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Dr. Strange

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63. If Weinstein bears full and exclusive responsibility, then why is Baldwin being blamed?

Reply to Orrex (Reply #17)

Mon Nov 6, 2017, 10:42 AM

Nov 2017

I'm fine with laying off of McGowan, except if she's going to blame Baldwin because

he wants to protect rapists

then her actions (or lack thereof) would seem to be fair game. Unless Baldwin has done something that we're not being told about?

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Rose McGowan Rips 'Sooo Liberal' 'Scum Bucket' Alec Baldwin [View all] DonViejo Nov 2017 OP

No winners. MrScorpio Nov 2017 #1

There is definitely something odd happening with Baldwin Not Ruth Nov 2017 #2

I've always expected him to end up going right-wing in the end. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #4

What are you talking about? rockfordfile Nov 2017 #5

His temperment...the sense of combativeness that comes out at times. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #11

Yeah, Ive never seen combativeness in Dems. cwydro Nov 2017 #33

Not generally to the point of gaybashing random strangers in the streets, though. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #35

Theres a thread on the first page of GD just this evening, cwydro Nov 2017 #36

No, he's pretty hard left Orrex Nov 2017 #6

I know what his politics are. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #9

There are plenty of liberal assholes (nt) Orrex Nov 2017 #10

Many on the hard left have been or are assholes. Blue_true Nov 2017 #19

It's irrational to believe temperament is indicative of political motivations. LanternWaste Nov 2017 #52

Ok, fine. It was just an observation. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #65

liberals can be assholes and sexist also JI7 Nov 2017 #7

Agreed. Ken Burch Nov 2017 #12

???? Madam45for2923 Nov 2017 #3

McGowan and Argento are lashing out to be sure, and they have a reason Blue_Adept Nov 2017 #8

McGowan shouldn't have settled her case against this rapist. bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #13

What you're doing is called "blaming the victim" Orrex Nov 2017 #16

I'm not blaming the victim bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #18

The victim bears no responsibility for future victims. Full stop. Orrex Nov 2017 #20

Again, I didn't comment about the attacker's actions. bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #21

Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #24

Yes, I know Orrex Nov 2017 #30

That's your interpretation. bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #31

Quit blaming the victim, and I'll quit calling you out for it. Orrex Nov 2017 #44

How about I continue supporting Baldwin's statement about this incident. bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #45

Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #48

Do I really? bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #49

I don't care what you do in the bathroom with your monkey Orrex Nov 2017 #50

That's right bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #64

You call someone a troll just because they disagree with you? cwydro Nov 2017 #53

Did I call him a troll? Obviously not. Orrex Nov 2017 #56

He/she has the right to his/her opinion. cwydro Nov 2017 #58

You are inferring what you wish to infer Orrex Nov 2017 #59

You asked if they were sure they were on the right site. cwydro Nov 2017 #60

I stand by what I have posted, because I am correct in what I have posted Orrex Nov 2017 #61

You obviously don't know what 'blaming the victim" means. SharonClark Nov 2017 #32

"blaming the victim" bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #38

"PC crap?" Seriously? Orrex Nov 2017 #43

What am I not "liberal" enough for you bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #46

You're comfortable rightwing buzzwords, so there's that Orrex Nov 2017 #47

You replied to the wrong person Orrex Nov 2017 #42

How many would have been prevented if rapists didn't rape? mythology Nov 2017 #37

You tell me bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #39

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #41

McGowan sounds pretty troubled BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #14

THAT! It's not "blaming the victim" to point out that her settlement allowed Weinstein to coolsandy Nov 2017 #55

So, let me see if I have this straight NickB79 Nov 2017 #15

What you're doing is called "blaming the victim" Orrex Nov 2017 #17

I already said Baldwin should not have blamed McGowan NickB79 Nov 2017 #22

She consulted with an attorney TexasBushwhacker Nov 2017 #23

Considering how many women have accused him of various things, "carefully" isn't the word I would LisaL Nov 2017 #29

You obviously don't know what 'blaming the victim" means. SharonClark Nov 2017 #34

If Weinstein bears full and exclusive responsibility, then why is Baldwin being blamed? Dr. Strange Nov 2017 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author prayin4rain Nov 2017 #25

Yes. When she remained silent she left Harvey unfettered. The Wielding Truth Nov 2017 #28

Whether correct or wrong, Rose McGowan loses the argument when she starts tweeting like Trump Pachamama Nov 2017 #26

Is it possible to see her twitter history? joeybee12 Nov 2017 #27

Huh? cwydro Nov 2017 #40

She said gay men are misogynistic more so than straight men. tymorial Nov 2017 #51

and they "fought for the right to stand on top of a float wearing an orange speedo and take molly" melman Nov 2017 #57

I stopped reading past the original quote tymorial Nov 2017 #62

She's also a sexual assault survivor LanternWaste Nov 2017 #54