Can you give me an example?
The op "the rush to distance themselves from him on the part of stars and politicians is amusing."
I'd also distance myself from a friend or supporter who was shown to be a sleazeball. So, I didn't think that it was unusual to see stars distancing themselves.
Then you referred to "His lefty liberal Hollyweird friends." Maybe we can assume that those are the stars that Ken implied. But, what exactly is the view of those leftist liberals in Hollywood about sexual harassment? How are they weird? or even different when it comes to the issue?
Your argument does nothing but refocus the moral outrage on the "left," but never addresses a problem that is not confined to Hollywood or the left. In fact, people are labelled "liberal leftists" precisely because of their position on sexual harassment.
I just noted the hypocrisy of the outrage because there are plenty of examples on "the right" of sexual harassment. They're just excused. However, my point was that they proved nothing politically, and that making it into a contest was just a distraction to avoid arguing for or against sexual harassment --and laws that attempt to address it.
That's why to me it's more amusing that people on the right (specifically those who claim to be pious and devoted to "family values") readily condemn "liberals" who condemn Weinstein because they were his friends. What's the point of that? Guilt by association? Why not just join them in condemning Weinstein and sexual harassment?
Of course, it's political capital. "The left is sleazy" and unpatriotic, violent, amoral, etc. Yet, entertainers on FOX tv have been fired or retired because of sexual harassment charges? Bill O'Reilly is one; Roger Ailes, another. Last week a "pro-life" Republican governor was found to have asked his mistress to have an abortion. He resigned. But, meh, it still has nothing to do with politics. There are an equal if not greater number of pastors and priests who have been removed from office for sexual offenses.
Hey, this all makes psychological sense. If DT can be saved and get into heaven, the rest of us have a good shot. Shucks, I won't be surprised if someone eventually nominates him for beatification. Like I said, it's psychological.
Afa the original post, I agree it's hypocritical for the stars and politicians (i.e. Weinstein's hang out buddies) who knew of his alleged crimes that did not say anything to criticize him now. Otoh, I understand that the women who were affected might have been reluctant to report. And, having a secret life isn't that difficult. Keeping it secret forever is another thing.