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In reply to the discussion: Elephant in the Room: Falsely accusing black men of rape is an old tactic, especially in the South [View all]EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)111. The "with her permission" was claimed by the website that published it
And you make a good point. So far, she has made no accusation.
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Elephant in the Room: Falsely accusing black men of rape is an old tactic, especially in the South [View all]
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
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Totally hear you though - horrors of history of wrongful accusations of black men.
Laura PourMeADrink
Feb 2019
#51
But with Kavanaugh, there was a pattern of poor drunken behavior. So far nothing like that
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#137
But there WAS evidence with Kavanaugh. Christine had told people years before she went public
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#158
Maybe he assumed that because they decided not to pursue it. I doubt he purposefully lied,
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#160
Several news organizations have looked into the Fairfax allegation and have found nothing.
fleur-de-lisa
Feb 2019
#8
The GOP legislature can and will force a vote on a new Lt Governor...in the hopes of taking the
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#39
yeah and surprise surprise...Herring is now under attack. I stated that this is all GOP and
Demsrule86
Feb 2019
#162
The race of the accuser is irrelevant to the point I'm making, so there was no need to focus on it
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#59
Since that's not what I said, there's no point in responding to the rest of your post
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#65
why would she do more? She saw how things worked out for the accusers of Kavanaugh.
irresistable
Feb 2019
#120
This is an African American woman, yes. But the operative fact is that the accused is a black man
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#17
According to reports she's an intelligent, professional woman so I don't understand
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#67
I also find interesting how many people are willing to give her more credibility because she's
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#76
I wasn't referring to her credibility. I was referring to her ability to judge the consequences
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#79
It is purely political now, whether that was intended or not by the accuser, it is too late, it has
still_one
Feb 2019
#147
All I will say is if we truly want to be the party of the good guys it comes with a price.
DemocratSinceBirth
Feb 2019
#41
If he did something like that to her, wouldn't you expect that it was part of a pattern?
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#91
She teaches political science and sexual abuse has not been her focus, much less her whole life.
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#123
That is irrelevant. When a woman makes an accusation like this, she should be believed.
irresistable
Feb 2019
#119
Forgiveness isn't a one way street. And it takes more than an apology to earn it and the slate isn't
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#139
They found nothing wrong with her story but they also found nothing to prove it
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#18
its being claimed as dirty tricks by Northam's office. Clearly no love lost between those two. I
JCanete
Feb 2019
#21
Northam's team was surely aware of the allegation since she shopped it to the Washington Post during
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#22
That is pretty sickening. Of course, if this is Northam or his team behind it, it seems vindictive
JCanete
Feb 2019
#23
I tend to believe the woman, but in this case the timing is interesting to say the least.
redstatebluegirl
Feb 2019
#28
I tend to believe women in these situations, but that doesn't mean I believe the woman in EVERY
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#29
Does this sound like the bio of someone who would make a false accusation?
irresistable
Feb 2019
#31
It isn't merely outstanding....most of her bio is about helping sexual abuse victims....
irresistable
Feb 2019
#35
"I wonder if there was a particular event in her life that influenced her choice."
MosheFeingold
Feb 2019
#40
Her book is about politics -- that's what most of her career has been related to. n/t
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#133
Let's be clear - I'm certainly not suggesting her accusation is based on racism
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#42
A black woman taking money from a RW grifter would probably have a hard time too
theboss
Feb 2019
#60
Since I haven't accused her of anything, I shouldn't even waste my time responding
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#64
Educated women aren't any less likely to have emotional issues than uneducated ones
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#93
Yes of course, I was referring to the stupidity, anyone can have a mental illness
njhoneybadger
Feb 2019
#153
So a decorated college professor decided that $15K from Jacob Freakin Wohl was too tempting
theboss
Feb 2019
#58
Jacob Wohl isn't offering the money to her, nor did RockaFowler suggest he did
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#66
Maybe for the same reason you're commenting on my comment on someone else bringing him up ...
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#112
If any woman comes forward who was paid by him, her claim would have zero credibility.
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#129
True. But that's an issue that has been discussed and highlighted and our entire society is
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#90
I think most women are probably torn. But I'm uncomfortable with a new standard
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#101
I don't think we should "believe all women" over all men in the absence of any evidence.
pnwmom
Feb 2019
#108
Imagine how history would have changed if Barack Obama was accused of assaulting a woman
EffieBlack
Feb 2019
#143
You need to take your concerns to all the presidential candidates calling for resignations
pault420
Feb 2019
#173