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Response to no_hypocrisy (Reply #19)

I have felt for a long time that Cosby's preachiness was arrogant and condescending yellowcanine Jan 2015 #1
+1 azurnoir Jan 2015 #11
woa. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2015 #80
Yep. And it pretty clearly was masking some underlying fucked-upedness. Warren DeMontague Jan 2015 #98
Pretty much my evolution with Bill Cosby. He was a 'hero' I was surprised to learn had feet of clay marble falls Jan 2015 #2
This is news to me winterwar Jan 2015 #3
Cruel, lousy thing to do to Dean Brown or any kid.. whathehell Jan 2015 #6
Arrogant jerk TNNurse Jan 2015 #4
excellent read. I too enjoyed his comedy and his tv shows. Doctor_J Jan 2015 #5
I loved "Fat Albert" growing up deutsey Jan 2015 #7
The above story doesn't surprise me. In the mid 70's I was exposed to Mr. Cosby mulsh Jan 2015 #8
A comic who'd gotten tired of Cosby's holier-than-thou lectures made a crack onstage pnwmom Jan 2015 #61
Sexual harassment and rape are crimes that leave the victim with a sense of shame and the fear JDPriestly Jan 2015 #96
Sometimes courage needs to be prompted. And your questioning makes it clear why these women didn't WinkyDink Jan 2015 #107
I had that same exposure to him... tosh Jan 2015 #109
Bill Cosby has been well-known as an asshole for ages. Spider Jerusalem Jan 2015 #9
That was my impression. I had heard first-hand stories from people who worked on sets with him. DanTex Jan 2015 #16
attempting to control the press NJCher Jan 2015 #23
People like Cosby have Unknown Beatle Jan 2015 #88
That's amazing LittleGirl Jan 2015 #10
"I'm sure the Cosby apologists will be out in force." This is a horrible story, and my ScreamingMeemie Jan 2015 #12
I am not spoiling for a fight. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2015 #39
I consider you one of the nice guys fadedrose Jan 2015 #51
Another reason I'm glad I've consciously attempted to separate the art from the artist. LanternWaste Jan 2015 #13
I try to do that, too NJCher Jan 2015 #24
Art? Maybe, maybe not-- I s'pose it's a diaphanous definition in the eye of the beholder. LanternWaste Jan 2015 #84
confirmation of the story from the Chicago Tribune burfman Jan 2015 #14
Oh my AwakeAtLast Jan 2015 #21
Bill Cosby, pull your own damn pants up N/T swag Jan 2015 #15
LOL, what are YOU doing here, mister? bettyellen Jan 2015 #44
Bill Cosby was very well paid to come to a fund raiser for an Ohio organization ... Botany Jan 2015 #17
I've heard from people that work at the local casino dflprincess Jan 2015 #110
That WAS uncalled for Catherine Vincent Jan 2015 #18
On the other side of the coin, Cosby inflated his education history. no_hypocrisy Jan 2015 #19
amazing--it's all crumbling NJCher Jan 2015 #33
Always thought it was strange his "credentials" appeared in the credits of The Cosby Show. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2015 #46
Generally you don't see others doing that 47of74 Jan 2015 #99
fwiw, it was an ed.d, not a ph.d., and at least somewhat "earned". unblock Jan 2015 #49
I thought the degree was "Ed. D." Thats' what the credits say on the "Cosby Show" and muntrv Jan 2015 #58
That was my first inkling that he's an arrogant asswipe. Frank Cannon Jan 2015 #134
This message was self-deleted by its author spooky3 Jan 2015 #108
The Cosby Rape Apologist brigade won't dispute this, since the victim and the witnesses were men nt geek tragedy Jan 2015 #20
There is no such brigade oberliner Jan 2015 #28
there are people who refer to the victims collectively as "party groupies" geek tragedy Jan 2015 #31
yes, I know; ran up against one NJCher Jan 2015 #35
Oh please, they're everywhere. NuclearDem Jan 2015 #69
See for example geek tragedy Jan 2015 #74
Plenty more than that. NuclearDem Jan 2015 #76
The Spanish fly bit from his late 60s album always kind of bugged me Hissyspit Jan 2015 #22
it is creepy. redgreenandblue Jan 2015 #137
Bill Cosby is a D-Bag for sure but I am sure there are many on these boards who secretly agree with dilby Jan 2015 #25
You are wrong oberliner Jan 2015 #26
I agree with you. MADem Jan 2015 #57
I was one who wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt; I knew nothing of him except... Hekate Jan 2015 #122
When it gets to the point where there are so many people out there who MADem Jan 2015 #126
He was a skillful and very successful predator for most of his life. He had the rest of us... Hekate Jan 2015 #128
I agree, just people wanting to see evidence and don't take the word of people who want big money uponit7771 Jan 2015 #66
So your claim is that all of the women are just chasing money? geek tragedy Jan 2015 #123
That's how DU rolls now, unfortunately. arcane1 Jan 2015 #75
Thanks for an informative post. Thespian2 Jan 2015 #27
Personally I stopped liking him JackInGreen Jan 2015 #29
^this Schema Thing Jan 2015 #37
^This, a thousand times. nt Nay Jan 2015 #72
I dropped him NOLALady Jan 2015 #116
I had never see this, but it doesn't surprise me.. mountain grammy Jan 2015 #30
That may explain why Lisa Bonet left the show. muntrv Jan 2015 #59
I've been thinking that for some time now. When only one member of a family is the odd man out... Hekate Jan 2015 #129
My former profession was at CBS. I had heard a few stories about Cosby but didn't think much.. BlueJazz Jan 2015 #32
I've heard that... 47of74 Jan 2015 #47
Ah Yes.I think? he was offered an extension of his contract with Mash but wanted to do other things. BlueJazz Jan 2015 #50
He was really good friends with Gary Burghoff (Radar) 47of74 Jan 2015 #63
"If only some in Congress would follow his example" BlueJazz Jan 2015 #83
Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter) is apparently a nice guy IRL nxylas Jan 2015 #102
i'm not surprised by your opinion of andrews, being as she was best friends with ND-Dem Jan 2015 #71
I stopped liking him when he went on TV. nt bemildred Jan 2015 #34
Reminds me of a story... vankuria Jan 2015 #36
Cosby showed his contempt for lowly high school grads in the 80's Kelselsius Jan 2015 #38
I remember that show, and I had the SAME reaction, as you! Siwsan Jan 2015 #56
Watched it with the sound off zipplewrath Jan 2015 #62
OMG SOMEONE ELSE SAW IT!!! Skittles Jan 2015 #106
They covered for him zipplewrath Jan 2015 #112
That was the first episode of the series. muntrv Jan 2015 #67
This was a second season episode Kelselsius Jan 2015 #81
For blacks, that's almost true... I looked at that episode in that context... without a degree uponit7771 Jan 2015 #68
I never watched ann--- Jan 2015 #40
Truly disgusting Cosby has left a lot of human wreckage. gordianot Jan 2015 #41
I never did like him. Why, I am not sure LawDeeDah Jan 2015 #42
He was instrumental in changing American society. Is saying that fact being "an apologist"? KittyWampus Jan 2015 #43
I don't feel better. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2015 #53
I won't disagree that he was an important cultural figure. Spider Jerusalem Jan 2015 #54
each one after the first though hfojvt Jan 2015 #64
Why drug women and rape them? Because he's a sociopath, pretty clearly. Spider Jerusalem Jan 2015 #70
Paul Rubens / Pee Wee Herman Mopar151 Jan 2015 #131
People take dumps on serial rapists and bullies. geek tragedy Jan 2015 #73
+1000 BeanMusical Jan 2015 #95
Proof? Or just because he is accused? peacebird Jan 2015 #115
Accused by dozens of people who have nothing to gain? Spider Jerusalem Jan 2015 #125
So, at this point in time, I am now very curious about your impression of American society. Major Hogwash Jan 2015 #130
Bullshit! Are_grits_groceries Jan 2015 #136
Dean Brown is no longer with us. 47of74 Jan 2015 #45
Makes the story related in the OP BronxBoy Jan 2015 #86
how fucking horrible, i wish he had been alive to hear the truth about Cosby JI7 Jan 2015 #93
I was informed about an incident involving Cosby by a relative. olegramps Jan 2015 #48
Cosby reminds me of the right-wing moralists .... kwassa Jan 2015 #52
that makes me dislike Cosby even more. samsingh Jan 2015 #55
Never really cared for Cosby. bigwillq Jan 2015 #60
WOW!!! WTF!?! I thought the GPA question was a leading joke... he was SERIOUS!? Cosby is fucked up uponit7771 Jan 2015 #65
Yeah GPA wasn't something I knew day to day 47of74 Jan 2015 #101
I've never liked him Skittles Jan 2015 #77
Went to see Cosby way back when demigoddess Jan 2015 #78
And consider this . . FairWinds Jan 2015 #79
A lot of negativity here. Here's a heart-warming story in cartoon form about someone nice TlalocW Jan 2015 #82
Thanks! burfman Jan 2015 #138
Most people with a 4.0 average couldn't find words as eloquent, classy and deeply felt as Mr. Brown's... Demoiselle Jan 2015 #85
I never liked Bill Cosby's shows. polly7 Jan 2015 #87
So because he had higher standards when it came to grades that's a bad thing? craigmatic Jan 2015 #89
No, it's because he was a sadistic asshole. Did you read the article! nt geek tragedy Jan 2015 #90
this had nothing to do with academic standards, it was him treating someone like they are worthless JI7 Jan 2015 #94
what a fucking asshole JI7 Jan 2015 #91
I agree totally. This story shows what a worthless person he really is. no text. Stuart G Jan 2015 #100
I was done with Cosby in the mid-80's at the height of 'Cosby Show' popularity. tenderfoot Jan 2015 #92
He always gave me the creeps- like in his comedy bit where he smirks about beating his kids. Warren DeMontague Jan 2015 #97
Bill Cosby, Joe Paterno douggg Jan 2015 #103
There is a significant difference. avaistheone1 Jul 2015 #140
For some reason I have always associated Cosby with the song "I'm Black and I'm Proud" Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #104
Maybe he did a James Brown impression? deurbano Jan 2015 #114
I have no idea, my memories are mixed up. Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #118
I remember. I started high school in 1968 and it was my first integrated experience. deurbano Jan 2015 #120
off topic from the OP, but this is a clip about the effect of that song Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #119
He's a bully. That has been obvious for a very long time. nt alphafemale Jan 2015 #105
Except for the Jello pudding commercials, Art_from_Ark Jan 2015 #111
Remember Cockroach, Theo's buddy? Cosby fired him for not getting a haircut. muntrv Jan 2015 #113
I can't say anything good about him as a person with all of the stories coming out, but goldent Jan 2015 #117
Never heard about this cruel, ignorant act. I hope Dean has put this bullying behind him. freshwest Jan 2015 #121
Dean lost his life about 3 years ago JI7 Jan 2015 #124
I am so sorry to hear this. Thanks for the update. freshwest Jan 2015 #127
I am going to assume. Malbrownluna8708 Jan 2015 #132
Wanda Sykes snort Jan 2015 #133
If I recall, Cosby berated her for not speaking proper English. muntrv Jan 2015 #139
, blkmusclmachine Jan 2015 #135
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