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In reply to the discussion: Was Stormy Daniels raped by Donald Trump? [View all]Johnny2X2X
(19,720 posts)56. She's still coping
She blames herself for not knowing that his intentions were sex. She blames herself for "not stopping it." She doesn't consider it rape, and that's her right, but this was a lot like what happened over and over with Harvey Weinstein. Pressured women into sex with the implied promise of a role.
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Be careful. There's a difference between choosing to do things and being coerced.
yardwork
May 7
#40
And conversely, someone can choose to use sex to gain an advantage without being coerced.
meadowlander
May 7
#105
The spaces around "non/consensual" and "un/wanted" are large and always moving, which is why people are reluctant
WhiskeyGrinder
May 7
#7
Both legally and ethically, there is a difference between "unwanted" and "nonconsensual."
WhiskeyGrinder
May 7
#22
Unwanted penetration isn't rape? There's a jury in NY that would like a word with you.
OMGWTF
May 7
#52
But we are not talking about 2 people who are in a relationship, here....
DemocraticPatriot
May 7
#120
Really? Personally I believe if a person doesn't give permission then it is rape.
Demsrule86
May 7
#58
People consent to penetrative sex that they don't necessarily want all the time, for a variety of reasons.
WhiskeyGrinder
May 7
#63
It is so much worse if you have feelings for the man...what a betrayal. I was asaulted. But it
Demsrule86
May 7
#36
It was rough. I made it through. I wouldn't leave the House withou my parents for a year.
Demsrule86
May 7
#60
I have always thought he is a rapist...I believe his first wife descriped abuse and forced sex
Demsrule86
May 7
#39
Does anybody still believe that trump will take the stand, in his defense ?
republianmushroom
May 7
#38
wasn't the idea she felt like she needed to if she would have a chance to go on The Apprentice? Definitely coercion
LymphocyteLover
May 7
#45
I haven't read any of the background previously - but just reading this excerpt of yours - it's pretty chilling
TBF
May 7
#61