Only normal for self-hating women.  I think a lot of women have really shit self-esteem and they defend monsters like this because they are terrified of being labeled “an angry feminist,” a “man hater,” a “femi-nazi.”  There’s still a massive popularity contest going on throughout our culture.

In general, do not admire / look up to actors, politicians, athletes and you’ll decrease your chances of being disappointed / let down.

Thanks for this. Particularly well written, thoughtful, and in my experience, rings super true.

Tears. So many tears today and lately.  So much rage, too. Trying to change this culture is a hill I am willing to die on. What can we do? I need to channel this energy because it’s eating me up.

Team Radziwill

I go from being rage-stroke livid to hysterical crying. This whole thing is so triggering and emotionally exhausting, but I feel a duty to speak out and support #BelieveSurvivors. I am shocked and disheartened by a general lack of visible support within my circle. These motherfuckers are cowards at best, and likely…

She looks f-ing radioactive.

Don’t answer a question with a question.  What was Miranda, exactly?  Because I don’t think “us all” know.

Miranda was... what, exactly?  Fucking perfect.  Cynical, sharp, loyal, independant, FIERCE. 

The best comic relief, by far.

Do you honestly believe in “unconditional love” between romantic partners or are you just stirring this pot of shit? I’m not talking about “I will always care for him” love, rather the “I am going to continue to share my life with him and support him” love. Surely, there are limits... rape/murder/pedophilia? Or would…

Correction: it’s “most men.” Most men are crap. Better to be pleasantly surprised than often disappointed.

Not sure what your definition of “clean” is, but he was most certainly not abstaining from alcohol.

Don’t assume she was “having an affair” - we don’t know how she and Bourdain structured their relationship and it’s ridiculous to assume.

There’s a HUGE difference between statutory rape and forcible rape. I had a sexual relationship with an older man when I was 17... I pursued him HARD and would never, ever say that I was raped, despite what the law says.

So?

Not soooo troubling... I err on the side of believing women because I know the statistics and the troubling history and effects of NOT believing women. If a close male friend of mine was accused by a stranger, I’d probably choose to reserve judgment/action/defense.  I don’t understand why more folks don’t choose that…

And that’s exactly why “many people” suck. “Many people” also stood by when Nazis tortured millions of people... the “many people would” defense is weak... doesn’t mean we can’t and shouldn’t call YNB out. I am indeed better than that and it’s okay to demand better from humanity.

It’s the absolute best!

Super credible source, brah