywood Cal Carpenter Oct 2017 #41
You've probably got the right idea 7962 Oct 2017 #43
Reason we need campaign finance reform Trenzalore Oct 2017 #45
ding ding ding questionseverything Oct 2017 #74
Why should she? WHY ARE DEMOCRATS FOLLOWING THE REPUBLICAN FRAMING AND GAME-PLAN HERE???? WinkyDink Oct 2017 #39
+a bazillion spooky3 Oct 2017 #105
So the press has swallowed the bait and made this all about Hillary Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #49
And here on DU, as well. Of course. Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #55
Speak for yourself. WinkyDink Oct 2017 #118
they know which buttons to press.. JHan Oct 2017 #61
I'm just going to leave this here: Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #50
+++++++++++++++++ JHan Oct 2017 #59
+1000 True_Blue Oct 2017 #85
Ha, good one. betsuni Oct 2017 #86
ZING!! WinkyDink Oct 2017 #119
Thats good! yardwork Oct 2017 #122
Is Hillary in charge of every wayward dick in the country? Beacool Oct 2017 #82
Yes, it seems for some reason Hillary is in charge of The Isle of Wayward Dicks. betsuni Oct 2017 #88
Why would anyone think she would know? alarimer Oct 2017 #91
So what if she did? Philistein Oct 2017 #101
No, we don't. Enjoy your stay here. Shrike47 Oct 2017 #110
I think you meant to reply to the post above this one. StevieM Oct 2017 #111
No. I meant we do not need the money and political power of a sex offender. Shrike47 Oct 2017 #114
I think that's what StevieM was driving at. JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2017 #115
Thanks, that's exactly what I meant. It seemed like Shrike meant to reply to the post right above StevieM Oct 2017 #116
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2017 #120
Hillary's paid her dues and them some. When will the pestering cease? oasis Oct 2017 #124
This is why Clinton and other Dems need to stay away from Hollyweird. romanic Oct 2017 #125
This reminds me of all the attack Hillary threads doc03 Oct 2017 #126
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Clinton: 'I certainly did...»Reply #72