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Adenoid_Hynkel

(14,093 posts)
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 03:02 PM Nov 2014

In light of Cosby, is it time for media to revisit allegations against Schwarzenegger

Numerous women came forward during the recall to detail his groping, and were demonized by the GOP, so their family-friendly "reformer" could get elected governor of Culleefornya.

He's still out there, even after his adultery came to light,, making movies, and hoping he can get the constitution changed to run for president:
http://pagesix.com/2013/10/18/schwarzenegger-mounting-legal-challenge-to-run-for-president/

Isn't it time he also be shunned from polite society for his shoddy treatment of women?

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In light of Cosby, is it time for media to revisit allegations against Schwarzenegger (Original Post) Adenoid_Hynkel Nov 2014 OP
His comments on Hitler should have been enough for that... Kalidurga Nov 2014 #1
Yes, yes yes. Cleita Nov 2014 #2
He failed so spectacularly as governor truebluegreen Nov 2014 #6
He and Cosby have a different accusation history. maced666 Nov 2014 #3
So how do you view torturing someone before killing them as to just Cleita Nov 2014 #4
Numerous women came forward rudolph the red Nov 2014 #5
Actually, didn't Ken Starr and the impeachment proceedings pretty much uncover Cleita Nov 2014 #7
Whether it was investigated by Ken Starr or not, there are still rudolph the red Nov 2014 #9
I can think of a bunch of white perves who need to be looked at KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #8

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
1. His comments on Hitler should have been enough for that...
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 03:05 PM
Nov 2014

the allegations should have been the nails in the coffin.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
2. Yes, yes yes.
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 03:13 PM
Nov 2014

Unfortunately, it's too late to take back his time as Governor, however it might stop him in his tracks from ever seeking office again if he is so inclined and frankly if I never have to see another movie trailer or guest appearance by him on a talk show, that will be great too.

 

truebluegreen

(9,033 posts)
6. He failed so spectacularly as governor
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 05:58 PM
Nov 2014

I doubt if his ego would permit another run for office. Plus he has even more baggage now (acknowledged illegitimate child with an employee) and he doesn't have Maria in his corner any more. I doubt if he has the guts to face the electorate or the media again.

 

maced666

(771 posts)
3. He and Cosby have a different accusation history.
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 03:24 PM
Nov 2014

Arnold's was more groping/harassing and general misogynistic view of women where Cosby accusers say they were drugged and raped.
People see groping versus drugged and raped differently. Though neither is acceptable.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
4. So how do you view torturing someone before killing them as to just
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 04:40 PM
Nov 2014

killing them? One may be more heinous than the other, but the victim is no less traumatized or dead. I do not give Arnold a pass on this just because it's a better degree of unacceptable behavior.

 

rudolph the red

(666 posts)
5. Numerous women came forward
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 05:02 PM
Nov 2014

with stories about Bill Clinton that detailed groping and even rape, should the media go after him again too?

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
7. Actually, didn't Ken Starr and the impeachment proceedings pretty much uncover
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 06:15 PM
Nov 2014

and examine in detail everything Clinton did that was considered adultery? Also, Clinton's dalliances were consensual and when it appeared that the person wasn't willing, like Paula Jones for instance, he backed off. Arnolds molestations were mostly not consensual and Bill Cosby's seem to be rape.

 

rudolph the red

(666 posts)
9. Whether it was investigated by Ken Starr or not, there are still
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 06:52 PM
Nov 2014

several women who claim that they were sexually harassed, groped, and raped by Bill Clinton. Somehow, he gets a pass while Bill Cosby gets tried and convicted by the media and many here.

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
8. I can think of a bunch of white perves who need to be looked at
Sat Nov 22, 2014, 06:36 PM
Nov 2014

very closely: Schwarze-Nazi, Ted Nugent and Stephen Collins (of Seventh Heaven fame) are the 3 that pop into my head as worthy of some serious scrutiny at the level Cosby is receiving.

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