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In reply to the discussion: Senator 'In Shock' As Trump-Backed Neb. Governor Candidate Put Hand 'Up My Dress' [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(60,320 posts)41. Easy for me to say, but if that happens grab the hand and run with it. Let the perp explain
Easy for me to say, but perhaps best to make a spectacle right then and there to put a stop to it and shine a spotlight on the perpetrator. Probably also a groomer.
Easy for me to say because it would also attract withering attention on the person (almost always a woman) who was victimized and took action. However, at a dining event like that it is unlikely that any explanation by the asshole would make any kind of sense. If the privileged idiot is dragged by their hand out on the floor, their story would not be believed. "I was sitting eating my dinner and she grabbed my hand and threw me to the ground for no reason at all!"
Failing being able to grab the hand or being unable to defensively retaliate with a slap or something, calling it out then and there, making a huge angry shout and stink would have the effect of forcing shitty dicks back into the shadows. With the ensuing publicity, others may come forward. A hand up a skirt at dinner is unlikely to be the first time it was tried.
Easy for me to say and I have strong sympathy for those who remain silent or only speak up years later. It is so shocking that it is paralyzing in the event and in memory.
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Senator 'In Shock' As Trump-Backed Neb. Governor Candidate Put Hand 'Up My Dress' [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Apr 2022
OP
LOCK UP THE GOP BUTT GRABBER. 12 years in the slammer -- says ME, a woman who's tired of this POC
Trueblue1968
Apr 2022
#22
i would have slugged him in the nose then i'd twist OFF his "thingy" and i do mean OFF.
Trueblue1968
Apr 2022
#24
I couldn't remember for sure and didn't care to complete his next statement.
captain queeg
Apr 2022
#19
I wager Trumpy would try to short-finger Slama as Fox type blondes seem to make the mushroom quiver
Celerity
Apr 2022
#13
GOP; Grand Old Pussygrabbers. They love this shit. "When you're a star, they let you do anything"
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2022
#29
In other circumstances, he would have been sent to Political Purgatory already.
BobTheSubgenius
Apr 2022
#33
Easy for me to say, but if that happens grab the hand and run with it. Let the perp explain
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2022
#41
Sorry, Senator, but he is the true Republican. You are the one out of step with your Party.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2022
#44
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Demovictory9
Apr 2022
#52