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Lonestarblue

(13,348 posts)
68. I said this during the demands for Franken's resignation.
Tue Mar 2, 2021, 08:50 AM
Mar 2021

If mere words or a hand on the back can be deemed as sexual assault, this country is in a big mess. By the age of 25, every woman should know how to say “no” to an unwanted suggestion from a man. There’s certainly been enough publicity about such situations. I spent my life in corporate America as a female manager in a male-dominated field. You learn very quickly to politely and clearly fend off any suggestive behavior. I suspect that politics is no different.

The complaints against Cuomo seem to have taken place with other people around, except possibly for the one in his office. Such behavior doesn’t generally happen in public. I’m skeptical of the reason these women suddenly decided to go public with their accusations that don’t seem very substantial.

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Cuomo is being Frankened [View all] demtenjeep Mar 2021 OP
I have to agree. I True Blue American Mar 2021 #1
it is the same thing demtenjeep Mar 2021 #2
Flight logs? Pongo Mar 2021 #12
It is alleged to have happened on a plane dsc Mar 2021 #20
Perhaps they meant "passenger manifest" sop Mar 2021 #28
You know what makes me think this is planted by right wing operatives? Bettie Mar 2021 #43
I noticed that phrasing as well. sop Mar 2021 #49
yes demtenjeep Mar 2021 #119
Yep. mzmolly Mar 2021 #134
Whoa, good catch!!! Mike 03 Mar 2021 #131
I have to agree, the timing sure is suspicious Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #3
I agree PCIntern Mar 2021 #13
You're absolutely right, I used the word incorrectly. My only excuse is that I'm tired. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #15
I changed it, thanks! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #19
I have had the same issues over the years with PCIntern Mar 2021 #22
Well, that brings back memories! I haven't thought of that in quite some time Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #33
On another note: PCIntern Mar 2021 #38
LOL! There are a whole lot of songs like that! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #44
I was raised in a nonreligious household jmbar2 Mar 2021 #77
This morning, Buffalo's NPR station reported wnylib Mar 2021 #40
And a picture snowybirdie Mar 2021 #45
I believe that looking into who is behind this wnylib Mar 2021 #52
He asked for consent Pisces Mar 2021 #69
Exactly sunnybrook Mar 2021 #74
You should read her entire account of the incident. First he put his hand on her bare back, which Pongo Mar 2021 #75
Link please. Tommymac Mar 2021 #106
NPR in Buffalo is reporting the same basic wnylib Mar 2021 #116
So now we are getting all religious about it? whopis01 Mar 2021 #118
Lol, I found that pretty funny too. Pongo Mar 2021 #121
It's in the New York Times, and probably everywhere else by now. Surely you know that. Pongo Mar 2021 #120
Again, I asked for a link. Tommymac Mar 2021 #124
I provided you one, guess you missed it. Pongo Mar 2021 #126
Here you go with a link from CNN. Or are they heretical too? Pongo Mar 2021 #122
Thanks. For the link not the sarcasm. Tommymac Mar 2021 #125
This is not great, but also not assault. It was at a function with a room full of people. I am a Pisces Mar 2021 #108
Good assessment and I agree with it. wnylib Mar 2021 #117
Of course he did. This "complaint" is wnylib Mar 2021 #114
I agree. luvtheGWN Mar 2021 #90
Yes he is being brought down intentionally. wnylib Mar 2021 #115
On the one hand you have... Hugin Mar 2021 #54
And also, on the other hand, we've heard about numerous women who have accused Trump of rape Rhiannon12866 Mar 2021 #80
+1 treestar Mar 2021 #63
Yes. Never a hint of anything like this during his entire 27 year public life. George II Mar 2021 #84
Cuomo got a whole lot of positive press PatSeg Mar 2021 #100
Totally agree allnews Mar 2021 #4
Now CNN True Blue American Mar 2021 #7
They're right. If about 20k votes moonscape Mar 2021 #30
44,000. True Blue American Mar 2021 #50
Yes. A 44k difference, so if moonscape Mar 2021 #133
Remember when we said that Trump barely won because of a few swing states? Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2021 #87
Trump did not win the popular vote True Blue American Mar 2021 #91
Yes, but Clinton lost the electoral by, what, less than 75,000 votes total? Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2021 #104
It sure looks like it. abqtommy Mar 2021 #5
With the insurrection over, Roger Stone has idle hands nuxvomica Mar 2021 #6
Then he should Ralph Northam arlyellowdog Mar 2021 #8
There is a difference in that Northam was not governor JI7 Mar 2021 #14
Cuomo should just hang in there BeyondGeography Mar 2021 #9
Fuck. I've wanted to kiss a lot of women.... 3Hotdogs Mar 2021 #17
You called the wrong person becsuse that was David Vitter JI7 Mar 2021 #32
David Vitter Bettie Mar 2021 #47
That's a different guy. That guy was Vitter, who is no longer in office. Pongo Mar 2021 #78
I have posted this morning about Cuomo, with my secondwind Mar 2021 #10
The answer is just to soldier on Loki Liesmith Mar 2021 #11
I don't have an opinion yet PJMcK Mar 2021 #16
Why now though? Why does all of this come out once Trump leaves office and is in danger? helpisontheway Mar 2021 #23
Maybe Trump likes his chances in NY better if someone else is governor woodsprite Mar 2021 #41
I think you are on to something here. Bingo Captain Zero Mar 2021 #76
Why do women always hold back on reporting these incidents? Lancero Mar 2021 #57
Then why is it less fearful right now? treestar Mar 2021 #65
Like I said, one person speaking out encourages others. Lancero Mar 2021 #99
It should start being sooner treestar Mar 2021 #132
Some of them are hunted down and offered lots of moolah... tempting for young women with Dream Girl Mar 2021 #86
Seems that way True Blue American Mar 2021 #92
Sad reality is that what many cases boil down to. Lancero Mar 2021 #102
What a shame kcr Mar 2021 #18
He should ignore them and keep working for NY. They did the same thing to helpisontheway Mar 2021 #21
He should NOT resign. Don't give the satisfaction or they will keep doing this shit. Dream Girl Mar 2021 #88
I'm incredulous at the Madison Cawthorn story fading away Arazi Mar 2021 #24
Almost as if it was decreed OldBaldy1701E Mar 2021 #72
For one thing the Media True Blue American Mar 2021 #94
Madison Cawthorn is not Andrew Cuomo forthemiddle Mar 2021 #129
Of course! SheltieLover Mar 2021 #25
Al Franken was the wrong place at the wrong time arlyellowdog Mar 2021 #26
Agreed Dem4Life1102 Mar 2021 #56
By his own staff? zaj Mar 2021 #27
Yep this is a hit job New Breed Leader Mar 2021 #29
Who do you think is doing this, since all the accusers are credible Democratic women. There JohnSJ Mar 2021 #31
Thank you, sir. quaint Mar 2021 #35
It doesn't matter that the accusers are Democrats, it is not the 1st time someone from any party Escurumbele Mar 2021 #36
Yup. ... nt Karma13612 Mar 2021 #48
It seems that a good number here are taking sides though JohnSJ Mar 2021 #58
Yeah, who would have guessed four years ago Mr.Bill Mar 2021 #128
+1. and NY politics are vicious where Dem infighting has been radius777 Mar 2021 #135
Would our special Karma13612 Mar 2021 #46
Thank you. intheflow Mar 2021 #81
I'm sure he did it. He's old school and even now doesn't realize in today's world you just... machoneman Mar 2021 #95
And that is why Democrats, including Pelosi, need to refrain from opining. Escurumbele Mar 2021 #34
'Frankened'. Sharply labeled. Thank you. empedocles Mar 2021 #37
I'm mad at Karma13612 Mar 2021 #39
i agree... samnsara Mar 2021 #42
With all due respect, I call bullshit on this thread al bupp Mar 2021 #51
You can take out the @ and the link will work, otherwise it just goes to medium.com Beringia Mar 2021 #53
Thanks for posting this.... HUAJIAO Mar 2021 #70
This message was self-deleted by its author Ford_Prefect Mar 2021 #82
I recommened removing the post. ahoysrcsm Mar 2021 #112
The link works for me. progressoid Mar 2021 #113
I don't know why but I'm still getting the same warning and lack of connection. My ISP has an issue? Ford_Prefect Mar 2021 #123
I tagged him as a Neanderthal after seeing his press conferences Beringia Mar 2021 #55
+1. Cuomo is a bully and a jerk by all accounts, but he deserves his day in court. dalton99a Mar 2021 #61
You could also just say he's a NY'er, radius777 Mar 2021 #136
Did Republicans ever ask the Serial Rapist/Pussy Grabber/Insurrectionist-in-Chief to resign? dalton99a Mar 2021 #59
The Repubnazi's want to slow the Ny investigation of speaknow Mar 2021 #60
lol treestar Mar 2021 #66
Innocent until proven guilty, Innocent until proven guilty, Innocent until proven guilty NT yaesu Mar 2021 #62
That principle has never applied to the court of public opinion. tritsofme Mar 2021 #97
A bit ironic Jrsygrl96 Mar 2021 #64
I agree. Joinfortmill Mar 2021 #67
I said this during the demands for Franken's resignation. Lonestarblue Mar 2021 #68
It's only "Frankened" if it's false. An investigation is warranted. And now is the time to do it... Tom Rinaldo Mar 2021 #71
When Cruz and Hawley resign Cuomo resigns Hoochie Coochie Man Mar 2021 #73
I'd like to add Kavanaugh to that list. 33taw Mar 2021 #79
Yep. He should just channel them. Would any Republican stepped down? Dream Girl Mar 2021 #96
What a bizarre, almost Trumpian worldview. Sounds like he could shoot someone on 5th Avenue tritsofme Mar 2021 #109
Yes indeed. He's been in public life for 27 years, state-wide office in NYS for 13 (AG and Governor) George II Mar 2021 #83
+1. Her expression in that pic looks very festive, radius777 Mar 2021 #137
A bit ironic Jrsygrl96 Mar 2021 #85
Of course that's what they're doing. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2021 #89
He doesn't do himself any favors... Happy Hoosier Mar 2021 #93
Frankened Nuffer Mar 2021 #98
"Do not tell me the ladies did not like the attention they were getting at the time" MrsCoffee Mar 2021 #101
Agree! True Blue American Mar 2021 #110
Hey, Nuffer, the 1950s called, and they want their attitude toward women back. Cuthbert Allgood Mar 2021 #105
The Cuomo defense in a nutshell, ladies and gentlemen n/t kcr Mar 2021 #107
Not sure if this is "Frankened" or "LOOK! Squirrel!" GoCubsGo Mar 2021 #103
I think so too bdamomma Mar 2021 #111
Exactly. gldstwmn Mar 2021 #127
Yes, absolutely. It's disgusting! beaglelover Mar 2021 #130
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