Bill Cosby is a rapist

[Victarion]

Can you really still refer to the perpetrator as a "person?"

 

[Roose Bolton]

There is a belief in Buddhist Philosophy that the world as a whole is a single organic being to which we are all a part of. So by inflicting an act of cruelty and barbarism on someone else, you're actually committing an act of great self-mutilation.

 

[ShadowBoxer]

One thing still doesn't add up. Even though Bill is a was a popular, well liked celeb, I still cant believe that none of the women (who are mostly white) wouldn't go to the police if they were raped. A black man in like the 70 and 80's getting away with raping lots of white women? I don't think it was possible . I know today it would be possible until the person paid them loads of money.

 

[Spider-Who?]

One thing still doesn't add up. Even though Bill is a was a popular, well liked celeb, I still cant believe that none of the women (who are mostly white) wouldn't go to the police if they were raped. A black man in like the 70 and 80's getting away with raping lots of white women? I don't think it was possible . I know today it would be possible until the person paid them loads of money.

Rape is horrific. There's NO way we who have not experienced could even begin to understand how it affects the thoughts and actions of victims. It's incredibly easy to say "they could have/should have done x, y, or z" but that's just not the way this works.

 

[Feenix]

One thing still doesn't add up. Even though Bill is a was a popular, well liked celeb, I still cant believe that none of the women (who are mostly white) wouldn't go to the police if they were raped. A black man in like the 70 and 80's getting away with raping lots of white women? I don't think it was possible . I know today it would be possible until the person paid them loads of money.

Have you read any of the interviews? Do you have any idea what it's like for a woman who accuses someone of rape? Their past sexual history comes up, their drug use, how much alcohol they drank, what they were wearing, who they were with, if they were flirting, etc etc.

And that's what happens in today's society. Back then, it was even worse.

Cosby was a celebrity and these women would have been absolutely vilified in the media. I don't blame them for not wanting to be re-victimized.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

There is a belief in Buddhist Philosophy that the world as a whole is a single organic being to which we are all a part of. So by inflicting an act of cruelty and barbarism on someone else, you're actually committing an act of great self-mutilation.

Good thing I'm not Buddhist.

 

[Golgo-13]

One thing still doesn't add up. Even though Bill is a was a popular, well liked celeb, I still cant believe that none of the women (who are mostly white) wouldn't go to the police if they were raped. A black man in like the 70 and 80's getting away with raping lots of white women? I don't think it was possible . I know today it would be possible until the person paid them loads of money.

This.

 

[Black Narcissus]

Have you read any of the interviews? Do you have any idea what it's like for a woman who accuses someone of rape? Their past sexual history comes up, their drug use, how much alcohol they drank, what they were wearing, who they were with, if they were flirting, etc etc.

And that's what happens in today's society. Back then, it was even worse.

Cosby was a celebrity and these women would have been absolutely vilified in the media. I don't blame them for not wanting to be re-victimized.

This.

 

[Feenix]

This.

Yeah....no.

 

[Black Narcissus]

One thing still doesn't add up. Even though Bill is a was a popular, well liked celeb, I still cant believe that none of the women (who are mostly white) wouldn't go to the police if they were raped. A black man in like the 70 and 80's getting away with raping lots of white women? I don't think it was possible . I know today it would be possible until the person paid them loads of money.

Even if only 2 out of the 30 are telling the truth...it's enough.

He is a rapist piece of ****.

To say it isn't possible, now that's some bs right there.

 

[batdude]

Look, some of those women could be telling the truth, but they can't seem to PROVE any of it. Yeah , I know statue of limitations but still.

 

[Feenix]

Look, some of those women could be telling the truth, but they can't seem to PROVE any of it. Yeah , I know statue of limitations but still.

They're not trying to prove anything. They're telling their stories.

I have no problem believing Cosby is a rapist. These women have nothing to gain by speaking out.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

They actually have a lot to lose by speaking out.

 

[Golgo-13]

They're not trying to prove anything. They're telling their stories.

I have no problem believing Cosby is a rapist. These women have nothing to gain by speaking out.

Well i guess your definition of Nothing means: money for interviews, future book deals, and the possibility of being paid millions through a class action suite.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

Of course that's the angle you'd approach. Someone else might point to the stigma and victim-culture still sadly attached to those who have been sexually assaulted and raped, the disruptive and traumatic impact on one's personal and professional life, and the reservoir of courage and strength needed to come forward.

It's clear to me, Golgo, that Cosby could drug and assault a woman on camera, and you'd still find a way to make it seem like she was lying. You're a Cosby partisan.

 

[DJ Kornphlake]

 

[Black Narcissus]

**** Bill Cosby.

 

[Greens]

Of course that's the angle you'd approach. Someone else might point to the stigma and victim-culture still sadly attached to those who have been sexually assaulted and raped, the disruptive and traumatic impact on one's personal and professional life, and the reservoir of courage and strength needed to come forward.

This doesn't pertain to what Golgo is saying, though. There are women who have the gall to falsely accuse a man of rape for monetary gain or simply to see their lives destroyed. It's not impossible that some of these women are gold diggers. Now, we don't know one or way or the other, but it's important to be skeptical. A rape accusation alone, whether it's true or not, can seriously damage a person's reputation. We should approach every case with caution.

In this case, it's beyond a reasonable doubt that something happened with Cosby, that's not a big stretch. I don't think Golgo is advocating that Cosby should be completely absolved.

 

[Tech]

One thing still doesn't add up. Even though Bill is a was a popular, well liked celeb, I still cant believe that none of the women (who are mostly white) wouldn't go to the police if they were raped. A black man in like the 70 and 80's getting away with raping lots of white women? I don't think it was possible . I know today it would be possible until the person paid them loads of money.

I must admit this was my first thought when I heard the first 10 accusations. It just seemed so surreal that an African American entertainer who broke racial barriers in that time could be getting away with so many sexual crimes. I didn't live through 60-70s, though, so I can't really say what's its like. I suppose the most important color is green..I suppose Cosby had acquired a strong support system and network to insulate him from these disgusting deeds.

Legally, innocent until proven guilty, but common sense leads me that he most likely drugged several women before sex, which is sexual assault. Drugging women was his modus operandi..some may have been ok with taking pills, but I'm sure ther were several who weren't and probably didn't even know they were being drugged.

I don't think all these women are forthright (I think multiple of them knew what he was about and were starlets are on record visiting him multiple times, trying to network and sleep way to fame, visit him at his hotel). I think one of the models Janice Dickenson took a picture of Cosby taking a call in a bathrobe the night he was raped. Would you be keep and share a cute picture of your alleged rapist for several years? Some of them kept asking him for cash afterwards.

However, some of the women did try to file charges 'within reasonable time'. I think a former Temple University employee did try to file charges. I think I read one did try to file charges after visiting his home. So there are some legitimate accusers in the mix.

Cosby's behavior of not speaking about it and demanding news agencies to not ask question is just bizarre and sad. This is strange turn of events.

I think Cosby should just retire...don't like that he's still touring. The applause at this events are disturbing cult of personality.

 

[Golgo-13]

This doesn't pertain to what Golgo is saying, though. There are women who have the gall to falsely accuse a man of rape for monetary gain or simply to see their lives destroyed. It's not impossible that some of these women are gold diggers. Now, we don't know one or way or the other, but it's important to be skeptical. A rape accusation alone, whether it's true or not, can seriously damage a person's reputation. We should approach every case with caution.

In this case, it's beyond a reasonable doubt that something happened with Cosby, that's not a big stretch. I don't think Golgo is advocating that Cosby should be completely absolved.

Well at least one person get's what i'm saying. I'm not a Cosby fan; never have been, never will be. My thing is most people are so quick to convict a person merely on accusations because that's all they are at this point; accusations. There is no proof.

In the instance where the woman was at the playboy mansion, and claimed Cosby was sucking her toes while mastrabating; i haven't heard anything more on this instance but he claims to have proof he wasn't even there..actual proof. I'm not sure if she recanted her story, or if it's caught up in legal wranglings..but what if he didn't have this proof? People would swear she was telling the truth, because she has nothing to gain …....so some of you say.

I'm sure he raped/assaulted some of them; but all 30? People are making out that it's beyond the realm of possiblity that some of these woman can't possibly be lying, and have nothing to gain. Well, i already stated the reason why some might; interview money, book deals and millions through a class action lawsuit. Women are human beings. Human beings sometimes lie. That's just a fact, whether you believe it/like it, or not.

 

[Feenix]

He's still a serial rapist! My god dude, what are you not understanding?

Bill Cosby is a despicable piece of **** and all you can comment on is how some of the women might be lying. At this point, who cares. He drugged and raped multiple women. Yeesh.

 

[Golgo-13]

I'm not a dude.

 

[Tech]

I'm not a dude.

Are you as attractive as your avatar? Just asking for a friend

 

[Feenix]

I'm not a dude.

Okay.

Either way, being skeptical of the stories of two or three women does not mean the other 27 are invalid. Cosby is a serial rapist and we should spend less time picking apart the women's stories and more about how this man was able to get away with this for so long.

 

[Tech]

Only thing can do is boycott, though. Unless one victim falls into statue of limitations, nothing can be done criminally. Civil lawsuits are possible.

Education for young women on how to avoid visiting homes of powerful men or avoid taking drinks from people you don't know very well (regardless of status)