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EdmondDantes_

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56. What's the gray area in rape?

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 11:51 AM

15 hrs ago

Seems like a pretty easy line to draw. I couldn't look in the mirror and respect myself if I felt the need to try to downplay rape for political ends (or any ends because there's never an excuse for rape).

We simply can't pretend we care about women if we throw them under the bus for a guy.

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The Democratic Party has a problem... [View all] kentuck 18 hrs ago OP

What's the problem? WhiskeyGrinder 18 hrs ago #1

The problem is that the people that voted for him are not making the decision. kentuck 18 hrs ago #3

You mean Boo1 18 hrs ago #6

In today's world, victims are strewn everywhere.. kentuck 18 hrs ago #10

No Boo1 18 hrs ago #17

Wow obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #42

If they're so determined to vote for a rapist, they can write him in Orrex 15 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 18 hrs ago #8

His decision is not without pressure... kentuck 18 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 18 hrs ago #14

Perhaps when the people voted for him they did not have all the facts Grim Chieftain 17 hrs ago #25

Then, we would assume, they will vote against him in the general? kentuck 17 hrs ago #27

Victims. not accusers obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #41

And the GOPricks just keep moving forward with their dirtbags 31st Street Bridge 18 hrs ago #2

Not a word about this when he was an oyster fisherman. Polly Hennessey 17 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 17 hrs ago #33

I am really appalled at teh victim blaming on DU right now obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #43

Questioning the veracity or timing of an accuser ("victim" to you) in this situation is not "victim blaming." sop 16 hrs ago #52

Repubs aren't dumb RoseTrellis 15 hrs ago #55

Good point. Katinfl 18 hrs ago #4

The only thing forcing him out Boo1 18 hrs ago #5

Then, don't vote for him. kentuck 18 hrs ago #7

I will be investigating... 2naSalit 18 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 18 hrs ago #9

Exactly! kentuck 18 hrs ago #16

Vetting Johnny2X2X 18 hrs ago #13

Republicans don't always get away with it. yardwork 17 hrs ago #24

Truer words . . . Scubamatt 16 hrs ago #51

Invisible Power Establishment Conspiracy! betsuni 18 hrs ago #15

Yes, the same power that keeps Paxton in the race in Texas... kentuck 17 hrs ago #18

He lied about his past as a rapist WSHazel 17 hrs ago #19

The Democratic Party is made up of people Stacey Grove 17 hrs ago #20

I remember Gary Hart forced out because a lady was sitting on his lap... kentuck 17 hrs ago #23

And after the death of MCConnell and the win by Collins... kentuck 17 hrs ago #21

I strongly disagree with this take. yardwork 17 hrs ago #22

I feel that way about Tennessee. Frasier Balzov 17 hrs ago #26

He's already been cut loose RoseTrellis 15 hrs ago #61

Correct. We do have a crisis. A healthcare crisis, financial crisis, national security crisis, a crisis that means Doodley 13 hrs ago #73

I would argue the problem is we aren't clear enough abusers have no place in our party EdmondDantes_ 17 hrs ago #29

I do not think anyone is wrong with their opinion on this matter... kentuck 17 hrs ago #30

"The reality of politics is not a black and white world." What do you mean by that? WhiskeyGrinder 17 hrs ago #32

There is more gray area than black or white... kentuck 17 hrs ago #35

What's the gray area in rape? EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #56

No Democrat should be forced to drop out or resign unless convicted of a felony. dalton99a 17 hrs ago #31

Yeah, the problem are the rape apologists. demmiblue 17 hrs ago #34

Was he convicted of rape? kentuck 17 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 17 hrs ago #37

They know this, it's just excuse-making. n/t demmiblue 17 hrs ago #39

And there it is. n/t demmiblue 17 hrs ago #38

The accusations are very credible, esp the newest one, and DU s not a court of law obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #45

No, I do not think it is OK... kentuck 16 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 15 hrs ago #57

Are you 100% sure he is guilty? kentuck 15 hrs ago #62

A whiff of this type of accusation would have destroyed previous candidates once upon a time. chowder66 12 hrs ago #75

Seriously obamanut2012 17 hrs ago #44

Regrettably I see too much Fetterman in him. Firestorm49 17 hrs ago #40

The dominance of special interest groups representing tiny slivers of the population as a majority is a bigger problem. BannonsLiver 17 hrs ago #46

Put the "blame" were it belongs: squarely in the lap of the candidate who disqualified himself... QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #47

Trivializing an allegation of rape is a problem Quiet Em 16 hrs ago #48

yes markie 15 hrs ago #58

What happens when men and children are added to that number? littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #60

I included men markie 15 hrs ago #63

I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ... littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #64

I think the Democratic Party should make a public statement of non-endorsement... kentuck 16 hrs ago #50

If The TENT is so BIG to include nazis and sexual abusers. WinningAgain 15 hrs ago #53

Are you referring to the Republican Party? kentuck 15 hrs ago #54

Does anyone remember Al Franken? kentuck 15 hrs ago #65

Do you not understand the difference between allegations of inappropriate work behavior and allegations of rape? Quiet Em 14 hrs ago #68

Yes, I understand the difference... kentuck 14 hrs ago #69

I believe the issue markie 13 hrs ago #70

Your courage is admirable... kentuck 13 hrs ago #71

"the bigger picture" markie 13 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 14 hrs ago #66

I was contemplating this today. Arthur_Frain 14 hrs ago #67

Unfortunately the timing of the woman's charge leaves too little time 31j20b3 13 hrs ago #74