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mythology

(9,527 posts)
40. So that's a no
Tue Nov 21, 2017, 08:12 AM
Nov 2017

It's really sad that you seem to lack the empathy to understand why a person might not feel empowered to come forward at the time of an incident. Many victims of sexual harassment or assault often feel as if it's their fault and have to take time to work through that. Some might feel like their job or social standing would be at risk. Some might feel there is a physical danger in coming forward.

Quit trying to diminish how other people feel because you claim you wouldn't respond like they did.

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Here's the issue for me. This started out as underthematrix Nov 2017 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #5
That's not true oberliner Nov 2017 #6
All were adult women with the exception of a 17 year old underthematrix Nov 2017 #19
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #21
It started with Fatty Arbuckle. OilemFirchen Nov 2017 #23
sorry, was started LONG before the weinstein allegations niyad Nov 2017 #25
The fake use is a blatant and disrespectful smack against genuine Guilded Lilly Nov 2017 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #9
Would you be saying the same if it was a Republican? oberliner Nov 2017 #4
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She posted about it on Facebook at the time oberliner Nov 2017 #13
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Yes, she says she did. nt B2G Nov 2017 #22
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She told him after Franken walked away. B2G Nov 2017 #26
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #35
So that's a no mythology Nov 2017 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #45
What *exactly* did she post in Facebook? dansolo Nov 2017 #36
This. OnDoutside Nov 2017 #38
But her post sounds like joking hyperbole with her sister. nt tblue37 Nov 2017 #42
Are you saying that's the only reason you believe the victims of the GOP kcr Nov 2017 #11
I'm saying I think women who speak out about this should be believed oberliner Nov 2017 #14
Well, who would disagree with that? kcr Nov 2017 #18
Great point. OnDoutside Nov 2017 #39
I can personally say that I defended Bill Clinton oberliner Nov 2017 #43
Why? GeorgeGist Nov 2017 #29
That is as unjust as saying they should never be believed. treestar Nov 2017 #30
Do you say the same thing ... GeorgeGist Nov 2017 #28
I hear you. Mine is #OohoohLookAtMe! kcr Nov 2017 #7
I agree with you pandr32 Nov 2017 #10
Let's try this new hashtag: OilemFirchen Nov 2017 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #20
RussTrumplicans are trying to dilute and conflate the issue !!! uponit7771 Nov 2017 #16
That's because it is now focused on men loyalsister Nov 2017 #17
Are you saying ratfucking is indeed going on, but we have to ignore it? kcr Nov 2017 #31
I'm saying this is not about politics loyalsister Nov 2017 #34
That's what I've been saying all along call them out on it don't wait blueinredohio Nov 2017 #27
Thank you LovingA2andMI Polly Hennessey Nov 2017 #32
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #46
While I agree with the 'Me Too" Part of Your Writing..... usedtobedemgurl Nov 2017 #33
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Every person reacts different and handles it different Lee-Lee Nov 2017 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author LovingA2andMI Nov 2017 #47
"accidental" touching eShirl Nov 2017 #44
Looks like part of the strategy. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #48
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