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Bucky

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48. I think all of that is consistent with him "remembering the incident differently"

Fri Nov 17, 2017, 07:02 PM

Nov 2017

It just bugs me the way so many DUers are questioning her account. The standard for us has always been "I believe her". I've listened to her side of things and his. I don't think either is lying. I think a LOT of DUers are reacting tribally to this. They're taking a binary view of these accusations. I think a LOT of women call tell you stories of being accosted by male authority figures and then later having to play nice and hold their tongues (no pun, I promise!) around that same guy later on in a social situation.

Even Terry Crews described doing that when some Hollywood producer groped his junk at an event. He didn't react. That's how many people with a sense of propriety react to inappropriate behavior... especially where power relationships are on display

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Cliff's Notes for DU today: "I believe her... unless he is a liberal Democrat" [View all] Bucky Nov 2017 OP

Oh FFS BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #1

I don't recall much call for questioning Moore's or Trump's or Weinstein's accusers Bucky Nov 2017 #5

Nonsense. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #7

I'm not talking about Democratic Senators. Note the headline -- I'm talking about DUers Bucky Nov 2017 #45

Yeah, and I addressed that. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #47

You are equating things that cannot be equated. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author WinkyDink Nov 2017 #20

Thank god she wasn't wearing a short skirt mythology Nov 2017 #9

More ridiculous hyperbole. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #10

They are fucking stupid enough to equate him with predators. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #14

I didn't want to believe that, but I think you're right. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #15

Im with you. cwydro Nov 2017 #29

Nice Broad Brush maxsolomon Nov 2017 #2

Don't put words in my mouth. I have no complaints about Franken. He's handling this properly. Bucky Nov 2017 #4

So, what qualifies as being held to account? gratuitous Nov 2017 #8

Good questions Bucky Nov 2017 #21

I would think she may be embellishing because of her connections with fox news Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #49

Then I don't understand your post. and I'd hate to be silly gratuitous Nov 2017 #52

Your OP title puts words in MY mouth maxsolomon Nov 2017 #11

That the photo was staged is, in fact, a defense. It puts the lie to that part of the story. alarimer Nov 2017 #30

He did deny it Nevernose Nov 2017 #17

When did he deny it? maxsolomon Nov 2017 #26

My memory of the rehearsal is different Nevernose Nov 2017 #38

Agreed. mythology Nov 2017 #3

Can't the same be said mindfulNJ Nov 2017 #6

You'll excuse me if I hold myself to a higher moral standard than Trump supporters Bucky Nov 2017 #12

I get you. I think Franken has handled himself very well, though. moriah Nov 2017 #16

I agree with that. I just wish more DUers followed his example. Bucky Nov 2017 #22

Thank you for posting this oberliner Nov 2017 #18

Thanks Bucky Nov 2017 #24

Her credibility is in question because she lied about the photo spotthebird Nov 2017 #19

The "D" doesn't.... Adrahil Nov 2017 #23

I don't know about her politics. I know the first accusation that she was a Trumper was Snopes'd Bucky Nov 2017 #27

I just read the Snopes piece BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #32

Motivation matters, if she's a Trumper, radius777 Nov 2017 #56

I think Leeann does not want to get anywhere near testifying under oath. rzemanfl Nov 2017 #25

False equivalency? Bucky Nov 2017 #31

I was not accusing you of false equivalency although I can see how you could take it that way. rzemanfl Nov 2017 #36

Then why do you come to this sucky woman hating place? Huh? kcr Nov 2017 #28

What sucky woman hating have I done? Bucky Nov 2017 #34

Are you kidding me? kcr Nov 2017 #37

You've described DU hating. You accused me of woman hating. Bucky Nov 2017 #42

You should learn to read for content. tonedevil Nov 2017 #53

+1 BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #44

BULL FUCKIN SHIT !!! False equivalency bullshit alert uponit7771 Nov 2017 #33

Back that up. Bucky Nov 2017 #39

Character counts and so does the situation uponit7771 Nov 2017 #57

It's all been covered...and not in the manner you are trying to portray BoneyardDem Nov 2017 #35

Riddle me this quickesst Nov 2017 #40

I think all of that is consistent with him "remembering the incident differently" Bucky Nov 2017 #48

Here's the thing quickesst Nov 2017 #59

Faith and commitment. crosinski Nov 2017 #41

Thank you. Bucky Nov 2017 #50

I'm a woman, and I've had my share of harrassment through the years. crosinski Nov 2017 #58

It's obvious some people equate kissing an adult woman with bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #43

No!! I'm being told I HAVE to believe this rainin Nov 2017 #46

SHE IS A BIRTHER - IT'S OK TO BE SKEPTICAL. Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #51

Fugg. Another one? awesomerwb1 Nov 2017 #54

Benefit of the doubt - yes... lame54 Nov 2017 #55