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In reply to the discussion: The Democratic Party has a problem... [View all]
Johnny2X2X
(24,634 posts)13. Vetting
The reality is that Dems are held to a different standard than Republicans. Republicans run rapists and pedos regularly and their voters are fine with it and because they control the media they get away with it. Dems are operating to a different standard and need to have a vetting process for all important candidates that discovers this type of thing well before it gets to this point.
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The problem is that the people that voted for him are not making the decision.
kentuck
22 hrs ago
#3
No, Platner is making the decision. He's the candidate, and he's taking stock of the situation. He can best weigh
WhiskeyGrinder
21 hrs ago
#8
Yes, pressure is an integral part of being a politician and it's important to know how to deal with it.
WhiskeyGrinder
21 hrs ago
#14
It's not unusual for victims to speak out when they see the perpetrator about to get more influence or power.
WhiskeyGrinder
21 hrs ago
#33
Questioning the veracity or timing of an accuser ("victim" to you) in this situation is not "victim blaming."
sop
19 hrs ago
#52
Invisible power? I think you mean Platner - the sex pest and rapist. He's also a moron if he thought his very
Raftergirl
21 hrs ago
#9
Correct. We do have a crisis. A healthcare crisis, financial crisis, national security crisis, a crisis that means
Doodley
17 hrs ago
#73
I would argue the problem is we aren't clear enough abusers have no place in our party
EdmondDantes_
21 hrs ago
#29
"The reality of politics is not a black and white world." What do you mean by that?
WhiskeyGrinder
21 hrs ago
#32
No Democrat should be forced to drop out or resign unless convicted of a felony.
dalton99a
21 hrs ago
#31
The vast majority of rapists do not have a conviction and in fact are never charged or even reported in the first place.
WhiskeyGrinder
21 hrs ago
#37
The accusations are very credible, esp the newest one, and DU s not a court of law
obamanut2012
20 hrs ago
#45
Is this really the message you want to send to victims? You do know children are victims of these types of
chowder66
19 hrs ago
#57
A whiff of this type of accusation would have destroyed previous candidates once upon a time.
chowder66
16 hrs ago
#75
The dominance of special interest groups representing tiny slivers of the population as a majority is a bigger problem.
BannonsLiver
20 hrs ago
#46
Put the "blame" were it belongs: squarely in the lap of the candidate who disqualified himself...
QueerDuck
20 hrs ago
#47
I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ...
littlemissmartypants
18 hrs ago
#64
I think the Democratic Party should make a public statement of non-endorsement...
kentuck
20 hrs ago
#50
Do you not understand the difference between allegations of inappropriate work behavior and allegations of rape?
Quiet Em
18 hrs ago
#68
Platner is an "accused" rapist. MAGA voted for an adjudicated rapist. They'll lie about a Dem but still vote for someone
ChicagoTeamster
18 hrs ago
#66