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In reply to the discussion: I may get banned for this, but [View all]BumRushDaShow
(170,285 posts)60. Definitely not her first post
But have always wished it would have been her last.
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I'm not saying he is innocent, but I do believe the timing stinks of rat fuckery.
SheltieLover
16 hrs ago
#1
Victims in cases like these will often come forward when they see that someone they know as a predator or pest is about
WhiskeyGrinder
16 hrs ago
#24
That is, indeed, a commonality among sexual assault survivors, but I'm still reserving judgment.
SheltieLover
16 hrs ago
#28
I agree with you. I think everyone involved .. Women, men, witnesses should take a polygraph.
Trueblue1968
13 hrs ago
#92
an ABSOLUTELY common dynamic in sexual assault .. - - - - - - - - - - -(nt)-
stopdiggin
16 hrs ago
#32
"why did you wait ?" is an age old question that has an unfortunate history of being weaponized ....
stopdiggin
16 hrs ago
#31
Fun fact: It was George Conway (the former Mr. Kellyanne Conway) who told E. Jean Carroll to file a suit against T💩p.
OMGWTF
15 hrs ago
#40
Politico says they've seen a written confidentiality and non-disparagement agreement
muriel_volestrangler
15 hrs ago
#50
I am not male & am a strong feminist with a strong bs sniffer & this stinks!
SheltieLover
14 hrs ago
#79
Most of the bottom tier Dems in the race should've pulled out, imo &, in fact that they didn't makes me wonder how many
SheltieLover
13 hrs ago
#94
I don't know either, Jill, but phone numbers can be spoofed and we know ruskies are great at hacking...
SheltieLover
16 hrs ago
#26
I was skeptical about one accuser, as she had a continuing relationship, but with four accusers? Nah, bye Eric
Pompoy
2 hrs ago
#136
Sometimes Democrats need math lessons OR, they need to think of the party before themselves.
LeftInTX
10 hrs ago
#123
Reason No. I-Lost-Count why victims don't speak out: They're seen as saboteurs.
WhiskeyGrinder
16 hrs ago
#4
If he could up his numbers to double digits he could be a GOP presidential nominee in 2028.
Vinca
16 hrs ago
#16
How many of those Dems have been as vocal as Swalwell against Piggy?
MorbidButterflyTat
15 hrs ago
#51
so all these former Democratic staffers - have reemerged as Republican operatives .. ?
stopdiggin
16 hrs ago
#10
Took 3 weeks and 6 additional women accusing Franken before the calls to resign
EdmondDantes_
15 hrs ago
#38
in Franken's case, Stone definitely got the ball rolling but yes, Franken chose to resign. He wasn't forced out.
LymphocyteLover
15 hrs ago
#43
I don't think so. Think of it as a blessing this came out now and not further down the road.
LymphocyteLover
15 hrs ago
#42
Sigh. So, we're still not believing the women. Political party doesn't matter, it's all about not believing the women.
mucholderthandirt
15 hrs ago
#52
He did apologize to his wife for "past errors" whatever that means. Otherwise it was a denial.
33taw
14 hrs ago
#73
I thought you were going to say how our supposed ally, Israel, is really screwing the USA over and over. My mistake. nt
Exp
14 hrs ago
#77
We should know our candidates better. When they tell you who they are the first time believe them.
Walleye
14 hrs ago
#80
Didn't 16 or 17 women accuse TrumpenFuhrer of the same thing and REPUBLICANS DIDNT CARE???
NoMoreRepugs
14 hrs ago
#86
Yes, if Swalwell is responsible for sexual assault, he needs be held to account
Grim Chieftain
14 hrs ago
#87
If he didn't do anything wrong IMO he should stay in the gov race and immediately file a lawsuit
in2herbs
13 hrs ago
#91
I love the quote, ""Love is not love / Which alters when it alteration finds / Or bends with the remover to remove."
Martin68
11 hrs ago
#109
Who always benefits from these things? That's where the focus should also be.
live love laugh
10 hrs ago
#116