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In reply to the discussion: Here we FUCKING go again. "Pussy Grabber" and Kavanaugh in ultimate power, and we hang our guy who [View all]pnwmom
(109,021 posts)130. Fairfax is a former federal prosecutor, an asst. US attorney. He's already had checks
for federal security clearances. They can flip over all the rocks they want. The worst they'll find is he was a defense lawyer for somebody who turned out to be guilty.
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Here we FUCKING go again. "Pussy Grabber" and Kavanaugh in ultimate power, and we hang our guy who [View all]
LBM20
Feb 2019
OP
Yes, but 35 years ago it was seen as silly costuming and over the top goofiness. Those were
LBM20
Feb 2019
#4
It looks like it was over the top goofiness and stupid costuming. WRONG and DUMB. But LONG ago. He
LBM20
Feb 2019
#13
I am not a public official and my actions can't embarrass an entire state and party.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#19
Am I being callous by saying this was OK with white folk in 85?! Hell, its ok with 33% of them now !
uponit7771
Feb 2019
#33
Totally! It wasn't that long ago and it was considered extremely racist.
The Wielding Truth
Feb 2019
#59
Yes it was! I remember all the Miami riots down here protesting injustice and racism during the 80's
FM123
Feb 2019
#105
Silly and goofy is dressing as a penis and having two friends dress as balls.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#21
I was in college in Massachusetts in '84 and there's no way that would have been allowed
AdamGG
Feb 2019
#81
Condemning dressing up as Klansmen and black face is "political correctness on steroids"
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#14
No, that is NOT what I am saying. Rushing to calling for a someone to resign over a mistake from 35
LBM20
Feb 2019
#20
And I never judged a person's entire life on one dumb thing from 35 years ago. Did you ever make a
LBM20
Feb 2019
#15
Tipperary isn't a governor and his actions don't reflect on an entire party.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#18
And the act was 35 damn years ago. It doesn't reflect the man's entire life. My god.
LBM20
Feb 2019
#22
But today every thing you did, no matter how far back, is being brought out to use against you.
oldsoftie
Feb 2019
#137
Good guys don't condemn people forever for a dumb thing done 35 VERY LONG years ago.
LBM20
Feb 2019
#24
Those were criminal acts and they obviously lied about them. There were physical assaults.
LBM20
Feb 2019
#28
I stand with the NAACP, April Ryan, Kamala Harris, Bakari Sellers...
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#39
im not defending what he did. im saying there is still a difference and that Kavanaugh lied.
JI7
Feb 2019
#46
Sigh, this is true ... I'm thinking there are second chances for people who in word and deed have ..
uponit7771
Feb 2019
#55
But ... BK lied about what he did 3.5 months ago. If BK would've AT LEAST done a GWB and said
uponit7771
Feb 2019
#52
Could not agree with the OP more. Let"s not focus on the man who wants to remove 11 million people
Doodley
Feb 2019
#34
How do the Republicans gain more power if Northam resigns and is replaced w/ Lt. Gov Fairfax-D?
Pachamama
Feb 2019
#87
In the last year, how many Democratic lawmakers have demanded that Trump resign?
Doodley
Feb 2019
#57
I think the chance of something "happening" to the 39 year old in the next three years,
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#117
Fairfax is a former federal prosecutor, an asst. US attorney. He's already had checks
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#130
Franken was set up, offered an apology an ethics investigation and one of our most effective
Pepsidog
Feb 2019
#98
Has anyone evolved in terms of their beliefs and/or ideology? We're never going to make it as a
YOHABLO
Feb 2019
#73
Wrong. It's 2019. All should be crucified for any sins no matter how long ago.
MadDAsHell
Feb 2019
#79
I don't accept that there are only two pathways forward....either resign, or, try to serve out
wiggs
Feb 2019
#89
Not really, the republicans CURRENTLY support a racist bastard while democrats do not. I don't think
uponit7771
Feb 2019
#103
+1, he should because he didn't disclose this crap earlier. I do think we should welcome repentant
uponit7771
Feb 2019
#107
1984 wasn't the dark ages. He knew better. And his medical school should have known better
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#115
We're setting a standard so we're not the total hypocrites that they are. If Northam had put this
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#120
No, it wasn't. He needed to hand it over to his campaign team, so they could decide
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#129
Yes. By contrast, Beto O'Rourke copped to some stupid college things and probably
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#121