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50. INFO is on Twitter : Lauren Boebert was a paid escort and had two abortions. BOEBERT is trending

Tue Jun 14, 2022, 06:58 PM

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When is Slut Shaming or Outing Appropriate [View all] Effete Snob Jun 2022 OP

I don't think snowybirdie Jun 2022 #1

It's not okay nt Tree-Hugger Jun 2022 #2

I see nothing wrong with pointing out the total hypocrisy of said politition, especially vsrazdem Jun 2022 #3

first of all where's the evidence the claims are true? msongs Jun 2022 #4

Perhaps this would be helpful info to her constituents unweird Jun 2022 #5

In the case of this particular female politician, the shaming is appropriate. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2022 #6

She deserves it? She was asking for it? Effete Snob Jun 2022 #8

Not the S word part. But she is a HYPOCRITE. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2022 #11

Who isn't? Effete Snob Jun 2022 #79

I am hypocritical sometimes CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #106

Doesn't count. She's not ashamed of anything. tavernier Jun 2022 #192

I'll take people named Kimberly Guiffoyle for $500, Ken. BannonsLiver Jun 2022 #7

Boebert Nevilledog Jun 2022 #10

😁 blm Jun 2022 #19

There's always the "Alert" button. SergeStorms Jun 2022 #9

they might Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #14

The jury already has canetoad Jun 2022 #93

I thought the jury process was secret? How do you know that? gldstwmn Jun 2022 #98

Post removed Post removed Jun 2022 #99

Whoops! Polybius Jun 2022 #120

The source of the story is promoting Boebert's Republican opponent and none of the Dems gldstwmn Jun 2022 #121

If you read the OP they point out this is a gray area for alerts. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #96

Do you mean..... SergeStorms Jun 2022 #109

Look at the bottom of this page Effete Snob Jun 2022 #112

That isn't what I was trying to do at all. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #117

There's over 100 k posts on DU Pantagruel Jun 2022 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #13

Let's approach this from another angle gratuitous Jun 2022 #15

Exactly, there is an old saying Farmer-Rick Jun 2022 #29

Have all of the others with a similar history on DU "dished it out?" Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #56

Who on DU is advocating to make abortion illegal? kcr Jun 2022 #64

Not the question. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #65

It is absolutely the question kcr Jun 2022 #68

When you use abortion to shame someone, Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #102

No one is shaming her abortion kcr Jun 2022 #108

The same reason it is hard for people to understand that you can't use gay as an insult Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #110

No kcr Jun 2022 #111

Once again your argument makes no sense, and we don't need it LGBTQ-splained to us... AntiFascist Jun 2022 #167

You are speaking with a lesbian. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #195

And where exactly have I called a man by a woman's name without their permission? AntiFascist Jun 2022 #198

The quote from EarlG which I posted was specifically telling people Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #225

I have not been using the gay slur toward Lindsey Graham that you seem to be referring to... AntiFascist Jun 2022 #226

That analogy is rediculus Farmer-Rick Jun 2022 #148

The only people that will be shaming this woman for having abortions are the Conservatives Thtwudbeme Jun 2022 #152

How about spreading unverified facts? Effete Snob Jun 2022 #202

I haven't spread anything Thtwudbeme Jun 2022 #208

We'll find out when we need to Effete Snob Jun 2022 #70

When do we "need to?" kcr Jun 2022 #72

When it becomes necessary Effete Snob Jun 2022 #73

The one doing one thing and saying another kcr Jun 2022 #75

She's not the only one Effete Snob Jun 2022 #76

No one here has violated her privacy. kcr Jun 2022 #80

If they are public figures that have a say in these issues . They shoudn't run for public office JI7 Jun 2022 #126

Yes - but we should not be sending that message Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #103

Stay in line and there's no problem Effete Snob Jun 2022 #107

Abortion is already a weapon, and has been for a very long time. Thtwudbeme Jun 2022 #154

I beg to differ inthewind21 Jun 2022 #163

It is nice that you have matured to that point. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #194

I'm very interested... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Jun 2022 #16

This Hassler Jun 2022 #17

+1 canetoad Jun 2022 #94

Stating that the woman was a paid sex worker and had abortions Thtwudbeme Jun 2022 #18

I have clearly missed something in the news cycle leftieNanner Jun 2022 #33

I am with you, I obviously missed the post Bev54 Jun 2022 #44

INFO is on Twitter : Lauren Boebert was a paid escort and had two abortions. BOEBERT is trending Trueblue1968 Jun 2022 #50

Exactly. There is nothing wrong with being paid for sex and having abortions, BUT! Blaukraut Jun 2022 #92

...is irresponsible Effete Snob Jun 2022 #203

I don't see those threads as slut shaming. rogue emissary Jun 2022 #20

Do not like it at all. Bristlecone Jun 2022 #21

What is her legislative position on abortion? We don't know if the allegations Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #22

To paraphrase James Carville Jack the Greater Jun 2022 #23

Said when a president was being persecuted for his sex life when it wasn't anyone's business gldstwmn Jun 2022 #97

The person you speak of is a danger to democracy. That is a far greater shame. mzmolly Jun 2022 #24

She's already being investigated by the state for fraud. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #100

Exactly, This isn't a private individual. It's a public figure that has a say in our country's JI7 Jun 2022 #123

Fully agree. mzmolly Jun 2022 #131

It isn't right. luvallpeeps Jun 2022 #25

This is a very interesting door to open. Sympthsical Jun 2022 #26

Thank you for your perspective Effete Snob Jun 2022 #32

That door is already inthewind21 Jun 2022 #166

Only appropriate on the 32nd of the month of never Jerry2144 Jun 2022 #27

In theory inthewind21 Jun 2022 #169

Hypocrisy, blackmail, judgment are issues here bucolic_frolic Jun 2022 #28

Mixed feelings about this Mz Pip Jun 2022 #30

This is a real concern. The story said none of the information came from Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #34

Why would it be slut shaming? Caliman73 Jun 2022 #31

+1000 SoonerPride Jun 2022 #54

There's a difference between people u don't like and and an enemy of democracy & basic human rights Kaleva Jun 2022 #35

That's why it's necessary to dehumanize them first Effete Snob Jun 2022 #37

It's a dunk without putting points on the board. If a politician was a sex worker and now runs on WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2022 #36

100% agreed. ColinC Jun 2022 #39

We would be wise to stay far away from this cup of polonium tea. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #101

If she ever preached against prostitution, I imagine it is hypocritical ColinC Jun 2022 #38

Is the person a traitor who should have been expelled from Congress ecstatic Jun 2022 #40

Bingo inthewind21 Jun 2022 #171

Same thing with "punching down" ya know? BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #41

This is a woman who actively works to take human rights mcar Jun 2022 #42

Interesting. H2O Man Jun 2022 #43

Get off the high horse. Jirel Jun 2022 #45

I wanted other people's fucking opinions Effete Snob Jun 2022 #48

Nice troll. Jirel Jun 2022 #150

This message was self-deleted by its author inthewind21 Jun 2022 #172

Bravo! inthewind21 Jun 2022 #173

You couldn't answer a legitimate question without a personal insult? Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #58

You can't tell concern-trolling from a legitimate question? Jirel Jun 2022 #149

I can. I can also suss out misogyny pretty quick. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #156

You Sure? ProfessorGAC Jun 2022 #162

Yep. I'm sure. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #200

Yet you did insult the poster. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #190

It is not due to not liking them treestar Jun 2022 #46

It's hypocrisy IF what is alleged she did actually happened. madinmaryland Jun 2022 #47

TELL THE TRUTH. If "Miss B" was a prostitute, her Biography needs to state that. Trueblue1968 Jun 2022 #49

This outing is disturbing on its face. madaboutharry Jun 2022 #51

I agree. Shaming abortions is a risky idea for pro choice DU Tetrachloride Jun 2022 #59

If they want to take away rights from others such as abortion rights, opposs gay rights JI7 Jun 2022 #52

and her husband is a pervert Trueblue1968 Jun 2022 #53

It is never appropriate. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #55

Thank you Ms. Toad. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #61

WTF , You bring up some words about Transgender people to defend this asshole ? This asshole that JI7 Jun 2022 #132

I am not defending Republicans. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #133

If you want to deny those rights to others that you used for yourself then they should be attacked JI7 Jun 2022 #134

Slut shaming is misogynistic - Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #135

Where is the slut shaming in all of this ? Getting an abortion makes one a slut ? Stop trying to JI7 Jun 2022 #136

Did you read the caption of the thread you are posting in? n/t Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #137

Yeah, the person is wrong in claiming exposing Boebert is slutshaming her JI7 Jun 2022 #138

That's the question I was answering in the post to which you responded. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #141

This is like claiming talking about Hershel WAlker's secret son is shaming him or shaming kids born JI7 Jun 2022 #142

Then write your own OP. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #143

"Appropriate", "right and wrong", don't enter into war. sir pball Jun 2022 #57

I have now read the story and I am conflicted on this. Bev54 Jun 2022 #60

Never. MineralMan Jun 2022 #62

It is absolutely, 100% appropriate kcr Jun 2022 #63

I think if we lose in November, what you are saying won't matter. harumph Jun 2022 #66

+1000 n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jun 2022 #67

Ah "virtue signaling" Effete Snob Jun 2022 #71

Your OP may be (inadvertently) doing all the shaming ecstatic Jun 2022 #78

This was dropped before the primary Effete Snob Jun 2022 #85

People will justify it based on the hypocrisy sarisataka Jun 2022 #69

When we lose in Nov because we didn't use every tool at our disposal harumph Jun 2022 #74

This was dropped before the primary Effete Snob Jun 2022 #86

+1,000,000. Paladin Jun 2022 #155

Then go full Qanon and spread unverified rumors Effete Snob Jun 2022 #204

On Tuesdays for hypocrites. Maybe not on Thursdays though. That's when people get sensitive. JanMichael Jun 2022 #77

The word "slut" does not appear in the other OP. dchill Jun 2022 #81

Exactly. Kingofalldems Jun 2022 #84

"Reporting" Effete Snob Jun 2022 #206

I'll weigh in here. qwlauren35 Jun 2022 #82

I find out a Nazi is Jewish... OilemFirchen Jun 2022 #83

When the target is one of 'them' Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #87

This was done to help another Republican Effete Snob Jun 2022 #88

I agree, muckrakers are Republicans Pompoy Jun 2022 #113

We lost a fine young congresswoman, Katie Hill, to a revenge porn scheme. NNadir Jun 2022 #89

I don't give a rats ass what people do in the bedroom, hotel, whatever... Xolodno Jun 2022 #90

Cawthorn was OK though? Or is this variable to the extent of the out? JanMichael Jun 2022 #91

That thread is ugly and full of toxic masculinity. It's not a good look. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #95

Did we really need another thread? CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #104

Is the point of that thread to "slut shame"? iemanja Jun 2022 #105

That source is right wing and they are promoting the Republican candidate and none of the Dems. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #122

If you mean the Daily Mail iemanja Jun 2022 #144

JFC someone tell me about our messaging again. CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #114

Well, it looks like "our messaging" Effete Snob Jun 2022 #115

Why are you blaming democrats for a republican pacs story? CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #118

They sure are making a lot of folks happy Effete Snob Jun 2022 #119

If a woman wants to take away another woman's bodily autonomy CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #125

Don't run for public office and support taking away abortion rights and going after other people JI7 Jun 2022 #129

You have no concept of what the critique is about iemanja Jun 2022 #146

We don't have "messaging" iemanja Jun 2022 #145

If that other thread is our messaging I don't want anything to do with it. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #124

Then don't... just like abrotion itself if ya don't like it Then don't have one. CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #127

So you think we should embrace toxic masculinity and endorse Repbulican candidates? gldstwmn Jun 2022 #128

That is totally what I said! CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #130

She lied about abortion and prostitution? gldstwmn Jun 2022 #139

The lie is that she is saying people should not while she does. CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #158

You think people don't know Lauren Boebert gldstwmn Jun 2022 #159

We aren't talking about the people here at DU CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #189

I'm a lifelong Democrat who votes for Democrats. gldstwmn Jun 2022 #196

Congratulations! CrackityJones75 Jun 2022 #199

Words have meaning...or maybe not. Behind the Aegis Jun 2022 #116

reproductive rights are a main issue of todays body politic. Contrasting a poltician's stance on ZonkerHarris Jun 2022 #140

I think she should be proud of being a former sex worker. LudwigPastorius Jun 2022 #147

When life choices involve hypocrisy it's open fodder JCMach1 Jun 2022 #151

Gee... it's almost as if that is in the OP Effete Snob Jun 2022 #153

I said what I said... Your tone tells me all I need to know... JCMach1 Jun 2022 #224

Thank you. I cannot believe the numbers of times I have called it out when it was a woman LizBeth Jun 2022 #157

You're mistaking hypocrite shaming for slut shaming. PTWB Jun 2022 #160

Wow, you can repeat what I said Effete Snob Jun 2022 #161

Nope. PTWB Jun 2022 #168

Yes, I understand, we will use women's sexual and reproductive histories as weapons against them... Effete Snob Jun 2022 #175

Lol PTWB Jun 2022 #179

Yes Effete Snob Jun 2022 #180

Shaming hypocrites isn't partisan. PTWB Jun 2022 #181

Neither is lying Effete Snob Jun 2022 #205

Lol PTWB Jun 2022 #207

"reputable, long time DUers" Effete Snob Jun 2022 #209

There's no need to couch your comments. PTWB Jun 2022 #211

Of whom? Effete Snob Jun 2022 #213

Hey, you wrote it, not me: PTWB Jun 2022 #216

"There is a thread" Effete Snob Jun 2022 #217

The OP was the product of the person who posted it. PTWB Jun 2022 #218

Are you that person's lawyer or something? Effete Snob Jun 2022 #219

While you are at it Effete Snob Jun 2022 #214

isn't just using the term slut shaming in and of itself? JuJuChen Jun 2022 #164

That's always been my take as well. ecstatic Jun 2022 #215

I think it's fair to call out hypocrisy.... Happy Hoosier Jun 2022 #165

This is why we lose. BannonsLiver Jun 2022 #170

The information was published to help Republicans Effete Snob Jun 2022 #174

Do you get inthewind21 Jun 2022 #182

+10000000000000 BannonsLiver Jun 2022 #184

No, but I get a lot of personal comments from people with no argument Effete Snob Jun 2022 #210

LOL BannonsLiver Jun 2022 #183

David Wheeler is a Democrat. Where are you getting they are Republicans? Quixote1818 Jun 2022 #188

its not slut shaming to call out hypocrisy moonshinegnomie Jun 2022 #176

When you fall for republican bullshit. Iggo Jun 2022 #177

I know Effete Snob Jun 2022 #178

lol inthewind21 Jun 2022 #186

And that's the thing. It's not for us. It's for the GOP base. Iggo Jun 2022 #222

. Effete Snob Jun 2022 #223

I would say that counter-attacking someone who is attacking your community can be appropriate... AntiFascist Jun 2022 #185

It is OK when used against people you don't like ripcord Jun 2022 #187

Nailed it. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #191

So you're okay with Boebert saying abortion is evil while getting an abortion? Quixote1818 Jun 2022 #197

There are a lot of hypocrites out there ripcord Jun 2022 #201

:) When you yourself maliciously thinking of the object as a "slut," back off. Hortensis Jun 2022 #193

Before an election? pwb Jun 2022 #212

You Need RobinA Jun 2022 #220

Which category do you believe it falls under? Effete Snob Jun 2022 #221

when it's righteously deserved Shellback Squid Jun 2022 #227

I saw the twitter posts about this a while back LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2022 #228

There are no bad tactics, only bad targets Seeking Serenity Jun 2022 #229

Democratic group makes multiple false claims in its dramatic allegations about Lauren Boebert's past gldstwmn Jun 2022 #230