Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumWhat should Joe Biden do at this point?
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Deny that the events took place | |
0 (0%) |
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Dispute that the women were actually bothered | |
0 (0%) |
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Acknowledge that the women were bothered and apologize | |
13 (87%) |
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Say nothing | |
2 (13%) |
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primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dlk
(11,664 posts)Cultural norms have evolved and anyone in todays political arena will need to evolve with it. Otherwise, they will be left behind by voters who will look elsewhere for leadership. Women have decided to speak up and speak out about unwelcome physical touch and contact, no matter the intentions of the person doing the touching. Respecting anothers personal space is important. One professional who worked with my son (who is on the autism spectrum) taught my son to respect a three feet circle of personal space around other people. It has worked very well for him.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)is this insane obsession with personal space and this readiness that so many people have to be offended.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dlk
(11,664 posts)assault, sexual and otherwise in the US. Currently, child abuse is the largest public health crisis in this country. Add to that the number of children and adults traumatized by almost daily mass shootings, and those with PTSD from other traumas. Just those numbers alone make the cultural shift to respect others' personal space make much more sense.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
dlk
(11,664 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ucrdem
(15,512 posts)Yes it was done by a spokesperson. No it was not accompanied by a mariachi band or personal voice message from Joe. I don't think he should do anything more. If more women come forward, he can issue more statements. He doesn't need to go on TV and talk about this or any other lady's claim and I hope he doesn't. If they feel they were wronged they can sue. I imagine one way or another they will anyway.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
brooklynite
(95,398 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
ucrdem
(15,512 posts)Maybe dozens, who knows. He should issue a polite apology through a spokesperson saying the same thing to each one: he doesn't remember the incident the way they do, but he's sorry they experienced it the way they say. Period.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,906 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)If he is forced out over stuff like this, people deserve what they get.
I have lost a lot of respect for women as a group today.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,906 posts)I have 2 words these women GROW UP!!!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Kentonio
(4,377 posts)What the actual fuck?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)I'm sure Joe Biden has already toned down his friendly, comforting, sympathetic, empathetic behavior so as not to attract anymore critics or perpetrators.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
quickesst
(6,287 posts)..... should announce his candidacy, secure the nomination, and become the next president of the United States.
The dog and pony show currently under way will not be a factor.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
quickesst
(6,287 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
mahina
(17,892 posts)I love him, though how he handled the Anita Hill allegations was bananas, when considered in light of the times and expectations I can understand sort of.
I love him, though the connection to the banks in Delaware is uncomfortable for me.
Im fond of him personally. I still think he should bag. He was a good V P.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
qazplm135
(7,447 posts)more folks are going to leak out. I predict at least another 10.
None of them will present him touching them in an inappropriate way or place, just that they felt "uncomfortable."
The sheer number will magnify and kill his chances.
Quite frankly, I think he's getting screwed and unfairly attacked but I'm not sure there is anything he can do. He can't defend himself, because then he's attacking the women. If he admits and apologizes then he validates his wrongdoing and he's done then too.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
flotsam
(3,268 posts)the response to people "made uncomfortable" is #FOWDC" (Fuck off! We don't care!). This stinks just like "The Frankening" and we should refuse to play.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,906 posts)People are fed up with this kind of crap
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Lucid Dreamer
(584 posts)If he tries to explain there will be more criticism if just one syllable is out of place. It goes on forever
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
scardycat
(169 posts)he already apologized..I think it is Bernie people doing this.. I hope not though.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,393 posts)That's what I'd do if I were him.
Just say Fuck It! and go for it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(146,692 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thats all he should say
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
sfwriter
(3,032 posts)He hasnt announced yet.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
brooklynite
(95,398 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
sfwriter
(3,032 posts)I just saw it. Its perfect.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)And it did bother some of the students.
I have spoken with two of them about his statement, and they are fine with it, so I dont see why I shouldnt be.
I lean Warren, but Biden has acknowledged his historical issues with personal space, which is huge because as good as he is at many things, hes really not the most introspective person youll ever meet.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DRoseDARs
(6,810 posts)This is nutty (the situation, not your thread/poll brooklynite).
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
at140
(6,110 posts)Joe never asked the women to his hotel room.
And he never dropped his pants in front of those women and asked them to kiss it.
And he never raped anyone.
And he never grabbed pussy like Drumpf.
This is making mountain out of a mole hill.
Probably engineered by his competition.
Run Joe Run!!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided