Linda Vester sat down with ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos to discuss the sexual harassment allegations against longtime NBC anchor Tom Brokaw.
I believe in a full and fair investigation. I believe women need to be proactive, and reactive. Don't laugh at sexual jokes or remarks. Don't go along to get along. Don't smirk when you aren't the target. Speak up. Write it down. Tell someone. If necessary LEAVE THE JOB. Most importantly say no! Say "Excuse me, have you been hit in the head recently? Don't speak/ touch me like that. You just crossed a line. Dont ever do that." I know it's tough. Been there. We need to advocate for ourselves. There is no knight in shining armor coming to save you. Slay that dragon your self, then teach your sister, daughter, and neice to do the same.
The beauty of Linda to set forth the truth of inappropriate behavior by Tom Brokaw clearly displays a testament unto her spirit. Linda is not seeking any civil action attributed to a monetary value, only expressing a real concern to receive an apology from Tom Brokaw. We believe Linda regarding the aforesaid accusations. People believe that power entrusted unto them is a pass to conduct themselves in a manner not to be challenged. Why would any knowingly bring false allegations against someone, retain journal entries from the past twenty-four years denoting the actual events and then seeking an apology for misdeeds and no money? The harvest comes at any time as not any know of the hour. A most wise choice for Tom Brokaw is to confess his inappropriate behavior toward Linda and others, for he shall have to give account in the last days to Our Eternal Light.
One time I told HR I didn’t feel comfortable with my coworker talking about his sex life so openly …even after I told her to stop. But She happened to be gay and I a heterosexual married man. So HR came back and told me I was being homophobic and sexist and actually took the fall for it. I’m not even white. But I am a male and a heterosexual male. I can’t even imagine how hard it is to be a white male in 2023. yes, some take advantage of the situation and some are scumbags. But with the social connection and social media world we live in, I think now many women and ppl play the victim and more do it for gain rather than actually stoping something wrong. It’s like serial killers. Before mast surveillance and DNA/FBI databases, it was hard to catch them. They had their run in the 70’s and 80’s. But now a days, you hardly ever hear of one. Sure it happens….but we don’t have 10 Ted Bundys and 20 BTK’s running around the US doing harm…..same here. I don’t believe her one bit. And I don’t think men are protected enough from entitled “feminist” and the get away with everything they want LGBTQ or the woke left snowflakes.
Yes. There ARE sexual harassment in ALL sections of life. It is wrong. But the rules of conduct get very BLURRED and often confused in a flirtatious environment by people in high stress situations. A look, a flirty comment, loneliness in one's personal life, someone paying attention to you in a very friendly, attractive way. One can get confused or misinterpret another's actions or signals. It's incredibly easy to send out wrong flirtation signals that get mired in confusion. Many times it is NOT so crystal clear what is happening. It's unfortunate but is VERY common.
Back in 2004,I went down to N.Y.C. with my then girlfriend to attend a taping of her show on Fox News with Linda Vester (studio audience) when she had it! I always wanted to meet her! After the show we stuck around to talk to her and waited,because she was already talking to someone! I really did not get a word in when it came time to meet her,because she actually started talking to my girlfriend (they hit it off!) and the only thing I got to say was “I enjoyed your show!), when actually it was my idea to be on her show! I did ask her for her autograph and got it! She is a very attractive woman!
Objectively speaking, she comes across as quite credible here and articulate. It probably happened much as she stated, and he simply repressed it or is in denial. It is so very hard for people to admit to any fault, say their sorry and move on, especially the powerful in society.
"Objectively speaking, she comes across as..." Ummm, no. "She comes across as..." is an example of speaking *subjectively*, not "objectively." An example of speaking objectively would be "She waited 25 years to come forward with her claim."
@@2Uahoj Uhhhh, no. Nice try. It's not an "idiom." Believe it or not, words actually have meaning, and the words "subjective" and "objective" have distinct definitions. You used "objectively" when you should have used "subjectively" (expressing your feelings or opinion; an opinion that likely differs from others). Basic English. Basic vocabulary :-)
@@ericjones7300 Uhhh, no, nice try. I'm an English teacher for 35 years. It's used as an idiom too. Of course it can also be used literally, but that was not my meaning as should have been clear from the context of the comment. But I think I've wasted enough time on this. You can believe what you want.
What happened to her? did he go full sex with her or make comments? She took notes right after it happened, and she did this so she could.........? This is some weird sht!
antonio mora How is being a Virgin insecure! That’s what’s wrong with this World! I have Morals/Standards. (Unlike many of my Generation)... I’m not a hormonal monster, trying to get all the goods! If that was the case, wouldn’t that make me feel insecure about myself? (Sexually as well)? Meaning, me taking advantage of multiple different Women, because I don’t feel like I can get all the necessary pleasure out of a Women? Well... I’m a right? I knew some idiot would call me out on being a Virgin. It’s sad really... out of everything I said, you choice/choose, to hit me up on that? Wow... You really missed the point of this conversation/argument. Congratulations! Insults over a decent conversation. Happy for you!
Lillian Warren So, let me get this straight. You are the type of people my Mother/Father have told me about. “Son, some people are old, and mad at the World. Why you ask? Because, of the decisions they have made in life.”
I would attack too if it wasn't true, i would never let it go. Doesn't make you guilty while somebody gains support and notoriety from lies. Some people lie and their are no limits.
Good luck with that... if someone accused me of assaulting them decades ago and I know I didn’t.. my life wouldn’t stop either. I would keep doing my job and living my life.
So if tom Brokaw's was some guy at the bar and hit on you it's no big deal. He is a guy. She was a good looking young woman. She shut him down. She had a successful career. Let it go.
But Tom Brokaw wasn't some guy at a bar, and she did not put herself in that setting. She was a low-level employee at a work event, and he was in a position of power.
Sketchmee5 Maybe, just maybe, she is being truthful. What's her purpose? Perhaps to get senior management (CEO/HR VP/News president/etc.) to take this very seriously and to ensure there is a safe environment in which women/minorities/others can work without being sexually harassed, or from being approached/touched by very powerful men, and to provide a forum in which women can go to bring incidents like she is describing, without encountering retribution (e.g., getting fired, being ostracized, verbal attacks) on the part of the accused (i.e., like Tom Brokaw). Why did she wait so long? She described that. HR was a place for payroll mistakes, and not a place where you could go to bring incidents like she is describing and not expect backlash from senior management. Example of response from management: “Who the hell are you, a lowly research assistant coming forth and accusing Tom Brokaw, a man with an impeccable 40+ year record of journalistic integrity, of acting inappropriately? What are you after?” Trust me, what she is describing rings true. She said she kept notes at the time.
I believe Brokaw on this one he has always come across as a man with great integrity self control with moral fiber and always respectful .. sad Broad just wants money end of story
She picked the wrong guy to mess with. Since the early 1970’s, Brokaw has been known for his efforts to advance the careers of women in news broadcasting both in front of and behind the camera. This slur does nothing but cheapen the struggle that actual victims experience IMHO. Peace!
It's quite likely she's lying--or, more likely, bullshitting--but let's assume she's telling the truth. So what? He kissed her. Big deal. He went to her room. Have you ever been to a convention? People go to each other's rooms all the time. To put it simply, she has no sense of context or the slightest grasp of how normal male/female relationships work .
Huh? Did I mention Trump? But since you've brought it up, here's my two cents. Stormy accepted a large sum of money to shut up, and she has a moral and legal obligation to shut up. But it's fun to listen to her, because her story has substance. This is very different from Brokaw's accuser, and the woman who accused Bill O'Reilly, neither of whom has an actual story but is raking a man over the coals for nothing more egregious than some harmless flirting, and the idiot culture is going along with them.
A work relationship is not comparable to what you call a "normal male/female relationship". The workplace is not a breeding ground or a place to express primal urges.
Stormy is a dirt bag as well. Tired of these fools speaking up after all these years. Personally don't even care if a president sleeps around; I know plenty of management who are great at what they do and not so great at home. I only care about results, not personal life.
I believe in a full and fair investigation. I believe women need to be proactive, and reactive. Don't laugh at sexual jokes or remarks. Don't go along to get along. Don't smirk when you aren't the target. Speak up. Write it down. Tell someone. If necessary LEAVE THE JOB. Most importantly say no! Say "Excuse me, have you been hit in the head recently? Don't speak/ touch me like that. You just crossed a line. Dont ever do that." I know it's tough. Been there. We need to advocate for ourselves. There is no knight in shining armor coming to save you. Slay that dragon your self, then teach your sister, daughter, and neice to do the same.
The beauty of Linda to set forth the truth of inappropriate behavior by Tom Brokaw clearly displays a testament unto her spirit. Linda is not seeking any civil action attributed to a monetary value, only expressing a real concern to receive an apology from Tom Brokaw. We believe Linda regarding the aforesaid accusations. People believe that power entrusted unto them is a pass to conduct themselves in a manner not to be challenged. Why would any knowingly bring false allegations against someone, retain journal entries from the past twenty-four years denoting the actual events and then seeking an apology for misdeeds and no money? The harvest comes at any time as not any know of the hour. A most wise choice for Tom Brokaw is to confess his inappropriate behavior toward Linda and others, for he shall have to give account in the last days to Our Eternal Light.
Synoptic 12 Yes, axe grinding vindictive behavior is "beautiful". What a wonderful person you are.
One time I told HR I didn’t feel comfortable with my coworker talking about his sex life so openly …even after I told her to stop. But She happened to be gay and I a heterosexual married man. So HR came back and told me I was being homophobic and sexist and actually took the fall for it. I’m not even white. But I am a male and a heterosexual male. I can’t even imagine how hard it is to be a white male in 2023. yes, some take advantage of the situation and some are scumbags. But with the social connection and social media world we live in, I think now many women and ppl play the victim and more do it for gain rather than actually stoping something wrong. It’s like serial killers. Before mast surveillance and DNA/FBI databases, it was hard to catch them. They had their run in the 70’s and 80’s. But now a days, you hardly ever hear of one. Sure it happens….but we don’t have 10 Ted Bundys and 20 BTK’s running around the US doing harm…..same here. I don’t believe her one bit. And I don’t think men are protected enough from entitled “feminist” and the get away with everything they want LGBTQ or the woke left snowflakes.
And I think you're a liar. And you liked your own post.
Yes. There ARE sexual harassment in ALL sections of life. It is wrong. But the rules of conduct get very BLURRED and often confused in a flirtatious environment by people in high stress situations. A look, a flirty comment, loneliness in one's personal life, someone paying attention to you in a very friendly, attractive way. One can get confused or misinterpret another's actions or signals. It's incredibly easy to send out wrong flirtation signals that get mired in confusion. Many times it is NOT so crystal clear what is happening. It's unfortunate but is VERY common.
She never said the word “no” to him. Listen to her account.
Ladies, we have to clearly state the word “no”, lest our intentions be misread.
Back in 2004,I went down to N.Y.C. with my then girlfriend to attend a taping of her show on Fox News with Linda Vester (studio audience) when she had it! I always wanted to meet her! After the show we stuck around to talk to her and waited,because she was already talking to someone! I really did not get a word in when it came time to meet her,because she actually started talking to my girlfriend (they hit it off!) and the only thing I got to say was “I enjoyed your show!), when actually it was my idea to be on her show! I did ask her for her autograph and got it! She is a very attractive woman!
Objectively speaking, she comes across as quite credible here and articulate. It probably happened much as she stated, and he simply repressed it or is in denial. It is so very hard for people to admit to any fault, say their sorry and move on, especially the powerful in society.
I'm glad he is already retired. Never did think he was a very credible reporter; he was mostly just a news celebrity.
"Objectively speaking, she comes across as..." Ummm, no. "She comes across as..." is an example of speaking *subjectively*, not "objectively." An example of speaking objectively would be "She waited 25 years to come forward with her claim."
@@ericjones7300 @ericjones7300 It's an idiomatic phrase related to the one making the comment, not the object of the comment. Basic English.
@@2Uahoj Uhhhh, no. Nice try. It's not an "idiom." Believe it or not, words actually have meaning, and the words "subjective" and "objective" have distinct definitions. You used "objectively" when you should have used "subjectively" (expressing your feelings or opinion; an opinion that likely differs from others). Basic English. Basic vocabulary :-)
@@ericjones7300 Uhhh, no, nice try. I'm an English teacher for 35 years. It's used as an idiom too. Of course it can also be used literally, but that was not my meaning as should have been clear from the context of the comment. But I think I've wasted enough time on this. You can believe what you want.
He tried to kiss her 30 years ago.... she is such a survivor lmao
How long ago did these allegations occur?
What happened to her? did he go full sex with her or make comments? She took notes right after it happened, and she did this so she could.........? This is some weird sht!
Wow, Vester was not exactly a looker in the beginning. You’d never know that from looking at her now. She looks like Kristen Wiig’s older sister.
Tom Brokaw was a very handsome guy back 30yrs ago l just cant imagine the attraction. that old photo of her is atrocious.
I believe her !!!
Yes.
I believe her, but I don't understand how she felt too intimidated to report it when it happened. Is there more to the story?
I can't believe they're trying to take down Tom brokaw. Of all people.
That's her point
Didn't report it to HR and waits 25 years to come forward? Ok. Sure. Shades of Christine Blasie Ford.
Polygraph everyone involved
K R Polygraph results aren't admissable in court as they are highly unreliable
DARKKISS Yes I know, but it can be used to clear someone if they are not deceptive. Especially if two are given by different testers and equipment.
Don’t forget her allegations say he just tried to kiss her over 20 years ago and nothing happened .... this is very 5th grade give me a break lady
LOL. 5th grade. Perfect.
I was thinking 🤔 more like 3rd grade...
If we come forward, we get backlash. That's why women take years to come forward.
So true.
Sir puss You're a 21 year old virgin and you are lecturing others about being insecure?... Ok then.
Sir puss you're 21im way over 60
Age before beauty kid.
antonio mora
How is being a Virgin insecure! That’s what’s wrong with this World! I have Morals/Standards. (Unlike many of my Generation)...
I’m not a hormonal monster, trying to get all the goods! If that was the case, wouldn’t that make me feel insecure about myself? (Sexually as well)?
Meaning, me taking advantage of multiple different Women, because I don’t feel like I can get all the necessary pleasure out of a Women? Well... I’m a right?
I knew some idiot would call me out on being a Virgin. It’s sad really... out of everything I said, you choice/choose, to hit me up on that?
Wow...
You really missed the point of this conversation/argument. Congratulations! Insults over a decent conversation. Happy for you!
Lillian Warren
So, let me get this straight. You are the type of people my Mother/Father have told me about.
“Son, some people are old, and mad at the World. Why you ask? Because, of the decisions they have made in life.”
Just another person who couldn’t do she job / easy way out Get a quick pay day
I would attack too if it wasn't true, i would never let it go. Doesn't make you guilty while somebody gains support and notoriety from lies. Some people lie and their are no limits.
This is not fake or new news.It is the way things are.Its happens in aspects of life.
It's real news.
i remember when i was a kid and tom brokaw would be on tv and when he got done with the show he would always say....and thats the way it was.
No he didnt. That was Walter Cronkite.
Good luck with that... if someone accused me of assaulting them decades ago and I know I didn’t.. my life wouldn’t stop either. I would keep doing my job and living my life.
do you support bill oreilly like you do Brokaw?
YES‼️. HELL YES‼️
I am unmoored.. what bull ! this is how liars talk and for numbnuts to sit there and act as if he doesnt believe her is just as bad.
Well.hell. Who in their right mind would trust George Crapanapalos.
I believe you.
So if tom Brokaw's was some guy at the bar and hit on you it's no big deal. He is a guy. She was a good looking young woman. She shut him down. She had a successful career. Let it go.
@@1bluegreen2 your living in fantasy land
But Tom Brokaw wasn't some guy at a bar, and she did not put herself in that setting. She was a low-level employee at a work event, and he was in a position of power.
Good old boys club.....
Dang it I thought the title was going to say Tom Brady, only reason why I clicked on it.
LOL
Thank goodness it didnt say Tom Brady.Fuck the NFL.
Why kept her so long and what's the purpose of all this?
5 minutes of fame or money or pc culture and making accusations is whats in now like fashion lol
Sketchmee5 Maybe, just maybe, she is being truthful. What's her purpose? Perhaps to get senior management (CEO/HR VP/News president/etc.) to take this very seriously and to ensure there is a safe environment in which women/minorities/others can work without being sexually harassed, or from being approached/touched by very powerful men, and to provide a forum in which women can go to bring incidents like she is describing, without encountering retribution (e.g., getting fired, being ostracized, verbal attacks) on the part of the accused (i.e., like Tom Brokaw). Why did she wait so long? She described that. HR was a place for payroll mistakes, and not a place where you could go to bring incidents like she is describing and not expect backlash from senior management. Example of response from management: “Who the hell are you, a lowly research assistant coming forth and accusing Tom Brokaw, a man with an impeccable 40+ year record of journalistic integrity, of acting inappropriately? What are you after?” Trust me, what she is describing rings true. She said she kept notes at the time.
I believe Brokaw on this one he has always come across as a man with great integrity self control with moral fiber and always respectful .. sad Broad just wants money end of story
Me too. She was hedging, never said “no” so as to save her career, and was sending blurred signals to Brokaw.
Have you worked with him?
She picked the wrong guy to mess with. Since the early 1970’s, Brokaw has been known for his efforts to advance the careers of women in news broadcasting both in front of and behind the camera. This slur does nothing but cheapen the struggle that actual victims experience IMHO. Peace!
Yeah just like Schniederman of New York .... A great womans rights person .... Are you LIBTARDS really that one sidedly stupid
It's quite likely she's lying--or, more likely, bullshitting--but let's assume she's telling the truth. So what? He kissed her. Big deal. He went to her room. Have you ever been to a convention? People go to each other's rooms all the time. To put it simply, she has no sense of context or the slightest grasp of how normal male/female relationships work
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Huh? Did I mention Trump? But since you've brought it up, here's my two cents. Stormy accepted a large sum of money to shut up, and she has a moral and legal obligation to shut up. But it's fun to listen to her, because her story has substance. This is very different from Brokaw's accuser, and the woman who accused Bill O'Reilly, neither of whom has an actual story but is raking a man over the coals for nothing more egregious than some harmless flirting, and the idiot culture is going along with them.
A work relationship is not comparable to what you call a "normal male/female relationship". The workplace is not a breeding ground or a place to express primal urges.
Oooooooooooh boy!!
Not surprised…he’s a hypocrite.
it is all about easy money
I like Tom Brokaw.
😂😂😂
Yeah she sounds full of it
I wonder how many of the women who has said that they was harassed by these men have gotten money from it
Rhonda Boggs She states that she's not interested in a lawsuit. Therefore she's not in it for the money
DARKKISS time will tell
There something not quite right with this woman, I just don’t believe her
Because she looks like Kristen Wiig?
#IStandWithBrokaw #NBCNews
Why doesn't Tom have the same kind of reporting like David Muir does anyway?
Yeah I'm sure he didn't. She's after cash.
She's a con artist.
Is Stormy one too???? Oh it depends on if you are a libtard
Stormy is a dirt bag as well. Tired of these fools speaking up after all these years. Personally don't even care if a president sleeps around; I know plenty of management who are great at what they do and not so great at home. I only care about results, not personal life.
Who cares
Fake news
Guillermo Chavez
I bet you say that often.