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moondust

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57. Inclined to agree with Mr. Painter.

Thu Nov 23, 2017, 02:25 PM

Nov 2017

His background in law, ethics, and being around GOP politicians gives him more credibility than almost anybody IMO in the realm of unprovable, he-said-she-said, sexual harassment claims. It seems especially difficult in the case of a former professional comedian to discern what may have constituted groping vs. what may have been just good-natured goofing around for a laugh vs. not happening at all.

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Richard Painter on Al Franken: We need more facts but much of this fits an old GOP playbook [View all] MelissaB Nov 2017 OP

We always take the bait. We liberals are so determined to prove The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #1

+1 dalton99a Nov 2017 #2

Yep. Spot on. n/t GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #9

Amen! Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #12

We need to bring cannons to GOP wars. democratisphere Nov 2017 #24

Agree mountain grammy Nov 2017 #32

This has annoyed me for a long time. Why can't WE fight dirty? calimary Nov 2017 #34

At a minimum we should bring guns to gunfights The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #37

Especially when Pelosi says no impeachment. Didn't do it last time and they have gotten Hestia Nov 2017 #40

Oh Dear God that was crushing. calimary Nov 2017 #49

What bait did we take? FakeNoose Nov 2017 #38

There have been a bunch of op-eds in various publications about how he should resign The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #39

Sure but those have been written by right-wingers FakeNoose Nov 2017 #45

A poll showed that 50% want him to resign LiberalLovinLug Nov 2017 #68

That's absurd.....resign for something relatively minor..... ollie10 Nov 2017 #70

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #78

The very first day a lot of people were saying that he shouldn't have taken the pic at the USO Hestia Nov 2017 #44

Well kind of because we ARE better jimlup Nov 2017 #47

As if we can't criticize a grown man going after teenage girls JI7 Nov 2017 #53

Yes! Ferrets are Cool Nov 2017 #69

I sure didn't take the bait. Made sure to respond to any Liberals I happened to notice online today BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2017 #72

And that needs to stop. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2017 #73

yep, the altar of perfect purity nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #74

I think thats because of how the media rainy Nov 2017 #76

+1000000000 treestar Nov 2017 #79

The most troubling aspect is the last two accusers identify as liberal feminists which lends still_one Nov 2017 #3

Correction: They identify as anonymous. nt BootinUp Nov 2017 #5

Yep. When you wish to remain anonymous, luvtheGWN Nov 2017 #7

"When you wish to remain anonymous. LenaBaby61 Nov 2017 #50

ANONYMOUS liberal feminists eissa Nov 2017 #6

Bingo pandr32 Nov 2017 #16

I also have a tough time picturing someone who identifies as a feminist, that if someone grabs their still_one Nov 2017 #19

I believe that Al's BlueMTexpat Nov 2017 #75

They also claim to not know each other... usaf-vet Nov 2017 #21

How can they claim not to know each other.... rlegro Nov 2017 #80

The anonymous claims of being "liberal" or "a Democrat" are out of their playbook, as well. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #14

Your observation is absolutely spot on that one still_one Nov 2017 #20

Exactly Farmer-Rick Nov 2017 #33

I am not going to go there yet, but anonymous definitely makes it suspect still_one Nov 2017 #35

Welcome to DU, Farmer-Rick! calimary Nov 2017 #66

And Mike Flynn is a democrat JI7 Nov 2017 #54

Hey, I "identify" as a tall, slender, fiery redhead in my early 30s... Hekate Nov 2017 #62

This is EXACLTY what I'm thinking nini Nov 2017 #4

GOP sympathizers also stoking the flames. Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #8

Dead on. Just look above -- KPN Nov 2017 #10

I'm applying the same standard as I did when this place was up in arms about Tweeden. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #11

Exactly. And more: Kremlin fueled this "scandal" american_ideals Nov 2017 #13

Of course it is a right wing hit job w/help from the Russians Botany Nov 2017 #15

The trolls have promised more allegations... Thor_MN Nov 2017 #17

Well written, thought provoking article. Thanks for posting. Arkansas Granny Nov 2017 #18

With all the people around you'd expect someone to come forward... Historic NY Nov 2017 #22

tweeden " I told a few of the others on the tour what Franken had done and they knew how I felt" blimablam Nov 2017 #41

We need to learn how to handle these situations better...without being trolled radhika Nov 2017 #23

Great write up cubbies01 Nov 2017 #25

Welcome to DU, cubbies01! MelissaB Nov 2017 #28

Thanks cubbies01 Nov 2017 #36

Deplorables aren't the only ones easily distracted. Jakes Progress Nov 2017 #26

having a hard time understanding how a state fair, surrounded by hundreds of people with cameras greenman3610 Nov 2017 #27

Guess what Polly Hennessey Nov 2017 #29

He really hates Trump and what has happened to the GOP FakeNoose Nov 2017 #43

Damn right. cwydro Nov 2017 #30

With Hannity's friend as accusser and Roger Stone involved, what else could we expect. L. Coyote Nov 2017 #31

Quit clinging to the increasingly futile hope that Franken didn't do this mythology Nov 2017 #42

I'm sorry PatSeg Nov 2017 #51

Wow. cwydro Nov 2017 #52

Quit clinging to convicting people with scant evidence and jumping to conclusions. LBM20 Nov 2017 #55

youre wrong tapermaker Nov 2017 #60

On another thread earlier, you accused me Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #67

Sure jl_theprofessor Nov 2017 #77

I'm thankful for Richard Painter! Lifelong Protester Nov 2017 #46

From Nixon to Trump, the Long, Shady Career of Roger Stone Historic NY Nov 2017 #48

Du vs the Trolls - The Treasure of DU! bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #56

Inclined to agree with Mr. Painter. moondust Nov 2017 #57

marie01 marieo1 Nov 2017 #58

Doesn't make sense Bungalowgal Nov 2017 #59

When are we ever going to learn? Painter is absolutely right: Dems are being ratfckd--again. Hekate Nov 2017 #61

Very good analysis Perseus Nov 2017 #63

All In ProfessorGAC Nov 2017 #64

Anyone remember Pelosi knew? McCamy Taylor Nov 2017 #65

I've only been on DU for less than a year FakeNoose Nov 2017 #71