I think if we sum up the arguments on both sides, there are allegations that are dubious and allegations that aren’t. And if we consider the allegations that aren’t dubious, then the question Mayer’s Piece seems to be asking is: are they bad enough to warrant being summarily pushed out of the senate without an…

It’s not a popular campaign issue and they know it. Or rather it’s popular only if you’re promising to curb or limit immigration. Blame the American electorate, though it’s not just Americans. Anti-immigrant sentiment is at all time highs all over the world. 

This.

Yeah, I wash my face in the shower with a facial cleanser from Whole Foods (like, their 365 brand, not a fancy hippie one) and a washcloth, then I add moisturizer, then sunscreen and voilà. And at night I either wash my face again to remove everything and then apply moisturizer or, if I’m feeling lazy, just wipe it…

That made me laugh, so I starred it. Fellow greasy-faced bitch here, and I used to think the stronger the better but actually, one of the symptoms of dryness in oily skin is more oil so really you should be using very gentle products that don’t strip your skin (and stimulate more oil production) but also don’t leave…

This. Whenever I see some of these women’s beauty routines, you know they have dry skin. Oily skin needs TLC too but it’s thankfully a little more low maintenance and doesn’t require as many products. And we wrinkle less, so it’s a win even if you have to put up with shiny face. But there are blotting papers for that. 

Are you referring specifically to sexual misconduct or all abuse in general?

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t mildly entertained by Middler’s refusal to accept her place. I would also be lying if I said I was offended.

LOL I hadn’t even thought of that! Genius. 

Yeah, seriously. 

I just think it’s funny that Beyonce can sell a starvation diet and all she gets is mild snark, but other female celebrities do it and everyone is on them for promoting unhealthy eating. I can’t stand the Kardashians and their stupid diet teas either but how are they more evil than Beyoncé’s starvation diet, that…

This. Callling her a ‘terrorist’ is standard overwrought feminist writing and is basically obnoxious, but her point is a valid one.

But only when Kim Kardashian does it, apparently. Beyonce is still untouchable at Jez.

Yeah but why is that “every woman’s nightmare”? Because of the possibility your weight may have gone up, or will reveal a high number. So it’s the same thing, and it’s not misleading at all. 

Yeah, I get wanting to lose weight especially if you’re used to your body being a certain weight. But you can just say that, there’s no need to be so fucking melodramatic about it or assume that all women should or do feel the same. 

I agree. I do think Royal Caribbean is partly responsible since their employees watched a minor be served drinks at their bar and didn’t do anything about it but it’s the rapists that are most to blame here. 

They’re floating resorts, basically. But with nowhere to go so people stay on the ship drinking and letting off steam. It’s my idea of a nightmare. The only cruises I want to go on are the ones I can’t afford, on small ships with no crowds. 

Yeah, I don’t get that either. How hard would it have been for one of the bartenders or waiters to card her and make sure she was of age? Or try to track down her parents and get her out of the bar. 

I don’t want kids so I’m totally on board with people having less of them. But I also understand that wanting a bio kid and adoption are different and not everyone who wants a bio kid wants to adopt. I don’t have to personally relate in order to understand that’s a valid viewpoint and to respect it.

Lol sorry you’re having such a shitty day and feel the need to take it out on the world in such an irrational way.