This is pretty much my take on it. Why willingly throw yourself into the lion's den? If a crime was committed, there should be criminal charges - or at least civil ones. Until that happens, it's just media driven bull####.
My thoughts on Bill Cosby
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This is pretty much my take on it. Why willingly throw yourself into the lion's den? If a crime was committed, there should be criminal charges - or at least civil ones. Until that happens, it's just media driven bull####.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
That is a quote predicated on being careful to not spout off about things you might not really know much about. We're talking about criminal allegations which he VERY much knows about.
I don't know that he actually raped anyone and I suspect he was boorish, a cad, a real jerk about it and I'd I would not sit there, given his position, and just take it...were I innocent.
Like not knowing why these women are trying to ruin him? Sit back, relax (in public anyway) and don't feed your enemy(s) ammunition.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
just a disagreement. I think he has a great opportunity to not only get some good press to balance this but to also give supporters a leg to stand on.
I just disagree that silence does him ANY good.
....unless he's done something wrong.
MMDad
Lem Putt
The first one came forward 14 years ago. Another one in 2004 that Cosby settled out of court. A couple more in 2005.
Then silence until now, when they all come out.
I think he did it, but those who did not press charges are somewhat responsible for the later cases. Letting him get away with it just endangered more women.
The logical part of my mind does not understand the victim mentality that makes so many women refuse to press charges, but this type of behavior is way too common. They're too scared to come forward until they feel it's safe, like now when Cosby has been beaten down to the point he cannot retaliate. No different than the beaten wives who remain silent until it's too late.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
The women have little to no power and he has much. Plus, they probably know some women who parlayed in into work or even a career. It's got to be an awful position to be in if it was more than just rude aggressive pig horny guy behavior.
Why would he pay someone (his lawyers) to tell him want to say (or in this case not say) and then not listen to them?
Let's see, I can keep my trap shut and only pay out $X or I can go against that advice and pay ten times that much because my lawyers now have to spin/unspin what I said. Mums the word no matter how much money you have.
Let's see, I can keep my trap shut and only pay out $X or I can go against that advice and pay ten times that much because my lawyers now have to spin/unspin what I said. Mums the word no matter how much money you have.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
...and if he has abused and perhaps even raped women in the past, it will be a LOT easier to discredit him than if he did no such thing. :shrug:
Larry Gude
Strung Out
So, if you'd never abused a woman, never coerced her aggressively for sex, never raped a woman, you'd just let it be said and say nothing because your lawyer said to shut up? If you're a celeb with all the opportunity in the world to fight for your name?
He's shutting up because he most likely is guilty of poor, maybe very poor, behavior towards women that will hurt his wholesome image.
SG_Player1974
New Member
People are asking why they waited so long to come forward with the accusations. Does anyone know what the statute of limitations is regarding these accusations? Is the clock running out?
MMDad
Lem Putt
We know that he's settled out of court for this in the past. That is not an admission or proof of guilt, but it doesn't help him look innocent now. I can't imagine settling something like this if you did not do it. This isn't one of those things where you look at your odds and the cost and make a decision about fighting it. You either fight this or you are almost admitting that you are a predator.
Kind of like Michael Jackson settling. Anything other than 100% denial of charges like that is just unacceptable to me. A settlement is nothing more than a payoff and sure looks like guilt.
MMDad
Lem Putt
Depends on the state, but I am not aware of any of these cases going forward criminally. Any evidence is long gone, unless one of them pulled a Lewinsky and kept the dress.
Tami2red
New Member
From what I heard on the news, the statute of limitations has run out. The LAWSUITS, however, are already beginning to fly.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
Yup.
Tami2red
New Member
NO, it's she tried to SELL this story 10 years ago.
Midnightrider
Well-Known Member
I know you aren't real good with words, but nothing in that link shows that black people even take exception to his statement, let alone that the left put a bullseye on him over it.
happyazz
Skiing in the clouds
EVEN IF he did, after 30 years and no proof he "should" not be found guilty. However, they planted the seed of doubt with all the press that this is getting and his "guilt" will be ingrained in STUPID PEOPLES minds forever.......