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In reply to the discussion: Ezra Klein promoting "both sides-ism" asking us to believe partisan hack Juanita Broaddrick. [View all]JHan
(10,173 posts)17. You're conflating the aftermath of the affair with the affair itself..
We can't spin our own narratives , and ignore the facts.
Are we going to ignore Monica's own words? Are we saying that a young woman cannot possibly fully consent to a relationship with someone of a higher social status than they are? where was the intimidation at the start of the affair?
Again, are we just going to forget her desires in this?
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Tommy_Carcetti
Oct 2018
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I've noticed people who were not following the Monica mess in the 90s or those
badhair77
Oct 2018
#2
But if you actually look into Broaddrick and Willey's claims there are some serious flaws with both
Tommy_Carcetti
Oct 2018
#8
Where did I ever attack Broaddrick on the grounds she didn't come forward sooner?
Tommy_Carcetti
Oct 2018
#10
People do these types of cases a great disservice by lumping them all together.
Tommy_Carcetti
Oct 2018
#23
Maybe give some thought to our previous interpretations as Monica Lewinsky has
loyalsister
Oct 2018
#19
Little remembered fact about Broaddrick. In 1999, she sued the White House and DOJ.
Tommy_Carcetti
Oct 2018
#6
Seems like that's the most tangible difference; Ford wanted FBI investigation Brodrick recanted ...
uponit7771
Oct 2018
#15
I think it's plausible something happened with Paula Jones but I don't think it was non-consensual.
Tommy_Carcetti
Oct 2018
#24
Even if Clinton actually raped her, we're still allowed to be disgusted with her hypocrisy.
BlueStater
Oct 2018
#13