Right, because Bill was NEVER vilified for his actions. Sure.
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WaPo: Trump recorded bragging about his fame letting him violate women in 2005
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Ryzaki009
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Eh it probably could.
One was consensual and Trump's statements would be rape/sexual assault.
wumster3000
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WTF is this shit? How about you slide out of here. This is Hillary, not Bill.
Anyone with a brain and any human decency whatsoever would have never supported Trump in the first place, and this is purely confirming what we already knew about his character, which is secondary to his terrible policies and hateful dogma Palmer.
brandonh83
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No doubt, I'm just really excited about this one in particular as it's gonna be like just 3 days or so after all this hit. It's hot off the presses, baby!
Oh, please. "No one blinks an eye?" There has been non-stop, wall-to-wall outrage over Trump's previous comments for months now, with condemnation coming from absolutely anyone who matters.
The only differences here are that:
- It's now closer to the election, so there's greater coverage and voter attention
- Trump had previously left juuust enough wiggle room in his offensive commentary for some to pretend he hadn't meant what he said ("he didn't say all Mexicans are rapists!")
- The latest comments don't just play up Trump's ignorant say-anything loudmouth persona, they imply a history of actual sexual assault
- Lewdness and profanity make for big headlines
"I did try and fuck her... she was married... I just kiss... I don’t even wait... they let you do it... grab them by the pussy... you can do anything."
Christ. Of course it's big news. Outside of dropping a bunch of n-words, I couldn't fabricate a more damning hot mic quote if I tried.
The point is he was president at the time and liberals told everyone to shut up what he does behind closed doors is his business.
What's funny is I hate trump, but the hypocrisy is so thick.
TheContact
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I'd like to imagine that if she hadn't signed a pre nup she would be out of there
Obviously the solution is to note vote for Bill in November.
One was consensual while the other is bragging about sexual assault, so... no, there is no hypocrisy.
benjipwns
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Probably still hasn't heard about any of this yet.
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thepotatoman
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Everything after the bus was initiated by Billy Bush, which was disgusting, but not super meaningful to the discussion about the presidential nominee.
FinaruDensetsu
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Man I do wish it was Bernie vs Trump right now. I wouldn't feel so anxious about the results.
Killer Queen
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I thought about it, but last time I tried with another person they just ignored my points so honestly I don't even think it's worth it. I'll let them live in their bubble but it gives me perspective on who they are despite being generally nice people otherwise, which is unfortunate.
"Let's keep the government out of pussy grabbing"
Version 3.0
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She's never seemed particularly enthusiastic about being part of the campaign.
Hillary, all her life, has had political ambitions and been politically active. Even when she was First Lady and the Lewinsky controversy was going on, she chose to be seen actively defending her husband. She didn't just release a statement.
The GOP has been complete scum the way they've treated Hillary for decades, but A) she was "in the game" by choice, and B) that doesn't excuse the same behavior towards Melania.
Well Bill Clinton has rape accusers so unless they're lying I guess they're similar.
Again I hate trump and aren't voting for him but for the Hivemind to go nuts over this like its some major deal is kinda insane given what was "ok" for the same people.
You seem to not understand the difference between what Clinton did and what Trump implies he did.
benjipwns
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funkystudent
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What if Trump gets so flustered this debate he storms off stage early?
Would the debate continue with a empty podium?
Would the debate continue with a empty podium?
Lightning_Roller
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No doubt, I'm just really excited about this one in particular as it's gonna be like just 3 days or so after all this hit. It's hot off the presses, baby!
Yep, people at the water cooler are going to be talking for a while about this and the debate.
And here we go.
Meus Renaissance
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Anyone old enough to remember what the public sentiment towards Bill Clinton when the news leaked to the media during his presidency?
BrutishMrFish
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What he should have said was "Republican politicians don't blink an eye."
I hope you stretched a bit before doing all this reaching.
I think you need to look up what the word "consent" means.
I'm guessing they want people to think "she forgives him so why can't we?"
mambadragon
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This post has really made me think... After the election, will the exclamation points and one word responses to end a thought still be a thing? I think it's here to stay, and I'm conflicted on how I feel about that.
1. He bragged about being to able to use his celebrity to sexually assault women.
2. Bill Clinton is not running for office.
3. The biggest follow-up to this tape is the reaction of Trump's fellow Republicans.
4. All four of these points are likely to get you to say something stupid.
Please proceed governor
Nice goalpost shift, but even with that- having someone accuse you of something versus a guy getting raked over the coals for straight up bragging about sexual assault are two different things.
karasu
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Except for that whole impeachment thing.
Thunder Monkey
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I don't.
It's kind of perfect.
The first woman president gets elected facing the embodiment of misogyny.
GoldenEye 007
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I was young but I remember the impeachment and calls to resign the presidency. But even after that, he left with a high approval rating.
I'm a Bernie dude but this shit is almost too poetic to believe.
Bill Clinton sliding a cigar into an intern's vagina was a huge deal, and lead to an impeachment, and it continues to be a big deal because even Trump says so (which is why he vowed to bring it up Sunday night). Which is why people are treating this as a big deal for trump.
Only difference - Bill Clinton isn't running for president. Donald Trump is.
metalslimer
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If Bill Clinton had a tape saying it was OK to sexually assault women he would have actually been removed from office and Hillary wouldn't even be running.
Its not about whether he tried to have sex while married because we've known he was a cheater for decades after the ivanka shit.
Its not about whether he tried to have sex while married because we've known he was a cheater for decades after the ivanka shit.
LegendofJoe
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Freaking California. They gave us Nixon AND Reagan. They need to make amends and produce a progressive on the level of Obama sometime soon.
A lot of people acted like sex was the worst thing that could ever happen.
Netherscourge
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1. Bill Clinton isn't running for president.
2. Bill Clinton was impeached (in the House of Reps) for his actions.
3. Hillary Clinton never cheated on her husband, never groped anyone, never called anyone a fat pig or a whore, never condemned immigrants as murderers and rapists, never ripped off contractors, never gloated about using her wealth or fame to get laid and never embarrassed an entire political party or country, never invited a foreign nation to illegally spy on her opponents and never threatened to dissolve NATO alliances for overdue money. She also never shoved a cigar up anyone's vagina.
benjipwns
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Hiram Johnson and Earl Warren.
GoldenEye 007
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He did have a cum-stained dress, no?
This will be a great miniseries
I find it amazing that we don't get many progressive politicians out of California that make it big on the national stage. Is there someone significant I'm missing?
He might hold a presser tonight. LOL that won't do anything.
If Brown had advanced in his career ten years quicker we might be talking about him.
I could see Garcetti having ambitions given he was supposedly on the short list for Clinton's VP.
If Brown had advanced in his career ten years quicker we might be talking about him.
I could see Garcetti having ambitions given he was supposedly on the short list for Clinton's VP.
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