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In reply to the discussion: Is Ryan Lizza another set up? [View all]Why is the accuser treated so differently than the accused? Lizza's name was put out there in negative statements by the NYer and CNN. There was no reason to do so, other than to cause trouble for him. They could have quietly removed him, and put him on leave.
The accuser remaining anonymous is awfully convenient. How do we know she hasn't done this before?
Seems like, in some minds at least, the accuser is always right and righteous, and the accused is automatically guilty.
And the fact that Scaramucci publicly predicted something would befall Lizza doesn't sway the pro-accuser crowd?
Contrary to what some seem to believe, the rights of women are not more important than the rights of men.
Stop feeding Rush Limbaugh.
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Thats actually not how things are supposed to work at all and there is no such right
stevenleser
Dec 2017
#34
It is reported they had a relationship. Corporations will fire employees who cause them trouble
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#38
Me too. This is why we need to demand due process/investigations over anonymous accusations..
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#57
The idea that you can run to court is laughable...folks who suggest that have never been to court.
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#72
That is bullshit...very hard to sue...expensive too...so the idea that anyone wrongly accused...can
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#68
Exactly. Being anonymous goes against our entire legal system. The whole point is that an accused
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#55
I hope we are at the point where we judge each accusation on its merits, on a case by case basis.
woolldog
Dec 2017
#7
You can read his account and the New Yorker's account and it's obvious what happened.
woolldog
Dec 2017
#15
Apparently a victim shielding their identity from the public is now wrong, too.
herding cats
Dec 2017
#12
Yeah, notice how the New Yorker carefully shielded the victim's identity to the public,
KitSileya
Dec 2017
#32
Oh who needs that when you can just take the lazy, "all men are pigs" approach?
BannonsLiver
Dec 2017
#61
I totally disagree with you. I believe in due process including appropriate investigations before
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#60
No, that is not the correct answer. Workplaces can not divulge most personnel actions. nt
stevenleser
Dec 2017
#88
They most likely can, but choose not to to avoid lawsuits. Just like many businesses these days..
PoliticAverse
Dec 2017
#91
It is wrong...people have a right to face their accusers...and I can think of 1000's of ways this
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#74
Do you think we should assume that all women tell the truth? and any accusation is all that takes
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#40
I doubt they investigated at all. They washed their hands of the mess by firing the guy.
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#75
No. We hold them to the same standard as EVERYONE ELSE IN OUR LEGAL SYSTEM. SIMPLE.
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#59
This is why the accused must be protected as well. This thread is depressing as so many seem to
anneboleyn
Dec 2017
#62
I find it depressing that folks like you dont know the difference between that
stevenleser
Dec 2017
#87