tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post374675689083949615..comments2024-03-28T16:27:10.914-05:00Comments on Althouse: Stephen King weighs in on Dylan Farrow's statement: "There’s an element of palpable bitchery there."Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-64296989728626412632014-02-08T00:50:03.042-06:002014-02-08T00:50:03.042-06:00mit05punchslap said--
The evaluation performed by...mit05punchslap said--<br /><br /><i>The evaluation performed by the Yale New Haven team was incredibly flawed yet is used as the basis of every argument that Dylan Farrow is lying or had implanted memories.<br /><br />1) The team leader Dr. Levanthal never directly interviewed Dylan. She was interviewed by a psychologist and social worker who destroyed all of their notes prior to the custody hearing. This in Joe Biden's words "is a BFD". Those notes are usually discoverable and can be subpoenaed as they provide evidence for how forensic experts reach their opinions.<br />2) They made no audio recordings or video recordings of the 9 interviews they conducted with Dylan. This is not standard forensic practice as this is used to prove and adequate exam and that you didn't use misleading techniques. (It is also protection for malpractice suits)<br />3) 9 interviews is an astounding number of times to interview a 7 year old for a forensic. It is no wonder her responses sounded "rehearsed" as the team put it. <br />4) Dr. Levanthal misdiagnosed her with a "thought disorder" and "loose associations". However when he was deposed for the custody hearing he had to admit he was completely wrong. They had not followed up on a couple of comments that Dylan had made about seeing "heads in the attic" to realize there were in fact heads in the attic that Mia kept her wigs on and that explained her comments rather than assuming these were hallucinations. Further, her being emotionally disturbed was a reason they didn't believe her (sad since the mentally ill are actually at much higher risk of sexual assault since they are "easy marks")<br />5) Most child sexual assault cases have no physical evidence. Finding no evidence of sexual assault is not the same as finding evidence of no assault and yet that is the logical fallacy that the Yale team jumped to in the case. Scary since research has shown that professionals do worse (46%) than just flipping a coin in determining whether children are telling the truth or lies about abuse (they also do worse than non-professionals). <br />6) Implanted memories- was a huge disturbing trend in the 80s but generally involved reports of satanic ritual abuse and a history of a person being seen by a therapist who worked with them on their "repressed memories" for months prior to allegations. <br /><br />The reason this has bothered me as a psychiatrist is that it seems the Yale evaluation was extremely prejudicial in determining whether charges were brought. Everyone is right that only Dylan and Woody know what happened. But I think that if that evaluation wasn't so shoddy that there would have been charges brought and this would have worked its way through the justice system. Which for all its flaws is still generally the best way we have of determining these things.</i> <br /><br />He also gave a link--<br />http://whatcanidoaboutit.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/woody-allen-court-report.pdf<br /><br />Read them both before you "add" anything to the conversation.Darrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277966379512526469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-3530108329715773352014-02-07T23:50:36.709-06:002014-02-07T23:50:36.709-06:00"From what I've read, those suggesting th..."From what I've read, those suggesting that Dylan was making stuff up didn't actually interview Dylan directly.<br />Kind of a big omission, if true."<br />-----<br />Of course they interviewed her.<br /><br />"In 16 interviews stretching from Sept. 8, 1992 to Dec. 4, 1992, investigators spoke with all parties involved (Allen, both of her parents, two babysitters and two psychotherapists, per the report) and “interviewed [Dylan] on nine occasions.<br />radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/02/woody-allen-dylan-farrow-sexual-abuse-secret-report-exonerated/beowulfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987548132065830204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-8852973873940640312014-02-07T22:02:12.302-06:002014-02-07T22:02:12.302-06:00Paul A'barge:
No I can't keep up my blog,...Paul A'barge:<br /><br />No I can't keep up my blog, because instead I went to medical school.mit05punchslaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282111305281690297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-8120265817258186562014-02-07T21:59:45.647-06:002014-02-07T21:59:45.647-06:00David:
The link to the opinion of Dr. Wilks in th...David:<br /><br />The link to the opinion of Dr. Wilks in the custody case that point out some of the issues with the Yale investigation. <br /><br />http://whatcanidoaboutit.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/woody-allen-court-report.pdf<br /><br />As to the conduct of the forensic evaluation itself- the best protocol out there for a forensic evaluation for child abuse is "Tell me what happened- Structured Investigative Interviews of Child Victims and Witnesses" by Michael Lamb (AKA NICHD protocol). It has been the most extensively tested (although there are 2 other protocols that are also used frequently) and which includes a review of the following literature on how well professionals and nonprofessionals do at detecting true allegations. The 46% figure comes specifically from Ceci, S. J., & Crotteau-Huffman, M. L. (1997). How suggestible are preschool children? Cognitive and social factors. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 36, 948–958. However there is also (Jackson 1996) which cited a figure of 43%. There have been studies that cite higher numbers (in the fifties and low 60s) but generally these studies used extremely well trained forensic psychologists in non-field studies who are not really representative of the population being discussed. As to the difference between professionals and non-professionals (Ceci, S. J., Loftus, E. F., Leichtman, M. D., & Bruck, M. (1994). The possible role of source misattributions in the creation of false beliefs among preschoolers. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 42, 304–320, Horner, T. M., Guyer, M. J., & Kalter, N. M. (1993a). Clinical expertise and the assessment of child sexual abuse. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 32, 925–931., Leichtman, M. D., & Ceci, S. J. (1995). The effects of stereotypes and suggestion on preschoolers’ reports. Developmental Psychology, 31, 568–578.)mit05punchslaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282111305281690297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-44747010267115574752014-02-07T19:29:24.417-06:002014-02-07T19:29:24.417-06:00From what I've read, those suggesting that Dyl...From what I've read, those suggesting that Dylan was making stuff up didn't actually interview Dylan directly.<br />Kind of a big omission, if true.jr565https://www.blogger.com/profile/06250384040393259866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-12258051447843646402014-02-07T19:24:06.206-06:002014-02-07T19:24:06.206-06:00Virgil wrote:
Agree with rhhardin again!
Also, the...Virgil wrote:<br />Agree with rhhardin again!<br />Also, the secret report posted by http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/02/woody-allen-dylan-farrow-sexual-abuse-secret-report-exonerated/ seems to support Woody. Drudge was linking to this earlier.<br /><br><br /><br />Does it though? the jusge at the time said its truth couldn't be corroborated, because the notes were destroyed, no one appeared to be interviewed in court etc.jr565https://www.blogger.com/profile/06250384040393259866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-52075812992846834562014-02-07T19:22:38.726-06:002014-02-07T19:22:38.726-06:00And here is the ruling from the judge when he deni...And here is the ruling from the judge when he denied Allen custody which again pokes more holes in the story that Allen was echo notated or that there is any proof Mia farrow implanted a memory:<br /><br />http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danny-shea/heres-the-1993-woody-alle_b_4746866.htmljr565https://www.blogger.com/profile/06250384040393259866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-84170872177652324792014-02-07T19:16:38.853-06:002014-02-07T19:16:38.853-06:00He'll might as well point out another indisput...He'll might as well point out another indisputable fact:<br /><br />6. <b>Dylan’s claim of abuse was consistent with the testimony of three adults who were present that day. </b>On the day of the alleged assault, a babysitter of a friend told police and gave sworn testimony that Allen and Dylan went missing for 15 or 20 minutes, while she was at the house. Another babysitter told police and also swore in court that on that same day, she saw Allen with his head on Dylan’s lap facing her body, while Dylan sat on a couch “staring vacantly in the direction of a television set.” A French tutor for the family told police and testified that that day she found Dylan was not wearing underpants under her sundress. The first babysitter also testified she did not tell Farrow that Allen and Dylan had gone missing until after Dylan made her statements. These sworn accounts contradict Moses Farrow’s recollection of that day in People magazine."<br /><br><br />So, three people said things at the time suggestive of Allen's involvement. Allen and Dylan went missing for 20 minutes. Allen was seen with his head in Dylan's lap. And that Dylan was seen walking around without underwear under her dress. <br />Which are not proof again, but are troubling. Particularly the allegation that allen had his head in her lap. <br />jr565https://www.blogger.com/profile/06250384040393259866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-22743750284931762792014-02-07T19:07:11.940-06:002014-02-07T19:07:11.940-06:00To show the way it is transgressive in ways that M...To show the way it is transgressive in ways that Mia's infidelity doesn't come close to, just read Ronan's tweet where he said that Allen is both his father and his brother in law married to his sister. <br />Your father is also married to your sister. And is your brother in law. That is warped.jr565https://www.blogger.com/profile/06250384040393259866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-51504000436585343032014-02-07T18:56:51.172-06:002014-02-07T18:56:51.172-06:00Revenant wrote:
Maybe, but can someone explain wha...Revenant wrote:<br />Maybe, but can someone explain what is the proper response to discovering that your boyfriend is taking nude photos of your daughter.<br /><br />Adult daughter, with her consent.<br /><br />Were it me? I'd be pissed off. But at some point in the next TWENTY FUCKING YEARS I'd get a life and move on.<br /><br />Especially if, like Mia, I myself had both cheated on exes AND been the "other woman" in breaking up marriages.<br /><br> when she did that did she break up the marriage by dating her exes son or stepson? kind of a different situation. Since of course it utterly destroys the child's relationship with the parent. <br /><br />Not that this means that Allen is guilty of moleststion. <br />jr565https://www.blogger.com/profile/06250384040393259866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-22697689387225140122014-02-07T18:52:23.549-06:002014-02-07T18:52:23.549-06:00Ten indisputable facts about the case:
http://www...Ten indisputable facts about the case:<br /><br />http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2014/02/woody-allen-sex-abuse-10-facts<br /><br />I recommend those pushing th Allen story read it, as many of the points undermine his story.<br /><br />For example, I myself made the point that Allen took a lie detector test Asa. Reason to support his story. But as mentioned in the link he didn't take a lie detector test administered by the police, but instead one administered by his legal team. And the police rejected the results of those tests<br /><br />Another was that Allen was already dealing with a child psychologist over innapropriate behavior concerning Dylan, prior to any allegations being brought forth.<br />jr565https://www.blogger.com/profile/06250384040393259866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-34104770530721412892014-02-07T15:06:50.514-06:002014-02-07T15:06:50.514-06:00Henry said...
"I'm really sick of thi...Henry said...<br /><br /> "I'm really sick of this story. No one knows the truth. No one can know the truth. Please, Nick Kristof, and Aaron Bady, and Katie McDonough, and all you other truth-seekers with your reflexive allegiance to pitchforkery, please go away."<br /><br />Actually, both Woodie Allen and Dylan Farrow can and do know the truth. Ms. Farrow wants to discuss the matter, while Mr. Allen does not. Henry sides with Mr. Allen. Ms. Farrow's claims are inconvenient for both of them.Jupiterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13008508862847561845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-27022860724344684582014-02-07T12:08:20.974-06:002014-02-07T12:08:20.974-06:00@mit05punchslap - if you can write that much and t...@<b>mit05punchslap</b> - if you can write that much and that well and make it that interesting, isn't it time you kept up your blog?<br /><br />Interested readers await. Bring it.<br />paul a'bargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854004347728185047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-74861645750515841652014-02-07T10:55:17.804-06:002014-02-07T10:55:17.804-06:00When told they can't use the word "bitch&...<i>When told they can't use the word "bitch" watch some male head explode</i><br /><br />Actually, I just laughed at you and your sexist nonsense and attempts at using shaming language to make me conform to your unreasonable demands to censor my speech, just to make you feel better.<br /><br />You are just being bitchy. And controlling, which seem to go hand in hand with the bitchiness of females.<br /><br />What would any feminist woman know about being a man? Who are you to judge any mans speech?<br /><br />Suck it up, bitch, we're equal now.SGT Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184808889760136366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-23657442719514544302014-02-07T08:21:26.762-06:002014-02-07T08:21:26.762-06:00This is palpable bitchery. And here is a woman en...<a href="http://www.mindingthecampus.com/forum/2014/02/more_grotesque_sex_hearings_at.html" rel="nofollow">This</a> is palpable bitchery. And <a href="http://articles.philly.com/2014-02-05/news/47009371_1_three-women-northern-liberties-two-women" rel="nofollow">here</a> is a woman enjoying the victory in the gender wars.gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865564381083435425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-85483149369868964102014-02-07T07:59:36.964-06:002014-02-07T07:59:36.964-06:00When told they can't use the word "bitch&...When told they can't use the word "bitch" watch some male head explode<br /><br /> http://usa2mom.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/when-told-they-cant-use-the-word-bitch-watch-some-male-heads-explode/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-22120373832268706632014-02-07T06:24:45.155-06:002014-02-07T06:24:45.155-06:00Run over by a truck?
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Wasn't King actuall...Run over by a truck?<br /><br />---<br /><br />Wasn't King actually seriously injured by a van? I wonder how he speaks of the driver, and of people who minimize the driver's responsibility or his (Kings) suffering? acmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421205074958587060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-91274603734781600972014-02-07T06:18:02.333-06:002014-02-07T06:18:02.333-06:00I can see why Ann is upset about King's "...I can see why Ann is upset about King's "palpable bitchery," but I am even more with Meade and his celebration of "palpable joy." Meanwhile, as I said at the start, most of what is here are various hornets buzzing and looking for someone to sting. Forget about, I say, it's not your problem. A new day is dawning, and that's not a fire or a fire in the sun, it's just a new day dawning.Jon Burackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367908755629590397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-82101673327483612812014-02-07T06:15:38.094-06:002014-02-07T06:15:38.094-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jon Burackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367908755629590397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-36231086099511341452014-02-07T04:54:49.681-06:002014-02-07T04:54:49.681-06:00"How would that work in other areas? Run over..."How would that work in other areas? Run over by a truck? Piss off. You're just whining about the truck driver because you are bleeding and in pain, so you have it in for him."<br /><br />Well, since you asked - I happen to know someone who was, literally, run over by a truck. <br /><br />After the bleeding and most of the pain ended (one arm was sheared off and a leg was crushed), I have never once in 10+ years heard him whine about or in any way "have it in for" the driver of the truck. <br /><br />His attitude seems to be: It was an accident. Life, itself a gift, is already too short. Why shorten it further by surrendering to endless bitterness, retribution, and litigation? <br /><br />Even though growing up with him could at times be a real bitch... whenever I talk to him, he seems to be filled with palpable joy and gratitude. Meadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117933390338651739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-90759245627558198972014-02-07T01:45:45.502-06:002014-02-07T01:45:45.502-06:00I love this dynamic where someone who has really b...I love this dynamic where someone who has really been wronged gets called out for having a bad attitude. Errrr...yeah if you were raped, murdered, screwed over, cheated on ... that would likely lead to a Palpable Character Flaw and prove, rather than disprove, sincerity. It's like some guy gets betrayed by his wife, turns bitter, and then people just focus on his being bitter.<br /><br />How would that work in other areas? Run over by a truck? Piss off. You're just whining about the truck driver because you are bleeding and in pain, so you have it in for him. <br /><br />Eyes on the ball, folks. It's a diversion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-31666777512797823042014-02-07T01:40:37.130-06:002014-02-07T01:40:37.130-06:00Michael K: What a fascinating website you linked t...Michael K: What a fascinating website you linked to! Oh the accidental irony of "blowing through female outer space"! If that nut job were any further out she'd be back at the big bang. If I wasn't too busy rotflmao I'd be terrified. And the comments, mein gott, they make the nazis look like the Sisters of Mercy.Valentine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712713907032190400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-7999452493734887722014-02-07T00:06:10.239-06:002014-02-07T00:06:10.239-06:00"Call me a bitch again and the seas will rise..."Call me a bitch again and the seas will rise to swallow you, volocanoes will erupt to drown you, the land itself will split beneath your feet and drag you into the deep abyss."<br /><br />"Bitch"<br /><br />"....."<br /><br /><br /><br />Fenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734571593963330215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-64791341214800820652014-02-07T00:00:06.086-06:002014-02-07T00:00:06.086-06:00Calling a woman a "Bitch" is the last ba...<i>Calling a woman a "Bitch" is the last bastion of an inadequate man who has lost his palpable ability to argue with reason and intelligence. It is the purview of the narcissistic self-deluded male who needs to go in for this ad hominum attack, which is supposed to disarm and denigrate their female opponent. Little do these spineless neanderthals understand that when they use that word, or its sister the "c" word, that it only empowers us to fight harder and actually lets us now the true underlying nature of the useless man before us.</i><br /><br />Shorter: "Calling me a bitch stings so much that I wrote up a retaliatory strike"<br /><br />Fenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734571593963330215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-21676529263313570702014-02-06T23:58:05.926-06:002014-02-06T23:58:05.926-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Fenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734571593963330215noreply@blogger.com