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No, let's not... not while you imply that I'm some kind of hateful person who believes Trump (and by rote, any other man) is automatically guilty by association. I simply explained why women who have been assaulted choose not to continue their ordeal by reporting it. This post was beneath you.
I believe the dozen or so women who came out after Trump denied doing any of the things he was recorded saying that he'd done because they had absolutely nothing to gain and everything to lose. I also believe the women because in nearly all cases they had reported the incident to their friends and family, seeking advice on what to do, and in nearly all instances were told that Trump had the power and willingness to destroy their lives if they accused him. I believe the women because journalists investigating the charges were able to talk to those people in whom the women confided, 6, 8, 10, 15 and even 20 years ago, and they confirmed it. I believe the women because I've watched Trump for over four decades, bragging on the radio, tv, in magazines and newspaper interviews about cheating on his wives, about being able to have any woman he wants, and they all want him to "be aggressive with them" sexually.
That is why I believe the women. But you know all that, and still want "proof"... as in video showing him performing each and every assault he has committed. That's part of the problem with society's reaction to woman who have been harassed and abused. There's almost never a handy video of such assaults because....sexual assault is NOT a spectator sport. All these women have is their word. And as you've proven, their word isn't good enough.
NOW my part of this distasteful conversation is over. Have a nice evening.
:applaud