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Anonymous wrote:The idea that she and her husband tried to steamroll and intimidate that poor school guidance counselor....

She's a nasty bully.

How do we know that?

In the legal docs.

Wow, I didn’t see that; it wasn’t publicized. I just read that the guidance counselor brought up her concerns, but the matter was resolved.

Yeah, what little sympathy I had for her evaporated when I read what the husband said to the guidance counselor. They knew what they were doing was wrong and already almost got caught a few times.

What did he say to the guidance counselor?

Apparently the guidance counselor at Olivia Jade's school was suspicious. She had always had doubts that her older sister rowed. And when Olivia was also recruited for crew, it raised alarm bells and she contacted USC to let them know of her suspicions. When LL's husband found out about it he stormed into her office indignantly and laid into her. I cannot believe the gall it took for him to do that. If I had been in his position, and knew the counselor was catching on, I would be shitting a brick. Anyways, somehow - God knows how, I swear this man had talent, Singer was able to "smooth things over" in such a way that USC did not investigate, and the guidance counselor sent an apology letter to the Laughlin's

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Anonymous wrote:It would make us all of us feel better to know that she's sorry. Honestly though, I wouldn't behave the way she did because a) I would be terrified of being caught and 2) I would put my DC over his head at a college he's not equipped for and 3) following the rules of ethics would stop me--but because they are the rules. I'm pretty willing, as are many parents, to play within the rules to get every advantage for my child possible, even if it's grossly unfair or hypocritical.

As it is, she now doing damage control and protecting her family from the fallout of her actions as best she can (and probably on the advice of a PR firm). I won't fault her for that.

It wouldn’t make me feel better bc I understand how rich and entitled ppl work. You don’t have enough money to do whatever you want. That’s the difference.

I just said I wouldn't do the same and gave three reasons why...but mainly, I play by the rules and I don't want my DC living independently at a college that he isn't suited for. I hear these schools handhold...but maybe not. My biggest worry isn't DC getting into college, he'll get in somewhere without bribes or donations or cheating, it's what happens when he's there.

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Anonymous wrote:Why should she feel guilty?

She was just trying to do the best she could for her kids.

You're just jealous that you can't afford to do the same.

Wow you either are a huge moron OR you did the very thing she'a accused of yourself. Sad, doubt anyone is jealous of what she did and her predicament. Futhermoret to imply that implies that you think most people are inherently dishonest and criminal. Sorry that is not the case.

NP...Actually, there was a thread in Off Topics with parents saying they would do the same thing if they had the money. You are very much living with rose colored glasses on.

Actually I'm the OP of that thread and I'm the only one who said I would do the same. I was roundly criticized by everyone else.

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Anonymous wrote:Why should she feel guilty?

She was just trying to do the best she could for her kids.

You're just jealous that you can't afford to do the same.

Wow you either are a huge moron OR you did the very thing she'a accused of yourself. Sad, doubt anyone is jealous of what she did and her predicament. Futhermoret to imply that implies that you think most people are inherently dishonest and criminal. Sorry that is not the case.

NP...Actually, there was a thread in Off Topics with parents saying they would do the same thing if they had the money. You are very much living with rose colored glasses on.

Anonymous wrote:Why should she feel guilty?

She was just trying to do the best she could for her kids.

You're just jealous that you can't afford to do the same.

Wow you either are a huge moron OR you did the very thing she'a accused of yourself. Sad, doubt anyone is jealous of what she did and her predicament. Futhermoret to imply that implies that you think most people are inherently dishonest and criminal. Sorry that is not the case.

Anonymous wrote:Show up for her court appearance all smiles, signing autographs, glad handing the prosecutors. At least Felicity Huffman has the decency to at least act ashamed.

She is horrible and deserves to be in jail. Show some humility you lying piece of scum.

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Anonymous wrote:Why should she feel guilty?

She was just trying to do the best she could for her kids.

You're just jealous that you can't afford to do the same.

This makes a mockery of the idea that college admissions are somehow based on merit.

Do you think that people should be able to buy a degree without putting in the work?

That’s not how any of this is supposed to work.

What world do you live in?! Can I live there with you pls. America is run by money. You can buy anything if you have enough money. Degrees are bought everyday by the rich. I don’t understand how ppl can seriously be so upset about this but not care that rich ppl pay for their kids to get into and graduate college with donations. Guess what, that degree was paid for without putting in work. The only ppl upset by this are ppl who are in denial that America only cares about money.

Oh, I am well aware of this. And it disgusts me. It is wrong and we need to fight it, not normalize it. It IS a big deal that people feel so entitled to buy things they didn’t earn and that institutions let them get away with it.

People will say that donating (essentially buying a seat) isn't the same thing because the donation benefits the school, facilities, academics, etc. There's probably only a fairly small percentage of donors who can outright buy admission for their child through legal means (I'm guessing).

The US isn't a meritocracy, but it's not a free for all either. The difference here is that individuals personally, financially benefited from bribes vs. an institution where the bribe is spread out to benefit the school community (i.e. the ends justify the means).

I don't think it means that donors (buying admission) and people like Lori L. are all that much different from one another- they are both using money to buy something their children didn't earn.

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Anonymous wrote:Why should she feel guilty?

She was just trying to do the best she could for her kids.

You're just jealous that you can't afford to do the same.

This makes a mockery of the idea that college admissions are somehow based on merit.

Do you think that people should be able to buy a degree without putting in the work?

That’s not how any of this is supposed to work.

What world do you live in?! Can I live there with you pls. America is run by money. You can buy anything if you have enough money. Degrees are bought everyday by the rich. I don’t understand how ppl can seriously be so upset about this but not care that rich ppl pay for their kids to get into and graduate college with donations. Guess what, that degree was paid for without putting in work. The only ppl upset by this are ppl who are in denial that America only cares about money.

Oh, I am well aware of this. And it disgusts me. It is wrong and we need to fight it, not normalize it. It IS a big deal that people feel so entitled to buy things they didn’t earn and that institutions let them get away with it.

Anonymous wrote:It would make us all of us feel better to know that she's sorry. Honestly though, I wouldn't behave the way she did because a) I would be terrified of being caught and 2) I would put my DC over his head at a college he's not equipped for and 3) following the rules of ethics would stop me--but because they are the rules. I'm pretty willing, as are many parents, to play within the rules to get every advantage for my child possible, even if it's grossly unfair or hypocritical.

As it is, she now doing damage control and protecting her family from the fallout of her actions as best she can (and probably on the advice of a PR firm). I won't fault her for that.

It wouldn’t make me feel better bc I understand how rich and entitled ppl work. You don’t have enough money to do whatever you want. That’s the difference.

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Anonymous wrote:Why should she feel guilty?

She was just trying to do the best she could for her kids.

You're just jealous that you can't afford to do the same.

This makes a mockery of the idea that college admissions are somehow based on merit.

Do you think that people should be able to buy a degree without putting in the work?

That’s not how any of this is supposed to work.

What world do you live in?! Can I live there with you pls. America is run by money. You can buy anything if you have enough money. Degrees are bought everyday by the rich. I don’t understand how ppl can seriously be so upset about this but not care that rich ppl pay for their kids to get into and graduate college with donations. Guess what, that degree was paid for without putting in work. The only ppl upset by this are ppl who are in denial that America only cares about money.

It would make us all of us feel better to know that she's sorry. Honestly though, I wouldn't behave the way she did because a) I would be terrified of being caught and 2) I would put my DC over his head at a college he's not equipped for and 3) following the rules of ethics would stop me--but because they are the rules. I'm pretty willing, as are many parents, to play within the rules to get every advantage for my child possible, even if it's grossly unfair or hypocritical.

As it is, she now doing damage control and protecting her family from the fallout of her actions as best she can (and probably on the advice of a PR firm). I won't fault her for that.

Anonymous wrote:Why should she feel guilty?

She was just trying to do the best she could for her kids.

You're just jealous that you can't afford to do the same.

This makes a mockery of the idea that college admissions are somehow based on merit.

Do you think that people should be able to buy a degree without putting in the work?

That’s not how any of this is supposed to work.

Why should she feel guilty?

She was just trying to do the best she could for her kids.

You're just jealous that you can't afford to do the same.

Anonymous wrote:There were recent pap photos of Lori and her oldest daughter out shopping — talking, laughing, “sharing warm moments” and hugging. I imagine it was very planned out. She’s obvioisly made the very deliberate choice to show no shame and to act in public as if everything is fine. She’s playing a role, but it could work for her, because people can be stupid (Trump).

Hahahaha Trump . It was his nominee prosecuting her. Take some of that weed to calm your Trump derangement syndrome

There were recent pap photos of Lori and her oldest daughter out shopping — talking, laughing, “sharing warm moments” and hugging. I imagine it was very planned out. She’s obvioisly made the very deliberate choice to show no shame and to act in public as if everything is fine. She’s playing a role, but it could work for her, because people can be stupid (Trump).