General Discussion

Tommy_Carcetti

(44,519 posts)

34. She was a consenting adult, no matter what way you slice it.

Wed Dec 13, 2017, 10:52 AM

Dec 2017

They both got "benefits" out of the situation, for a better lack of the word.

She relished in the fact that she was getting attention from someone who was handsome, extremely charismatic and also the most powerful man in the world. You can't say that's not a turn-on for a lot of people out there.

He relished in the fact that he was getting attention from a younger (but still adult) woman as a diversion from a stressful and frequently lonely job. Again, that's a turn-on for a lot of people.

What they did was quite stupid, and considering the fact that President Clinton was a married man with a family, flat out wrong on a personal basis. It did no favors to either of their reputations for them to do what they did. They were fools in lust.

But can we cut it with the notion that because Monica Lewinsky was an intern that it somehow removed the fact that it was a completely consensual relationship? She was attracted to him, he was attracted to her, and they (foolishly) acted on their urges. Enough said.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

67 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Bill Clinton in retrospect [View all] Cary Dec 2017 OP

Bill Clintons acts with Monica Lewinsky were consensual. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2017 #1

Perhaps Cary Dec 2017 #3

Why do people act as if Bill Clinton was the first President to behave that way? pnwmom Dec 2017 #62

I don't think anyone thinks Bill Clinton was the first Cary Dec 2017 #67

Clinton was a horn dog BUT Freddie Dec 2017 #2

Yep, If We're Going RobinA Dec 2017 #15

I agree!!! happy feet Dec 2017 #51

My take at the time and now.... vi5 Dec 2017 #4

The Clinton question is tough. Renew Deal Dec 2017 #5

It goes beyond Clinton, obviously Cary Dec 2017 #6

Lewinsky was an intern HopeAgain Dec 2017 #7

We cannot undo the past Cary Dec 2017 #8

Look what happened at the debate... HopeAgain Dec 2017 #9

I'm not sure that worked beyond deplorables Cary Dec 2017 #10

They thrive on whataboutism HopeAgain Dec 2017 #13

Lot of that going around... Thor_MN Dec 2017 #39

I disagree karynnj Dec 2017 #21

The election was stolen with voter suppression Cary Dec 2017 #28

Any close election can be said to have been caused by a large number of things that impacted it karynnj Dec 2017 #37

I can't buy that tbeory Cary Dec 2017 #42

In 2016, a smaller percent of people who voted for Bernie in the primary voted for Trump, than karynnj Dec 2017 #44

I don't pretend that I will ever convince "the left" Cary Dec 2017 #45

What I said is my honest "truth" as well - in quotes, because in fact - both of us are referring to karynnj Dec 2017 #47

Tired tactic number two: Cary Dec 2017 #48

Pretty arrogant to equate DISAGREE with NOT UNDERSTAND nt karynnj Dec 2017 #49

And right back to attacking me, personally. Cary Dec 2017 #50

I'd pretend an observation is an attack as well... LanternWaste Dec 2017 #55

How difficult is it to stick to the issue without deflecting? Cary Dec 2017 #56

Yes, the law clearly states that you cannot have sex with an adult who is an intern. OnDoutside Dec 2017 #11

That is not true treestar Dec 2017 #12

So Bill Clinton was a victim? HopeAgain Dec 2017 #14

No, He Was Not RobinA Dec 2017 #17

+1 treestar Dec 2017 #24

There is no doubt that Clinton was a victim Cary Dec 2017 #18

No, neither of them were. treestar Dec 2017 #23

"Seduced By"? RobinA Dec 2017 #16

Especially the way she planned it ahead of meeting him treestar Dec 2017 #25

True Cary Dec 2017 #29

Monica pursued Bill, and not vice-versa Zambero Dec 2017 #26

No she wasn't an intern dsc Dec 2017 #30

She was a consenting adult, no matter what way you slice it. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2017 #34

She was not seduced by Clinton - it was the other way around dansolo Dec 2017 #41

She was a college graduate and an adult. She bragged to her friend about her success pnwmom Dec 2017 #63

Clinton enjoyed a perfect swarm for his scandal... Drunken Irishman Dec 2017 #19

I recall Henry Hyde whining in the well of the Senate Cary Dec 2017 #43

I honestly think that much of this is a person's private life...and I don't see forcing people to Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #20

He was a general embarrassment because of his behavior. alarimer Dec 2017 #22

Says the person with the JFK quote in the footer. nt Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2017 #35

Ha! Cary Dec 2017 #46

Good catch. sheshe2 Dec 2017 #58

Those of you trashing Bill Clinton at this point have way too much time on your hands. Paladin Dec 2017 #27

Because we need to answer to this Cary Dec 2017 #32

No they dont FreeState Dec 2017 #64

That's not what I am referring ro Cary Dec 2017 #66

In retrospect... yallerdawg Dec 2017 #31

Interesting observation Cary Dec 2017 #33

Yes, it would karynnj Dec 2017 #38

Clinton was a philanderer and a dog there is no doubt about that. Willie Pep Dec 2017 #36

You're completely right Renew Deal Dec 2017 #40

it is possible to support someone as a politician, but not support their personal behavior. TheFrenchRazor Dec 2017 #59

Many good politicians had moral shortcomings. Willie Pep Dec 2017 #61

Who cares what 3 consenting adults do in their private life? BigRig Dec 2017 #52

never forgave the clintons for welfare reform dembotoz Dec 2017 #53

As there is no need to defend consensual, legal sex the defense cannot then, be partisan. LanternWaste Dec 2017 #54

There you go again Cary Dec 2017 #57

The main issue, in today's climate, is that he definitely could have been considered... moriah Dec 2017 #65

It was just the hypocrisy... Blue_Tires Dec 2017 #60