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WhiskeyGrinder

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33. It's not unusual for victims to speak out when they see the perpetrator about to get more influence or power.

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The Democratic Party has a problem... [View all] kentuck 19 hrs ago OP

What's the problem? WhiskeyGrinder 19 hrs ago #1

The problem is that the people that voted for him are not making the decision. kentuck 19 hrs ago #3

You mean Boo1 19 hrs ago #6

In today's world, victims are strewn everywhere.. kentuck 19 hrs ago #10

No Boo1 19 hrs ago #17

Wow obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #42

If they're so determined to vote for a rapist, they can write him in Orrex 16 hrs ago #59

No, Platner is making the decision. He's the candidate, and he's taking stock of the situation. He can best weigh WhiskeyGrinder 19 hrs ago #8

His decision is not without pressure... kentuck 19 hrs ago #12

Yes, pressure is an integral part of being a politician and it's important to know how to deal with it. WhiskeyGrinder 19 hrs ago #14

Perhaps when the people voted for him they did not have all the facts Grim Chieftain 19 hrs ago #25

Then, we would assume, they will vote against him in the general? kentuck 19 hrs ago #27

Victims. not accusers obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #41

And the GOPricks just keep moving forward with their dirtbags 31st Street Bridge 19 hrs ago #2

Not a word about this when he was an oyster fisherman. Polly Hennessey 19 hrs ago #28

It's not unusual for victims to speak out when they see the perpetrator about to get more influence or power. WhiskeyGrinder 19 hrs ago #33

I am really appalled at teh victim blaming on DU right now obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #43

Questioning the veracity or timing of an accuser ("victim" to you) in this situation is not "victim blaming." sop 17 hrs ago #52

Repubs aren't dumb RoseTrellis 17 hrs ago #55

Good point. Katinfl 19 hrs ago #4

The only thing forcing him out Boo1 19 hrs ago #5

Then, don't vote for him. kentuck 19 hrs ago #7

I will be investigating... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #11

Invisible power? I think you mean Platner - the sex pest and rapist. He's also a moron if he thought his very Raftergirl 19 hrs ago #9

Exactly! kentuck 19 hrs ago #16

Vetting Johnny2X2X 19 hrs ago #13

Republicans don't always get away with it. yardwork 19 hrs ago #24

Truer words . . . Scubamatt 17 hrs ago #51

Invisible Power Establishment Conspiracy! betsuni 19 hrs ago #15

Yes, the same power that keeps Paxton in the race in Texas... kentuck 19 hrs ago #18

He lied about his past as a rapist WSHazel 19 hrs ago #19

The Democratic Party is made up of people Stacey Grove 19 hrs ago #20

I remember Gary Hart forced out because a lady was sitting on his lap... kentuck 19 hrs ago #23

And after the death of MCConnell and the win by Collins... kentuck 19 hrs ago #21

I strongly disagree with this take. yardwork 19 hrs ago #22

I feel that way about Tennessee. Frasier Balzov 19 hrs ago #26

He's already been cut loose RoseTrellis 16 hrs ago #61

Correct. We do have a crisis. A healthcare crisis, financial crisis, national security crisis, a crisis that means Doodley 15 hrs ago #73

I would argue the problem is we aren't clear enough abusers have no place in our party EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #29

I do not think anyone is wrong with their opinion on this matter... kentuck 19 hrs ago #30

"The reality of politics is not a black and white world." What do you mean by that? WhiskeyGrinder 19 hrs ago #32

There is more gray area than black or white... kentuck 19 hrs ago #35

What's the gray area in rape? EdmondDantes_ 17 hrs ago #56

No Democrat should be forced to drop out or resign unless convicted of a felony. dalton99a 19 hrs ago #31

Yeah, the problem are the rape apologists. demmiblue 19 hrs ago #34

Was he convicted of rape? kentuck 19 hrs ago #36

The vast majority of rapists do not have a conviction and in fact are never charged or even reported in the first place. WhiskeyGrinder 19 hrs ago #37

They know this, it's just excuse-making. n/t demmiblue 18 hrs ago #39

And there it is. n/t demmiblue 18 hrs ago #38

The accusations are very credible, esp the newest one, and DU s not a court of law obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #45

No, I do not think it is OK... kentuck 18 hrs ago #49

Is this really the message you want to send to victims? You do know children are victims of these types of chowder66 17 hrs ago #57

Are you 100% sure he is guilty? kentuck 16 hrs ago #62

A whiff of this type of accusation would have destroyed previous candidates once upon a time. chowder66 14 hrs ago #75

Seriously obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #44

Regrettably I see too much Fetterman in him. Firestorm49 18 hrs ago #40

The dominance of special interest groups representing tiny slivers of the population as a majority is a bigger problem. BannonsLiver 18 hrs ago #46

Put the "blame" were it belongs: squarely in the lap of the candidate who disqualified himself... QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #47

Trivializing an allegation of rape is a problem Quiet Em 18 hrs ago #48

yes markie 17 hrs ago #58

What happens when men and children are added to that number? littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #60

I included men markie 16 hrs ago #63

I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ... littlemissmartypants 16 hrs ago #64

I think the Democratic Party should make a public statement of non-endorsement... kentuck 17 hrs ago #50

If The TENT is so BIG to include nazis and sexual abusers. WinningAgain 17 hrs ago #53

Are you referring to the Republican Party? kentuck 17 hrs ago #54

Does anyone remember Al Franken? kentuck 16 hrs ago #65

Do you not understand the difference between allegations of inappropriate work behavior and allegations of rape? Quiet Em 16 hrs ago #68

Yes, I understand the difference... kentuck 16 hrs ago #69

I believe the issue markie 15 hrs ago #70

Your courage is admirable... kentuck 15 hrs ago #71

"the bigger picture" markie 15 hrs ago #72

Platner is an "accused" rapist. MAGA voted for an adjudicated rapist. They'll lie about a Dem but still vote for someone ChicagoTeamster 16 hrs ago #66

I was contemplating this today. Arthur_Frain 16 hrs ago #67

Unfortunately the timing of the woman's charge leaves too little time 31j20b3 15 hrs ago #74