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Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Bill O'Reilly

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Now - here's the thing. Fox News and Bill O'Reilly paid off FIVE women over the years. That tells me a couple of things - first of all, if there was legitimacy to these complaints and they were not just avoiding an unwarranted scandal, he should have been fired years ago. As an employer, to cover up FIVE cases of sexual harassment is insane. So I have to think these were questionable accusations that were easier to pay off and keep quiet than to deal with.

Second - I'm QUITE certain that they had confidentiality agreements. Those women took money to not make public accusations against Bill O'Reilly, and now they have violated that confidentiality. Obviously - money was more important to them than the principal or whatever accusations they made. I rarely give credence to unproven accusations only brought out years later when it is difficult to disprove. I mean, who remembers details from 15 years ago enough to be able to name witnesses to help you dispute something. Do you know where you were on July 10, 2004?

There is a reason the law has statutes of limitations on matters. Witnesses die, memories fade, it becomes difficult to defend. Accusations do not equal guilt, and the public forgets that all too easily.

Rich men are always vulnerable to these types of accusations (hence Pence being VERY smart), and they are just about impossible to disprove.

Divine Geek · Guru

Our controller forgets my name. I've worked here 4 years and I'm still occasionally "what's her name" or "you know, the short one". It's no big deal, we have a good laugh about it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I really don't care about O'Reilly.

It seems the whole situation should have been dealt with a long time ago.

FNW · Guru

Are you sure the paid off women came forward? It was my understanding that this is the grudge from a now CNN reporter.

I am bad with names. I screw up my boys' names all the times. I don't know the names of over half of the people on my floor. I used to be better, but as I get older....maybe early onset Alzheimers is to blame, who knows. Maybe names aren't as important to me....

O'Reilly is definitely old school, and I see nothing wrong with that. And from what I've seen, his comments were flip, sporadic, mild, and did not rise to the level of sexual harassment.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

This was an all out witch hunt for a top conservative head, lead by the Murdock brothers.

He never groped, fondled, or slept with any of the so called accusers.

When words get you fired, then why didn't the ubber left get all bent out of shape over Bill Clinton's affairs? Why not? Clinton is ubber liberal and they can't attack their own ilk.

It's all about whose side you are on.

I have the phone number for Fox news if anyone wants it.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

FNW wrote:
Are you sure the paid off women came forward? It was my understanding that this is the grudge from a now CNN reporter.

I am bad with names. I screw up my boys' names all the times. I don't know the names of over half of the people on my floor. I used to be better, but as I get older....maybe early onset Alzheimers is to blame, who knows. Maybe names aren't as important to me....

O'Reilly is definitely old school, and I see nothing wrong with that. And from what I've seen, his comments were flip, sporadic, mild, and did not rise to the level of sexual harassment.

Well, if calling women BLONDE is sexual harassment......

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

July 10, 2004 I was a Saturday. Was at the bridal store having my gown tailored.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
July 10, 2004 I was a Saturday. Was at the bridal store having my gown tailored.

evileye

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Who all was in the store? What conversations did you have? Did you make any off-color jokes, or sexual innuendos in front of others? Did you leer or grunt at anyone?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Waaaattt????

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

July 10, 2004 I was babysitting a four month old and a 2 year old while their mother (DD) worked.

Yup, I keep all the old calendars because they are full of history. :) I have every calendar dating back to 1978. Treasures now.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I may or may not have pinched my husbands buns that day. ;)

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Actually, there's probably enough smoke here that the man is probably guilty and I absolutely believe he's an arrogant *******. But it has never been proven, and it bothers me that a smear campaign can ruin a man when nobody ever bothered to actually go forward with their case.

And when people go forward with things like that blonde comment - it just makes it look baseless. That kind of stupid stuff does not help at all.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 20th of April 2017 12:54:19 PM

FNW · Guru

I just unliked Fox's FB page.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Meh. What are they gonna do? They have already settled 5 suits, and now another one has been filed.

Ohfour · Hooker

AND they are taking Eric Bolling away from The Five!!! AND moving the time! My world will be all askew come Monday...

FNW · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
Actually, there's probably enough smoke here that the man is probably guilty and I absolutely believe he's an arrogant *******. But it has never been proven, and it bothers me that a smear campaign can ruin a man when nobody ever bothered to actually go forward with their case.

And when people go forward with things like that blonde comment - it just makes it look baseless. That kind of stupid stuff does not help at all.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 20th of April 2017 12:54:19 PM

I agree with all this.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I'm waiting for a lawsuit from a dumb blonde calling another dumb blonde dumb.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Who all was in the store? What conversations did you have? Did you make any off-color jokes, or sexual innuendos in front of others? Did you leer or grunt at anyone?

I had just found out that I was pregnant. The tailor asked how big would I be in two months. I looked down at her and glared at the ridiculousness of her question. We decided that leaving the front a tad loose would work. I then signed up for a credit card at the store and the sales girl made a comment about my income to which I took offense. I told her to work hard in life and one day she would make more money. Staffing at the store was 4 bride dressers , 2 cashiers, 1 greeter, and 1 tailor. My guess on customer count is 23.😎

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Who all was in the store? What conversations did you have? Did you make any off-color jokes, or sexual innuendos in front of others? Did you leer or grunt at anyone?
I had just found out that I was pregnant. The tailor asked how big would I be in two months. I looked down at her and glared at the ridiculousness of her question. We decided that leaving the front a tad loose would work. I then signed up for a credit card at the store and the sales girl made a comment about my income to which I took offense. I told her to work hard in life and one day she would make more money. Staffing at the store was 4 bride dressers , 2 cashiers, 1 greeter, and 1 tailor. My guess on customer count is 23.😎

Well, obviously, that was not a run of the mill day for you.

FNW · Guru

July 10, 2004, I was watching my DH play softball with his company. They were short a couple players, so one of the wives joined in, and asked me to hold her 9 month old daughter and keep an eye on the other two while she was out in the field.

I have in one of my folders, pictures from that game which is how I remember. LOL

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Y'all both had to go look it up, though. You didn't remember on your own.

Lindley · Guru

just Czech wrote:
July 10, 2004 I was babysitting a four month old and a 2 year old while their mother (DD) worked.

Yup, I keep all the old calendars because they are full of history. :) I have every calendar dating back to 1978. Treasures now.

I do the same thing.

FNW · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
Y'all both had to go look it up, though. You didn't remember on your own.

I suspected it was either that or spending time with DH's ex's friends. **shudder** bad memories.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Who all was in the store? What conversations did you have? Did you make any off-color jokes, or sexual innuendos in front of others? Did you leer or grunt at anyone?
I had just found out that I was pregnant. The tailor asked how big would I be in two months. I looked down at her and glared at the ridiculousness of her question. We decided that leaving the front a tad loose would work. I then signed up for a credit card at the store and the sales girl made a comment about my income to which I took offense. I told her to work hard in life and one day she would make more money. Staffing at the store was 4 bride dressers , 2 cashiers, 1 greeter, and 1 tailor. My guess on customer count is 23.😎
Well, obviously, that was not a run of the mill day for you.

And neither is a day that someone assaulted you on or if you witnessed someone being assaulted or harassed.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Who all was in the store? What conversations did you have? Did you make any off-color jokes, or sexual innuendos in front of others? Did you leer or grunt at anyone?
I had just found out that I was pregnant. The tailor asked how big would I be in two months. I looked down at her and glared at the ridiculousness of her question. We decided that leaving the front a tad loose would work. I then signed up for a credit card at the store and the sales girl made a comment about my income to which I took offense. I told her to work hard in life and one day she would make more money. Staffing at the store was 4 bride dressers , 2 cashiers, 1 greeter, and 1 tailor. My guess on customer count is 23.😎
Well, obviously, that was not a run of the mill day for you.
And neither is a day that someone assaulted you on or if you witnessed someone being assaulted or harassed.

None of the accusations against him are assault. They are all crude and lewd talking.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Someone is fiesty today.🙄

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Well, if the accusations in the first settled lawsuit were true, Fox News should have fired him then. Of course, he denied it, and they chose to believe him and keep him.

When women allow themselves to be bought off when stuff like that is true, they help perpetuate the ability to let it happen again.

I won't be crying myself to sleep over the loss of Bill O'Reilly, but if those accusations are true - he should have had to face it years ago.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Perquita Burgess came forward:

abcnews.go.com/Business/bill-oreilly-accuser-reveals-identity-feels-triumphant-return/story

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Ok - that is what I'm talking about. Other than the "Hot Chocolate" remark, which was out of line - but hardly harassment, the fact that he grunted sometimes when she was around means nothing. How does she know he doesn't grunt when she's not around?

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

A bunch of bogus boloney, IMHO.

I hope he sues every single one of these nut jobs.

WYSIWYG · Guru

I agree that with 5 payoffs there's definitely something fishy going on. As a company you settle one suit without admission, maybe two, "because it's cheaper and easier to settle than fight".

But after that, if you don't already know and are actively covering it up, you investigate and put a stop to it, one way or the other. Prove all claims are bogus and start counter suing, or find out that they have merit and then clean house.

FNW · Guru

Someone on another board provided me with the link to the copy of the 2004 lawsuit. If what was alleged was true, then he deserved to be fired.

www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/oreilly/bill-oreilly-falafel-lawsuit-turns-ten-897562

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

"...bogus boloney?"

flan

FNW · Guru

?? Cryptic messages again, flan?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

FNW wrote:
?? Cryptic messages again, flan?

Quoting a poster upthread.

Try to keep up.

flan

Lenni · Member

AND they are taking Eric Bolling away from The Five!!! AND moving the time! My world will be all askew come Monday...

I sometimes listen to "The Five" on Sirrius radio on the way home from work.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
FNW wrote:
?? Cryptic messages again, flan?
Quoting a poster upthread.
Try to keep up.
flan

Without a point to be made, your post was just dumb.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Friday 21st of April 2017 02:18:07 PM

cadiver · Senior Member

Ohfour wrote:
AND they are taking Eric Bolling away from The Five!!! AND moving the time! My world will be all askew come Monday...

I am fine with this. Unlike the other shows that repeat 2 or three times and day into late evening The Five at five is only on once, at 2 for me.

FNW · Guru

My crystal ball is a little cloudy these days.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
FNW wrote:
?? Cryptic messages again, flan?
Quoting a poster upthread.
Try to keep up.
flan
Without a point to be made, your post was just dumb.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Friday 21st of April 2017 02:18:07 PM

The point is that the allegations are neither "bogus" nor "boloney."

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

flan327 wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
flan327 wrote:
FNW wrote:
?? Cryptic messages again, flan?
Quoting a poster upthread.
Try to keep up.
flan
Without a point to be made, your post was just dumb.

-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Friday 21st of April 2017 02:18:07 PM
The point is that the allegations are neither "bogus" nor "boloney."
flan

Perhaps since you like to correct everyone else's grammar, you could learn to type in complete sentences.