" The WSWS correctly characterized and condemned Smollett’s selfish, careerist behavior, which only feeds the growth of the extreme-right and casts doubt on future allegations of right-wing vigilante attacks. "
I feel that the same is true of New England Patriots' owner Mr. Kraft. In general -and many radical feminists would agree- prostitution should be de-criminalized. Since when does an old man like Kraft -the target of ubiquitous Viagra commercials- make BANNER HEADLINE NEWS - for seeking out the solace of a young Asian prostitute ? In " Lust for Life " the troubled artistic genius Vincent Van Gogh explains that " sex lubricates ".
[Van Gogh has been taken to the hearts of millions of Amer- icans, most of ...... “Sex lubricates,” he murmured to himself as he worked with fluidity and ease.]
In defense of Smollet : Hollywood is a truly " Hollywood Babylon " : it corrupts everything it touches . I did not watch the Oscars last night and have not enjoyed more than three Hollywood movies in the last 20 years.
I spent the time reading Bronte's " Jane Eyre " - and focused on her would be husband - the monster of Freudian repression, St. John Rivers. The sexual tension is hot but only suggested. Jane's " master " Rochester, 20 year older than her , has the right stuff -BOTH money and sexual magnetism.
We picture Jane Eyre living happily ever after.
How will it turn out for Smollett ? For me his sins are already forgiven !
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