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| − | The '''Me Too movement''' (or '''#MeToo movement''') is a hashtag movement spread virally on [[social media]] in October 2017. The movement took off after the sexual misconduct allegations against [[Hollywood values|Hollywood mogul]] and [[Democrat Party]] mega-donor [[Harvey Weinstein]] became public. Weinstein, a charter member of the Clinton Legal Defense Fund organized to fight claims of sexual harassment and abuse by former Democratic [[President Bill Clinton]], has been accused by no less than 97 women of assault and rape since Clinton's aquittal. The movement attempts to draw attention to the widespread prevalence of [[sexual assault]] and harassment by predominantly [[liberal]] media personalities, executives, public officials and celebrities. | + | The '''Me Too movement''' (or '''#MeToo movement''') is a hashtag movement spread virally on [[social media]] in October 2017. The movement took off after the sexual misconduct allegations against [[Hollywood values|Hollywood mogul]] and [[Democrat Party]] mega-donor [[Harvey Weinstein]] became public by Ronan Farrow.<ref>https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/ronan-farrow-harvey-weinstein-new-yorker-sexual-assault-1202971197/amp/</ref> Weinstein, a charter member of the Clinton Legal Defense Fund organized to fight claims of sexual harassment and abuse by former Democratic [[President Bill Clinton]], has been accused by no less than 97 women of assault and rape since Clinton's aquittal. The movement attempts to draw attention to the widespread prevalence of [[sexual assault]] and harassment by predominantly [[liberal]] media personalities, executives, public officials and celebrities. |
With the [[Kavanaugh smear]], Democrats attempted to reverse the movement and weaponize it to smear conservatives.<ref>Boothe, Lisa (September 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/408302-judge-kavanaugh-and-the-weaponization-of-metoo Judge Kavanaugh and the weaponization of #MeToo]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Miniter, Frank (September 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/09/26/kavanaugh-chaos-democrats-are-sinking-metoo-movement-in-politics-can-it-survive.html Kavanaugh chaos: Democrats are sinking the #MeToo movement in politics. Can it survive?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> | With the [[Kavanaugh smear]], Democrats attempted to reverse the movement and weaponize it to smear conservatives.<ref>Boothe, Lisa (September 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/408302-judge-kavanaugh-and-the-weaponization-of-metoo Judge Kavanaugh and the weaponization of #MeToo]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref><ref>Miniter, Frank (September 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/09/26/kavanaugh-chaos-democrats-are-sinking-metoo-movement-in-politics-can-it-survive.html Kavanaugh chaos: Democrats are sinking the #MeToo movement in politics. Can it survive?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 09:23, December 26, 2018
The Me Too movement (or #MeToo movement) is a hashtag movement spread virally on social media in October 2017. The movement took off after the sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood mogul and Democrat Party mega-donor Harvey Weinstein became public by Ronan Farrow.[1] Weinstein, a charter member of the Clinton Legal Defense Fund organized to fight claims of sexual harassment and abuse by former Democratic President Bill Clinton, has been accused by no less than 97 women of assault and rape since Clinton's aquittal. The movement attempts to draw attention to the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment by predominantly liberal media personalities, executives, public officials and celebrities.
With the Kavanaugh smear, Democrats attempted to reverse the movement and weaponize it to smear conservatives.[2][3]
Attempted hijacking by Democrats for identity politics
The cynical exploitation of real sex abuse victims by Democrats for political purposes became apparent when Democrat Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who voted against Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, in turn published the names of real abuse victims without their consent, thus victimizing them all over again, alleging real victims "supported" her re-election. Heitkamp was defeated days later in the 2018 Midterm elections and faced potential lawsuits from real victims.[4]
Actress Alyssa Milano who is considered a high-profile spokesperson for the MeToo movement, has refused to participate in any further Soros-funded Women's March[5] protests until it condemns "bigotry and anti-Semitism." Linda Sarsour, a key Women's March organizer, is an outspoken supporter of Louis Farrakhan.[6]
Ronan Farrow and Mia Farrow
Investigative journalist Ronan Farrow, son of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service based on his #MeToo Reporting.[7] With a Pulitzer in his pocket, Farrow tried to re-ingratiate himself to Hollywood left by piling on the Kavanaugh smear by lending his name to false allegations.
See also
External links
- The #MeToo Movement Self-Destructs by William Sullivan, American Thinker, 2018
References
- ↑ https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/ronan-farrow-harvey-weinstein-new-yorker-sexual-assault-1202971197/amp/
- ↑ Boothe, Lisa (September 25, 2018). Judge Kavanaugh and the weaponization of #MeToo. The Hill. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ↑ Miniter, Frank (September 26, 2018). Kavanaugh chaos: Democrats are sinking the #MeToo movement in politics. Can it survive? Fox News. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/17/heidi-heitkamp-sexual-assault-survivors-open-letter-legal-action
- ↑ https://www.wsj.com/articles/george-soross-march-on-washington-1538951025
- ↑ https://freebeacon.com/issues/alyssa-milano-refuses-speak-next-womens-march-cites-anti-semitism/amp/
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/news/8343763/ronan-farrow-2018-pulitzer-prize-me-too