Bill Cosby - Is it true???

So this brings it up to seven...7...hard to believe.

Two new Cosby accusers emerge, including former Playboy bunny Carla Ferrigno

Frankly, I don't know what to think.
But, if it's true...and he's smart, he'll just do as he's doing, shut the hell up...and go away.

But I guess anything is possible in the flux of humanity and their lives.
There are no rules to personality.

Jerry Sandusky...great asst. coach...even had a charity...admired. Discovered to be sick.
Dr. Nikita Levy - the Johns Hopkins gyno who spied on & recorded thousands of his patients
They just caught a well respected Rabbi in DC who spied on & recorded his female converts to Judaism
The catholic church priest abuse scandal
Hundreds of teachers noted the past some years (both men AND women)
and so on...

Doesn't matter if the person is trusted and admired...and even done great good.
Bad is bad
An evil action is an evil action.

It can't be proven...no case has been raised...laws and the system have their limits.

If it's true...just go away.
Let them remember your good side or mask on the screen.

And if it's not...then why do these ladies come out to say it??
And why won't you say anything??

Cliff Huxtable - RIP

 

There has been a lot of talk about this in Canada after a bomb was dropped regarding one of Canada's most popular radio personalities.

This article should answer your question and more:

What Kind Of Woman Won't Report Sexual Assault? | ;Sandy Garossino

But here is the short answer (from the article):

What kind of woman doesn't report?​

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So what kind of woman is reluctant to report sexual assault? Anyone who consumed drugs or alcohol before the incident, who was intoxicated; who flirted with, has a relationship with, knows, or has significantly lower status than the perpetrator.​

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Any woman who's had an abortion or messy divorce. Anyone who might be in a custody battle. Anyone with a sketchy social media history. Anyone who's sexted nude photos or has unorthodox sexual tastes.​

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Any sex worker. Anyone who initially consented to sex. Anyone with addiction issues. Anyone afraid of her assailant. Any First Nations woman. Anyone from a minority or immigrant community. Anyone who's been raped before and not been believed.​

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Anyone without a strong support network. Any woman who waits too long. Anyone who's seen a shrink, or been prescribed medication for mental or emotional conditions. Any woman who doesn't want her medical records or psychiatric history disclosed. Or who has family members and a community who could be hurt or shamed by disclosure or publicity. Anyone with a criminal record or who is on public assistance.​

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Any woman with a past. Any woman with a future she doesn't want derailed by the stress of reporting.​

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In short, the kind of woman who doesn't report a sexual attack is almost any normal rational woman.​

 

This story saddens me. I've always been a Cosby fan. Grew up on The Cosby Show, have been to see him perform live, appreciate the fact that he promotes education and family responsibility, etc. Unfortunately it seems that he was almost certainly a giant hypocrite through it all. I'd heard an allegation or two in the distant past, but could dismiss them as ancient history that would've likely been proven or gotten more traction if true. But at this point it is incredibly difficult to imagine that there is all of this smoke without fire at its source. What a horrible thing to do.

 

After reading @Baraka_Guru 's post above...
Problem is...that many think that a woman who is "negative" in any context "deserves" what she got in the rape...or it dismisses any accusation.
Just as much many think that a guy who's done bad deserves death.

The extreme mindset of "justice" and "punishment" is a problem that has existed for centuries...and even to this day.
How many "witches" were burned?
How many men were disemboweled?

Now, it's not death...as often...we're more "civilized"...but still jail first, is often what happens in reality. (as opposed to fiction/media where the "bad guys" are killed easily and often)
And the women are getting what they "deserved".

Humans can be a sick race at times.
Both the perp....and the witnesses.

We need to look at ourselves.
And believe the ones in crisis.

 

Similar accusations, some with veracity, didn't seem to permanently damage Bill Clinton.

 

True, you are innocent until proven guilty...in a court of law...which is why he wasn't prosecuted...there wasn't evidence beyond "doubt".

However, there does "seem" to be a preponderance of unusual situations surrounding him...the pattern and trend is emerging.
It is a "court" of media...he's not being gone after by the law...but the media is announcing it. "If it bleeds, it leads" Welcome to the wonderful world of 24/7 news cycle.

The only way he can battle it, is to somehow disprove it...or come out in his own presentation and media blitz.
Or hide out, with his millions...and wait it out until it's not interesting...like Woody Allen or Roman Polanski.

And I hope you are right.
But please don't think I'm all about attacking the accused...and don't believe in our law system.
As I was accused myself when I was younger by the first woman I was sexual with. (she wanted to get back together with her boyfriend...who stalked me the rest of the time I was in that town)
And I had to go thru the whole cops coming to my door and more. Great thing to have happen in your senior year of HS...

However, mine was an outlier...and fortunately, I was able to move on as did she.
You do not see this ever happen again in my whole following life 25+ years. And I'd say its rare for any person, even a celeb. (and they get weirdos, sexual situations and more galore)
A specific pattern is emerging....it doesn't look good. And settling out of court and having formal witnesses vs. you doesn't help.

Again, I hope he's not...I'd like to go back to the other idea of him.
But he better not be naive with the media...it's a whole other "court"
No burden of proof.

 

Are you going to make a point?

 

You presume a lot, which is ironic.

We can talk about the article in more detail as it applies to the Cosby case, but it would help if you made a cogent point about it. All I saw was something about antisemitism and some questionable charge about "kinkshaming" and burden of proof, none of which have anything to do with why I referred to the article.

Now you handwave the rest of it away, which is convenient but ultimately unsatisfying.

Also, don't presume you know my worldview. You know very little about me, which would explain why you're always making conjectures about me if you're not outright making shit up.

 

So anyway...it seems that many are having trouble like us, adjusting their heads to the potential (and alleged) idea of Cosby doing this.
For Some Fans, Accusations of Rape Crumble Bill Cosby’s Wholesome Image

Perhaps it's just inertia...having to come to a full stop and maybe go 180...if not go 360, if it is all bogus.

Again, he's got the law on his side...there's nothing that they can do...plus even so, the burden of proof is on the accuser, innocent until proven guilty.

BUT, there is no burden of proof in the media...nor with the masses.
I was watching a legal show talking about this...and came up with the idea that Cosby could sue for slander. (Tom Cruz certainly doesn't hesitate to go after people or tabloids for false stories about him)
Perhaps Cosby could do this if they are false.

But that takes a heavy lift....and the pundits were likely correct in that he may feel too overwhelmed and tired to tackle it just yet. (He is 77, y'know)

IMHO, probably best just to retire and stay quiet. (he's got plenty of money)
Fortunately for him, the media and public are ADD...so they'll be chewing on other things later
That and the "bottom line" execs will reup for his series when things quiet down. (they only care about the "warm & fuzzy" for the money)

But I will tell you this...if he DID do this with some pattern and habit...then even if he fades...he won't be able to get away with it again...
And then no one will give him the benefit of the doubt...and the law will be on him like like glue.
Problem is...people with this kind of problem, can't stop themselves.

Let's hope he's not really a habitual offender...or any outlier past activity.

 

So...considering you're passionate about this...and in all sincerity...what would you do in this situation if you were Bill Cosby???
I've already noted my opinion.