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In reply to the discussion: Is Our Revolution trying to unseat Al Franken? [View all]solara
(3,836 posts)None of Franken's actions can be conflated with the actions of Moore, or PINO trump or Rose or Weinstein or Halperin or Conyers or Cosby and to continue to do so is cynically and dangerously creating a False Equivalency, which is a known RW ploy.
Franken didn't force himself on anyone, nor did he threaten anyone, or coerce them or force anyone to watch him masturbate, or drug anyone, or solicit sexual favors from children. His behavior was not "serial" in any way.
There are valid questions about the photo in question and although he honors a women's right to be believed, he has not admitted to the "groping" accusations and he has also not pointed his finger at his accusers or called them liars. He has asked for a thorough inquiry by the Ethics Committee. And he has apologized if his behavior has caused anyone any pain.
How can we win in 2018 if we keep falling for the sick tricks of the RW machine?