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In reply to the discussion: The Democratic Party has a problem... [View all]
littlemissmartypants
(35,778 posts)64. I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ...
Does that ~30% go up?
That's what I'm trying to get at.
I believe it's much more prevalent than we report as a general rule.
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The problem is that the people that voted for him are not making the decision.
kentuck
15 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
15 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
15 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
15 hrs ago
#33
Questioning the veracity or timing of an accuser ("victim" to you) in this situation is not "victim blaming."
sop
13 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
15 hrs ago
#9
Correct. We do have a crisis. A healthcare crisis, financial crisis, national security crisis, a crisis that means
Doodley
11 hrs ago
#73
I would argue the problem is we aren't clear enough abusers have no place in our party
EdmondDantes_
15 hrs ago
#29
"The reality of politics is not a black and white world." What do you mean by that?
WhiskeyGrinder
15 hrs ago
#32
No Democrat should be forced to drop out or resign unless convicted of a felony.
dalton99a
15 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
15 hrs ago
#37
The accusations are very credible, esp the newest one, and DU s not a court of law
obamanut2012
14 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
13 hrs ago
#57
A whiff of this type of accusation would have destroyed previous candidates once upon a time.
chowder66
10 hrs ago
#75
The dominance of special interest groups representing tiny slivers of the population as a majority is a bigger problem.
BannonsLiver
14 hrs ago
#46
Put the "blame" were it belongs: squarely in the lap of the candidate who disqualified himself...
QueerDuck
14 hrs ago
#47
I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ...
littlemissmartypants
12 hrs ago
#64
I think the Democratic Party should make a public statement of non-endorsement...
kentuck
13 hrs ago
#50
Do you not understand the difference between allegations of inappropriate work behavior and allegations of rape?
Quiet Em
12 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
12 hrs ago
#66