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hamsterjill

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10. I love Congresswoman Crockett's statement

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 09:39 PM

Mar 18

I'm really shocked at all of this relating to Chavez, and having to absorb it. He was a figure in my childhood and I never heard an inkling of anything like what is being uncovered. So, as I said - I am absorbing.

But make no mistake, the victims need to be supported. I sincerely hope that Ms. Huerta has been able to unburden herself in a way that she will find vindication and peace. At 96, I doubt she will actually see much justice, but she will know that she started the process, and she deserves a peace that she has not been able to have for decades.

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Statement from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett [View all] sheshe2 Mar 18 OP

It really sucks how many men abuse women and children EdmondDantes_ Mar 18 #1

Men are not unique in this. Women are participatory, too. littlemissmartypants Mar 18 #13

Sexual abuse is not limited by any gender or race. Melon Mar 18 #18

So, it's not so bad because some woman someplace did the same? Srkdqltr Thursday #26

Let's suppose that someone, an infant or a toddler... littlemissmartypants Thursday #28

In a spoken world the tone of voice used is usually that smug, gotcha voice that makes it sound that because a woman did Srkdqltr Thursday #29

I don't really understand what you're talking about. And you didn't answer the question... littlemissmartypants Thursday #30

But that's the gotcha question. Does it exonerate the man if the woman does it also? Srkdqltr Thursday #31

It's a direct yes or no question. And you still haven't answered it. littlemissmartypants Thursday #32

Dolores Huerta...said Chavez raped and pressured her into sex in the 1960s, breaking decades of silence irisblue Mar 18 #2

It was a depressing story jfz9580m Mar 18 #15

... Solly Mack Mar 18 #3

Enough is enough mcar Mar 18 #4

I am with you, mcar. sheshe2 Mar 18 #6

sad thing is Skittles Mar 18 #5

At 86, I grew up in an era... oldsoldierfadingfast Mar 18 #17

I absolutely do understand the gals (and guys) who stayed silent Skittles Thursday #19

Thanks so much Congresswoman Crockett. littlemissmartypants Mar 18 #7

Amen, sister. Joinfortmill Mar 18 #8

DURec leftstreet Mar 18 #9

I love Congresswoman Crockett's statement hamsterjill Mar 18 #10

I was disappointed... 2naSalit Mar 18 #14

K&R spanone Mar 18 #11

K & R Permanut Mar 18 #12

Good for Rep Crockett jfz9580m Mar 18 #16

There's now talk among our city leaders Mme. Defarge Thursday #20

Excellent statement, Jasmine Crockett... Cha Thursday #21

Thank you, Cha. sheshe2 Thursday #22

Also, no matter how rich!! AKwannabe Thursday #23

I hope this gets a full investigation. Buzz cook Thursday #24

Thanks for Jasmine's statement ReRe Thursday #25

ReRe, it's good to see you. sheshe2 Thursday #27

milwaukee has a cesar chaves dr. name it for Dolores pansypoo53219 Friday #33