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Reply to oberliner (Reply #115)

Fri Nov 17, 2017, 09:41 AM

Nov 2017

Convenient that you left that out.

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To The Franken Must Resign Crowd [View all] ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 OP

Franken may have pushed past bounds on kiss, but nothing like a 30 yo Moore assaulting a 14 yo. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2017 #1

SHE SEZ trof Nov 2017 #5

I didn't say that. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2017 #9

Oh so do we doubt all accusers then? EllieBC Nov 2017 #16

What makes the whole thing reek to me is that Roger Stone & some creep from Infowars catbyte Nov 2017 #21

Franken said do an investigation. So do one. I'm not calling for him to resign. EllieBC Nov 2017 #24

I disagree. I don't see anybody saying they should ignore the allegations just because catbyte Nov 2017 #32

This doesn't pass the smell test..... ollie10 Nov 2017 #52

It's not the same level obviously as Moore or even Louis CK. But it's still EllieBC Nov 2017 #63

A very good point. calimary Nov 2017 #88

plus azureblue Nov 2017 #74

Hey, he was a comedian then. Jim Beard Nov 2017 #99

I don't doubt her at all....however, aren't we able to understand degrees of bad behavior??? adigal Nov 2017 #65

Are you aware that cretin Roger Stone tweeted last night that something was coming to Franken today? brush Nov 2017 #69

Wow, missed that. That's very interesting. Since Franken is smiling at the camera, R B Garr Nov 2017 #91

no - we look at the effin photo azureblue Nov 2017 #71

Of course we doubt accusers jl_theprofessor Nov 2017 #75

And that's why women struggle to come forward or seek legal remedy EllieBC Nov 2017 #81

There's a difference jl_theprofessor Nov 2017 #98

the details are somewhat different. If she told the story to people before, I'd like to hear yurbud Nov 2017 #93

Being a woman does not automatically convey truthfulness WyLoochka Nov 2017 #111

All accusers in any situation should be doubted Loki Liesmith Nov 2017 #127

Are you saying you dont accept the word of Moores accusers? whopis01 Nov 2017 #113

Sexual assault falls on a spectrum of behaviors. B2G Nov 2017 #35

You know what else is ignorant? BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #61

1) I'm not belittling. 2) Do not accuse me of being ignorant when Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2017 #72

Franken objectified and did abuse power. Eyeball_Kid Nov 2017 #70

show where Al did as you accuse azureblue Nov 2017 #73

I am waiting with you! Jim Beard Nov 2017 #101

The photo is clearly objectification whopis01 Nov 2017 #114

If Tweed's version of the story is true, yes, somewhat disgusting. RVN VET71 Nov 2017 #105

I'm basically with you, but a bit more open to possibility of either one telling the truth, or both. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2017 #110

Whether it is the same as Moore is not the point. We know it is not the same. No Squinch Nov 2017 #2

Its Exactly The Point ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #7

"Starting to look like." Hopefully it turns out to be that. We don't know yet if it is. Before Squinch Nov 2017 #12

Sen. Franken is setting the bar high for himself csziggy Nov 2017 #19

Exactly. He will hopefully become a loud voice saying, "Obviously I get how you Squinch Nov 2017 #29

Well said. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2017 #58

correct; i think some people are being willfully ignorant about this. nt TheFrenchRazor Nov 2017 #139

The only thing in their mouths are Republican talking points. n/t bathroommonkey76 Nov 2017 #3

I don't know about RW "hit job," but... pat_k Nov 2017 #4

You're Not Sure About A RW Hit Job? ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #10

Timing... pat_k Nov 2017 #15

And his accuser has accepted his apology, n/t Stonepounder Nov 2017 #25

A point that too few reports are making. pat_k Nov 2017 #37

She did?? I hadn't heard that. That changes everything, in my mind. To me that Squinch Nov 2017 #38

why do you think Moore's accusers spoke up now? Or Weinstein? Or Louis CK? Takket Nov 2017 #17

Hear, Hear! pat_k Nov 2017 #23

Agree with the Prof. Baitball Blogger Nov 2017 #6

And it sure as fuck pales in comparison to what this dotard has done. Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #36

You can say that again....................... Jim Beard Nov 2017 #96

sure just google search her name and nude photos and switch to images and there ya go. Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #104

And if his voters accept that, he should definitely stay. SaschaHM Nov 2017 #8

Wait? ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #11

And Moore is on the verge of losing a seat in AL because of it. SaschaHM Nov 2017 #14

His accuser publicly accepted his apology. To me, that's the end of it. Squinch Nov 2017 #40

And I hope that sways his voters if he decides to run for reelection. I don't want to see his seat SaschaHM Nov 2017 #45

My gut feeling is that this will make him a very vocal proponent for women's issues. Squinch Nov 2017 #49

Minnesotans know Al. They're never going to unseat him. Ever. Not even with a Koch operative funding ancianita Nov 2017 #50

Al Franken is not up for reelection next year dragonlady Nov 2017 #106

If there are other examples, especially since he became a Senator. kentuck Nov 2017 #13

No one has been expelled from the Senate since 1862 Cattledog Nov 2017 #42

Resign? Are you kidding me? It was a joke, people. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #18

Since when is sexual assault a joke? fallout87 Nov 2017 #78

How do you know he touched her? Cattledog Nov 2017 #82

The photo is snapshot of a moment in time. fallout87 Nov 2017 #83

She said she was asleep. She is assuming she was touched from the pic. Don't make stuff up. Cattledog Nov 2017 #87

Mr. Fallout87 has 196 posts. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #125

Just alert on people spreading RW lies. .99center Nov 2017 #140

There's not a category for this. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #143

Mr. Fallout87 with 196 posts thinks Franken committed sexual assault. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #124

Very interesting yes. Cattledog Nov 2017 #126

well, then i guess it's all good, since it was "a joke." NOT. nt TheFrenchRazor Nov 2017 #138

Agree completely! smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #20

No way in hell ellie Nov 2017 #22

At least we know who is working with the Russian bots now. 4now Nov 2017 #26

In no way does this warrant his resignation. I'm seeing that shit on twitter from resistance Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #27

The Republican Moore should be prosecuted if the things I'm hearing are true. rockfordfile Nov 2017 #28

Sure Leann Tweeden is so upset SJMULE Nov 2017 #30

Whether she is a sex symbol or a "nearly naked model" has no place in this discussion. Squinch Nov 2017 #34

I have to agree with Squinch. She did a Playboy portfolio and had a boob job to market herself Jim Beard Nov 2017 #103

Exactly, they know he is a contender for 2020 Cattledog Nov 2017 #44

Exactly Owl Nov 2017 #66

Ditto Ellie LakeArenal Nov 2017 #31

Resign crowd: GOP, Russia, anti-Democrat left. Hortensis Nov 2017 #33

Right BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #53

Leann Tweeden SJMULE Nov 2017 #62

You must be confused BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #109

Franken knows about his comedy background... Big_K Nov 2017 #136

For sure. All of us are progressive, but the difference between Hortensis Nov 2017 #64

to all of you SJMULE Nov 2017 #39

I'm not calling for him to resign. Tavarious Jackson Nov 2017 #41

Many many troll bots. Dream Girl Nov 2017 #43

+1000 C Moon Nov 2017 #47

Out in force today... HipChick Nov 2017 #48

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2017 #89

That's the only reason I clicked this thread KelleyKramer Nov 2017 #108

He apologized and is fully cooperative mvd Nov 2017 #46

He was not a candidate and was not running for public office. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #55

So can censure only be used for actions while in office? mvd Nov 2017 #56

This may set a precedent for Moore, should he win. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #57

I believe this is called whataboutism Terry_M Nov 2017 #51

So the first place she goes MFM008 Nov 2017 #54

Indeed. PatrickforO Nov 2017 #59

Senator Franken' s only mistake was he didn't kacekwl Nov 2017 #60

+1 Blue_Tires Nov 2017 #67

Very well said...thank you! iluvtennis Nov 2017 #68

"Russian Bots all over Al Franken story." Comrades, well done. bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #76

Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #77

Bullshit! dhol82 Nov 2017 #102

We've already been accused of hypocrisy. For decades. Usually by bigger ones. JHB Nov 2017 #118

Ha! You have got to be kidding right? FailureToCommunicate Nov 2017 #119

Hmmm! BlueMTexpat Nov 2017 #129

And what party would that be? scipan Nov 2017 #135

Put EVERYONE under oath... Raster Nov 2017 #79

K & R SunSeeker Nov 2017 #80

The photographer said this was a staged photo and she was not asleep. kimbutgar Nov 2017 #84

This should be its own OP, the photographer tweeted this but I can't find it. uponit7771 Nov 2017 #90

that is pretty persuasive to me. yurbud Nov 2017 #94

Where did you see that the photographer commented on the photo? sl8 Nov 2017 #97

Be warned - there is a fake FB meme floating around, purported to be from the photographer Adenoid_Hynkel Nov 2017 #112

Hannity is involved. Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #85

Being busy has sure helped put this in perspective. Having ONLY the picture to R B Garr Nov 2017 #86

There's no comparison, true peggysue2 Nov 2017 #92

So you're saying that Moore's behavior is just BARELY over the line" FBaggins Nov 2017 #117

Can you Imagine if Franken was (R) ??? unhip white guy Nov 2017 #95

Big fat hairy difference between a comedy gig gone raunchy. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2017 #100

Sen Franken should publically volunteer to resign Sugarcoated Nov 2017 #107

The woman claims Franken forcefully kissed her without her consent oberliner Nov 2017 #115

For A Comedy Bit ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #121

No, not for a comedy bit oberliner Nov 2017 #122

No Surprise There ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #128

How exactly does that make any difference? whopis01 Nov 2017 #142

Although I am very disappointed in Franken's behavior democrank Nov 2017 #116

Well said oberliner Nov 2017 #123

I am heaven05 Nov 2017 #120

You're begging the question of whether ONLY the most severe abuse/assault... Orsino Nov 2017 #130

justicedemocrats petition. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2017 #131

What about Trump? DownriverDem Nov 2017 #132

Absolutely agree! classof56 Nov 2017 #134

Agree Nitram Nov 2017 #133

Sounds like tiptonic Nov 2017 #137

Grossly Disappointed! ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #141