I agree, su0000. Yet, Liberals still hold their beloved Bill Clinton near and dear to their hearts….

Stereotyping entire groups of people (“the liberals”) as if they all act the same is ignorant.

@su0000, totally agree with you Su.

suoooo…Don’t know what you consider “radical” political correctness, even though I do admit to getting tired of hearing about all the abuse allegations everyday, no matter where they are coming from.

It’s one of reasons I didn’t watch the Academy Awards anymore. I just want to be entertained in the same way I want my soaps to be love and adventure in the afternoon. (And I can handle some Corrintos, just not soooo much.)

Do remember what may have been the first “protest”…Marlon Brando had a Native American woman pick up his award for best actor. Plus another reason I don’t watch is that I haven’t seen all of the movies, or know all of the actors, etc. And it goes on too long.

But I am concerned about those being branded guilty until really proven they have committed what they are accused of. I’m sure this has happened to some in the long list of abuse and power-trippers. But glad the Olympic gymnastics coach was convicted.

As for parents teaching kindness, etc, totally agree. But not all parents will, are doing this, or know all of “the secret lives of teens” or we wouldn’t see all of the bullying we are seeing. Also everyone, not just parents are up against what seems a new-low-norm in political un-correctness being accepted from campaign language, to D.C., to social media.

Amazing post, SuzieQ…..I am as open-minded as one can be ( liberal in theory; practical at heart), but unprincipled ‘ideals’ brought on stage is uncalled for…..especially for those who have no education or a clue about politics and what makes it tick. Most, as Jennifer Lawrence, or even Barbra Streisand, spew nonsense, which only manifests their ignorance.
Being a celebrity does not a genius make.
I used to love the Oscars….my siblings and I would get all our snacks together ( started as kids) awaiting THE OSCARS with excitement….now, these “stars’ ( who don’t shine), are a kill-joy!!
Do they honestly think this unwanted venom serves them well? Personalities and politics do not mix. They should adhere to their profession. If they want to indulge and dive, headlong, into the political forum, then they should remove themselves from the entertainment business and run for a seat in Congress.
We get enough news EVERYWHERE….some of us want to escape the overwheming fodder thrown at us, and THE OSCARS once fulfilled that ….no more….nowhere to run…

I don’t like any awards or soaps being a place to do more than just entertain. But as some would say “that ship has sailed.” Especially with social media and the number of media outlets and “experts.”

So to those who would discount the opinions of celebrities, or maybe even the Florida kids, or anyone one else because to some they may have “unprincipled ideals, or no experience, or no clue about politics” in some eyes is almost funny.

Look at who some voted into office this last election…known by many from a tv show with no political experience. And if I remember right some voted for this person because they didn’t want a “professional politician.” But for many others is known for stories of unprincipled business deals, not paying bills, negative words and actions during the campaign you wouldn’t want to teach your kids that haven’t stopped, and possible other ladies.

Big time difference about leadership from the bio movie from the entertainment industry that did win the Academy Award…Churchill.

So I guess it’s a new world in reaching people with a message. Personally I am not on social media sites for reasons of my own. But when you have the podium at a once-a-year event like awards ceremonies you take advantage of it to counter numerous of what many consider questionable tweets everyday that get picked up and replayed all day long in the media…until some are “revised.”

I did not watch, Ray…..just the odd ad; news etc…..but, I appreciate your honest appraisal of what is what. No frills, no bias…just the facts. TY.

I think it has happened it has been going on for years I also think we have false accusations thrown around and Hollywood is the last place you look for answers.

kay, women are wonderful BUT today it just seems like there is no energy in the room anymore to meet and mingle. I just go about my business, enjoy my job and keep my mouth shut!

Thats so true, this finger pointing has watered down what was once major compassion towards abuse. Now, we all wonder unless the abuse is obvious.

well then there’s also the case of Bill Cosby who, even though, scores of women have accused him still went on to a successful career! It’s because of attitudes of people who don’t believe women, even when they’re in numbers, that people are afraid to speak out. As for Muhney, if he were innocent there’d be many of his co-workers rushing to his defense and he would have sued for defamation.

As for Seacrest? I always liked him. He’s likeable, charming, attractive. But then again I always liked Mel Gibson until I heard the anti-semitic garbage that came out of his mouth.

I don’t think we should assume we know a public figure because we “like” him or her. Unless the accuser is proved to be a liar I accept that she could be telling the truth.

Or, to be more accurate, I accept that I don’t KNOW the truth and therefore don’t take sides…(and, of course, if I like the actor I’d prefer it to be proven false).

rebecca1-There are cases like that of Cosby or Weinstein (and many, many more) that are legitimate. I don’t have any bias towards Ryan Seacrest, or really, any male figure in Hollywood. It just grows tiresome that you can’t turn on the television these days without a new allegation from 5, 10, 15-plus years ago without any substantial proof. It just seems that with the on-slaught of allegations, some (not all) of the allegations are questionable. Again, I think it takes away from those women who have been severely abused, assaulted, brutalized, and harassed. You know who I was really disappointed in, Matt Lauer. I always felt as though I was having breakfast with Matt and Savannah each morning. Just goes to show you, you never know what happens behind closed doors (literally). Awful.

Yes, dmr….lest we forget the young men who, also, are victims to sexual harrassment….straight and gay.
My very ‘bestest’ friend, and Godfather to my son, ( who is gay) had his ups and downs, as did some of my straight friends.
I think many of us experienced sexual harassment in some form or another.
As far as I am concerned, lewd comments about one’s body, specifically the bosom ( I simply did not tolerste that—sick, especially for those men who have daughters) is not only sexual harassment, but also sexist. No touching necessary…words are just as bad.

Hi dmr…I think that’s the problem. Unless people have witnesses it’s a he said/she said and that’s very unfortunate; regardless if its’ the woman who was really abused or the man falsely accused. However, the reason allegations are coming out as you say, “5, 10, 15 plus” years later (or from ago as you said) is BECAUSE women weren’t believed, their careers were ruined if they dared speak out; their reputations sullied. Even in today’s day and age fans of Michael Muhney couldn’t believe that he could possibly do what the actress accused him of. Why? Because he’s a fan favorite on their soap? I think it took great courage for a young actress to come out and speak her truth (which was backed up by several co-workers if I remember correctly). With that said it was left ambiguous but it must have been serious enough for the network to side with her rather than fire her instead of him. It IS crazy the amount of allegations that are coming out…and disheartening. I, too,was shocked about Matt Lauer. Ryan Seacrest, too. But there were accusations and denials regarding Michael Jackson and so many others going way back (what really shocked me? Stephen Collins who played many a Lifetime movie and played a pedophile priest in one and then confessed he had sex with underage girls in real life and was a sex addict!!!!)…it’s all over the place!! And it’s not just Hollywood. It’s in corporate America, it’s in government, from Bill Clinton to pedophile Moore to the “wife-beater” Rob Porter. Physical sexual abuse seems to abound. So, maybe Ryan is innocent. I truly hope so. But we really can’t be sure. I wouldn’t jump to call women “bimbos” as was posted above or assume that each time a favorite celeb is accused that the woman is lying. Not saying she isn’t, but until/if we know it’s problematic. When its’ SO obvious like the Cosby, O’Reilly or Weinstein case when several to many women speak out against the same man there’s obviously some truth to it. ( which is why it ASTOUNDS me that Cosby got away with it…so many women!!!!!) I had an “experience” myself. Haven’t thought of it in years but it did freak me out at the time. I was in my 20s and working in the theatre district in NY. I was in a producer’s office (who was in his 50s) and asking him about some assignment I had and he backed me against the desk and tried to stick his tongue down my throat! I must’ve ducked to the side…can’t even remember but I kinda laughed it off and must have “lectured” him in my way (LOL) and we were “cool.” But I NEVER would have thought of telling someone or starting anything because I was young and just starting out in the creative realm (going on to publishing) and he was well-known and very respected. Just wouldn’t/didn’t do anything about it. But it was awkward… Read more »

You really think Seacrest is gay, Steve? I don’t know….this is one guy who has me baffled. If he is, why is he fighting it? As you say, this is 2018…. a new world….
I, also, wanted to point out that there are lascivious perverts—-usually older men; just as there are women who tell untruths and cry rape.
As dmr states; it’s easy money, while someone’s reputation is shot to death.
….or, they do it for attention, while those who are truly victims may not be believed because of women who are mendacious.
I know doctors ( male and female) who always make sure there’s an assistant in the exam room with them….whether it’s a male or female patient. It’s scary, when you think about it.