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In reply to the discussion: I can hardly believe the amount of power some here are willing to cede to anonymous or virtually [View all]Denzil_DC
(7,724 posts)18. I have some sympathy.
When you've been scampering around the place for over 12 hours posting about this at a rate of knots, it's probably hard to keep track of your narrative.
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I can hardly believe the amount of power some here are willing to cede to anonymous or virtually [View all]
Atticus
Nov 2017
OP
As liberals we are invested in the idea that women claiming harassment should be believed.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Nov 2017
#2
And the people here posting pictures of Tweeden as proof she's slutty and thus consented?
mythology
Nov 2017
#49
I was quite outspoken in what I posted about the Tweeden allegations and the various photos.
Denzil_DC
Nov 2017
#63
People post picture at the same event to show she was just fine after this horrifying event...
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#130
Anonymous complaints can't be scrutinized at all. They can come from anyone,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Nov 2017
#17
You do understand that the journalists will have scrutinized these claims right?
mythology
Nov 2017
#51
Yes, I realize that HuffPo published an article I don't think meets journalistic standards.
Denzil_DC
Nov 2017
#66
Innocent until proven guilty...why should you assume they are telling the truth? Any allegation has
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#133
My brother met a woman online...they are riding along going somewhere when she calls cops and
Demsrule86
Nov 2017
#131
That was precisely one of the things that helped make up my mind to defend him
stevenleser
Nov 2017
#10
The other two were late at night and I thought it might be the alcohol talking
njhoneybadger
Nov 2017
#45
Nah,Denzil's reply does not explain why he did't say I never grabbed any women's ass
njhoneybadger
Nov 2017
#48
And sadly it's not illegal in certain states to go forcibly south of the waist...
moriah
Nov 2017
#77
How can anyone deny an accusation when there is no accuser? He's asked for an investigation.
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#52
IKR? Is sexual assault such a "sacred" experience that Dems can't believe...
Beartracks
Nov 2017
#16
It seems to keep being left out of the conversation that being lecherous may be a
world wide wally
Nov 2017
#25
If Franken did the groping as alleged by the two most recent two, we gain nothing by allowing him to
Blue_true
Nov 2017
#85
I agree with most of this, but I don't agree that we should take anonymous stories seriously
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#53
When women are equal to men, and can safely make reports of sexual abuse without fear
Ms. Toad
Nov 2017
#75
Roy Moore's accusers were willing to come forward, because it was worth it to them.
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#76
No, according to her allegations, she didn't "refuse" to do anything. That was the problem.
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#83
She voluntarily signed up for a job that involved performing a skit that had been performed
pnwmom
Nov 2017
#97
You say we should take our lead from him because he doesn't dispute her emotional experience.
Demit
Nov 2017
#89
"his recollection of the rehearsal did not match hers" means he disputes her version of events.
Demit
Nov 2017
#102
I can't believe people don't see how women who speak out are treated and then wonder why they want
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2017
#37
Next time a poster on DU accuses a public figure of sexual assault, let us know what you think then.
Demit
Nov 2017
#93
Really...Have you Not seen the posts claiming it's all a Russian hack job?
AncientGeezer
Nov 2017
#103
"Franken issues Thanksgiving Day apology, pledges to regain constituents' trust"
brooklynite
Nov 2017
#101
The Dems calling for the resignation of Franken and Conyers before an Ethics Investigation
TheDebbieDee
Nov 2017
#107
Let them come forward in a court of law and swear u dear oath that it's so
Thekaspervote
Nov 2017
#135