The minute I got the notification for your video I get a popup notification showing your profile picture and I knew it would be about russel before even seeing the thumbnail or title because you're always timely with your video topics and very vocal about topics many people like to only mention in passing or just fully brush off as insignificant!
Excellent video, yes if Katy Perry has information in regards to this situation you’re right it’s messed up. That aside he’s no martyr because he hasn’t been relevant in years.
Awesome video as always. So true it's about power which makes it more believable regarding people who are used to others not only treating them with deference but even worshipped, not used to being told No, etc. Not only certain positions tend to attract certain kind of people but those positions create more entitlement, very dangerous
Hi Erica. Just starting your video. I don't think it's just about believing victims but also those in vulnerable positions regarding someone who's in positions of power including influence, followers and fans. People in positions of power need to be more scrutinized bc we know power has a tendency of being abused, there's an inherent imbalance of power and they have means and opportunities to invalidate and silence those in positions of vulnerability
Erica, I usually agree with you, but I don't understand your position here. For starters, as a former victim advocate and LEO, I find your insistence (more than once in this video) that police "typically don't pay attention to rape victims" quite offensive. It is simply NOT true. In fact, in some states (and in the UK) rape laws have been expanded via no statute of limitations. Even the definition of "sexual assault" has been expanded to include situations where penetration doesn't occur. I think it's irresponsible (and trendy) to say police don't take claims seriously; after all, I suppose it wouldn't be good for your brand to look like you support police. I find that really disappointing. You admit you know nothing about Russell Brand or his ideology, but you are convinced he is guilty on the say so of several nameless, faceless accusers. I don't know whether RB is guilty or not, I will wait to hear the facts before I make a decision about that. But I think it's scary as hell that the UK government is involved in trying to have him deplatformed before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers. THAT'S the real story here. When does the federal government get involved in a 20yo sexual assault allegation - and WHY would they bother? With everything else the UK government has to worry about, they're focused on destroying what's left of Russell Brand's career. If you're not asking why, you're not being objective.
I have experience myself with law enforcement victim shaming and not believing me. Like I said in the video, I’m not speculating on the veracity of the claims, but instead the rhetoric he uses to defend himself.
@@EricaMones I worked as an administrative in a police station for several years. You are absolutely right, Erica. I've seen police officers under investigation themselves for DV in charge of following with the victims. Heard them complain later that they were the same as their wives or girlfriends. It's more than individual, it's institutional culture. Acknowledging this, scrutinizing power is not about being "trendy", it's the responsible thing to do
@@EricaMones - Believe me, your experience is not "typical," over the years I've dealt with hundreds of sexual abuse claims and can count on two hands how many of them were "unfounded." I'm not sure what you mean by the "rhetoric" he uses to defend himself. I saw the 2-3 minute video, he admitted to being promiscuous and outright denied he ever assaulted anyone, said it was consensual. I didn't see a lot of "rhetoric" going on there. Are you suggesting people shouldn't be allowed to defend themselves against accusations except through the judicial system? Because the UK gov isn't even giving RB that luxury. They are demanding he be punished BEFORE he is officially charged. You don't find that at all concerning? Not trying to be difficult here, just trying to understand a strikingly different viewpoint that no one is addressing. Thanks.
It's statistically proven that police don't take victims seriously for rape and domestic violence so it would have been actually offensive if she were to pretend that the obvious reality doesn't exist, especially since most people use the police to victim shame and tell victims that they should have reported their assaults sooner and follow it up with insisting that every victim also has to be the "perfect victim" or else you shouldn't be taken seriously. This is not a rare or even hidden occurence so if you really ever did work with survivors I feel sorry for the ones you obviously ignored because you didn't see their experiences as real but just "stories" that exist to offend you . . .
@@SimplyGobsmacked the rhetoric i’m talking about is “the mainstream media is out to get me” when the mainstream media has a history of protecting abusers.
The minute I got the notification for your video I get a popup notification showing your profile picture and I knew it would be about russel before even seeing the thumbnail or title because you're always timely with your video topics and very vocal about topics many people like to only mention in passing or just fully brush off as insignificant!
Excellent video, yes if Katy Perry has information in regards to this situation you’re right it’s messed up. That aside he’s no martyr because he hasn’t been relevant in years.
Awesome video as always. So true it's about power which makes it more believable regarding people who are used to others not only treating them with deference but even worshipped, not used to being told No, etc. Not only certain positions tend to attract certain kind of people but those positions create more entitlement, very dangerous
Hi Erica. Just starting your video. I don't think it's just about believing victims but also those in vulnerable positions regarding someone who's in positions of power including influence, followers and fans. People in positions of power need to be more scrutinized bc we know power has a tendency of being abused, there's an inherent imbalance of power and they have means and opportunities to invalidate and silence those in positions of vulnerability
Thank you ❤
Erica, I usually agree with you, but I don't understand your position here. For starters, as a former victim advocate and LEO, I find your insistence (more than once in this video) that police "typically don't pay attention to rape victims" quite offensive. It is simply NOT true. In fact, in some states (and in the UK) rape laws have been expanded via no statute of limitations. Even the definition of "sexual assault" has been expanded to include situations where penetration doesn't occur. I think it's irresponsible (and trendy) to say police don't take claims seriously; after all, I suppose it wouldn't be good for your brand to look like you support police. I find that really disappointing. You admit you know nothing about Russell Brand or his ideology, but you are convinced he is guilty on the say so of several nameless, faceless accusers. I don't know whether RB is guilty or not, I will wait to hear the facts before I make a decision about that. But I think it's scary as hell that the UK government is involved in trying to have him deplatformed before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers. THAT'S the real story here. When does the federal government get involved in a 20yo sexual assault allegation - and WHY would they bother? With everything else the UK government has to worry about, they're focused on destroying what's left of Russell Brand's career. If you're not asking why, you're not being objective.
I have experience myself with law enforcement victim shaming and not believing me. Like I said in the video, I’m not speculating on the veracity of the claims, but instead the rhetoric he uses to defend himself.
@@EricaMones I worked as an administrative in a police station for several years. You are absolutely right, Erica. I've seen police officers under investigation themselves for DV in charge of following with the victims. Heard them complain later that they were the same as their wives or girlfriends. It's more than individual, it's institutional culture. Acknowledging this, scrutinizing power is not about being "trendy", it's the responsible thing to do
@@EricaMones - Believe me, your experience is not "typical," over the years I've dealt with hundreds of sexual abuse claims and can count on two hands how many of them were "unfounded." I'm not sure what you mean by the "rhetoric" he uses to defend himself. I saw the 2-3 minute video, he admitted to being promiscuous and outright denied he ever assaulted anyone, said it was consensual. I didn't see a lot of "rhetoric" going on there. Are you suggesting people shouldn't be allowed to defend themselves against accusations except through the judicial system? Because the UK gov isn't even giving RB that luxury. They are demanding he be punished BEFORE he is officially charged. You don't find that at all concerning? Not trying to be difficult here, just trying to understand a strikingly different viewpoint that no one is addressing. Thanks.
It's statistically proven that police don't take victims seriously for rape and domestic violence so it would have been actually offensive if she were to pretend that the obvious reality doesn't exist, especially since most people use the police to victim shame and tell victims that they should have reported their assaults sooner and follow it up with insisting that every victim also has to be the "perfect victim" or else you shouldn't be taken seriously. This is not a rare or even hidden occurence so if you really ever did work with survivors I feel sorry for the ones you obviously ignored because you didn't see their experiences as real but just "stories" that exist to offend you . . .
@@SimplyGobsmacked the rhetoric i’m talking about is “the mainstream media is out to get me” when the mainstream media has a history of protecting abusers.