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K&R. Totally agree, we have been here before. NoMoreRepugs Mar 2021 #1
:) The attempt to smear Biden as a sexual predator comes to mind. Hortensis Mar 2021 #65
And as women we know True Blue American Mar 2021 #119
All true of both sexes. Both sexes also can commit to their lies Hortensis Mar 2021 #122
I agree. Cracklin Charlie Mar 2021 #2
Thank you, Nance. Very well said. You are so eloquent, and wise. We need your voice... CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2021 #3
Merci! Mme. Defarge Mar 2021 #4
Right on! Take it to a neutral third party and let the chips fall where they may. dutch777 Mar 2021 #5
100% right! Snackshack Mar 2021 #6
Basically agree. However, I think a lot of women don't come forward Hoyt Mar 2021 #7
Hoyt! Dude! True Dough Mar 2021 #28
You were just wrong all those other times :) Hoyt Mar 2021 #91
Well, True Dough Mar 2021 #101
yep. If I can mash up both your post AND and the OP stopdiggin Mar 2021 #53
The Governor of New York has nothing to do with actively pursuing the crimes of one Donald J. Trump PoliticAverse Mar 2021 #8
However, Lefta Dissenter Mar 2021 #12
If such a governor wanted to commit political suicide. n/t PoliticAverse Mar 2021 #15
He might think Lefta Dissenter Mar 2021 #17
45 has tried everything else. notinkansas Mar 2021 #23
If Cuomo was removed he would be replaced by the Lieutenant Governor, a Democrat also... PoliticAverse Mar 2021 #64
Yes Lefta Dissenter Mar 2021 #72
That was true the last time this happened... Grins Mar 2021 #133
When Spitzer resigned he was replaced by Lt. Governor Patterson (Democrat). PoliticAverse Mar 2021 #157
There exists in this country a court of public opinion which decides all federal elections. jaxexpat Mar 2021 #100
Yep Dorian Gray Mar 2021 #125
I agree with you partly rpannier Mar 2021 #9
Indeed! 👍 Duppers Mar 2021 #10
I do not think it is the position to automatically believe women Bev54 Mar 2021 #11
Thank you. And glad you're the expert right now. ancianita Mar 2021 #13
Not an expert by any means ... NanceGreggs Mar 2021 #16
Credible expert witness enough, and we are the clearer for that. Thank you for your post. ancianita Mar 2021 #21
And thank you ... NanceGreggs Mar 2021 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author Kablooie Mar 2021 #54
Yep, you sure do! calimary Mar 2021 #154
"Lag time" for Franken: 14 years. moondust Mar 2021 #14
My theory is Republicans try to clear the decks to run for target seats. Franken's was saved. ancianita Mar 2021 #32
Biden got 60.9% of New York. moondust Mar 2021 #40
Yep, different kind of election. Not a state election. I'm not claiming to know, either, because ancianita Mar 2021 #42
Nail on head: state level pardon. Jetheels Mar 2021 #104
Wow... srobertss Mar 2021 #150
I think this is what this is about really Meowmee Mar 2021 #156
"accusations...conveniently surfaced" is so right ailsagirl Mar 2021 #18
I'm not going to trash you at all. I'm going to agree. PatrickforB Mar 2021 #19
I had a friend whose wife tried to insinuate that something lurid went on between him and his kids. chowder66 Mar 2021 #20
K&R mountain grammy Mar 2021 #22
K&R! SheltieLover Mar 2021 #24
Bravo! CanonRay Mar 2021 #25
The timing is also extremely suspicious Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #26
So you believe that these three Democratic women are trying to help Trump Jose Garcia Mar 2021 #76
We were told early on that one of Trump's signature behaviors was enacting revenge Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #77
Why would these woman, all of whom have worked as Democratic staffers, want to help Trump? Jose Garcia Mar 2021 #81
Indeed. The timing might be because as Democrats they didn't want to say anything intheflow Mar 2021 #90
I believe they were recruited and paid off. Young women with big debts. Must be very tempting Dream Girl Mar 2021 #111
That is a good point...check their bank accounts... Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #137
They just are the pile on crew...could be for any reason...they don't like him, they want a woman Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #134
I'm with you Nance LittleGirl Mar 2021 #29
I am sorry for your travails. NanceGreggs Mar 2021 #31
It was decades ago LittleGirl Mar 2021 #35
I am a victim also...and I want proof too...this sort of thing is bad for women who are truly Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #135
Except for the fact Texasgal Mar 2021 #30
And except for the fact ... NanceGreggs Mar 2021 #34
Yup. Texasgal Mar 2021 #37
I hope what I think IS clear. NanceGreggs Mar 2021 #39
Assuming that these women are liars IS victim shaming kcr Mar 2021 #67
That assertion isn't present in the OP. TwilightZone Mar 2021 #92
Even Cuomo isn't saying they're lying kcr Mar 2021 #93
Extremely Dorian Gray Mar 2021 #128
Who assumes they are liars? treestar Mar 2021 #144
The fact that women are often not believed does not mean they should always be believed. hay rick Mar 2021 #41
No, #MeToo doesn't mean accusation is conviction or anything close. It means we need uponit7771 Mar 2021 #56
Agreed. intheflow Mar 2021 #87
Sadly, I'm not Dorian Gray Mar 2021 #127
Just because a claim has been made doesn't mean she is a victim...I have to say these are bullshit Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #138
There are so many opinions and they substitute for facts. nolabear Mar 2021 #33
by far the most nuanced (and at the same time, solid) stopdiggin Mar 2021 #60
Completely agree with you, NanceGreggs. Blue Dawn Mar 2021 #36
Thank you, Nance. niyad Mar 2021 #38
I think the idea is to take the accusations seriously, not to take them as factual. nt Gore1FL Mar 2021 #43
THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 uponit7771 Mar 2021 #57
Thank you! betsuni Mar 2021 #44
This may be the most profound thing Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #45
Thank you, I totally agree with, and appreciate your post. scarletwoman Mar 2021 #46
Spot on, Nance. Spot on. nt Hekate Mar 2021 #47
I totally agree LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2021 #48
Contempt prior to investigation is one of our biggest evils..... KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2021 #49
a quick question quakerboy Mar 2021 #50
The governor can pardon him Bettie Mar 2021 #84
Interesting quakerboy Mar 2021 #143
No Democrat should resign their position unless convicted of a felony. dalton99a Mar 2021 #51
Yup, that would put an end to the rat fucking going on. Demsrule86 Mar 2021 #139
I wouldn't be surprised if there was GLOP money going to these women. Kablooie Mar 2021 #52
"always believe" is a fools game stopdiggin Mar 2021 #55
He sounds guilty of boorish behavior... IcyPeas Mar 2021 #58
By his own policy. It is harassment tulipsandroses Mar 2021 #63
My Mother has told of accounts similar to yours. She was a court stenographer in the lamp_shade Mar 2021 #59
I couldn't agree more DFW Mar 2021 #61
It should be noted that Ms.Bennett, 2nd accuser did not wait years to speak about what happened tulipsandroses Mar 2021 #62
Frankly, I don't think the OP cares kcr Mar 2021 #68
THAT's what you took from this? Bias against women? Hortensis Mar 2021 #71
In the context of the Cuomo discussion? You bet I did. kcr Mar 2021 #73
All men and women are credible until shown not to be. Hortensis Mar 2021 #78
I don't need to re-read the OP kcr Mar 2021 #79
You think the OP is disgusting. Noted. The end. Hortensis Mar 2021 #80
Excellent post! I totally agree. Especially this: raccoon Mar 2021 #66
I'm with you 100%, Alliepoo Mar 2021 #69
This message was self-deleted by its author Alliepoo Mar 2021 #70
Hear Hear, Ma'am The Magistrate Mar 2021 #74
Except women are consistently disbelieved. boston bean Mar 2021 #75
Except the person investigating Trump Dem4Life1102 Mar 2021 #82
This post is absolutely spot on. I have been of this mind in this case from the start. msfiddlestix Mar 2021 #83
Well stated by someone with experience. twodogsbarking Mar 2021 #85
Are you saying "All accusations matter?" intheflow Mar 2021 #86
That's one for the ages bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #88
K&R spanone Mar 2021 #89
K&R JohnnyRingo Mar 2021 #94
+1 nt Hotler Mar 2021 #95
Reasonable doubt is the legal standard for criminal cases Major Nikon Mar 2021 #96
It may be shocking to some, but there are people who will lie for political reasons. Hermit-The-Prog Mar 2021 #97
Well said judesedit Mar 2021 #98
The boys at Duke would agree. They were massacred on DU. theneworiginal Mar 2021 #99
Totally Agree FrankTC Mar 2021 #102
Totally agree, Nance. EQUAL justice under the law librechik Mar 2021 #103
I'm with you. Mob justice is never justice. Accusations are not proof. Rabrrrrrr Mar 2021 #105
Thank you NanceGreggs, well written. Jetheels Mar 2021 #106
I'm not sure why "wait for the facts to come in" is a controversial position. Pacifist Patriot Mar 2021 #107
A very serious allegation of abuse was levelled against my friend Wes by a vindictive ex. BobTheSubgenius Mar 2021 #108
K&R - Thank you NanceGreggs, well said. c-rational Mar 2021 #109
K & R for Truth and Due Process nt Tommymac Mar 2021 #110
Roger Stone wrote the book The Wizard Mar 2021 #112
Nance, you are a jewel...Yes, women lie as well as men do. Escurumbele Mar 2021 #113
Listen to accusers, investigate allegations mcar Mar 2021 #114
I completely agree with you. Silver1 Mar 2021 #115
I Was a Sex-Crimes Prosecutor. Here's Why 'He Said, She Said' Is a Myth AZProgressive Mar 2021 #116
K&R BootinUp Mar 2021 #117
Thank you wendyb-NC Mar 2021 #118
Agree 110% marieo1 Mar 2021 #120
K&R Blue Owl Mar 2021 #121
Thank you. Wild blueberry Mar 2021 #123
This is insane Dorian Gray Mar 2021 #124
Brava, Nance Greggs Stinky The Clown Mar 2021 #126
I'm in full agreement. This has the faint whiff of a political hit job to me. Texin Mar 2021 #129
It is seldom a black and white situation in which there is no doubt about who is guilty. We need to Martin68 Mar 2021 #130
K and R Ferrets are Cool Mar 2021 #131
This is a great OP and a great thread bucolic_frolic Mar 2021 #132
yes pamdb Mar 2021 #136
the sanity of your words soothes the Soul! bluboid Mar 2021 #140
35 year attorney here. You are spot on. Red Raider 85 Mar 2021 #141
If I could rec this post a billion times I would. ClusterFreak Mar 2021 #142
Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks Mar 2021 #145
Thank you. Kath2 Mar 2021 #146
Well said! FlyingPiggy Mar 2021 #147
I knew a guy once.. JPPaverage Mar 2021 #148
In the middle of the worst pandemic on record THIS is the headline????????????????????? Ford_Prefect Mar 2021 #149
K & R. Dagstead Bumwood Mar 2021 #151
" To say 'believe the woman no matter what' ... soldierant Mar 2021 #152
Lies and Innuendo?? Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #153
If you're referring to the photo of Al Franken ... FakeNoose Mar 2021 #155
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