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26. Such as what?

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Is Being Investigated for Alleged Sexual Misconduct [View all] oberliner Dec 2018 OP

We take these matters very seriously Cartoonist Dec 2018 #1

I noticed "Fox" was the first word of this "news" story. kag Dec 2018 #8

This will make me sad lapfog_1 Dec 2018 #2

'FOX' investigating sexual misconduct? pecosbob Dec 2018 #3

Perhaps they could True Dough Dec 2018 #60

Well atreides1 Dec 2018 #85

true or not... quickesst Dec 2018 #4

That "it's my right as an entertainer" alleged quote was so obviously phony... brush Dec 2018 #12

I know quickesst Dec 2018 #57

Franken immediately denied making that comment oberliner Dec 2018 #106

Dammit BeneathTheMire Dec 2018 #5

Aye and it will be sad if this is true and ruins his career however there is a chance for him still. cstanleytech Dec 2018 #7

Agreed on the harassment claims lakercub Dec 2018 #15

#MeToo InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #101

This is just so disappointing and unfortunate. madaboutharry Dec 2018 #6

Oh, I get it. kag Dec 2018 #10

Yes. SharonAnn Dec 2018 #11

I know, you're right. It feeds their ego. madaboutharry Dec 2018 #18

Absolutely disturbing. kag Dec 2018 #81

We need strong clear voices in science. THIS SUCKS. truthisfreedom Dec 2018 #9

Why are men w/dicks such pricks? Botany Dec 2018 #13

Lovely generalization Red Mountain Dec 2018 #14

And I should note..... Red Mountain Dec 2018 #16

What makes you doubt the accusations? oberliner Dec 2018 #17

Why the lack of doubt in regards to the accusations? LanternWaste Dec 2018 #20

Watson reported his behavior at the time to a supervisor and to the relevant harassment hotline oberliner Dec 2018 #23

Doubt them? Red Mountain Dec 2018 #37

The Moral Imperative of #BelievetheWomen oberliner Dec 2018 #38

There's a moral imperative to justice Red Mountain Dec 2018 #39

Agreed oberliner Dec 2018 #99

Believing women means that their claims are taken seriously Gore1FL Dec 2018 #70

Agreed oberliner Dec 2018 #98

I think accusations should be investigated, but not "believed." Jedi Guy Dec 2018 #71

The incident does not appear to have been investigated oberliner Dec 2018 #94

Oh, Brother! ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #92

Nothing is being implied oberliner Dec 2018 #95

This makes me profoundly upset. Lunabell Dec 2018 #19

This saddens me deeply Marrah_Goodman Dec 2018 #21

I'll patiently await his response. OilemFirchen Dec 2018 #22

Why? oberliner Dec 2018 #25

Thanks for your honesty. OilemFirchen Dec 2018 #30

Of course oberliner Dec 2018 #33

That's a shock. OilemFirchen Dec 2018 #49

NDT: "I'm the accused, so why believe anything I say? Why believe me at all?" oberliner Dec 2018 #53

He sounds simply horrid. OilemFirchen Dec 2018 #61

Lock him up? What are you talking about? oberliner Dec 2018 #100

Not sure about these accusations. The assistant was creeped out by him, and he apologized. He did Pisces Dec 2018 #155

Sexual harassment need not involve touching oberliner Dec 2018 #156

I'll wait for more facts and evidence before concluding too much Jarqui Dec 2018 #24

Such as what? oberliner Dec 2018 #26

Ask Al Franken Jarqui Dec 2018 #28

Have you read what Ashley Watson has asserted? oberliner Dec 2018 #31

Have you read Neil deGrasse Tyson's response to what Ashley asserted? nt Jarqui Dec 2018 #32

Does that mean you are not answering the question? oberliner Dec 2018 #35

I think it is a rhetorical question that provides an answer Jarqui Dec 2018 #40

He's made a statement on FB oberliner Dec 2018 #43

I'm not clear why I should give Ashley's version any more weight than Neil's Jarqui Dec 2018 #55

I read Neil's version and he still comes off a bit odd in it. xor Dec 2018 #63

I looked over a number of the Facebook responses and some under the articles Jarqui Dec 2018 #67

My take on the issue with the production assistant is using his own explanation xor Dec 2018 #68

When my father went to college, he roomed with the warden of a prison Jarqui Dec 2018 #74

NDT probably lacks social awareness Lithos Dec 2018 #109

You can hear from the journalist directly and draw your own conclusions about his agenda oberliner Dec 2018 #123

Have you had a chance to listen to the podcast/interview with the journalist? oberliner Dec 2018 #170

Self promotion Lithos Dec 2018 #171

I agree rockfordfile Dec 2018 #42

About a year ago a friend said she didn't like Tyson and she thought he was creepy xor Dec 2018 #27

Oh, crap! LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2018 #29

Oh Nooooooo. Please please please don't let this be true. nt elfin Dec 2018 #34

I am one of the few people here PatSeg Dec 2018 #36

I find Dr. Phil to be absolutely reprehensible. StevieM Dec 2018 #91

No, I don't think Tyson is as bad as Dr. Phil PatSeg Dec 2018 #125

Here, this says it better than I did PatSeg Dec 2018 #126

Sounds like some jealousy is afoot. brush Dec 2018 #151

Perhaps PatSeg Dec 2018 #154

For what it's worth (and if you are on Facebook): Habibi Dec 2018 #41

And FWIW, as a man, I find his response also credible /nt al bupp Dec 2018 #44

"If I hug you I might just want more." oberliner Dec 2018 #47

You sound as if you're practiced in the art of seduction. OilemFirchen Dec 2018 #56

I'm practiced in the art of standing up for those who are treated inappropriately by powerful people oberliner Dec 2018 #59

OK. OilemFirchen Dec 2018 #62

What in bloody hell is that supposed to mean? nt Habibi Dec 2018 #66

I'll say this, he seems guilty of saying something dumb al bupp Dec 2018 #73

I don't think there is anything more he should do oberliner Dec 2018 #76

you have changed the order of what happened scipan Dec 2018 #88

No, I haven't oberliner Dec 2018 #93

Agreed /nt LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #50

Yes, that response was added to the OP oberliner Dec 2018 #45

Thanks. I missed that edit. nt Habibi Dec 2018 #65

Has anyone here read his response? wasupaloopa Dec 2018 #46

His response seems to corroborate everything Ashley Watson claims oberliner Dec 2018 #48

None of it warrants him being called a rapist. wasupaloopa Dec 2018 #51

There was a different person who made that accusation oberliner Dec 2018 #54

The right wing is behind this wasupaloopa Dec 2018 #58

Wouldn't surprise me. ucrdem Dec 2018 #80

The woman making the rape claim is bananas Loki Liesmith Dec 2018 #104

I'm beginning to think the Shakers were right after all defacto7 Dec 2018 #79

What am I missing? During the wine and cheese at his place they sat on opposite... brush Dec 2018 #72

You are missing an agenda, prurient imagination, or twisted sense of victimhood. OilemFirchen Dec 2018 #75

Is that the same as someone being upset that they didn't get hit on? brush Dec 2018 #77

What did he "apologize profusely" for? oberliner Dec 2018 #97

Read his response Lithos Dec 2018 #108

I'm talking about the Ashley Watson incident oberliner Dec 2018 #110

Ok Lithos Dec 2018 #113

The profuse apology was to the 2018 event not to the 2009 event (according to his FB statement) oberliner Dec 2018 #115

Right Lithos Dec 2018 #118

I am only commenting on the 2018 incident oberliner Dec 2018 #120

Agreed Lithos Dec 2018 #122

Yeah I don't get it treestar Dec 2018 #141

Has DeGrasse been nominated for a government position recently? Kingofalldems Dec 2018 #52

No, he just has a new show about to premiere oberliner Dec 2018 #64

bingo. n/t defacto7 Dec 2018 #78

I certainly hope this isn't true. The Liberal Lion Dec 2018 #69

The Hugger Cartoonist Dec 2018 #82

This is why so many women don't come forward oberliner Dec 2018 #83

Wait Cartoonist Dec 2018 #84

No trial nor conviction by me oberliner Dec 2018 #86

I guess I misunderstood you Cartoonist Dec 2018 #87

It is the same sentiment I believe he expressed in his statement oberliner Dec 2018 #103

Grossly inappropriate is a stretch Loki Liesmith Dec 2018 #105

Respectfully disagree oberliner Dec 2018 #146

what was so grossly inappropriate? treestar Dec 2018 #144

Everything that made her feel creeped out oberliner Dec 2018 #147

Made her feel creeped out and that he was trying to seduce her? treestar Dec 2018 #152

That is literally what workplace sexual harassment is oberliner Dec 2018 #160

mere unwanted sexual advances made once treestar Dec 2018 #165

Yes they are oberliner Dec 2018 #166

Oh for crying out loud. LisaL Dec 2018 #89

OK oberliner Dec 2018 #96

That's not a fair statement here treestar Dec 2018 #143

I think it is oberliner Dec 2018 #148

maybe if more people speak up on the spot treestar Dec 2018 #150

I wonder if any of those people were considered treestar Dec 2018 #142

Even if true: which time will tell... LakeArenal Dec 2018 #90

... Eliot Rosewater Dec 2018 #102

And certain folks will refuse to believe accusations against a person they like oberliner Dec 2018 #107

The right thing to do is wait for the facts Lithos Dec 2018 #111

... Eliot Rosewater Dec 2018 #112

Not fully sure who originated the story Lithos Dec 2018 #114

Are you saying there aren't threads about right wingers accused of engaging in sexual harassment? oberliner Dec 2018 #117

They were the only two people present and they have each given an account of what occurred oberliner Dec 2018 #116

For 2 of 3, yes Lithos Dec 2018 #119

That 1980s allegation is much more serious oberliner Dec 2018 #121

nod Lithos Dec 2018 #124

The Watson accusation seems odd. From what I understand she repeatedly wanted... brush Dec 2018 #136

He also said that everyone on set got a daily hug from her oberliner Dec 2018 #137

But nothing happened but wine and cheese and conversation. Hardly sexual abuse/assault. brush Dec 2018 #140

I certainly don't think that incident constitutes sexual abuse or assault oberliner Dec 2018 #145

Accused him of? Nothing happened but wine and cheese. There was no touching. brush Dec 2018 #149

Sexual harassment need not involve touching oberliner Dec 2018 #159

But there was no harassment, no sexual come on, no touching, no trying to force himself on her. brush Dec 2018 #162

She says that he came on to her sexually oberliner Dec 2018 #163

It's got to be more detail than that. Seems just him inviting her was trying to seduce her. brush Dec 2018 #164

O I know who you mean. 😉😉 LakeArenal Dec 2018 #153

Someone is driving this stupid attack on Neil deGrasse Tyson as a personal racist hate campaign Judi Lynn Dec 2018 #127

Diversion from the Epstein story. Kingofalldems Dec 2018 #169

More shit stirring , oberliner is now in the Auto-trash by Keyword . stonecutter357 Dec 2018 #128

+1 betsuni Dec 2018 #129

You really think it's better to have no article about this posted here? oberliner Dec 2018 #131

It's not me, it's you. betsuni Dec 2018 #132

I don't understand this response oberliner Dec 2018 #134

You're the one who responded to a +1. betsuni Dec 2018 #138

Good point oberliner Dec 2018 #158

"Alan Dershowitz identifies himself as 'a Hillary Clinton liberal Democrat.'" betsuni Dec 2018 #133

He does oberliner Dec 2018 #135

WhataboutHillary! betsuni Dec 2018 #139

Huh? oberliner Dec 2018 #157

This is an article in Vanity Fair oberliner Dec 2018 #130

+1 Owl Dec 2018 #161

It has never been a good fit, for sure. +1. n/t Judi Lynn Dec 2018 #167

What do you mean by that? oberliner Dec 2018 #168