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loyalsister

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6. Franken wasn't accused of a crime

Reply to Mme. Defarge (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 8, 2017, 12:20 AM

Dec 2017

He was not entitled to a trial. This played out in the media as most scandals do. It sucks, but this was not a civil suit or criminal charge.

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Slate - Mercedes Colwin tells Hannity women lie about harassment for money - Does DU Agree? [View all] TomCADem Dec 2017 OP

Many people here are upset because... SHRED Dec 2017 #1

Its true, some people will do pretty much anything Mme. Defarge Dec 2017 #2

Due Process? Franken Resigned. TomCADem Dec 2017 #3

Oh please, Senator Franken was completely ostracized. Sen. Walter Sobchak Dec 2017 #4

So, there is a due process right not to be ostracized? TomCADem Dec 2017 #5

You're being ridiculous Sen. Walter Sobchak Dec 2017 #10

Franken wasn't accused of a crime loyalsister Dec 2017 #6

His career in politics was destroyed, Mme. Defarge Dec 2017 #13

Whats the ratio? Nevernose Dec 2017 #7

He wanted an investigation but didn't get one blueinredohio Dec 2017 #8

Because he resigned. Nt Dr Hobbitstein Dec 2017 #9

Suppose he hadn't resigned, Sen. Walter Sobchak Dec 2017 #11

If I were innocent, I would deal with it. Exoneration feels invigorating. Nt Dr Hobbitstein Dec 2017 #12

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