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In reply to the discussion: Is Swalwell being rat fucked? (Poll) [View all]Ninga
(9,023 posts)21. Hey DU peeps who are smarter than me re the internets. I caught a brief statement supposedly made by Roger Stone
1 day ago on Alex Joneses program. Because I do no have X I couldnt fin the entire post.
Out of curiosity... Why did Roger Stone tell Alex Jones that Democratic ...
1 day agoOut of curiosity
Why did Roger Stone tell Alex Jones that Democratic House Rep. Eric Swalwell's "campaign will be blowing up today" hours before the release of the San Francisco Chronicle article where an ex-staffer accuses Swalwell of sexually assaulting her (claims Swalwell denies)? Smells snip
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Huh? Every member of the House is only currently serving through the end of the year.
Wiz Imp
Sunday
#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
Sunday
#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
Sunday
#84
No, this goes to judgement, which he showed very little of!! He put himself in the position to be blackmailed,
Pisces
Apr 11
#57
Option 6: When this shit comes up in the middle of a campaign, we should be very skeptical
Bluetus
Apr 11
#9
"They have had nine years to speak up and they chose this particular moment to bring a charge?"
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 11
#34
You are seriously asking a question regarding why sexual assault is (commonly/frequently) not reported?
stopdiggin
Apr 11
#19
there are people with inside knowledge (within his own campaign?) that appear to be
stopdiggin
Apr 11
#22
Hey DU peeps who are smarter than me re the internets. I caught a brief statement supposedly made by Roger Stone
Ninga
Apr 11
#21
Because journalists were reporting out the allegations. It takes weeks to months to nail a story like this down, and it
WhiskeyGrinder
Apr 11
#23
You need an option for "He should drop out of the Governor's race, but stay in his Congressional seat until...
LudwigPastorius
Apr 11
#25
Im just curious on those believing this is a set up - have you read the SF Cheonicle and/or CNN reporting
Nanjeanne
Apr 11
#35
If it's not ratfucking, the accusers should go to the authorities rather than the media.
W_HAMILTON
Apr 11
#49
It's not a double standard. Then statute of limitations had expired and it was pre-Me Too.
W_HAMILTON
Apr 11
#58
Some of the SOL's are only 5 years, and it takes victims time to emotionally process these things.
pnwmom
Sunday
#65
It sounds like you believe that staying silent or going to the police are the only two options for someone who's
WhiskeyGrinder
Monday
#90
I believe that if you are willing to tell your story to the media about your alleged sexual assault...
W_HAMILTON
Monday
#93
That's what you gleaned from the comments, but I didn't. And it really doesn't matter.
pnwmom
Monday
#98
The original victim didn't go to authorities because she didn't think they'd believe her. And the media came to her.
WhiskeyGrinder
Sunday
#71
Well, it sure looks like lots believe her snd support her, so now she should go to the police.
W_HAMILTON
Sunday
#75