Monica Lewinsky is finally getting back at Bill Clinton. She wasn’t his first youthful conquest, but she may have ended up being his last. Yes, their relationship was consensual. But he was the president of the United States and she was a lowly, 23 year old, unpaid intern. Balance of power was heavily weighted, and he should have known better. But now, she’s produced “Impeachment.” a television show about what really happened, and it isn’t pretty. Finally, Monica gets the best revenge
The entire episode got me thinking about the incredible charm of sex offenders. So many successful, talented men have been outed as abusers, that it makes you wonder if it goes with the territory. According to psychologists, many CEO’s of large companies are narcissists. That’s because they don’t have much regard for anyone but themselves. Since they happen to be brilliant, they’ve figured out how to charm a crowd. They know exactly how to manipulate people in order to get their own way. And because they’re so cocksure of themselves, they don’t have performance anxiety. . And in the end, they become super stars.
Woody Allen is the next person who comes to mind. I truly believe his daughter’s accusations of sexual abuse. But, on the other hand, I have watched every single one of his movies, and enjoyed them thoroughly. His creativity and talent are a fact. Does that excuse his behavior? Not at all.
Next comes Matt Lauer. I don’t think I’ve watched the Today show more than once or twice since he got kicked out for his blatant sexual abuse of young female staffers. What he did is deplorable, but yet, he was a great host and the show has never been the same since he left. Do I wish him well? Of course not. It just makes me mad that someone that gifted would have such a dark side.
It goes on and on. We never missed an episode of the Bill Cosby show. And he was a great comedian. He was also accused of assaulting numerous women.
Harvey Weinstein was a convicted sex abuser, but he produced great movies. Remember when Meryl Street declared him a God during her famous Oscar acceptance speech? He could be the most charming man in the world—except when he wasn’t.
But in the end, all of these men got their just desserts. Their talent and ability couldn’t save them. Finally, like Monica, their victims got the best revenge.