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TomCADem

(17,390 posts)
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:19 PM Oct 2016

Donald Trump Jr: Women Who Can’t ‘Handle’ Harassment ‘Don’t Belong In The Workforce’

Source: Huffington Post

Donald Trump Jr. offered some unsolicited career advice for women concerned about sexual harassment in the workplace: Just quit, already.

“If you can’t handle some of the basic stuff that’s become a problem in the workforce today, then you don’t belong in the workforce,” Donald Trump’s son told The Opie and Anthony Show in a 2013 interview that BuzzFeed just unearthed.

“You should go maybe teach kindergarten,” he said, apparently suggesting that teachers aren’t part of the workforce. “You can’t be negotiating billion-dollar deals if you can’t handle, like, you know.”

Gender-based harassment, both sexual and not, is against the law in the U.S. “It is illegal to harass a woman by making offensive comments about women in general,” according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Read more: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5800b9bbe4b0162c043b532e

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Donald Trump Jr: Women Who Can’t ‘Handle’ Harassment ‘Don’t Belong In The Workforce’ (Original Post) TomCADem Oct 2016 OP
thank you for the reminder from that younger piece of filth. niyad Oct 2016 #1
Once again: The douche doesn't fall far from the bag. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #2
Or as I say, the fuck muppet doesn't fall far from the fuck muppet tree. 47of74 Oct 2016 #33
The ball doesn't fall far from the sack. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Oct 2016 #38
Chip off the old blockhead... Blue Idaho Oct 2016 #3
I'm an old guy. In the old days we used to smack the shit out of guys like this. tonyt53 Oct 2016 #4
I'm starting to think he's a drunk oldtime dfl_er Oct 2016 #5
Ooooh how perfect is that quote! nt rivegauche Oct 2016 #15
One of the dipshit sons said that same kind of thing, about Ivanka Mc Mike Oct 2016 #6
I remember that, here it is: George II Oct 2016 #20
Thanks, G II. That was a campaign statement, Mc Mike Oct 2016 #35
Sickening n/t hibbing Oct 2016 #7
This apple didn't fall far from the tree Zambero Oct 2016 #8
Uday and Kuse? Galileo126 Oct 2016 #9
Time to call the CDC Lithos Oct 2016 #10
Trump and his herd are symptomatic of what is wrong with America!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2016 #11
This is a very sick family. But also dangerous to the rest of society -- they must be stopped. Hekate Oct 2016 #12
I'd like to see every damned one of them destroyed Rorey Oct 2016 #18
+1000 smirkymonkey Oct 2016 #57
Donald J tRump's children NOT admirable, tho Hillary gave good debate answer under circumstances. Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2016 #49
Like teaching Kindergarten narnian60 Oct 2016 #13
Yes, and teachers get harassed up & down the line by principals, superintendents, & even janitors.nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2016 #48
He only thinks that because he was raised in the rivegauche Oct 2016 #14
Remind me again what your dipshit father was mumbling about Bill Clinton? Snake Plissken Oct 2016 #16
My wife works in the construction industry tymorial Oct 2016 #17
UN-F'ing Believable!!!! How about the woman on the plane, Scumald Trump didn't know.... George II Oct 2016 #19
Shouldn't fly on airplanes, model clothes, be in pageants, be a journalist, go out to dinner.... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #27
But I guess they're okay to spawn their offspring. BTW, the Trumps don't like Muslim burkas, either George II Oct 2016 #28
No, they like their women in bathing suits and skirts they can reach up under.... Moonwalk Oct 2016 #34
I just can't picture the knd of mind that would say this is ok. christx30 Oct 2016 #21
The kind of mind that never had to really work for a living, worry about paying bills, or worry.... George II Oct 2016 #24
Come on! Bubee! I negotiate million dollar deals before breakfast. underpants Oct 2016 #22
Its the men who sexually harass women who don't belong in the workforce, junior. milestogo Oct 2016 #23
Exactly !!! Pachamama Oct 2016 #58
has hsi daddy's sense for sticking his foot in his mouth. olddad56 Oct 2016 #25
Hey, Donnie: Drop. Dead. Dildo. DinahMoeHum Oct 2016 #26
That's funny because I don't think sex perverts belong in the workforce Siwsan Oct 2016 #29
OK, Junior, but then this. HassleCat Oct 2016 #30
Because we cant expect men to be decent right? retrowire Oct 2016 #31
Apple- angrychair Oct 2016 #32
"that has become a problem"??? You f....ing idiot. YOHABLO Oct 2016 #36
These are "men", use the term loosely, who refuse to take responsibility Ilsa Oct 2016 #37
Maybe the solution is for men to control themselves The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #39
So he is a dumb POS just like his dad. Rex Oct 2016 #40
single income family privilege Blackjackdavey Oct 2016 #41
What did Hillary say about how how great his kids were? Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2016 #42
Each time these privileged wazoos open their yap... Amonester Oct 2016 #43
If Dump Jr. or his dad ever harassed my wife... The Animator Oct 2016 #44
we get paid less, AND we have to put up w/ shit like this? pansypoo53219 Oct 2016 #46
Wonder how Uday would like it Rocknrule Oct 2016 #47
John Hughes movie antagonist, plain and simple. nt Dreamer Tatum Oct 2016 #50
Says to man who has never been employed by anyone........ HenryWallace Oct 2016 #51
Everything about that hellspawn's face Rocknrule Oct 2016 #52
extremely sick, entitled family Skittles Oct 2016 #53
What the Hell!?!? N/T Upthevibe Oct 2016 #54
His kids remind me of the son and daughter of someone I used to work for (got laid off six years ago SCRUBDASHRUB Oct 2016 #55
please keep in mind DonCoquixote Oct 2016 #56
You know...they are making it a real pleasure to vote for HRC. roamer65 Oct 2016 #59
kick Liberal_in_LA Oct 2016 #60
Jr., got a little racheting cable cutter with your name on it... haele Oct 2016 #61
Insanity certainly runs in the Trump family Az_lefty Oct 2016 #62
Glad to see the family name go up in flames. They are all assholes. nt JTFrog Oct 2016 #63

oldtime dfl_er

(6,931 posts)
5. I'm starting to think he's a drunk
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:22 PM
Oct 2016

At least, many people are saying that.

Seriously, nobody in their right mind would say these kinds of things. They're not only idiotic, they're wrong on every level. Was it Nobel Prize winning poet Bob Dylan who said "Nothing's more useless than a rich man's child"?

Mc Mike

(9,114 posts)
6. One of the dipshit sons said that same kind of thing, about Ivanka
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:23 PM
Oct 2016

being too strong to take sexual harassment on the job, she'd just get another job. During this campaign, a few months ago.

George II

(67,782 posts)
20. I remember that, here it is:
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:43 PM
Oct 2016
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/eric-trump-ivanka-sexual-harassment-226556

Ivanka Trump would not put herself in a position to be sexually harassed in the way that former Fox News chief Roger Ailes is accused of doing, Eric Trump said of his older sister on Tuesday, as he tried to explain their father's comments about how he would have responded if a superior had treated Ivanka similarly.

I would like to think she would find another career or find another company if that was the case,” Donald Trump told Fox News contributor and USA Today columnist Kirsten Powers in comments published Monday.

Mc Mike

(9,114 posts)
35. Thanks, G II. That was a campaign statement,
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:09 PM
Oct 2016

Last edited Fri Oct 14, 2016, 03:01 PM - Edit history (1)

like bringing Ailes on board was, and Bannon, and Giuliani, and Gingrich. They all ape the candidate's marital infidelity and sexual assault "flaws" or "foibles", all have a very public track record. And he runs against Sec. Clinton by accusing her of having a husband that does what dRump and the campaign surrogates all do.

Looks like women in the workplace can't get a fair shake from the dRump repug campaign, and they somehow use the "oddly victimized via megaphoned media dog whistles of incest" daughter to promote this stuff. They used her for their child leave policy scam too, and the campaign is all about "no pee breaks for women, no 'bad for the business' pregnancies, no natural nursing activities permitted", etc.

They get around actual campaign policy discussion by throwing this crazy and nauseating stuff out into the public, openly, then screaming and crying, pissing and moaning, about "why won't the media and the opposition talk about campaign policy positions?' "Why is the focus on all these tabloid style issues?"

Zambero

(8,965 posts)
8. This apple didn't fall far from the tree
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:27 PM
Oct 2016

Another instance of blaming the victim, and on a massive scale at that. Donald Trump's "values" are manifest in Junior's callous remarks. Perhaps Hillary might wish to qualify her praise for Trump's kids?

Lithos

(26,403 posts)
10. Time to call the CDC
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:27 PM
Oct 2016

Obviously an outbreak of affluenza - looks like it's a bad as several members are suffering severe brain damage from the swollen egos and self-importance.


L-

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
18. I'd like to see every damned one of them destroyed
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:39 PM
Oct 2016

I'd like to see the Trump name completely destroyed. There isn't one of them who is worthy of our respect. I don't like that I have these feelings in me, but the damage this creepy family has done and continues to do makes me feel my feelings are warranted.

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,020 posts)
49. Donald J tRump's children NOT admirable, tho Hillary gave good debate answer under circumstances.
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 03:20 PM
Oct 2016

She was pressed for time to find something diplomatic and did the best she could.

But the facts become clearer day by day that his children are not good.

rivegauche

(601 posts)
14. He only thinks that because he was raised in the
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:34 PM
Oct 2016

Misogyny Hothouse, and his disgusting father taught him everything he knows. If Uday and Qusay ever had to get a real job outside the family criminal empire they would be so fucked. They'd be fired in weeks, they have absolutely NO CLUE what a real work environment is like, when you don't get to be the golden princelings. The whole family is totally foul.

tymorial

(3,433 posts)
17. My wife works in the construction industry
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:38 PM
Oct 2016

It took her more than twice the time it would take a man to make it where she is today. She is finally being paid and recognized for all the hard work and loyalty. She has had to work twice as hard as her male colleagues for no other reason than she is female. Yet, that isn't enough ? She should be expected to out up with unwanted sexual advances and harassment too?

Deplorable isn't appropriate. I don't think there is a word that comes to mind which even approaches just how disgusted and angry this quote makes me feel.

George II

(67,782 posts)
19. UN-F'ing Believable!!!! How about the woman on the plane, Scumald Trump didn't know....
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:40 PM
Oct 2016

...if she was working, on vacation, visiting sick relatives or whatever, he still groped her.

Are they going to now say "if you can't take any harassment you shouldn't fly on airplanes"?????????????

Moonwalk

(2,322 posts)
27. Shouldn't fly on airplanes, model clothes, be in pageants, be a journalist, go out to dinner....
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:55 PM
Oct 2016

...it seems the Trumps have the same mentality as ISIS. That women who go out in the world are asking to be harassed. If they don't want that, they should wear burkas and remain at home caring for little children.

George II

(67,782 posts)
28. But I guess they're okay to spawn their offspring. BTW, the Trumps don't like Muslim burkas, either
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:57 PM
Oct 2016

Moonwalk

(2,322 posts)
34. No, they like their women in bathing suits and skirts they can reach up under....
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:07 PM
Oct 2016

...but I think they like the idea of burkas plenty. For women who aren't beautiful or who question or challenge them, or who are smarter than them. I think they'd love for such women to just hide themselves away from the world.

christx30

(6,241 posts)
21. I just can't picture the knd of mind that would say this is ok.
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:46 PM
Oct 2016

Some of the most brilliant people I work with are women. I wouldn't want anyone to do anything to make it hostile for them in my office. The company (and the coworkers) is much better off with their brains here. Thankfully, our office does not tolerate any harassment of any kind, and the people in our office are capable of acting like adults, and not coked out sex monkeys likes the Cheeto and his son.

George II

(67,782 posts)
24. The kind of mind that never had to really work for a living, worry about paying bills, or worry....
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:48 PM
Oct 2016

....about taking responsibility for his actions.

There's always a lawyer to bail people like that out.

olddad56

(5,732 posts)
25. has hsi daddy's sense for sticking his foot in his mouth.
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 01:55 PM
Oct 2016

I guess the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.

 

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)
30. OK, Junior, but then this.
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:00 PM
Oct 2016

If you want to run for president, don't be surprised when women come forward and ID you as a dirty old man.

retrowire

(10,345 posts)
31. Because we cant expect men to be decent right?
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:04 PM
Oct 2016

His position only accepts that men are apes. Way to put us men down you fuck head. You don't stand on my level.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
37. These are "men", use the term loosely, who refuse to take responsibility
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:20 PM
Oct 2016

For their own crimes, misbehaviors, sins, and just being a shithead.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,783 posts)
39. Maybe the solution is for men to control themselves
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:27 PM
Oct 2016

for the 8 or so hours while they're at work. Maybe it isn't unreasonable to ask them to refrain from groping, leering, making crude remarks, and otherwise behaving like farm animals for that part of their day. In fact, the legal system has decided that it's quite reasonable to require men to walk upright and keep their hands to themselves in the workplace. Maybe someone should remind Uday (or is it Qusay?) that sexual harassment is illegal and, although unfortunately it still occurs, it can get you fired and your employer sued. Of course, Uday and Qusay have been protected from such consequences because they've only ever worked for the worst example ever of swinish (and illegal) behavior.

Blackjackdavey

(178 posts)
41. single income family privilege
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:41 PM
Oct 2016

While this idiot probably doesn't need two income earners in the family, the rest of us do. Does he think there is a huge population of men married to all these "getting what they deserve" women that are cool with their wives being harassed as long as they're bringing home the bacon? Speaking for myself I guess, I'd really prefer my wife has a safe place to work. While my wife is fully capable of dealing with jackasses, and she does, it doesn't mean she should have to.

Amonester

(11,541 posts)
43. Each time these privileged wazoos open their yap...
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:47 PM
Oct 2016

They have to lose a few more votes! They HAVE to!

He's attacking working women in this one...

And that Billion "deal" reminds me of "casinos"...

The Animator

(1,138 posts)
44. If Dump Jr. or his dad ever harassed my wife...
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 02:52 PM
Oct 2016

They would quickly discover that my fist belonged in their face...

... And that would be after she beat the hell out of them first...

SCRUBDASHRUB

(7,252 posts)
55. His kids remind me of the son and daughter of someone I used to work for (got laid off six years ago
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 04:16 PM
Oct 2016

and decided to start my own company. Being my own boss is the best decision I ever made.). Nepotism ran rampant in that firm. The son was a total nimrod, thought he knew everything and was always putting his nose where it didn't belong. Totally shithead. The company wound up going under and being bought out.

DonCoquixote

(13,616 posts)
56. please keep in mind
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 05:23 PM
Oct 2016

Trump's dad was a psyho so evil that Woody Guthrie made fun of him. He was also reputed to be a Klansman.

http://www.vice.com/read/all-the-evidence-we-could-find-about-fred-trumps-alleged-involvement-with-the-kkk

Trump Grandpa was a racist who made money running a whorehouse in Alaska.
http://www.adn.com/commentary/article/donald-trumps-grandfather-struck-it-rich-klondike-how/2015/09/13/

In short, we are talking 4 going on 5 generations of sociopaths.

roamer65

(36,745 posts)
59. You know...they are making it a real pleasure to vote for HRC.
Fri Oct 14, 2016, 09:28 PM
Oct 2016

I feel like I am really sticking it to Trump and his ilk by doing it.

haele

(12,663 posts)
61. Jr., got a little racheting cable cutter with your name on it...
Mon Oct 17, 2016, 05:16 PM
Oct 2016

Because that's how I dealt with sexual harassment in the work place before the Navy started getting even a little serious about it back in the early 1980's...

I've also seen men get sexually harassed - yeah, it's just horseplay until someone can't handle it anymore and does something that gets half a dozen people sent to the hospital.

The workplace is where people are supposed to be professional and get work done. It's not a "locker room" or a hunting ground for bored bullies looking for a little amusement while they're avoiding having to do actual work.

Haele

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