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markie

(24,136 posts)
63. I included men
Tue Jul 7, 2026, 12:15 PM
Yesterday

and data on children under 18.... 1 for every 4 girls and 1 for every 20 boys.... we have a problem that isn't democratic or republican... just a very serious problem

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What's the problem? WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #1
The problem is that the people that voted for him are not making the decision. kentuck Yesterday #3
You mean Boo1 Yesterday #6
In today's world, victims are strewn everywhere.. kentuck Yesterday #10
No Boo1 Yesterday #17
Wow obamanut2012 Yesterday #42
If they're so determined to vote for a rapist, they can write him in Orrex Yesterday #59
No, Platner is making the decision. He's the candidate, and he's taking stock of the situation. He can best weigh WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #8
His decision is not without pressure... kentuck Yesterday #12
Yes, pressure is an integral part of being a politician and it's important to know how to deal with it. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #14
Perhaps when the people voted for him they did not have all the facts Grim Chieftain Yesterday #25
Then, we would assume, they will vote against him in the general? kentuck Yesterday #27
Victims. not accusers obamanut2012 Yesterday #41
And the GOPricks just keep moving forward with their dirtbags 31st Street Bridge Yesterday #2
Not a word about this when he was an oyster fisherman. Polly Hennessey Yesterday #28
It's not unusual for victims to speak out when they see the perpetrator about to get more influence or power. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #33
I am really appalled at teh victim blaming on DU right now obamanut2012 Yesterday #43
Questioning the veracity or timing of an accuser ("victim" to you) in this situation is not "victim blaming." sop Yesterday #52
Repubs aren't dumb RoseTrellis Yesterday #55
Good point. Katinfl Yesterday #4
The only thing forcing him out Boo1 Yesterday #5
Then, don't vote for him. kentuck Yesterday #7
I will be investigating... 2naSalit Yesterday #11
Invisible power? I think you mean Platner - the sex pest and rapist. He's also a moron if he thought his very Raftergirl Yesterday #9
Exactly! kentuck Yesterday #16
Vetting Johnny2X2X Yesterday #13
Republicans don't always get away with it. yardwork Yesterday #24
Truer words . . . Scubamatt Yesterday #51
Invisible Power Establishment Conspiracy! betsuni Yesterday #15
Yes, the same power that keeps Paxton in the race in Texas... kentuck Yesterday #18
He lied about his past as a rapist WSHazel Yesterday #19
The Democratic Party is made up of people Stacey Grove Yesterday #20
I remember Gary Hart forced out because a lady was sitting on his lap... kentuck Yesterday #23
And after the death of MCConnell and the win by Collins... kentuck Yesterday #21
I strongly disagree with this take. yardwork Yesterday #22
I feel that way about Tennessee. Frasier Balzov Yesterday #26
He's already been cut loose RoseTrellis Yesterday #61
Correct. We do have a crisis. A healthcare crisis, financial crisis, national security crisis, a crisis that means Doodley Yesterday #73
I would argue the problem is we aren't clear enough abusers have no place in our party EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #29
I do not think anyone is wrong with their opinion on this matter... kentuck Yesterday #30
"The reality of politics is not a black and white world." What do you mean by that? WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #32
There is more gray area than black or white... kentuck Yesterday #35
What's the gray area in rape? EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #56
No Democrat should be forced to drop out or resign unless convicted of a felony. dalton99a Yesterday #31
Yeah, the problem are the rape apologists. demmiblue Yesterday #34
Was he convicted of rape? kentuck Yesterday #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 Yesterday #37
They know this, it's just excuse-making. n/t demmiblue Yesterday #39
And there it is. n/t demmiblue Yesterday #38
The accusations are very credible, esp the newest one, and DU s not a court of law obamanut2012 Yesterday #45
No, I do not think it is OK... kentuck Yesterday #49
Is this really the message you want to send to victims? You do know children are victims of these types of chowder66 Yesterday #57
Are you 100% sure he is guilty? kentuck Yesterday #62
A whiff of this type of accusation would have destroyed previous candidates once upon a time. chowder66 Yesterday #75
Seriously obamanut2012 Yesterday #44
Regrettably I see too much Fetterman in him. Firestorm49 Yesterday #40
The dominance of special interest groups representing tiny slivers of the population as a majority is a bigger problem. BannonsLiver Yesterday #46
Put the "blame" were it belongs: squarely in the lap of the candidate who disqualified himself... QueerDuck Yesterday #47
Trivializing an allegation of rape is a problem Quiet Em Yesterday #48
yes markie Yesterday #58
What happens when men and children are added to that number? littlemissmartypants Yesterday #60
I included men markie Yesterday #63
I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #64
I think the Democratic Party should make a public statement of non-endorsement... kentuck Yesterday #50
If The TENT is so BIG to include nazis and sexual abusers. WinningAgain Yesterday #53
Are you referring to the Republican Party? kentuck Yesterday #54
Does anyone remember Al Franken? kentuck Yesterday #65
Do you not understand the difference between allegations of inappropriate work behavior and allegations of rape? Quiet Em Yesterday #68
Yes, I understand the difference... kentuck Yesterday #69
I believe the issue markie Yesterday #70
Your courage is admirable... kentuck Yesterday #71
"the bigger picture" markie Yesterday #72
Platner is an "accused" rapist. MAGA voted for an adjudicated rapist. They'll lie about a Dem but still vote for someone ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #66
I was contemplating this today. Arthur_Frain Yesterday #67
Unfortunately the timing of the woman's charge leaves too little time 31j20b3 Yesterday #74
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