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In reply to the discussion: What did Franken do [View all]Collimator
(2,123 posts)39. "We want him out of office"?!
Who is this "we" that you speak of? The majority of people that I hear from want him to remain a pain in the Republicans' butts. I would also like to see him stand no closer than two feet from people during any future photo opts, but that's for his sake.
The butts and side-boobs and waists of America's womenfolk are not in any ongoing danger from Al Franken "rapaciousness" should he remain in office.
Our reproductive rights and the health of our children are in danger from rapacious Republicans.
Furthermore, while "we" aren't calling for him to be executed, you don't seem to object to seeing his character assassinated.
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Don't they understand that a zero tolerance policy opens them all up to attacks?
unitedwethrive
Dec 2017
#12
There is no difference between "unwanted flirtation" and predatory behavior.
Gravitycollapse
Dec 2017
#5
The issue isn't whether the behavior is acceptable; it's what the penalty should be.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Dec 2017
#6
Resigning from office isn't ending his life. We aren't throwing him in prison.
Gravitycollapse
Dec 2017
#7
Are you even remotely concerned at all for the women who have accused Franken?
Gravitycollapse
Dec 2017
#11
Thanks for this. I think you have made the argument but I fear the momentum may push him out.
jakesblues
Dec 2017
#43
Exactly! His alledged offenses are on a completely different level than alledged offenses
OhioBlue
Dec 2017
#17
I believe he is entitled to the ethics investigation he requested.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Dec 2017
#14
Of course but I'm concerned with due process also one doesn't override the other
uponit7771
Dec 2017
#48
Yeah, you forgot this little part "66 percent of voters said the ethics panel should probe Frankens
uponit7771
Dec 2017
#51
Or, you know, they could pose for photos and not inappropriately grab women...
Gravitycollapse
Dec 2017
#20
So, you have convicted him of the accusations? Maybe wait until he speaks first.
L. Coyote
Dec 2017
#31