"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
YES. Hell, they went and manufactured MORE potential victims for him without skipping a beat.
I haven't read everything so I apologize if this has been covered but can Josh not be charged? Can Jim Bob not be charged for concealing? Is there a statute of limitations?
The statute of limitations for what Josh was being investigated for (a level 4 sex offense as a minor) expired after 3 years. The investigating officer on the case was later charged with owning child pornography and is not in jail for like 56 years. In the aftermath of that fiasco, the case got moved to the back burner until it expired. Someone in the police department has already said that it's unfortunate that this case was basically dropped on a technicality.
BYE, MIKE HUCKABEE! BYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEE!!!!!
That being said, I have this happy imaginary line of thought where all of the Duggar girls and their fundie friends says, "Screw this! We're done!" and get their own reality show while they leave home, branch out and go to college, live in the real world, and have their horizons broadened and their bigotry vanquished while all the menfolk are left behind with no reality TV money. THAT is a show I would support.... On a different channel.
That being said....please take Scott Walker with you, Mike! ugh All we got was a photo of Josh and Scott together.
TLC had to do SOMETHING, but I'm disgusted that they haven't made any kind of announcement about this and were still airing the show last night.
I would almost put money on a "Duggar Special". Little one on one chat with JB, Michelle, Josh and Anna, where they "explain" everything. And a billion people tune in- haters and supports alike and that's all TLC needs to keep the show on the air.
The statute of limitations for what Josh was being investigated for (a level 4 sex offense as a minor) expired after 3 years. The investigating officer on the case was later charged with owning child pornography and is not in jail for like 56 years. In the aftermath of that fiasco, the case got moved to the back burner until it expired. Someone in the police department has already said that it's unfortunate that this case was basically dropped on a technicality.
So what 'we' need is someone new to come forward? Or for some crown person to say technicality shmechnicality? Please say yes, please say yes.
Lol.
No. Here in the U.S. we abide by the rule of law and do not let the queen interfere with our legal affairs.
Josh could be charged for other crimes if he committed them later in time. There may be different crimes with different limitations periods with which he or his parents could be charged. The girls themselves may be able to bring civil suit on their own after reaching majority, should they have the wherewithal to do so.
I commented on someone's status and their friend was all "haven't you ever played doctor? Little boys are curious and want to sneak a peek or get a feel, I am a foster mom and all my boys did this. Little boys are just being boys"
I replied back that I have brothers and no, none of them ever touched me inappropriately or while I was asleep or against my will. Omg! And so many people sided with her that boys just do these things. Wtf!
I seriously am about to have a panic attack over this.
Right? Holy crap, someone needs to go investigate this lady if she thinks this is normal behavior and is a foster parent.
My 6 year old nephew was molested by his 12 year old cousin and everyone turned a blind eye and chalked it up to "curiosity". Even the police that it was reported to (by the counselor that my sister FINALLY took my nephew to). They said "these things happen in families and we tend to let them deal with it". It's disgusting the way people "explain" this type of stuff away.
I think the only thing Jim Bob is praying for is that the show isn't cancelled. He loves his gravy train more than his kids, and God forbid he actually have to work again
Oh to be a fly on the wall of the duggar's house today! Wonder what they are talking/thinking about?
You know exactly what they are doing. PRAYING IT AWAY. "This a great lesson in forgiveness and how we need to trust in God to lead us in the right direction."
They'll pray as a family and then tell the kids to go play while JB and M try to make another baby.
I think the only thing Jim Bob is praying for is that the show isn't cancelled. He loves his gravy train more than his kids, and God forbid he actually have to work again
Honestly, they have a lot of investments. Granted, I don't know how much money they make from them to support 20+ people but they have cell phone towers (err I think they own land and cell phone companies have asked if they can build towers on their land and they receive a monthly profit from that?) and then also they own warehouses that they rent out.
They do, but they loved in a small house before the show, so even with the investments they weren't rolling in it. Jim Bob loves the money and fame.
Oh to be a fly on the wall of the duggar's house today! Wonder what they are talking/thinking about?
All I keep thinking about is those girls. All of this is rehashed for them- I imagine they feel a lot of guilt considering this was their families money maker. I also imagine they felt a huge amount of shame. These are all feelings that even a non-fundamentalist could feel.
As sad as I am that they have to relive all of this all over again, I hope there can be some light shed on getting the help they need.
I think the only thing Jim Bob is praying for is that the show isn't cancelled. He loves his gravy train more than his kids, and God forbid he actually have to work again
Honestly, they have a lot of investments. Granted, I don't know how much money they make from them to support 20+ people but they have cell phone towers (err I think they own land and cell phone companies have asked if they can build towers on their land and they receive a monthly profit from that?) and then also they own warehouses that they rent out.
Do you think the kids pay rent since they are in the rentals? And doesn't Ben work for JB?
I think the only thing Jim Bob is praying for is that the show isn't cancelled. He loves his gravy train more than his kids, and God forbid he actually have to work again
This is pretty clear by his 'lets just sweep this under the rug, sign for the show and hope no one notices'.
I keep coming back to the fact that these little girls needed someone to help them, and the two people they should be able to rely on the most turned their backs. I know it happens all the time, and it makes me sick. These people should not have children in their homes. I also doubt he stopped til he moved out. Those girls were probably SO glad to see him go. All these church people that are spouting hate in the name of God are accessories to the molestation of all these girls. They let it happen, and they let it continue.
Post by spellingbea on May 22, 2015 13:54:08 GMT -5
Sadly, I think those poor girls are going to be pressured to release a statement saying they forgive the piece of shit, so everyone else should, too. Jim Bob is not going to give up the empire without a fight.
Oh to be a fly on the wall of the duggar's house today! Wonder what they are talking/thinking about?
All I keep thinking about is those girls. All of this is rehashed for them- I imagine they feel a lot of guilt considering this was their families money maker. I also imagine they felt a huge amount of shame. These are all feelings that even a non-fundamentalist could feel.
As sad as I am that they have to relive all of this all over again, I hope there can be some light shed on getting the help they need.
Fuck the rest of them.
I do hope that this re-hashing does SOME good rather than just making them experience the pain this undoubtedly caused over again. I hope they see some of the outrage on their behalf and people stating that what Josh did was WRONG. Those girls were not wrong. I hope it isn't just traumatizing them more.
My 6 year old nephew was molested by his 12 year old cousin and everyone turned a blind eye and chalked it up to "curiosity". Even the police that it was reported to (by the counselor that my sister FINALLY took my nephew to). They said "these things happen in families and we tend to let them deal with it". It's disgusting the way people "explain" this type of stuff away.
I also had a cousin do this to me and you would be shocked at how his family believed every version of his story - it changed three times. We haven't spoken to that side of the family since 2002.
My 6 year old nephew was molested by his 12 year old cousin and everyone turned a blind eye and chalked it up to "curiosity". Even the police that it was reported to (by the counselor that my sister FINALLY took my nephew to). They said "these things happen in families and we tend to let them deal with it". It's disgusting the way people "explain" this type of stuff away.
I also had a cousin do this to me and you would be shocked at how his family believed every version of his story - it changed three times. We haven't spoken to that side of the family since 2002.
I'm very sorry that happened to you. I am however happy to hear that your immediate family did the right thing and didn't make you still have contact with him. I can't say the same for my nephew
Sadly, I think those poor girls are going to be pressured to release a statement saying they forgive the piece of shit, so everyone else should, too. Jim Bob is not going to give up the empire without a fight.
I don't think so. Right now, media is not reporting (at least in frank terms) that it was his sisters he molested. It would be really dumb of them to underscore that he did this to his siblings when some people might assume it was unrelated 12 year old girls.
If the headline was "Josh Duggar Molested Four Year Old Sister," I think even the supporters' tone would change.
I read the entire 33 page police report and it is 100% clear that it was his sisters and a cousin.
Sadly, I think those poor girls are going to be pressured to release a statement saying they forgive the piece of shit, so everyone else should, too. Jim Bob is not going to give up the empire without a fight.
I don't think so. Right now, media is not reporting (at least in frank terms) that it was his sisters he molested. It would be really dumb of them to underscore that he did this to his siblings when some people might assume it was unrelated 12 year old girls.
If the headline was "Josh Duggar Molested Four Year Old Sister," I think even the supporters' tone would change.
That's true. I just figured it was common knowledge that they were the victims. The police report did confirm that, right?
I fear for the future that so many people see nothing wrong with what he did. It's unreal. I'm getting very stressed out reading all the comments.
This is where I am. Yesterday I was upset for those little girls, trapped in that house and that culture. But today I am more broadly afraid - that there are so many people who don't have a problem with the abuse.