Well there was also that thing where Bill got impeached for a blowie. People are bothered by double standards, generally.

He did not pay her for sex. They had an affair. He paid her to keep quiet about the sex.

The “I’m confused” take is a well worn path. I’ll give you the benefit of your reply, but I’m not trusting it much.

Let me break it down for you: Working as a prostitute=OK. Cheating on your wife shortly after the birth of your son, and then paying hush money to your mistress so she doesn’t sink your political campaign= not OK. They’re not even in the same ballpark of things.

I’m not replying to that person, but I don’t see anyone on this site blaming her for this. Her actions after the fact and her questionable beliefs maybe. So I’m guessing a troll...

This is a VERY weird take, friendo.

You must be reeeeally confused. Because this story is not about hiring a prostitute.

That’s a castle-style manor house, but that ain’t a functional castle without any curtain walls, let alone a moat to keep out wandering Northmen and revolting peasants.

Her resume says a lot by what it doesn’t say.

I’m just a regular girl, and I’m not perfect, but I’m trying my best

top tip; anytime anyone uses “heretofore” in any way shape or form, you can instantly tell they think they’re like really really smart.

I think our parents’ reaction is all out of guilt and defensiveness. They see the bigger picture now and how so many people are scarred from it that they don’t want to admit they were part of the problem. But they were!

Vukmir opines that “our national obsession with the feelings of teenagers has played an enormous but heretofore unrecognized role in what is transpiring nationwide.”

I’ve been thinking about this a lot. It does seem like a hard line to draw— at what point is it too late? I think firing Mueller is a pretty strong one. Actually engaging North Korea in war is another. But if this low-level madness continues without too much change, I think our next chance is the 2018 elections. If we…

I have vowed never to disengage, I feel like we need to keep our eyes and ears open. My line in the sand is if Trump fires Muller. If that happens I’m absolutely taking to the streets. No violence, but this old bird is out there.

At this point, it still feels like a mess we can get out of by voting in 2018 & 2020. I don’t want to break the system. In fact, some of the scariest things to me have been the extent to which Trump & Co have been breaking existing bipartisan norms. To my mind, breaking the system makes recovery from this disaster…

I asked this question on an older Slot post, the Omarosa one, but more people might see it on a Barf Bag so this is a copy-pasta.

don’t forget the “really, really, really”s and “believe me”s

Does the president usually lead a prayer at these breakfasts? I’d really like to hear that.

“Lord, thank you for this food...it’s great food, incredible food...and I tell you Lord, I know good food, I serve only best, best food at my hotels and golf courses...”

“Will be heading over shortly to make remarks at The National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. Great religious and political leaders, and many friends, including T.V. producer Mark Burnett of our wonderful 14 season Apprentice triumph, will be there. Looking forward to seeing all!”