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In reply to the discussion: Is there a man left who can't be accused of sexual impropriety? [View all]Hamlette
(15,407 posts)21. None of my friends would/did anything like this.
I just can't imagine it.
But what makes the difference? Sitting here thinking about the upbringing of the men I know and it is so diverse.
We had a debate at work last year over the use of the word "pussy". I told my friend at work my husband had never used the word even when drinking with the guys. My friend didn't believe me. I asked my hubby and a group of other people and they admitted that in their youth, they might have called a guy a pussy but never like Trump did.
What makes the difference? I know some men are like that. What made/makes it okay for them to do it?
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Is there a man left who can't be accused of sexual impropriety? [View all]
Stinky The Clown
Nov 2017
OP
"sexual impropriety" is a broad category encompassing many activities less obnoxious than that
FarCenter
Nov 2017
#26
Telling a joke that may be interpreted as "off-color" by a particularly sensitive individual, e.g.
FarCenter
Nov 2017
#36
"Accused" isn't just a legal matter. It applies to HR complaints and to the internet
FarCenter
Nov 2017
#46
Unless there is a pattern of this sort of behavior, there should be no worries.
susanna
Nov 2017
#45
It is coming wait for it...the right wing wants to take down popular progressives...I don't say it
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#54
I was surprised about Charlie Rose...now this guy needed to be taken down...but the guy
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#55
The GOP is planning and all out assault I think, but I do not agree with you and I have
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#58
I'm reminded of the way that the "Roseanne" sitcom handled the subject
customerserviceguy
Nov 2017
#34
It's amazing that the majority of men manage to go about their lives without ever assaulting...
Hekate
Nov 2017
#35
Way to miss the point. I'm going to delete my post in the interest of personal privacy, Cary
Hekate
Nov 2017
#85
We are going to find out. But I do think there are men who can keep their body parts
Irish_Dem
Nov 2017
#57
Yes, but you're right that this problem is bigger than just a small number of people
gollygee
Nov 2017
#59
It is not limited to rich, powerful, famous men, they are the low hanging fruit
Not Ruth
Nov 2017
#60