[Cletus.D.Yokel]

For several reasons, it is entirely possible that the settlements were not primary spots in his long-term memory:

1. The agreement and settlement was between the accuser and the NRA. If properly executed, Cain’s name would not be in the settlement documents. In his mind, he was not involved.

2. 12 years ago, lawyers for the NRA informed Cain that there were accusations against him that appeared frivolous and that they would be settling with the complainant outside of legal channels. As CEO and a man trained in business management as well as “compartmental logic” (BS in Mathematics), he mentally checked that box as ‘closed’ and filed it in his “archive”.

[samtheman]

Ok, that’s fair.

I accept all that. I had my say and now I’m dropping all my criticisms of Cain regarding this (which were all related to his blaming Perry, not related to the bogus original allegations).

That’s it for me. I am willing to accept and expect that the Cain Train is continuing on down the line stronger than ever.

[Las Vegas Ron]

2. 12 years ago, lawyers for the NRA informed Cain that there were accusations against him that appeared frivolous and that they would be settling with the complainant outside of legal channels. As CEO and a man trained in business management as well as “compartmental logic” (BS in Mathematics), he mentally checked that box as ‘closed’ and filed it in his “archive”.

Excellent observation.

Also, because men in his position are so busy, he wouldn't have given it another thought unless it was truly serious and had some merit.

Good leader will delegate/relegate these types of "nuisances" not only to the right people but to the proper "file"