Al Franken today on Facebook

[Algernon Moncrieff]

It wasn’t that long ago that nearly every Trump tweet included a NO COLLUSION! But those have become few and far between since Giuliani came up with “collusion isn’t a crime.” The thing is, collusion IS a crime, if you collude with somebody to break a law. That’s called “conspiracy.” You can’t get out of a crime by finding a synonym. “I am not guilty of murdering the victim. I merely killed her! And there’s no such thing as first degree killing!!!” If that were the case, all any criminal defense lawyer would need is a thesaurus. “My client didn’t steal the iPhone. He pilfered it. I demand that he be released forthwith!” This is the kind of insult to everyone’s intelligence that Trump specializes in.

[Stuart G]

1. Thank You for posting this...k and r...no text..

[DemocracyMouse]

4. Hey, he should run for Senator of Minnesota. I bet he's be great at cross examination

Oh, that's right, he was caught performing a satire of groping when he was hired as a comedian... We can't let satire compete with other forms of political commentary. The arts need to stay in their place.

[ProfessorPlum]

9. +1,000

[onetexan]

19. second that

[zentrum]

22. +++100000000000

[Honeycombe8]

2. It's great to see he's still involved. I hope he gets back into politics. He was great. nt

[dalton99a]

3. 1,100+ replies asking him to run again

[ProudLib72]

5. Franken/Harris 2020!

[proglib217]

29. Not a likely ticket

Given Harris' part in Franken's departure from the Senate, I don't see a Franken/Harris ticket any time soon.

[ProudLib72]

32. Nah, I just want him back in the Senate

I was only imagining all the R heads exploding if Franken/Harris won in 2020.

[proglib217]

34. Cooperation

I'm sure they'd be most cooperative in moving the country forward as the new administration attempts to reintroduce democracy to the country.

[pazzyanne]

6. He is becoming more active on his facebook page every day.

There was a fairly long dry spell at first. Guess that was to be expected. Almost all posts on his page are positive, which may give him the incentive to continue posting and planning. I want him back in politics too.

[iluvtennis]

7. Nice.

[hlthe2b]

8. Gotta finda way to bring Al back to the political limelight.

He is SOOOOO needed.

[KPN]

10. God he's great! I look forward to

his comeback.

[Paladin]

11. "You can't get out of a crime by finding a synonym."

God, I miss Al Franken.

[xxqqqzme]

31. Exactly!

Reading his posting I am struck with the ease and simple eloquence of his explanation of a legal tactic and why it is bogus. He is an artist with words. It is communication. One other person immediately comes to mind, who channels his passion into effective communication is Steve Schmidt

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

12. I wish we never let him go. How much does one person have to do to serve his country?

I'm personally ashamed of how the man was treated. He was a star before he came to serve the people. LOADED w dough, but, he came and he served bc he had more to give America. He answered the call once. And we let him down over some over-hyped dribble that wouldn't raise a welt on any gop Senator in Congress today. I sure loved that guy. He was blisteringly(?) effective, and intelligent. He spoke up along the lines of our blessed Ted Kennedy and kin. I wish he was back too, but, I think I'm selfish in thinking that. We had our chance to defend him. Now he's gone. I hope this man thoroughly enjoys his life and family now. I'm glad he's speaking out, but, as Americans...we let the imposter don ivan absolutely destroy our credibility, our ties w allies, our trade agreements, and peace agreements w impunity, and now wish we had someone to speak truth to power. UGH.
Having second thoughts after you've flattened somebody by throwing him under the bus seems hypocritical and selfish to me. Next time...take a deep breathe, stop demanding perfection from human beings who demonstrably are trying to help, OR in the alternative, setting such high standards that NOBODY goes into politics except self-dealing crooks who just don't give a rip. Let he who's perfect throw the first stone.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

33. Sorry, but

WE didn't let him go. He got railroaded. The man never even got the chance to defend himself.

Also remember that Roger Stone knew this was going to happen before we did, when he let it slip that Al was going to get "his turn in the barrel."

That is NOT the way to treat a good democrat. (KG are you listening ?)

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

35. I agree...WE isnt the right word to use...THEY is more appropriate.

I was trying to soft pedal it.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

39. Are you the one who posts

all of those GREAT music videos ?

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

40. Thanks for the compliment. i think so....

I take my cues from some others here like Glamrock/Prof GAC etc. I try to please the audio palate. Thanks.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

44. All I can say is that on a number of occasions

You MUST have been chanelling mine.

Thank you.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

45. Right on.

[benld74]

13. Security clearances

#45 cuts off security clearances from people who know what is happening, after oligarch tweeted those same names.
GOP does nothing.
Mueller’s access is next.
Akin to Nixon’s enemies list
We all know where that wound up
GOP will do nothing
No collusion?
Bovine excretement!!!!!!!!

[bdamomma]

14. he should come back

why not? the biggest criminals and thugs are there in the Congress now, those who have colluded with this so called pResident.

And Senator Franken is no criminal

[brooklynite]

46. Who would you propose he replace?

Politics is reality. There are two Democratic Senators getting re-elected for six years in MN.

[disndat]

15. Run, Al, Run!

We, the country, needs you so badly.

[defacto7]

16. So good to hear a comment from Al.

It fills an empty place.

[joshcryer]

17. This is why Franken had to be removed.

He has such a unique way with words.

[PatrickforO]

18. Thank you AL FRANKEN, and thank you Algernon for posting!

One of our greatest, most articulate voices.

[Autumn]

20. I wish to god he was saying this on the Senate floor.

I'm embarrassed over that whole pathetic fiasco.

[ProfessorPlum]

21. Al, Why Not You?

[FakeNoose]

23. I hope he moves to New York and runs against Kirsten Gillibrand

Unfortunately it's already too late this year.

[Ferrets are Cool]

24. Love ya Al!

[Raven123]

25. Well done

I'm tired of the media talking collusion and including parenthetical comments that collusion isn't a crime.

[Owl]

26. Love Al Franken.

[LakeArenal]

27. Run somewhere Al. I'll move so I can vote.

👁 ❤️ Al.

You’re good enough, definitely smart enough. And doggonit people love you.

[spanone]

28. Thanks Al

K&R...

[wellst0nev0ter]

36. Reminder of how Franken got shivved

Three named accusers, every single one of them lying, two-faced trumpanzees who had no problem voting for a pussygrabber

Four anonymous accusers who sold their stories to willing dupes in the media who "corroborated" their stories with hearsay. Franken was unable to face those accusers, who stories sound preposterous anyway.

One was Tina Dupuy who's allegation basically boils down to this:



Seriously, if you don't like being touched on the waist during photo ops, that is on you for not letting people know beforehand. I guess she really wanted that feature in The Atlantic.

[klook]

37. Brilliant.

Love this guy.

[PufPuf23]

38. The Democratic Party lost a good man and rare good politician

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when Franken was attacked.

I do not believe that Franken was guilty of the sexual misconduct.

Franken's demise could have been avoided but for lack of support from some Democratic leaders rather than a hard look at the accusers.

Certainly looks like Franken's political demise was initiated by the right but that he was forced out of office (to protect the Party as much as himself) by competitors within his own party. UInfortunately Franken was hurt and the Democrats that pushed Franken out also harmed their own prospects.

This pattern happens way too much.


I would be happy if Franken returned to poltics and even if he was to run as a Democratic candidate for POTUS. He would have my vote.

Franken was a strong Senator and would have had 10 to 20 years left as Senator or other elected office.

[Lifelong Protester]

41. Your post could be an OP

K & R for all of it.

[PufPuf23]

43. Thank you.

Not that frequent a poster and have made a handful of OPs over the years.

Thought Franken was a thoughtful and well spoken / good intentioned Senator.

Not comfortable with how Franken left office.

Glad he spoke out. Like to see more Franken.

[NurseJackie]

42. Franken was railroaded. I miss him.

We need his voice more than ever now. It was a mistake to deny him the due process and the investigation he asked for.