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Rosenburg's apology on Weinstein
http://deadline.com/2017/10/scott-rosenb...202189525/

Well written article by someone who was with Weinstein in the beginning. How everyone knew and why everyone let it happen.

Honest explanation of it. Weinstein and Enron have similar roots in how people behave.
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The guy certainly can write.
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RE: Rosenburg's apology on Weinstein
I can fully understand why Harvey could endure for so long despite everyone knowing. He effectively used the combination of Carrot and Stick "diplomacy" to encourage people to turn a blind eye due to his largesse to some and an efficiently intimidating side to others. Of course, this mentality is present in all industries outside of Hollywood.

To me at least, it's not the idea that I think Hollywood should be held to a higher standard than everyday people - it's the idea that Hollywood thinks that it has a duty to lecture everyday people about things that they themselves cannot or refuse to improve for themselves. People find it very offensive when the guy with the backyard junkyard lectures you on how you need to clean your place up...
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(10-17-2017 09:45 AM)miko33 Wrote:  I can fully understand why Harvey could endure for so long despite everyone knowing. He effectively used the combination of Carrot and Stick "diplomacy" to encourage people to turn a blind eye due to his largesse to some and an efficiently intimidating side to others. Of course, this mentality is present in all industries outside of Hollywood.

To me at least, it's not the idea that I think Hollywood should be held to a higher standard than everyday people - it's the idea that Hollywood thinks that it has a duty to lecture everyday people about things that they themselves cannot or refuse to improve for themselves. People find it very offensive when the guy with the backyard junkyard lectures you on how you need to clean your place up...

Its the arrogant hypocrisy.
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Hillary Clinton just made me seethe every time she talked about Trump being a misogynist. It just brought to mind what her husband had done and how she had been chief attack dog against his victims. Its exactly what Hollywood has been doing.
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(10-17-2017 09:45 AM)miko33 Wrote:  I can fully understand why Harvey could endure for so long despite everyone knowing. He effectively used the combination of Carrot and Stick "diplomacy" to encourage people to turn a blind eye due to his largesse to some and an efficiently intimidating side to others. Of course, this mentality is present in all industries outside of Hollywood.

To me at least, it's not the idea that I think Hollywood should be held to a higher standard than everyday people - it's the idea that Hollywood thinks that it has a duty to lecture everyday people about things that they themselves cannot or refuse to improve for themselves. People find it very offensive when the guy with the backyard junkyard lectures you on how you need to clean your place up...

Yep. Just shut up and do your job - act. Spare me the naive political views you hold that you don't have to live with.............. When I go to a movie/TV show, I'm generally going there as an escape from the everyday humdrum of life.

I don't really care about your politics or religion, etc. In fact, if I think your views suck and are in left field, it takes away from the fantasy I just paid money to enjoy.......

So, shut up and act and spare me the hypocrisy.
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(10-17-2017 09:55 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-17-2017 09:45 AM)miko33 Wrote:  I can fully understand why Harvey could endure for so long despite everyone knowing. He effectively used the combination of Carrot and Stick "diplomacy" to encourage people to turn a blind eye due to his largesse to some and an efficiently intimidating side to others. Of course, this mentality is present in all industries outside of Hollywood.

To me at least, it's not the idea that I think Hollywood should be held to a higher standard than everyday people - it's the idea that Hollywood thinks that it has a duty to lecture everyday people about things that they themselves cannot or refuse to improve for themselves. People find it very offensive when the guy with the backyard junkyard lectures you on how you need to clean your place up...

Its the arrogant hypocrisy.

For years people would point out Christian hypocrites. I countered that hypocrisy knows no boundaries. Everyone is a hypocrite about something.

Hypocrisy is a demonstration of human nature.
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(10-17-2017 09:55 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-17-2017 09:45 AM)miko33 Wrote:  I can fully understand why Harvey could endure for so long despite everyone knowing. He effectively used the combination of Carrot and Stick "diplomacy" to encourage people to turn a blind eye due to his largesse to some and an efficiently intimidating side to others. Of course, this mentality is present in all industries outside of Hollywood.

To me at least, it's not the idea that I think Hollywood should be held to a higher standard than everyday people - it's the idea that Hollywood thinks that it has a duty to lecture everyday people about things that they themselves cannot or refuse to improve for themselves. People find it very offensive when the guy with the backyard junkyard lectures you on how you need to clean your place up...

Its the arrogant hypocrisy.

It is how Hollywood is run in large measure going back to Louis Mayer. A lot of similarities in the music industry also.
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http://www.realclearlife.com/movies/carr...l-assault/

Love "Princess Leia's" response to a Weinstein like act.
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(10-17-2017 10:37 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  It is how Hollywood is run in large measure going back to Louis Mayer. A lot of similarities in the music industry also.
The casting-couch hasn’t changed since the 1930s, but at least in those days the sleazebags weren’t constantly lecturing the world about politics, morality, etc. That is the difference (from the standpoint of an individual media-consumer) between then and now.
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Who gives a **** about this?
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(10-17-2017 10:07 PM)bubbapt Wrote:  Who gives a **** about this?

You're posting, so you seem to have an interest.
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(10-18-2017 06:24 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-17-2017 10:07 PM)bubbapt Wrote:  Who gives a **** about this?

You're posting, so you seem to have an interest.

I was trying to figure out why a guy who didn't commit a crime is apologizing now. Because it's fashionable?
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(10-17-2017 08:36 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  
(10-17-2017 10:37 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  It is how Hollywood is run in large measure going back to Louis Mayer. A lot of similarities in the music industry also.
The casting-couch hasn’t changed since the 1930s, but at least in those days the sleazebags weren’t constantly lecturing the world about politics, morality, etc. That is the difference (from the standpoint of an individual media-consumer) between then and now.

True. Back then society had a sense of decency. Deviation (and deviants) weren't tolerated.

Then something changed.

Thanks, 60s revolution. 05-stirthepot
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(10-18-2017 07:06 AM)bubbapt Wrote:  
(10-18-2017 06:24 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-17-2017 10:07 PM)bubbapt Wrote:  Who gives a **** about this?

You're posting, so you seem to have an interest.

I was trying to figure out why a guy who didn't commit a crime is apologizing now. Because it's fashionable?

Maybe, but the fact that he ripped on practically the entire hollywood community is just good tv.

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(10-18-2017 07:06 AM)bubbapt Wrote:  
(10-18-2017 06:24 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-17-2017 10:07 PM)bubbapt Wrote:  Who gives a **** about this?

You're posting, so you seem to have an interest.

I was trying to figure out why a guy who didn't commit a crime is apologizing now. Because it's fashionable?

He worked with him and tolerated it. He could have gone to another job. He could have done more warning women actresses.

Its in many ways like Enron or the Penn St. situation. People knew bad things were happening, but they were enjoying the ride.

This article is interesting for two different reasons than someone's apology. Most importantly, its a confirmation that much of Hollywood is lying with their denials. More hypocrisy by them. Buts its also interesting as an explanation of what happened. Why nobody did anything. Its a discussion of human nature and why we behave like we do.

We could all be in similar situations.

As for his own motivation, a) he feels guilty being so closely associated with it; and b) he's a writer. He's telling a story here.
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(10-18-2017 07:57 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-18-2017 07:06 AM)bubbapt Wrote:  
(10-18-2017 06:24 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-17-2017 10:07 PM)bubbapt Wrote:  Who gives a **** about this?

You're posting, so you seem to have an interest.

I was trying to figure out why a guy who didn't commit a crime is apologizing now. Because it's fashionable?

He worked with him and tolerated it. He could have gone to another job. He could have done more warning women actresses.

Its in many ways like Enron or the Penn St. situation. People knew bad things were happening, but they were enjoying the ride.

This article is interesting for two different reasons than someone's apology. Most importantly, its a confirmation that much of Hollywood is lying with their denials. More hypocrisy by them. Buts its also interesting as an explanation of what happened. Why nobody did anything. Its a discussion of human nature and why we behave like we do.

We could all be in similar situations.

True - and we've seen throughout history where people essentially went along for the ride.

What is somewhat different with this situation is the blatant preaching of a large group that just kept their mouths shut. Most times when someone has been a witness to some bad stuff......those folks keep a low profile and try and blend into the woodwork.

Not these sanctimonious d-bags. No - they're busy telling everyone else how to live their lives and what team we should be rooting for.........
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(10-18-2017 08:03 AM)Crebman Wrote:  
(10-18-2017 07:57 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-18-2017 07:06 AM)bubbapt Wrote:  
(10-18-2017 06:24 AM)bullet Wrote:  
(10-17-2017 10:07 PM)bubbapt Wrote:  Who gives a **** about this?

You're posting, so you seem to have an interest.

I was trying to figure out why a guy who didn't commit a crime is apologizing now. Because it's fashionable?

He worked with him and tolerated it. He could have gone to another job. He could have done more warning women actresses.

Its in many ways like Enron or the Penn St. situation. People knew bad things were happening, but they were enjoying the ride.

This article is interesting for two different reasons than someone's apology. Most importantly, its a confirmation that much of Hollywood is lying with their denials. More hypocrisy by them. Buts its also interesting as an explanation of what happened. Why nobody did anything. Its a discussion of human nature and why we behave like we do.

We could all be in similar situations.

True - and we've seen throughout history where people essentially went along for the ride.

What is somewhat different with this situation is the blatant preaching of a large group that just kept their mouths shut. Most times when someone has been a witness to some bad stuff......those folks keep a low profile and try and blend into the woodwork.

Not these sanctimonious d-bags. No - they're busy telling everyone else how to live their lives and what team we should be rooting for.........

True.
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