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If Hillary put her hands on another man's butt, DU would be up in arms (Original Post) ProudToBeLiberal May 2016 OP
huh? stone space May 2016 #1
Here's the link ProudToBeLiberal May 2016 #4
I saw that earlier, and wondered why it wasn't posted in the DU Lounge. stone space May 2016 #7
Off he goes to Ignore. Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #56
LOL. nt Cali_Democrat May 2016 #2
So many delicate and provincial people having fits of the vapors! Do you need a hand fan? TheBlackAdder May 2016 #53
Somebody call 911! ChisolmTrailDem May 2016 #3
I started laughing as soon as I saw this thread passiveporcupine May 2016 #10
I myself am getting the vapors...and I'm not even outraged. nt silvershadow May 2016 #13
I'm more worried that basic social interaction is apparently a mystery here Prism May 2016 #5
Right. She wanted her picture taken with Bernie! JDPriestly May 2016 #12
You are spot on. Puglover May 2016 #34
I bet some of these people are a real hoot at parties. Fuddnik May 2016 #43
If Hillary put her hands on another man's bare waist, DU would be up in arms Fumesucker May 2016 #6
I wouldn't. I'd be saying, "you go, girl"... glowing May 2016 #58
I'm sure there are some on DU who would be up in arms. CincyDem May 2016 #8
Yeah, right. LOL Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #9
So here's the rest of "the dress". CincyDem May 2016 #11
Her arm? n/t Lucinda May 2016 #15
If Bernie had said he was open to restricting abortion, the Hill Folk would lose their minds. Warren DeMontague May 2016 #14
Oh for goodness sake - have 840high May 2016 #16
What? It seems like DU was up in arms. IN ARMS!!! nilram May 2016 #17
I don't even want to think about where Bill put his hands and DU defended him. nt Live and Learn May 2016 #18
Or his cigar Funtatlaguy May 2016 #26
I don't give a shit either way. People are unfairly "sexualizing" otherwise harmless moments. phleshdef May 2016 #19
they arent people and it isnt sexualized reddread May 2016 #36
a bit ridiculous KT2000 May 2016 #20
Hills chairman Mao wardrobe allows no arm around business. elehhhhna May 2016 #31
Hillary supporters obsess over the stupidest, most irrelevant nonsense AgingAmerican May 2016 #21
If a man were wearing Anne V's dress, that's... pat_k May 2016 #22
who knew HRC fans were such prudes? AgerolanAmerican May 2016 #23
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2016 #24
Doubling down AirmensMom May 2016 #25
Maybe he needs to ask Bill about the proper etiquette... and do the opposite yourpaljoey May 2016 #27
At age 74, Bernie might fantasize much more Funtatlaguy May 2016 #28
That is mean... but funny yourpaljoey May 2016 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #29
they bottomed out reddread May 2016 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #38
that isnt the message I am getting reddread May 2016 #39
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voters? reddread May 2016 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #44
never saw a politician taken down? reddread May 2016 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #50
reality based community called reddread May 2016 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel May 2016 #55
if we're going this way azurnoir May 2016 #32
this is the moral calculus of morons TheSarcastinator May 2016 #35
none are so blind as the well paid hypocrite. reddread May 2016 #47
It's Hil-pocracy jack_krass May 2016 #62
What if she did it to a woman? Katashi_itto May 2016 #37
Her numbers would probably go up. Funtatlaguy May 2016 #45
True, those Kim Jong Ill pantsuits of her's....whoa Katashi_itto May 2016 #60
If (insert candidate name) (insert verb), DU would be up in arms. Skinner May 2016 #40
His hand was not on her butt. Do you understand basic anatomy? It was on her lower back. Skwmom May 2016 #48
This stoopid shit again? Fuddnik May 2016 #49
"...another man's butt..." Hillary's a man? Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author Tarc May 2016 #52
From all the outrage, you'd think He was endorsed by a perverted misogynist. Oh, wait..... Fuddnik May 2016 #57
This is only one jog dumber than "ghetto-gate." Vinca May 2016 #59
Imagine if she had an affair with a young intern... CanadaexPat May 2016 #61
Look closely Broward May 2016 #63
 

stone space

(6,498 posts)
7. I saw that earlier, and wondered why it wasn't posted in the DU Lounge.
Tue May 3, 2016, 02:42 AM
May 2016

Posting it in GD-P seemed kind of weird, somehow.

It did have some entertainment value, I have to admit.

We can all use a break.



 

Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
56. Off he goes to Ignore.
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:29 AM
May 2016

I expected far better of MineralMan...how disappointing to see him descend to the usual gutter-low level of the majority of Camp Weathervane.

I suspect you're next...

passiveporcupine

(8,175 posts)
10. I started laughing as soon as I saw this thread
Tue May 3, 2016, 02:50 AM
May 2016

Yes, we will be having a full-blown buttgate now, for at least a week or more.

OMG these people are disturbed!

 

Prism

(5,815 posts)
5. I'm more worried that basic social interaction is apparently a mystery here
Tue May 3, 2016, 02:39 AM
May 2016

It kind of explains a lot, when you think about it.

Basic friendly contact, where one person goes around the shoulders and the other goes around the back of the waist towards the hip.

This is also known as Every Picture Taken With Friends and Family Ever.

Anyone who thinks this is weird is weird themselves. How does one muddle through life not understanding how real live human beings interact?

I'd say it's creepy, but it's actually more worrisome and explanatory.

Really. very. explanatory.

JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
12. Right. She wanted her picture taken with Bernie!
Tue May 3, 2016, 02:55 AM
May 2016

That Hillaryites are making something of this picture of a totally bored Bernie and a very thrilled female model is funny.

Bernie looks like he is having his picture taken for the umpteenth time and is getting very tired. She looks like she is just thrilled at having a selfie made with Bernie.

The Hillaryites are stooping low tonight. Desperate for a scandal.

There real scandals, the exciting ones, will come out if Hillary actually wrangles the Democratic nomination. The Republicans will make sure of that.

Fuddnik

(8,846 posts)
43. I bet some of these people are a real hoot at parties.
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:17 AM
May 2016

The creepiest thing about this, is that some people can exhibit such faux outrage over this nonsense.

It's "liberals" like these that give real liberals a bad name.

CincyDem

(6,363 posts)
8. I'm sure there are some on DU who would be up in arms.
Tue May 3, 2016, 02:43 AM
May 2016


At the same time, there would be some who would look at a 68 year old woman with her hand on a 20 something male model's butt and say "you go girl".

I can't tell if you're upset that Hillary would get dumped on or that Bernie didn't get enough dumping. IIRC, there was a lot of skin in that model's dress so, in the split second available to decide "where does my hand go?", Bernie chose fabric vs. skin. What's a guy to do, eh?

And BTW, there were more than a few threads floating around that slammed bernie pretty hard for playing grab-ass so I'm not sure your basic premise ("he gets a pass&quot stands up. If you're talking about the MSM - maybe the reason he got a pass has nothing to do with sexism and everything to do with people understanding what happened at these huge gatherings with photographers everywhere getting cameo shots. It's not a "non-story" because it's Bernie...it's a non-story because it's a non-story.

CincyDem

(6,363 posts)
11. So here's the rest of "the dress".
Tue May 3, 2016, 02:52 AM
May 2016


""

From the title of the pic and the similarity of the purse, I think this is the same dress. If so, where would you like to see Bernie put his hand ? Socially, I would think it much more awkward to be rubbing her back, ya think ?
 

phleshdef

(11,936 posts)
19. I don't give a shit either way. People are unfairly "sexualizing" otherwise harmless moments.
Tue May 3, 2016, 03:43 AM
May 2016

Its stupid. Stop. Please.

 

reddread

(6,896 posts)
36. they arent people and it isnt sexualized
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:10 AM
May 2016

they are trying to scandalize the nicest guy in the race.

how desperate do you have to be to make such hamhanded fools out of yourselves?
not particularly smart, but it is the only look they seem to have.

KT2000

(20,584 posts)
20. a bit ridiculous
Tue May 3, 2016, 04:03 AM
May 2016

the woman was wearing a backless dress - actually it was more than backless. He put his hand where there was fabric so his hand was not on bare skin. It's called one of those human experiences - if he left his hand dangling in the air that would be weird, if he put his hand on his bare back that would be uncomfortable for him.

Hillary would probably put her hand at a man's side waist - on the fabric of his pants if he asked for a pic while he was not wearing a shirt. She may keep both hands in front of her.

Half nude people make for awkward situations.


 

elehhhhna

(32,076 posts)
31. Hills chairman Mao wardrobe allows no arm around business.
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:05 AM
May 2016

Otoh, there are deeeep pockets for money.

pat_k

(9,313 posts)
22. If a man were wearing Anne V's dress, that's...
Tue May 3, 2016, 04:45 AM
May 2016

...exactly where Hillary would put her hand. Or would you prefer the hand on bare skin?

This faux indignation is getting really old.

Response to ProudToBeLiberal (Original post)

AirmensMom

(14,643 posts)
25. Doubling down
Tue May 3, 2016, 07:55 AM
May 2016

On the ridiculous? Sexism is everywhere if you're a Hillary supporter, isn't it? Mountain out of a molehill. Now, a pic of Hillary cozying up to GW Bush would be offensive, but not because of which body parts are touching and not because of sexism, but because she seems to enjoy being with war criminals. Don't worry, you don't have to look very far to find one.

yourpaljoey

(2,166 posts)
27. Maybe he needs to ask Bill about the proper etiquette... and do the opposite
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:01 AM
May 2016

That seems like a pretty safe bet

Response to ProudToBeLiberal (Original post)

Response to reddread (Reply #33)

 

reddread

(6,896 posts)
39. that isnt the message I am getting
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:12 AM
May 2016

absolute desperation.
its an ill wind blowing.
that bag might be torn.

Response to reddread (Reply #39)

 

reddread

(6,896 posts)
42. voters?
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:16 AM
May 2016

since when did the voters have the last word, let alone make major decisions?
these war criminal carpetbaggers have more dirt under their carpet than anyone,
and if they dont have complete control over circumstances,
ANYTHING can happen.

you havent learned that yet?

Response to reddread (Reply #42)

 

reddread

(6,896 posts)
46. never saw a politician taken down?
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:20 AM
May 2016

it cant happen here?
I wonder how many eruptions they can contain at once?

Response to reddread (Reply #46)

Response to reddread (Reply #54)

TheSarcastinator

(854 posts)
35. this is the moral calculus of morons
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:09 AM
May 2016

So let me get this right: Bernie with his arms around a supporter = Hillarians get the vapors.

Bill masturbates an intern with a cigar in the Oval Office, gets a blowjob from that intern then lies about it under oath = nothing to see here???

Ok then. Carry on with that outrage, brave political warriors. Your cause is righteous.

Funtatlaguy

(10,879 posts)
45. Her numbers would probably go up.
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:19 AM
May 2016

You know how men like to fantasize about girl on girl action...I'm just sayin.

Skinner

(63,645 posts)
40. If (insert candidate name) (insert verb), DU would be up in arms.
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:13 AM
May 2016

I'm waiting for silly season to be done.

 

Lizzie Poppet

(10,164 posts)
51. "...another man's butt..." Hillary's a man?
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:26 AM
May 2016

Proofreading is your friend.

Also: learn to ratfuck better. This is feeble even for Camp Weathervane.

Response to ProudToBeLiberal (Original post)

Fuddnik

(8,846 posts)
57. From all the outrage, you'd think He was endorsed by a perverted misogynist. Oh, wait.....
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:30 AM
May 2016
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By NICK GASS 05/01/15 06:37 AM EDT


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Vinca

(50,278 posts)
59. This is only one jog dumber than "ghetto-gate."
Tue May 3, 2016, 08:33 AM
May 2016

I would bet anything there are photos of Hillary posing with men with her hand in the exact same spot. That is not a buttock. Didn't you have an "Invisible Man" when you were a kid?

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