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I only get off-topic when other people are off-topic first. In other words, Jay started it. Now back off, Jeff.
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No, actually Jay brought the topic back to Bush's clumsy oneliners. Before that, everyone was talking about paramilitary resources stationed in public libraries. So no pointing fingers.
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Especially if you think that Leno, Letterman, and the cast of SNL are "the Media."
Yes, the Media DID sleep through the Lewinsky scandal. Or, more accurately, the Lewinski bit was all they DIDN'T sleep through. Lurid tales of bj's in the oval office, yes, that's interesting. That'll get ratings. But do you remember the last TV news interview with Juanita Broadrick? I don't.
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Hey! Aren't we getting a little bit too worked up about this? I for one would like to hear a good discussion about government policies, presidential blunders and media coverage. I'm a foreigner, so I only hear a small slice of what manages to echo across the pond.
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Q: "Hey! Why did the supposedly unbiased press never interview a woman who claimed that Clinton raped her?"
A: "You're paranoid."
Yeah, THAT'S a rational response.
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Key word. CLAIMED. Paula Jones CLAIMED Clinton raped her. Elizabeth Gracen did something consentual with Clinton. They both got lots of media coverage. Or, did you forget about Paula Jones ... ? I mean, next you'll be screaming about the liberal media since Condit's air-line stewardess didn't get enough air-time.
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Not Paula Jones, Juanita Broadrick. Paula Jones only claimed harassment and assault, not rape, IIRC.
Although that brings up an interesting point...
How many sexual assaults does a man need to be accused of before people start going 'Hmm, I see a pattern here!'?
Well, if you're a Republican, like Clarence Thomas or Bob Packwood, one is all it takes.
But Clinton's still going strong with at least 3 under his belt (pun intended).
I'll admit, accusation doesn't equal guilt... but when a man gets accused over and over and over again, and people DON'T start taking notice, that's irresponsible.
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And Bill Clinton was impeached for a lie regarding one of his sexual-escapades. If you've got a point to make, please make it. You guys are getting really old with this "liberal bias" horseshit.
Speaking of which:
quote:WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Journalist David Brock made his name as a conservative muckraker, including an attack on Anita Hill whose accusations of sexual harassment nearly derailed the nomination of Clarence Thomas as Supreme Court justice.
Now, in a new book, Brock says he knowingly lied when he defended Thomas in a critical review of another book on the Thomas confirmation hearings. But Brock's former allies say his credibility has been badly damaged.
Sounds like a conservative bias in this case. But, then again, you don't see me crying about it.
And now, to get us back on topic (although Omega and Rob are doing a commendable job trying to get us off topic...), I will paraphrase Rob:
How many times does a man need to be accused of being an idiot before people start going 'Hmm, I see a pattern here!'?
Apparently, what's good enough for Clinton isn't good enough for George "I Succeeded Because of Daddy's Name!" Bush.
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Maybe it's just me, but we seem to have driven the Flameboard right into the nearest ditch. Is there anything rational left to be said about anything?
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We're arguing with Jeff. Who needs rationality?
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"I'll admit, accusation doesn't equal guilt... but when a man gets accused over and over and over again, and people DON'T start taking notice, that's irresponsible."
Erm... I think just about everyone in this country, and most people out of it, know that Clinton's one big walking hard-on. What do you mean when you say no-one's noticing?
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Wait, Clinton's been accussed of sleeping around?
*gasp*
Brilliant job the media did of hiding that. Next you'll be shocking me by revealing that he sold weapons to a country you're not on best terms with...
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