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Originally posted by bilmore
I think that, ever since I sat and listened to the head of NOW explain why Clinton's use of his intern's mouth was perfectly acceptable, the concept that power has nothing to do with consent wakes my argument-instincts right the hell up.
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Oh, for crying out loud. Bilmore, are you seriously suggesting that Monica was coerced into her relationship with Bill? Jesus H. Christ. Are you going to be talking about the Death List and the Mesa airstrip next?
And, yes, had she contended that she was coerced, the power disparity would make a great argument for her. The only problem with your attempt to bash NOW for a double standard on this issue is the minor detail that Monica never said that she was coerced into doing something that she didn't want to do. Quite the contrary.
