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In reply to the discussion: Fuck. This. Shit. [View all]kydo
(2,679 posts)Can't say the same for the rethugs and the doubling down on the support of their sexual predators.
There are many issues at play in all this.
The first is the victim. We must always believe the victim. Now after the victim tells their story and more information is known. If the story starts to unravel then we change our mind on believing. But we do have to is give the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. Forever the victim was generally discounted. Which makes it hard to come fourth when you don't think it will matter in the first place.
Then there is the accused. That's trickier. There are many different types of sexual assault and harassment. There is no one size fits all. Franken is not pedophile. Moore probably is.
Then there is how the accused responds. Franken, admitted, apologized and wants to be investigated. Moore flatly denies, and shames, and lashes out.
Because these two are in politics we will get all the dirty nonsense that comes with politics.
I am proud of Franken on how he has handled this. Taking the high road. He never said harsh and demeaning things about the victim or called this a witch hunt. The same can not be said of Moore.
Then there is that orange creature with tiny appendages. That thing is a sexual predator among many other vile things. But thinks he can call out Franken yet is silent on Moore. The hypocrisy is sickening!!