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EdmondDantes_

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30. So either you didn't read the articles or you're intentionally disregarding them
Fri Feb 14, 2025, 12:40 AM
Feb 2025

And of course insulting the appearance of a woman to diminish her. That's quite the take in 2025. We should as a society be better than this.

I really don't understand the unwillingness to be honest about the allegations. Eight separate women that he was around said he was sexually inappropriate towards them. And given the attitude people have towards victims, many don't report for obvious reasons.

As for not abusing every woman he's been around, are you willing to hold say Trump to that standard? Or Hegseth? Or Kavanaugh? Even the worst offenders of any crime don't commit that crime against everyone. Unfortunately people are complicated. Rarely is anyone all good or bad like a cartoon character. I can say that Franken was on his way to being a good Senator and based on the allegations from multiple women, including with contemporaneous outcry, that he had a problem with his behavior towards women. Lots of men do because too many of us grew up without understanding consent.

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Yes JustAnotherGen Feb 2025 #1
Duh! You bet! marble falls Feb 2025 #2
Does he want to? Ocelot II Feb 2025 #3
He's already said he's not running. nt dflprincess Feb 2025 #9
And that is exactly the point. n/t elocs Feb 2025 #44
Yes - if he wants to. IF. dchill Feb 2025 #4
Yes but Walz would be a good senator also kimbutgar Feb 2025 #5
Peggy Flanagan, the Lt. Governor has already said she's running dflprincess Feb 2025 #11
he gets bounced, but Hegseth heads the DOD Skittles Feb 2025 #6
donnie rapist goes to the WH. rubbersole Feb 2025 #12
Well, it seems sexual assault is a prerequisite Bettie Feb 2025 #22
No. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2025 #7
my understanding is he put his arm around a Woman's waist while taking a picture in front of hundreds Eliot Rosewater Feb 2025 #8
Post removed Post removed Feb 2025 #15
Well, of course. Mr. Evil Feb 2025 #17
I would love DENVERPOPS Feb 2025 #24
Epstein's black book Mr. Evil Feb 2025 #26
Just think of the names and pictures DENVERPOPS Feb 2025 #28
Putin has everything. Mr. Evil Feb 2025 #29
So either you didn't read the articles or you're intentionally disregarding them EdmondDantes_ Feb 2025 #30
Are you comparing sexual assault/rape accusations by victims that have come forward publicly... W_HAMILTON Feb 2025 #41
Fucking infuriates me that anyone on this site is still pushing that Eliot Rosewater Feb 2025 #57
What about the seven other women? Jose Garcia Feb 2025 #50
Shhh SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2025 #56
Yes! LSparkle Feb 2025 #10
He moved back to New York SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2025 #13
I would like that mr715 Feb 2025 #14
Why not President? JoseBalow Feb 2025 #16
No. nt LexVegas Feb 2025 #18
Yes Stpaoulboy Feb 2025 #19
I absolutely hope he does. Mr. Evil Feb 2025 #20
Yes! Linda ladeewolf Feb 2025 #21
yes samaben Feb 2025 #23
Hell yes Codifer Feb 2025 #25
It doesn't matter what state he is in now. We need him.m n dreamland Feb 2025 #27
Yes - We will trade Texas Senators Cornyn and Cruz for Franken and throw in Ken Paxton for nothing. walkingman Feb 2025 #31
He's said he wouldn't run SCantiGOP Feb 2025 #32
Franken is great but we need new blood in congress Seasider Feb 2025 #33
F*** YES! Trueblue Texan Feb 2025 #34
Without a doubt JDAcme Feb 2025 #35
I think he should run for whatever office he wants to yaesu Feb 2025 #36
There are plenty of young people Buzz cook Feb 2025 #37
Yes LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2025 #38
Don't hold your breath DFW Feb 2025 #39
Thanks -- scrolled this thread to find your perspective. Pinback Feb 2025 #48
Absolutely not. NT Celerity Feb 2025 #40
He is 73 Renew Deal Feb 2025 #42
So, a spring chicken! LisaL Feb 2025 #45
Would Franken be more likely to win the general election than other Dem candidates? Martin Eden Feb 2025 #43
I fail to see why not. LisaL Feb 2025 #46
Hell yeah! BluenFLA Feb 2025 #47
Yes, please. Paladin Feb 2025 #49
I love Al but he lost his fastball a long time ago BeyondGeography Feb 2025 #51
I will never forgive the Dems for what they did to him - it was totally reprehensible! lark Feb 2025 #52
Yes- if he wants to go back. Sun-Moon Feb 2025 #53
No, Tim Walz should obamanut2012 Feb 2025 #54
Eyewitness account of Al Franken's last day in the Senate SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2025 #55
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