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In reply to the discussion: Supporting Gillibrand, Harris, etc., while opposing Franken's resignation [View all]Bradshaw3
(7,516 posts)13. I didn't misinterpret anything, just repeated what you wrote
Which was: "it would be wrong to condemn and abandon the Democratic women in Congress for standing up for women in general."
I have read some of the more extreme comments and not a single one of them meets your criteria of abandoning Democratic women in Congress. You made the comment, I didn't. As I said, some said they wouldn't vote for her in a primary. I simply asked you to back up what was an over-the-top characterization of people criticizing her and, of course, you can't. So you choose to walk away. I understand why.
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Supporting Gillibrand, Harris, etc., while opposing Franken's resignation [View all]
Dark n Stormy Knight
Dec 2017
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They had decided behind the scenes and among themselves that if another accuser comes
Kirk Lover
Dec 2017
#17
In rereading your reply, I feel even more strongly that you've misrepresented my meaning.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Dec 2017
#12
Actually, the bolded part is extremely important to the meaning of my sentence.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Dec 2017
#21
There has been A TON...a shocking amount really and if I didn't trash all those threads I'd be glad
Kirk Lover
Dec 2017
#20
Al Franken was lynch mobbed and it is just SHIT and there are ZERO excuses for it! Period!
LBM20
Dec 2017
#10
That's quite the exaggeration and insult to those who've actually been lynched.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Dec 2017
#16
I will support ALL of them over any Republican. Their positions on the issues are an open page
DFW
Dec 2017
#11
I would not support those who went after Al Franken in a primary, but of course in a general
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#32