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I think his life's work is completely irrelevant. It doesn't matter if he cleans toilets or if he's the Pope, a crime is a crime and he should not be looked upon any more favorably than anyone else because of his 'valid work'. That's quite an elitist view, if you don't mind me saying.
so yeah, it is a massive blow ...
Again, not seeking justifications for his work but I hate it when good men, whose work benefits all, get taken down by a sex scandal. It seems that it nullifies their sacrfices and achievements. Like it would be a shame if some man cured cancer and then someone discredited by revealing accusations of an illicit sex act. I just think one outweighs the other.
I hate it when good men, whose work benefits all, get taken down by a sex scandal.
I don't care who you are and how many amazing things you have done, but if you commit a crime, you should pay for it. Your good works, your money, your reputation mean diddly squat if you have done something bad.
By "get taken down" you seem to imply that someone else is at fault here? What is your definition of forced oral sex and attempted rape? Really curious....
... what? That reads like you're saying someone like him should get a pass for a few "broken eggs," like ... oh, say ... rape.
That can't be what you're saying, right? Please elaborate if that's not actually what you meant.
I think that being from "Africa" has alot to do with it. It might be socially acceptable to extort money from powerful people in Africa but not over here.
There are also 'stratification' issues in this case with him being a powerful man. Them being from two different continents is of consequence.
You can say that again!
But this is not a "sex scandal" or an "illicit sex act". This is an alleged sex CRIME.
But I believe in France the line between the two is somewhat blurred.
I think that being from "Africa" has alot to do with it. It might be socially acceptable to extort money from powerful people in Africa but not over here.
There are also 'stratification' issues in this case with him being a powerful man. Them being from two different continents is of consequence.
I think that being from "Africa" has alot to do with it. It might be socially acceptable to extort money from powerful people in Africa but not over here.
There are also 'stratification' issues in this case with him being a powerful man. Them being from two different continents is of consequence.
I also find it interesting that the accusser is from Africa. Maybe allgeations and such are common place in that continent buts lets wait until the courts decide.
wtf?
I think that being from "Africa" has alot to do with it.
Where is "Africa"?
Well, my point is that in the publics mind DSK is now an alleged rapist and his political career is done. The matter is still before the courts so everyone should reserve judgment. We don't have to look far, only to the 2006 Duke lacrosse case to realize that false rape allegation do occurr.
lets check with that accusser as of late.
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Ouch!
I understand women of this board are sensitive to this case but let the courts decide. I also find it interesting that the accusser is from Africa. Maybe allgeations and such are common place in that continent buts lets wait until the courts decide. Lets stop the crucifixtion of accomplished men before any women on th planet utters four letters.
i'd appreciate if you didn't selectively edit my comments - you make it look like i'm saying something i'm not. thanks.
Same here
No one is trying to "crucify" powerful men-some of them can do a good enough job of that on their own. I reserve judgment regarding what happened here, but power and money often leads to arrogance and a sense of entitlement. Even if this guy has been completely set up, what I have read about him and the IMF and the atmosphere for women there..well I think it's entirely possible that he's arrogant and has a sense of entitlement. That alone doesn't make him a rapist of course.
The fact that she's from Africa, if she is, is completely irrelevant.
The fund is scheduled to begin accepting nominations for his replacement Monday, with a battle shaping up between Europe and the developing world.
Every managing director of the fund has been European since the institution was created in 1946. Four have been French.
The United Kingdom said over the weekend it would back French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde for the position.
"We support her because she's the best person for the job, but I also personally think it would be a very good thing to see the first female managing director of the IMF in its 60 year history," British Chancellor George Osborne said.