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John Schmeeckle's avatar

I haven't looked into it, but is womanizing not different from exploiting?

EDIT: I found this, which sours me on RFK:

https://newrepublic.com/article/174667/rfk-jr-compulsive-womanizer

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Paul in Palatine's avatar

And, just to add a bit of reality, John:

“Reporting” on a person’s character - be it Trump, Biden, RFK Jr. - etc. can be a bit subjective. You seem to have reflected on Trump’s Access Hollywood tape as a “No No” moment (although when asked by me specifically if his claim of “locker room talk” was your objection or if it was the “grabbing” which has been - in one case - adjudicated, i. e., E. Jean Carroll). You also “report” on Joe Biden’s “finger.” And now, upon seeing the New Republic article (and I pointed out a New York Post article) about RFK - you became “soured.” And yes, CHARACTER is very important when it comes to Leaders - in government, in business, and in “ordinary” life. However, policy - political, business, etc. - can be studied and tracked and analyzed over many years/decades. Take New Deal type economics and Trickle Down economics. Two different approaches - two different outcomes have emerged over the decades. Which economic POLICY do you believe is the best for the entire USA?

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John Schmeeckle's avatar

Paul,

Your condescending tone is not appreciated.

If you choose to believe Tara Reade, then what Joe Biden did to her ("penis finger") was worse than Trump's grabbing, because it involved penetration.

https://www.vox.com/2020/5/7/21248713/tara-reade-joe-biden-sexual-assault-accusation

I responded to your question about economic policy here:

https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/august-3-2023/comment/21870449

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Paul in Palatine's avatar

Glad you looked into it, John.

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