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spooky3

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41. RAINN and other sources warn us against takes like this.

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 11:52 PM

Apr 14

If you were afraid you wouldn’t be believed or the police would not act if you reported rape, for example, why would you think they’d believe you or take action when you report choking? And if they did believe and act, he could say “it was consensual rough sex” or deny it altogether. If you were afraid that the rapist was powerful and could harm your career if you reported it, wouldn’t you have the same concern about choking?

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*New accuser claims Rep. Eric Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her* [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 14 OP

Why do men work so hard to get elected and then throw it all away Walleye Apr 14 #1

There's a difference between a playa and a predator. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 14 #2

I get that distinction.But a congressman shouldn't put himself in a position to be blackmailed Walleye Apr 14 #14

He shouldn't rape and choke women pattyloutwo Apr 14 #32

Taking right out of the Trump Epstein playbook aeromanKC Apr 14 #3

Uggg.......... Bill Cosby kind of stuff!! Ars Longa Apr 14 #31

"How did he run for governor with these skeletons in his closet?" Because people weren't able to put the whole story WhiskeyGrinder Apr 14 #4

No one knew? WSHazel Apr 14 #5

Why would you think people didn't know? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 14 #7

Because they all shut up about it WSHazel Apr 14 #9

Yes, the timing is indeed fortuitous. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 14 #10

Of course people knew. Of course they did n/t leftstreet Apr 14 #8

I am gobsmacked. Maybe I shouldn't be, since this stuff keeps coming to the surface Ocelot II Apr 14 #6

That took a lot of gall didn't it? MustLoveBeagles Apr 14 #11

I watched him on Lawrence O a few times and thought him to be a fighter for the victims n democracy Deuxcents Apr 14 #12

Yes MustLoveBeagles Apr 14 #13

This whole time the stories are getting into the public, the families involved certainly need our respect Deuxcents Apr 14 #18

This is true MustLoveBeagles Apr 14 #21

I feel the same way, Ocelot II Sparkly Wednesday #42

Going into Duke Lacrosse mode on this issue... JCMach1 Apr 14 #15

Yes, But he has already dropped out 9f Governors race and resigned from Congress JI7 Apr 14 #17

He should have demanded the House investigate him DemocratSinceBirth Apr 14 #20

I think that's what Al Franken wanted MustLoveBeagles Apr 14 #23

Franken definitely requested an investigation but Schumer and other Dems pressured him spooky3 Apr 14 #29

The accusation was that Franken was handsy. DemocratSinceBirth Wednesday #44

I think Swalwell didn't want Congress uncovering evidence that could be used in a potential prosecution against him. LudwigPastorius Apr 14 #38

100% not saying anything either way, but a political L JCMach1 Apr 14 #33

Why did he resign from Congress? DemocratSinceBirth Apr 14 #19

That Republican resigned at the same time JI7 Apr 14 #22

Not just Governor. He tried to run for President just a year or so JI7 Apr 14 #16

Upon what meat... GJGCA Apr 14 #24

How did these allegations not come out for his congressional runs ? Nixie Apr 14 #25

First elected in 2012. 3catwoman3 Apr 14 #28

One of the women said she thought she was the only victim/survivor. When she learned there were others, spooky3 Apr 14 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 14 #34

But she is claiming she was choked. That's a lot different than Nixie Apr 14 #39

RAINN and other sources warn us against takes like this. spooky3 Apr 14 #41

Please. You are free to stay silent if you don't want help Nixie Wednesday #43

Your wrong take is the result of your having little understanding of what victims actually experience after they spooky3 Wednesday #45

Okay, so you are free to remain silent after you are choked. Nixie Wednesday #46

He thought he got away with it. cate94 Apr 14 #26

She looks like Tara Reade....just sayin' Sogo Apr 14 #27

The woman in NY has contemporaneous iemanja Apr 14 #40

People Magazine reported that 30 other women have contacted the spooky3 Apr 14 #35

30!!!!!! True Dough Apr 14 #36

During the initial stages of these allegations True Dough Apr 14 #37