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HopeAgain

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18. Maybe I don't understand politics

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 6, 2017, 02:37 PM

Dec 2017

I feel compelled to always take the moral high ground. If we let morality slide for the benefit of politics, aren't we just going to make things worse in the long run?

I haven't decided on Franken what to think yet. I am uncomfortable with three anonymous accusers. I don't think a moral high ground can be identified unless we know what the facts truly are. But to argue against the moral high ground? I am uncomfortable with that. The ends do not usually justify the means over the long haul.

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My thoughts on Al Franken [View all] SHRED Dec 2017 OP

The problem with that argument BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #1

To be clear SHRED Dec 2017 #3

Yes, my apologies. I should have mentioned that. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #4

Maybe I don't understand politics HopeAgain Dec 2017 #18

It's something I struggle with Saviolo Dec 2017 #20

nothing wrong with the moral high ground IMHO Egnever Dec 2017 #42

A lynch mob cannot claim the moral high ground n/t WyLoochka Dec 2017 #44

See, We Do Agree Completely! ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #22

You're right but.. cannabis_flower Dec 2017 #37

MN GOVERNOR MARK DAYTON WILL APPOINT A DEM cilla4progress Dec 2017 #2

So? Thor_MN Dec 2017 #6

I dont want anyone but SENATOR AL FRANKEN a kennedy Dec 2017 #10

+1000! dchill Dec 2017 #12

I contacted him with my support I WANT AL TO STAY Kimchijeon Dec 2017 #15

I just did the same thing. blimablam Dec 2017 #28

I couldn't agree more, and I'm a woman who has a compelling "me too" story... unitedwethrive Dec 2017 #36

+ another 1000 Duppers Dec 2017 #23

Who only gets to serve until the next election. Hong Kong Cavalier Dec 2017 #14

Al ran in 2014 didn't he? titaniumsalute Dec 2017 #35

And if you remember, it was so close, recounted and recounted, not seated until months later. SharonAnn Dec 2017 #38

Actually I looked titaniumsalute Dec 2017 #40

That was the 2008 election. alp227 Dec 2017 #46

He will appoint a Dem who is quiet Bettie Dec 2017 #16

Not necessary if Franken doesn't resign. Lil Missy Dec 2017 #26

There hasn't been a Dem like Franken for years WyLoochka Dec 2017 #45

I would like to see Al Franken offer to take a polygraph test under the condition Snotcicles Dec 2017 #5

oh yes.. never gonna happen.. But... LakeArenal Dec 2017 #7

I totally agree, Shred RandomAccess Dec 2017 #8

+10 SHRED Dec 2017 #13

+1000 smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #27

FFS... HipChick Dec 2017 #9

The best thing Franken can do at this stage is to come out fighting. He has been too nice up to this OnDoutside Dec 2017 #11

Just wrote to DNC and told them if they drum Al Franken sinkingfeeling Dec 2017 #17

I just did. Thanks for the link. Mr. Evil Dec 2017 #21

I just did so as well rsong71 Dec 2017 #29

OMFG Egnever Dec 2017 #43

Al need to stay and fight-on The democrats prove at every chance they get that....... usaf-vet Dec 2017 #19

Defense of due process pazzyanne Dec 2017 #24

Welcome SHRED Dec 2017 #25

me too! rsong71 Dec 2017 #30

They would have inside information. nt fleabiscuit Dec 2017 #41

Shred - well written rsong71 Dec 2017 #31

And guess what, GOPers in the Senate plan on voting on the tax scam Iliyah Dec 2017 #32

Do not resign, Al Franken marieo1 Dec 2017 #33

I'm with Shred and Franken ffr Dec 2017 #34

Right !!! There will 100 more anonymous accusations against dem pols by EOY if Franken resigns !! uponit7771 Dec 2017 #39