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To Think We Should All Take A Minute To Be In The Present And Acknowledge That Russell Brand Is Modern Day Sacrificial Lamb?

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TooBigForMyBoots · 20/09/2023 19:50

And ask ourselves what that says about us and our unconscious, that we persecute the truly innocent, chosen ones.

Forgive me father, for I know not what I do.🙏🙏🙏
https://twitter.com/silviotattiscon/status/1704209878779154495?s=46&t=A2fpFNgDRyXF2d6ye97wEA

https://twitter.com/silviotattiscon/status/1704209878779154495?s=46&t=A2fpFNgDRyXF2d6ye97wEA

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RandomForest · 21/09/2023 18:13

GilbertMarkham · 21/09/2023 16:04

Someone mentioned Andrew Sachs; he also clashed with Bob Geldoff who disliked him due to his behaviour to one of his DDS, I believe (and behaviour in general), which led to a little spat, which led to RB sliding in a nasty comment about BG "dining out on one song for decades" into a speech (he was a presenter).

He's been clashing with other men about their femaie relatives for years.

Sounds like he's made too many enemies inside the industry and out, so it may have been only a question of time before someone more powerful than him decided to take him down.

His youth, looks and bankability may have protected him up until a point whereby those making money out of him could have protected him, but once the carreer starts waning and the looks go, well lets say the respect he awarded others is maybe being paid back tenfold now.

These women will have been given the support, money, means and protection to come forward.

greggstomelette · 21/09/2023 18:21

Nom for classics @MNHQ 👏

MehtotheChristmasrunup · 21/09/2023 18:22

@SequentialAnalyst I was expanding on your point not arguing against you.

SequentialAnalyst · 21/09/2023 18:48

@MehtotheChristmasrunup Apologies!
I suppose what I'm saying is that sometimes you don't realise they are a rapist until it's too late Angry (I have never been raped btw, but know people who have been Sad)
(Loving the username Wink)

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:50

He definitely is a sacrifical lamb, he has never lied about who he is, and all these women from god knows how many years ago willingly went with him, multiple times over. Poor guy .

LizzieSiddal · 21/09/2023 18:50

Well here’s another accuser, saying Russell trapped her in a bathroom and showed his penis to her whilst saying he was going to fuck her. He is then heard on his Radio 2 show laughing about it.

However I’m sure you’ll all agree this is exactly what Jesus would have done!!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66882644

File photograph of Russell Brand in 2014

Woman says Russell Brand exposed himself to her then laughed about it on Radio 2 show

The incident, which happened in Los Angeles in 2008, is the first time Brand has been heard publicly admitting sexual misconduct.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66882644

CherryMaDeara · 21/09/2023 18:51

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:50

He definitely is a sacrifical lamb, he has never lied about who he is, and all these women from god knows how many years ago willingly went with him, multiple times over. Poor guy .

When did he admit he was rapist? Can you link the article?

LizzieSiddal · 21/09/2023 18:52

@CherryMaDeara it’s text messages from him where he’s apologising for his behaviour and asking if she’ll ever forgive him. It’s all in the original Times article and is shown in the Dispatches programme.

CherryMaDeara · 21/09/2023 18:54

LizzieSiddal · 21/09/2023 18:50

Well here’s another accuser, saying Russell trapped her in a bathroom and showed his penis to her whilst saying he was going to fuck her. He is then heard on his Radio 2 show laughing about it.

However I’m sure you’ll all agree this is exactly what Jesus would have done!!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66882644

That’s horrific. Flashing is a huge red flag.

So glad it’s recorded on tape.

More evidence for the jury.

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:56

sorry all these people coming forward now, why not raise it and report it at the time? Seems v weird and just people wanting to earn a few quid to sell their story,

CherryMaDeara · 21/09/2023 18:56

LizzieSiddal · 21/09/2023 18:52

@CherryMaDeara it’s text messages from him where he’s apologising for his behaviour and asking if she’ll ever forgive him. It’s all in the original Times article and is shown in the Dispatches programme.

Thanks Lizzie. I’m aware of Nadia’s case, I fully believe her.

But Mamabear seems to think Brand was always honest about who he was and I don’t recall
him admitting is a rapist. I think that’s a secret he kept hidden.

Krabappel · 21/09/2023 18:57

Why is every word in the title capitalised?

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:59

Just think the media have all turned on him, its a witch hunt and another way to destroy someones life. There is no actual evidence just people saying things, let the police investigate it and if he has done something, then let them deal with him . where is the evidence and proof thats all i am saying.

CherryMaDeara · 21/09/2023 18:59

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:56

sorry all these people coming forward now, why not raise it and report it at the time? Seems v weird and just people wanting to earn a few quid to sell their story,

Because they felt they wouldn’t be believed.

Alice (the 16yo victim) did approach Brand’s agency in 2020. She was aggressively warned that they would take legal action against her.

Nadia went to the rape centre but was scared to name Brand as she felt she wouldn’t be believed.

LizzieSiddal · 21/09/2023 19:00

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:56

sorry all these people coming forward now, why not raise it and report it at the time? Seems v weird and just people wanting to earn a few quid to sell their story,

So much wrong in just one sentence. Well done you.

abbijanye · 21/09/2023 19:13

Joolsin · 20/09/2023 19:57

I can never work out if he's as thick as mince (although with a good vocabulary), or frighteningly intelligent. Either way, he's a creepy narcissist.

Agree to your comment, I was thinking the same wondering if he practices and throws out words to attempt to impress with his vocab

SpidersAreShitheads · 21/09/2023 21:19

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:59

Just think the media have all turned on him, its a witch hunt and another way to destroy someones life. There is no actual evidence just people saying things, let the police investigate it and if he has done something, then let them deal with him . where is the evidence and proof thats all i am saying.

How about the woman who actually went to a rape crisis centre immediately after she was raped by Brand? The rape crisis centre took DNA samples, and LA police were involved. She decided not to pursue a prosecution because of how rape victims are treated.

The same case where Brand texts her apologising, she says "I told you no, how dare you" - or words to that effect - and he replies apologising again, and saying he'll make it up to her, and will she forgive him....

Contemporaneous, independent evidence - not someone who has come along later to make a quick buck as you seem to think.

I'd say all of that is pretty compelling, no?

And that's even without taking into account the letters this woman and the 16 yr old wrote to him later - before all of this was made public. Not asking for ££££, just wanting to tell him the effect that his sexual assaults had on them.

Now there are apparently more women coming forward. Let's hope it IS heard in court because then maybe people like you who are refusing to consider the facts might finally see what he is.

TooBigForMyBoots · 22/09/2023 00:05

LizzieSiddal · 21/09/2023 18:50

Well here’s another accuser, saying Russell trapped her in a bathroom and showed his penis to her whilst saying he was going to fuck her. He is then heard on his Radio 2 show laughing about it.

However I’m sure you’ll all agree this is exactly what Jesus would have done!!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66882644

I'm glad you raised this @LizzieSiddal, it gives me the opportunity to help people understand what Being In The Present is all about.

Brand was walking down a corridor, BITP, when he saw an woman he didn't know bending down. BITP and completely aware of his mind and body, he moved close to her and got his cock out in her face. He wasn't thinking about the future. His show was minutes away. Literally hundreds of seconds from the present.

Then he was called to work and BITP kinda guy that he is, he put his dick back in his trousers and went into the studio. It came up in conversation and detail of his dinkle display to an unwitting lady was broadcast. He didn't lie. He commented honestly and candidly as anyone BITP would.

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TooBigForMyBoots · 22/09/2023 00:12

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:56

sorry all these people coming forward now, why not raise it and report it at the time? Seems v weird and just people wanting to earn a few quid to sell their story,

Sorry, has all the research and knowledge of how people react to sexual violence and abuse passed you by?

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ThePoshUns · 22/09/2023 06:59

Someone mentioned that his 'stand up' has been his confession

ThePoshUns · 22/09/2023 07:00

Sorry posted too soon
Meant to add all along.

asosStalker · 22/09/2023 07:12

Does anyone else remember how in his book he wrote about pushing his dog downstairs as a kid? I kind of feel like that tells you all you need to know tbh.

IThoughtTerryWoganWasMyDad · 22/09/2023 07:23

@asosStalker
I haven't read his book but yes that does, Jesus.
Brand is that type of narcissist that you think "If these are the things you're saying out loud, what the fuck are you keeping secret ?"

RedToothBrush · 22/09/2023 08:07

Mamabear2424 · 21/09/2023 18:56

sorry all these people coming forward now, why not raise it and report it at the time? Seems v weird and just people wanting to earn a few quid to sell their story,

How much money have the women in the Dispatches / Times interviews been paid?

I'm curious.

Its funny to be assuming they've been paid anything when theres zero evidence they've been paid a penny.

Cos if the journalists have done this right, the women won't have been paid anything.

I'm curious as to how much the other anonymous women coming forward since have been paid.

Being anonymous also limits the saleability of your story. But of course these women will be criticised for being anonymous. But if they go public, they'll be accused of being even bigger gold diggers looking for shame.

backatschool · 22/09/2023 09:14

@RedToothBrush @Mamabear2424 they haven't been paid at all, it was confirmed by the Times group and Channel 4.