It is embarrassing to acknowledge that I was alive in the 90s and literally everyone blamed Monica Lewinsky for her actions. She was a 22 year old staffer, predated on by the most powerful man in the world and the entire public dialogue was centered around her choices “as an adult.” It is just shameful how it was handled in the public dialogue.
I’m glad that she survived the ordeal and is now a thriving advocate for victims.
I was a kid and remember wondering why the news was acting like it was her fault. My dad actually thought about moving the family out of the country, because “if Clinton couldn’t stay faithful to his wife, how could he stay faithful to the nation?”
Honestly, a lot of us didn’t know better and the media framing made it seem like it was her. I didn’t personally know about his history at the time, and it was a lot harder to find that info before the Internet was widespread. It was known in certain circles but honestly I don’t blame a regular person for not knowing or understanding at the time. A lot of us still only got an hour of news plus whatever late night comedians said.
I do, however, blame pretty much all of the media.
Side note: while I’m glad this shit is coming to light, I miss the days when news didn’t dominate my day. I probably need another break but right now I’m scared shitless I’ll be wandering around not knowing if people who wear blue shirts or something will be put in a concentration camp.
It is embarrassing to acknowledge that I was alive in the 90s and literally everyone blamed Monica Lewinsky for her actions. She was a 22 year old staffer, predated on by the most powerful man in the world and the entire public dialogue was centered around her choices “as an adult.” It is just shameful how it was handled in the public dialogue.
I’m glad that she survived the ordeal and is now a thriving advocate for victims.
I was a kid and remember wondering why the news was acting like it was her fault. My dad actually thought about moving the family out of the country, because “if Clinton couldn’t stay faithful to his wife, how could he stay faithful to the nation?”
That seems so… Quaint
Like, that was the thing that would make someone think about moving out back then?
You’re not wrong! He’s deeply religious, but also autistic, so some of his stances are interesting if you don’t understand how his mind works.
Fwiw he disowned me for leaving the catholic church lol
Honestly, a lot of us didn’t know better and the media framing made it seem like it was her. I didn’t personally know about his history at the time, and it was a lot harder to find that info before the Internet was widespread. It was known in certain circles but honestly I don’t blame a regular person for not knowing or understanding at the time. A lot of us still only got an hour of news plus whatever late night comedians said.
I do, however, blame pretty much all of the media.
Side note: while I’m glad this shit is coming to light, I miss the days when news didn’t dominate my day. I probably need another break but right now I’m scared shitless I’ll be wandering around not knowing if people who wear blue shirts or something will be put in a concentration camp.