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Let me help you out.
I 100% concur that Bill's failures are what is at issue in the marriage. But, that doesn't absolve her of her own horrible behavior (2 affairs with married men at the age of 22).
Not so sure about "failed" marriage, though. People remain in marriage after adultery for a variety of reasons. Sometimes sexual infidelity isn't the be all end all to the marriage.I have known marriages to not only survive adultery, but thrive.
Let me help you out again. This is a thread about Monica and her article. The article is an explanation of history long past. A history that most of us hardly thought about in many years. The article reminds us of her behavior so many years ago. She is explaining herself to a new generation - ones that were really not that interested. To me, she has provided herself with more opportunity - not less - for scrutiny. She is/was responsible for her own behavior. At 22 she knew better. In the 90's tabloid TV was alive and well - and unless she was a completely sheltered individual and lacked the ability to discern right from wrong, her behavior had consequences. Sadly, the consequences were pretty rough for her. But in life, there is frequently a mismatch in consequences to actions. That is life.
So, in short...Monica's wounds were self inflicted. I believe her article will just open up new scrutiny of her past behavior.
I still want to know why she felt the need to launch a pre-emptive attack....why would she even matter in any 2016 campaign? Who would make her an issue?
Do you think Vanity Fair is allow the launch of a pre-emptive attack?
I think Lynne Cheney's theory is correct.