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MineralMan

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10. Thanks. There are such places in every city, unfortunately.

Fri Feb 22, 2019, 03:30 PM

Feb 2019

And everywhere there are, men pay to have their urges satisfied, never thinking about the person who is doing is done. Only infrequently are such places shut down or is there a prosecution, and they open right back up again in a new location.

Why? Because there are those men. Men for whom momentary pleasure is worth more than the dignity and freedom of another human being. Such men are beyond loathsome.

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The Robert Kraft Scandal is Remarkable for Its Sadness [View all] MineralMan Feb 2019 OP

Remember when Donald Sterling was forced to sell the Clippers LoveMyCali Feb 2019 #1

Yes, I do. MineralMan Feb 2019 #3

Your worldview seems sexually conservative. radius777 Feb 2019 #124

Notice how the narrative starts as sex shaming/bashing. Then subtly turns to human trafficking. Progressive Law Feb 2019 #134

OMG PLEASE let Dan Snyder be one of the guys they caught Recursion Feb 2019 #56

Him and...... Traildogbob Feb 2019 #72

I stopped watching the Cowboys when Redneck Jerry Jones bought them. walkingman Feb 2019 #76

Ha! Traildogbob Feb 2019 #80

Keep dreaming. Snyder is so dreadful that those places won't take his business. n/t Yavin4 Feb 2019 #130

If prostitution was legalized... dubyadiprecession Feb 2019 #2

Except snowybirdie Feb 2019 #4

+1000 MLAA Feb 2019 #34

The movie Year of the Fish looked at this kind of system. mahina Feb 2019 #52

It's not just prostitution. I actually have no problem with sex work, as such. MineralMan Feb 2019 #5

I doubt he's losing much sleep over your opinion of him. BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #49

I never had any illusions that he would. MineralMan Feb 2019 #57

You're welcome. BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #62

Neither is Donald Trump or Steve Bannon RhodeIslandOne Feb 2019 #93

My point is the point I made. BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #100

That Bob Kraft has all the moral credibility of Donnie Trump? RhodeIslandOne Feb 2019 #102

The only quality sex GetRidOfThem Feb 2019 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author okaawhatever Feb 2019 #105

But you originally said it is "sad" that Kraft finds pleasure in sex acts with a stranger. Progressive Law Feb 2019 #135

No. I was talking about the whole situation, MineralMan Feb 2019 #136

Ok then, but reading from your first three paragraphs, it was all about shaming the sex act... Progressive Law Feb 2019 #137

Don't think she cares, she's been dead since around 2011...of course she MAY be looking down on him. BamaRefugee Feb 2019 #32

The type of activity that he was engaged in is grotesque. Blue_true Feb 2019 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author NewJeffCT Feb 2019 #50

Kraft's wife died in 2011 after almost 50 years of marriage Submariner Feb 2019 #67

Kraft was dating an actress half is age in under a year RhodeIslandOne Feb 2019 #96

She's charmed by his bank account I'm sure. gldstwmn Feb 2019 #119

I don't think legalizing prostitution changes hows women end up in prostitution theboss Feb 2019 #69

Sure it would Loki Liesmith Feb 2019 #79

I'm not sure the Yakuza or whatever is going to fill out business licenses theboss Feb 2019 #82

You mean like in Amsterdam? You know trafficking is a big problem in Amsterdam, don't you? Squinch Feb 2019 #92

His wife is dead. LisaM Feb 2019 #74

Wherever prostitution is legalized, trafficking increases. So lots more people would have a problem. Squinch Feb 2019 #90

Well said! Johnny2X2X Feb 2019 #6

Thanks. There are such places in every city, unfortunately. MineralMan Feb 2019 #10

is there some evidence that kraft knew these women Mosby Feb 2019 #25

I doubt that mattered to him in any way. MineralMan Feb 2019 #28

" I doubt that mattered to him in any way." mitch96 Feb 2019 #111

Sad, but true. MineralMan Feb 2019 #112

Is this a serious question Johnny2X2X Feb 2019 #41

I have never been in a massage parlor Mosby Feb 2019 #83

Not cool calling a fellow DU'er an idiot... mitch96 Feb 2019 #113

The type of place that he went to has that type of history. Blue_true Feb 2019 #54

He's being charged with soliciting prostitution. Mosby Feb 2019 #131

The type of place that he went to have reputations for having women working Blue_true Feb 2019 #138

Quite often the rich and/or famous prefer that type of situation since they are less likely to okaawhatever Feb 2019 #109

that is certainly a possibility. nt Mosby Feb 2019 #110

What did he think was going on there? n/t gldstwmn Feb 2019 #120

Yes Johnny2X2X Feb 2019 #39

I, too, don't know anyone who visits such place. MineralMan Feb 2019 #44

Strip clubs are creepy Johnny2X2X Feb 2019 #51

I've not been in one at all. MineralMan Feb 2019 #59

I worked with an executive that got busted at one once. Blue_true Feb 2019 #60

the police ran this "sting" for 8 months Mosby Feb 2019 #99

Here's a little insight into this guy. gldstwmn Feb 2019 #7

"He was also a notorious non tipper." ... what an asshole uponit7771 Feb 2019 #11

One of the biggest I've ever met... n/t gldstwmn Feb 2019 #13

He sounds like the type of person who gets off on the humiliation of others. smirkymonkey Feb 2019 #14

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2019 #16

Definitely part of his mo. Probably why they gldstwmn Feb 2019 #20

No offense but... BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #53

Haha... unfortunately it's not. Believe what you wish. gldstwmn Feb 2019 #81

Great post malaise Feb 2019 #8

Thanks. I read a couple of accounts written about that particular place. MineralMan Feb 2019 #12

Funny how they are the ones who support malaise Feb 2019 #23

If they don't think twice - It's alright. MineralMan Feb 2019 #26

THIS malaise Feb 2019 #29

That could well be the case. MineralMan Feb 2019 #31

Might not just mock him malaise Feb 2019 #33

Do you think the TRIADE have their fingers in that situation at some level? Blue_true Feb 2019 #63

I have no idea. I have next to zero knowledge of those organizations. MineralMan Feb 2019 #66

Yep they always project malaise Feb 2019 #85

They interviewed a guy who owned a neighboring pizza parlor. gldstwmn Feb 2019 #121

I don't know if it's still the case any more customerserviceguy Feb 2019 #64

I don't feel sadness for him. madaboutharry Feb 2019 #9

I'm not sad for them. I find them pitiful and disgusting. MineralMan Feb 2019 #18

To a point I agree rockfordfile Feb 2019 #115

As a private investigator for 10+ years, I've followed dozens of men into Asian massage parlors NightWatcher Feb 2019 #15

I know about such places only third hand, from news stories about them. MineralMan Feb 2019 #19

It's not really a sexual urge or need that people like that are satisfying. DanTex Feb 2019 #17

Perhaps so. I can't put myself into such a mindset. MineralMan Feb 2019 #21

Power erpowers Feb 2019 #122

I don't understand someone of his means Hawaii Hiker Feb 2019 #22

Too much hassle, I guess. MineralMan Feb 2019 #24

Those have largely been shut down..... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #38

The SESTA Act signed last April forced many of the online (ad) places to shut down Hawaii Hiker Feb 2019 #68

I got hit up by a street walker just a few nights ago here in NYC . . . markpkessinger Feb 2019 #77

That's probably what makes it hot radius777 Feb 2019 #126

Um, it's the power imbalance that gets these fuckers off. hunter Feb 2019 #27

Ah, you may be close to the answer. MineralMan Feb 2019 #30

Where he has absolute power over the woman. A consensual encounter does not allow for that dynamic. Blue_true Feb 2019 #71

Sad is not the word snowybirdie Feb 2019 #35

Well, I'm very, very sad about the situation those sex workers are in. MineralMan Feb 2019 #37

At least it wasn't in the men's room under a stall like most Republicans Pepsidog Feb 2019 #36

I only know of one Republican who was involved with that. MineralMan Feb 2019 #40

I wonder what his GF thinks about this? maryellen99 Feb 2019 #42

Maybe it means he leaves her alone and she's fine with that. MineralMan Feb 2019 #45

Yep. nt Blue_true Feb 2019 #73

He should resign as head of his team and packaging business. Blue_true Feb 2019 #43

I predict he will not. The news will not last long. MineralMan Feb 2019 #48

You could be right, most likely you are. Blue_true Feb 2019 #58

He should be thrown out of the NFL. It's sick to have a person like that in the NFL. rockfordfile Feb 2019 #116

I agree with that also. I just can't see him sitting in the owner's box watching games anymore. Blue_true Feb 2019 #129

This message was High Sparrow approved. bluedigger Feb 2019 #47

I had to look that up. I'm not a GoT watcher, nor MineralMan Feb 2019 #55

+1 BannonsLiver Feb 2019 #70

The reporting about the women is the sad part. Who gives a shit about Kraft? Vinca Feb 2019 #61

Yes, that is truly sad. MineralMan Feb 2019 #65

Kraft has a beautiful girlfriend half his age. kwassa Feb 2019 #75

not for long..... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #78

why would she get "a bunch of his money"? Mosby Feb 2019 #87

lots of things come to mind... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #89

"Non-nuptual agreement." Kay. You really sound like you know what you're talking about. Squinch Feb 2019 #98

People are clueless. radius777 Feb 2019 #125

This message was self-deleted by its author getagrip_already Feb 2019 #84

Your belittling of the victim is really disgusting. An astonishingly ignorant comment. Squinch Feb 2019 #95

not at all.... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #101

Your ignorant explanation of your ignorant statement doesn't change the fact that your Squinch Feb 2019 #103

Women as objects? Really? n/t janx Feb 2019 #106

how can you have a discussion of prostitution without.. getagrip_already Feb 2019 #107

If you are incapable of doing so, janx Feb 2019 #108

"It always amazes me how very successful and rich men will risk everything for sex with any woman japple Feb 2019 #114

yes... getagrip_already Feb 2019 #118

Robert Kraft is not the one to be pitied in this story. Squinch Feb 2019 #88

I remember when there were stories about W getting an illegal abortion Ilsa Feb 2019 #91

The quest for anonymity, maybe? mainer Feb 2019 #94

I would think the opposite. A great way to be identified by another patron. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2019 #104

Since they were virtual prisoners of the spa gldstwmn Feb 2019 #123

Anyone stopping by Staples or Olympia would probably know who he was RhodeIslandOne Feb 2019 #128

One doesn't pay a prostitute to perform the act only. Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #97

It seems to me he doesn't think much of women. Just like trump. rockfordfile Feb 2019 #117

I don't have a problem for him paying for sex, if the sex worker is working under conditions as WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2019 #127

Patriots owner Kraft formally charged in Florida prostitution sting Mosby Feb 2019 #132

Good. MineralMan Feb 2019 #133