Sexual Assault IS NOT a Political Tool

By Linda L Barton

I have been out of the political loop over the last couple of weeks, and I find myself concerned with what I’ve seen happening in my absence.  It appears the sexual assault accusations against the powerful have continued and are now reaching those in business and Washington DC, as well as more in Hollywood.  I cannot say these reports surprise me in the least, as we’ve all heard the stories of wrongdoing throughout the years.  However, the surprising part is how those who had once circled the wagons around Bill Clinton are now so quick to throw him and others accused of sexually mistreating women under the bus.  I do worry, though, this can also be used as a tool to destroy a political opponent in the vilest way.

Years ago, my son faced such a young woman.  Angry because he would not have sex with her, this underage girl decided to cry rape.  After hiring a lawyer to protect him from facing 30 years in prison and his passing a lie-detector test and she facing taking the same test, she finally confessed how she had made the story up because she was angry at his rejection.  The exact words of this 13-year-old girl were, “No one tells me no.”

However, the damage to my son’s name and reputation was already done.  The whispers of his guilt continued until he was forced to drop out of his junior year of high school. Then to add insult, NOTHING happened to this girl for filing a false report. Yes, that’s right, she walked away free and clear to do this to another young man.

As a victim of rape, myself, I find a woman who cries wolf only makes it difficult for women who are actually attacked by sexual predators to be believed.  I assume this is why so many women never come forward and file charges against their attackers. I was raped in the early 1980’s, and because I was on a date with my attacker, I remained silent.  I was led to believe by those in the media no one would believe my story, so I held my anger and pain inside and continued on with my life. I must tell you when my son faced false charges of rape only to have the girl claim it was done out of revenge, I burned with rage. It took all the strength I could muster not to slap the smug expression off her face.

Now we watch those who had protected Bill Clinton from the claims of sexual assault from NUMEROUS women use this method to destroy their political opponents.  To use this horrible act as a tool for political gain is truly sickening and those guilty of this should face legal punishment. Women need to wake up and stop being used.  We have tried to prove our worth over the years as strong, self-sufficient women.  We have moved into the world of business and politics as leaders. So, WHY would we let ourselves get used in such a manner?  When women allow themselves to be used as political pawns, we are letting ourselves to be raped in entirely a different way.  We only lesson the strength and believably of the TRUE claims of abuse.

Years ago, women marched and struggled for our place in the world.  However, now we have taken a step backward and dishonored the women who stood against those who would lessen them as human beings.  Shame on women who cry wolf for they are no better than those who treat women as sexual playthings.

Where is the Feminist Outrage?

By Linda L Barton

I was doing my normal scrolling through Facebook where I saw all the reports of how mean President Trump is for putting a "ban" on Muslims from coming into our country.  Normally, I would get into the facts of it being referred to as a ban, but I have a different thought burning in my mind at this time.

I don't know about the rest of you, but for the life of me, I don't understand Liberals and this love affair they seem to have with Islam.  I know they are bad about following the latest craze, but what they are wrapping their arms around this time a belief system that wants to kill those foolish Liberals.  I'm not saying that all Muslims are bad. BUT I am saying a growing number of those of their faith are embracing the direct teachings in the Quran and Sharia Law.  Things that are an affront to what we believe here in the Western World.

Case in point is how women are treated.  We all know how a Muslim woman is the property of her husband and must dress according to Islamic Law.  However, there is must more to that which is practiced in those Muslim countries, and now is spreading throughout the world.

When it is said that a woman is the property of her husband, it means just that.  She is no different than when you own a dog.  Her life and well-being are held in the hands of her husband.  Be it good or bad, he has the complete and unquestioning say as to her life.  How many liberal women holding those stupid signs welcoming the refugees would like that?

I came across on a story that paints a clear picture of just what being a woman living under Islamic Law faces on a daily basis.  It's the story of a 17-year-old bride named Tayyaba.

We have all heard the stories of women being burned with acid, or beaten to the brink of death because they displeased their husband.  Well, this story is as heart-wrenching as those.  You see, Tayyaba did the unthinkable.  She made a request to go see her parents.  Yes, I said it correctly.  That young bride asked to go see her parents. From the story, it stated how she foolishly pushed the subject.  No longer wanting to be a second class citizen, she wanted to see her parents.  Well, apparently, that was some sort of grievous offense to her husband because he dragged her outside, tied her to a tree, and then cut off her hair AND her nose.  Yes, you read it right.  He CUT OFF HER NOSE and left her tied to that tree for hours, bleeding and in great pain.  Yep, that sure is something we want here, isn't it?

Then you read the stories of men raping young children; even infants.  The problem is that is NOT frowned upon in their culture.  You see, in their culture, it's the fault of the victim for seducing the man.  Yep, even a poor goat has the powers of seduction according to one of their religious leaders. Of course, this seductive power forces the poor man to kill the evil goat once he's done having his way with it.

Now, this gets back to my original question: where is the Feminist Outrage?  They will march the streets here in the USA, crying for the rights of those who supposedly oppress women here in the USA, but are silent when those horrific stories of what is happening to women and children at the hands of Muslim men are brought to light.  The Feminists today are hypocrites.  They profess to be for women, but, in fact, they are only for their liberal agenda.  Sorry, but life is NOT rainbows and butterflies.

I used to tell my children, "Be careful what you ask for."  This is something those women who are marching today because President Trump is a meanie need to understand.  The Islamic culture DOES NOT give women any rights.  This, of course, means if a man decides he wants to rape you, it's well within his right.  If a man decides your child is not worthy, it's within his right to murder your child.  I'm sure these same stupid women holding signs and professing their acceptance had to face such acts, they would quickly change their minds.

This is a culture that Westerners don't understand.  We profess our desire to be understanding and compassionate, but by turning a blind-eye, we are opening our country to those who think of us as sub-human.  There are several countries around the world who thought they could open their doors and welcome them into their lives.  Now, look at what is happening.  Their countries are overrun and their very lives are no longer their own.  Countries that were once Christian nations are now controlled by Muslims, who murder and rape the Christians in the most horrendous ways.

The words chanted by the women protesting on the streets today are empty and meaningless.  All of their stupid words of how President Trump is evil and harming them is NOTHING to what will happen once this country in under Islamic Rule.

Say a prayer, my Fellow Patriots, that we never know the true suffering of the women currently living under Islamic Sharia Law.

God Bless You

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God Bless the USA