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There is starting to be a really long list of names Not Ruth Nov 2017 #1
That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. defacto7 Nov 2017 #2
The story has been confirmed by 5 of the man's friends. pnwmom Nov 2017 #6
If it wasn't consentual defacto7 Nov 2017 #8
Sexual assault against adults is still wrong. And no, a victim whether male or female pnwmom Nov 2017 #9
Sorry, I updated my post. defacto7 Nov 2017 #12
You might think it's trivial, but #metoo is probably why Roy Moore's accusers pnwmom Nov 2017 #13
Children vs. Adults defacto7 Nov 2017 #17
Assaulting neither children nor adults is moral or acceptable. n/t pnwmom Nov 2017 #35
It's not trivial. defacto7 Nov 2017 #20
People are responding to this story as they have when women have made similar claims. pnwmom Nov 2017 #36
I didn't say required... I said it's what adults do. defacto7 Nov 2017 #16
The vast majority of adults who are sexually assaulted don't press charges. pnwmom Nov 2017 #37
I prefer the legal path to resolve such incidents... FarPoint Nov 2017 #135
If he was drugged, how is it consensual? Roland99 Nov 2017 #15
Who said he was drugged? Is that a fact or defacto7 Nov 2017 #18
Before finishing a second drink he was already passing out? Roland99 Nov 2017 #22
Maybe... still doesn't pass the test.. defacto7 Nov 2017 #23
Okay, fuck this. moriah Nov 2017 #25
Of course it is wrong. treestar Nov 2017 #98
What reason does this specific person have to lie? moriah Nov 2017 #104
political reasons treestar Nov 2017 #108
As I said, I believe victims until something comes up to prove otherwise. moriah Nov 2017 #113
Because the model is a Repub Motownman78 Nov 2017 #109
Was unaware of deets on vic. As I said, until deets... moriah Nov 2017 #117
I'm just in awe at these replies... Drunken Irishman Nov 2017 #146
It sucks when we have to take the high road, but there's less bullshit there. moriah Nov 2017 #149
The accuser was very specific. He is going public with his real name, and he was 23 at the time, pnwmom Nov 2017 #39
That's my point. How do I know he's lying, you ask? defacto7 Nov 2017 #41
Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #47
We know that he told 4 friends over the years, and that all 5 of them are willing pnwmom Nov 2017 #141
Then why the bloody fuck would you insinuate the accuser was on drugs... moriah Nov 2017 #150
I didn't defacto7 Nov 2017 #152
Reminder: moriah Nov 2017 #157
What you quoted kind of proves he didn't say that. musicblind Nov 2017 #173
.... you are missing the point. moriah Nov 2017 #174
Your "test" is stupid Bradical79 Nov 2017 #45
It's not my test. defacto7 Nov 2017 #46
You know shit about logic Bradical79 Nov 2017 #49
I'll take that under advisement. defacto7 Nov 2017 #55
The drink/drug count does not matter.... usedtobedemgurl Nov 2017 #93
Please, Please, Stop Using That Term, It Is Awful. usedtobedemgurl Nov 2017 #80
I tend to agree with you rock Nov 2017 #73
I have no clue id this is trie ir not. pangaia Nov 2017 #3
Do you think Weinstein, etc are fake stories made up by Republicans? former9thward Nov 2017 #81
No pangaia Nov 2017 #138
Why are people resisting this story? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2017 #4
Victims are lying for those we agree with politically MichMan Nov 2017 #26
Because Takei is our friend and fellow democrat tavernier Nov 2017 #42
Resist? I question it. Loki Liesmith Nov 2017 #52
Because we like what this guy says about the Orange Toxin treestar Nov 2017 #88
Wrong is wrong, and yes, there is victim blaming. Ilsa Nov 2017 #133
Because rape culture is bad for men too IronLionZion Nov 2017 #162
Wouldn't surpise me Matthew28 Nov 2017 #5
where did you get "90%" and "most" Skittles Nov 2017 #10
Throwing out a number Matthew28 Nov 2017 #11
I do not think most men behave inapropriately around women Skittles Nov 2017 #14
this man never has bdtrppr6 Nov 2017 #29
I'VE HAD IT WITH MEN Skittles Nov 2017 #33
Yeah, I've been thinking the same. A lot of this stuff goes on IMO. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2017 #77
Here is the story from BuzzFeed. It reports that he's told 5 friends over the years. pnwmom Nov 2017 #7
I tell all my friends I've slept with Kate Upton... woolldog Nov 2017 #19
This, people make shit up all the time for pity.... sunonmars Nov 2017 #34
It's getting officially absurd treestar Nov 2017 #99
OMGAWD...... a kennedy Nov 2017 #21
I'm curious how this is going to shake out. Pope George Ringo II Nov 2017 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author susanna Nov 2017 #40
Odds are you will never know Loki Liesmith Nov 2017 #54
Probably true, especially if it stays a he said/he said situation Pope George Ringo II Nov 2017 #106
Did y'all read the story? underthematrix Nov 2017 #27
What if he had not woken up? blogslut Nov 2017 #28
I feel the same way but there's nothing in underthematrix Nov 2017 #32
Groping someone when passed out is sexual assault Bradical79 Nov 2017 #43
I understand. However, the story is not consistent with sexual assault. underthematrix Nov 2017 #48
Groped and disrobed when passed out after 2 drinks Bradical79 Nov 2017 #50
It is Sexual Battery in CA. Here is the law Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #68
From what I can surmise from the person's own statements, the initial contact was not against underthematrix Nov 2017 #76
And if someone tries to have sex with you when you're passed out, B2G Nov 2017 #79
We'll have to agree to disagree underthematrix Nov 2017 #85
The law disagrees with you too Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #87
I'm glad you brought that up. underthematrix Nov 2017 #101
Based on the description the person gave and CA law it did Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #102
Here's an explanation of the CA sexual assault/battery law underthematrix Nov 2017 #103
You should re-read that link you provided because you didnt comprehend it Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #122
I understood the article underthematrix Nov 2017 #126
You may think you did Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #130
I was focused on the more serious issue of restraint and whether underthematrix Nov 2017 #131
How did he tell him to stop if he was passed out? Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2017 #121
THe person said he woke up and saw what was happening and underthematrix Nov 2017 #129
So then he wasn't passed out. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2017 #134
You are desperately splitting hairs. nt Blue_true Nov 2017 #154
I understand. But for me the evidence just isn't there underthematrix Nov 2017 #164
Wow. Blue_true Nov 2017 #153
But there are some pages missing NCDem777 Nov 2017 #38
When a person is unconcious, you don't start at all. That's sexual assault. Crunchy Frog Nov 2017 #66
Yeah, but you don't undress them without their permission. nt Blue_true Nov 2017 #151
George will fess up if this is true. mamas Nov 2017 #30
I doubt he will if there was drugs involved. Otherwise, I would agree. SandyZ Nov 2017 #31
Giving the benefit of the doubt. Amimnoch Nov 2017 #44
You're ignoring the "passed out" part Bradical79 Nov 2017 #51
Maybe theyre not sure that its true Loki Liesmith Nov 2017 #53
And your leaving out "I must have" Amimnoch Nov 2017 #57
Thanks for the most insightful posts on this thread. Doodley Nov 2017 #59
It's that quote from the accusor ? JI7 Nov 2017 #61
Yes. It is in the excerpt in the OP.nt Lisa0825 Nov 2017 #148
Have you ever interacted with someone when they were blacked out? uppityperson Nov 2017 #167
I dont get why people are resisting this story Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #56
I the story when the guy said stop George did uponit7771 Nov 2017 #60
Because he came to. When he was passed out he couldnt consent Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #65
You're correct, I read again and it said "I must have passed out". GT ... uponit7771 Nov 2017 #112
Because people are thinking emotionally and HopeAgain Nov 2017 #62
It's all accusation treestar Nov 2017 #91
The difference with those others there were MULTIPLE people with similar account uponit7771 Nov 2017 #114
This attitude that unless more people say the same thing it is questionable Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #165
Many people believe men can't be victims of sexual assault, only attackers IronLionZion Nov 2017 #163
no no no no noooooooooooooooo samnsara Nov 2017 #58
It looks as though a row of dominoes is falling helter skelter. ananda Nov 2017 #63
he has denied it. Cobalt Violet Nov 2017 #64
stop means stop. Crosses the line to assault when they doN'T "stop". Won't let you leave. Sunlei Nov 2017 #67
Also if the person is incapacitated and cant give consent Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #69
What consent? 'petting' & said, 'stop'. And so it stopped. Sunlei Nov 2017 #71
Listen to George Takei Seemingly Refer To The Sexual Assault Allegation on The Howard Stern Show FarCenter Nov 2017 #70
That is Misdemeanor Sexual Battery under CA law Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author Amimnoch Nov 2017 #74
George Takei on Facebook feed 55 min ago: Amimnoch Nov 2017 #75
K&R! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2017 #78
That conflicts with the transcript of his own words just one post above Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #84
that is why it is not believable treestar Nov 2017 #95
Reading some of the responses astounds me. B2G Nov 2017 #82
Me too Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #83
+1 SixString Nov 2017 #86
It is not OK if proven treestar Nov 2017 #92
And how is it going to be proven? B2G Nov 2017 #96
It's not fair to just accuse people treestar Nov 2017 #97
If the story is true, then there will be other victims Kaleva Nov 2017 #100
The model is a Repub Motownman78 Nov 2017 #110
How do you know that? B2G Nov 2017 #111
"The model is a Repub.." AncientGeezer Nov 2017 #143
If he is the only one, George should be ok. Blue_true Nov 2017 #156
NO NO NO !! The other perps have MULTIPLE people accusing them making uponit7771 Nov 2017 #115
Which is exactly why B2G Nov 2017 #120
Where's the balance then? Thx in advance for any input on this. Trying to learn uponit7771 Nov 2017 #139
Well in my opinion, B2G Nov 2017 #142
And i cant believe the number of people who will believe any accusation whatever it may be BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #118
Now you understand why rightwing Christians are clinging to Roy Moore. Blue_true Nov 2017 #155
Hyperbolic much? ChubbyStar Nov 2017 #158
Sexual abuse is sexual abuse. Abuse of power is abuse of power. Blue_true Nov 2017 #160
Have a blessed day! n/t ChubbyStar Nov 2017 #161
Time to remember some claims are false JCMach1 Nov 2017 #89
I am suspicious of this one myself nini Nov 2017 #105
Also where sometimes we have to step back and wait JCMach1 Nov 2017 #107
Lots of people have forgotten that lately BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #116
Exactly... JCMach1 Nov 2017 #137
I know a number of men and a woman who were falsely accused Sen. Walter Sobchak Nov 2017 #144
He's denied this allegation Greybnk48 Nov 2017 #90
Oh no...you mean he is human and makes mistakes too?!?! cbdo2007 Nov 2017 #94
Not judging MFM008 Nov 2017 #119
George Takei is the victim here. Doodley Nov 2017 #123
Your assumption that all victims of sexual assault behave the same way is wrong Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #124
Takei said that what he did has not been about power over another, Doodley Nov 2017 #128
It is not legal to grope and undress an unconscious person Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #132
He never admitted to doing anything without consent. Stop smearing. Doodley Nov 2017 #140
Also, the guy says himself when he said stop, Takei stopped obamanut2012 Nov 2017 #166
This entire thread is divided into two distinct sides... defacto7 Nov 2017 #125
Have to admit, I have avoided reading this. damn. riversedge Nov 2017 #127
his post on Facebook melm00se Nov 2017 #136
Ugh Lotusflower70 Nov 2017 #145
Alleged victim samir.g Nov 2017 #177
Oh, damn. Lil Missy Nov 2017 #147
Well we can't say "if this is true" like the Repugs nt doc03 Nov 2017 #159
Go through this thread, and replace Takei with Trukp Morris64 Nov 2017 #168
No, sorry not interested in your exercise ChubbyStar Nov 2017 #169
Kindly scroll on, friendo! Morris64 Nov 2017 #170
Sure thing Mo! ChubbyStar Nov 2017 #172
Not until more people come forward. moriah Nov 2017 #171
Just keeping myself in check. Morris64 Nov 2017 #175
Is George Takei on record for having bragged about sexual assault? bullwinkle428 Nov 2017 #176
Yes, the Howard Stern interview was DISGUSTING. Morris64 Nov 2017 #178
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