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In reply to the discussion: Is Swalwell being rat fucked? (Poll) [View all]mike_c
(37,068 posts)5. Mr Swalwell knows what he did and didn't do
If the allegations are true, then he knows it. In that case, what do YOU think he should do? I think finding another line of work would certainly be an honorable choice, under those circumstances. I would hope he does so voluntarily, with promises to be a better person in future, hopefully sincere.
If they're not true, he knows that too, and should mount a vigorous defense. However, we should acknowledge that the accusations will still reduce his chances of winning even if he's innocent. That's an unfortunate fact of life.
On edit: What leftstreet said, #2.
Edit 2: and if the allegations are true, we should be glad they emerged now, rather than after he was anointed the Dem candidate.
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Huh? Every member of the House is only currently serving through the end of the year.
Wiz Imp
13 hrs ago
#72
He's not every member of the house. He's a guy who screwed up big time and will be out of politics altogether soon.
Attilatheblond
9 hrs ago
#78
You seem to be shadow boxing for no particular reason. I don't disagree that he is still in the House but he's DONE
Attilatheblond
6 hrs ago
#84
No, this goes to judgement, which he showed very little of!! He put himself in the position to be blackmailed,
Pisces
23 hrs ago
#57
Option 6: When this shit comes up in the middle of a campaign, we should be very skeptical
Bluetus
Yesterday
#9
"This is obviously not about a rape." I...would not say that's obvious.
WhiskeyGrinder
Yesterday
#16
"They have had nine years to speak up and they chose this particular moment to bring a charge?"
WhiskeyGrinder
Yesterday
#34
You are seriously asking a question regarding why sexual assault is (commonly/frequently) not reported?
stopdiggin
Yesterday
#19
He is being investigated by the Manhattan District Attorney's office
DemocratSinceBirth
23 hrs ago
#50
there are people with inside knowledge (within his own campaign?) that appear to be
stopdiggin
Yesterday
#22
Hey DU peeps who are smarter than me re the internets. I caught a brief statement supposedly made by Roger Stone
Ninga
Yesterday
#21
Because journalists were reporting out the allegations. It takes weeks to months to nail a story like this down, and it
WhiskeyGrinder
Yesterday
#23
You need an option for "He should drop out of the Governor's race, but stay in his Congressional seat until...
LudwigPastorius
Yesterday
#25
Im just curious on those believing this is a set up - have you read the SF Cheonicle and/or CNN reporting
Nanjeanne
Yesterday
#35
If it's not ratfucking, the accusers should go to the authorities rather than the media.
W_HAMILTON
23 hrs ago
#49
It's not a double standard. Then statute of limitations had expired and it was pre-Me Too.
W_HAMILTON
23 hrs ago
#58
Some of the SOL's are only 5 years, and it takes victims time to emotionally process these things.
pnwmom
21 hrs ago
#65
The original victim didn't go to authorities because she didn't think they'd believe her. And the media came to her.
WhiskeyGrinder
14 hrs ago
#71
Well, it sure looks like lots believe her snd support her, so now she should go to the police.
W_HAMILTON
10 hrs ago
#75