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In reply to the discussion: Stephanie Carter Sets the Record Straight: That Viral Image With Joe Biden Was Not a #MeToo Moment [View all]kag
(4,189 posts)34. That's my problem with it too.
She's trying to "Al Franken" Joe Biden and it pisses me off. Me Too isn't about affectionate men creeping out women who go on to attack that man for their affection. Flores even maintains that the incident with herself wasn't sexual assault. Me Too is about sexual assault, and women who co-opt it for politics should STFU.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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Stephanie Carter Sets the Record Straight: That Viral Image With Joe Biden Was Not a #MeToo Moment [View all]
highplainsdem
Mar 2019
OP
I had a serious problem with that, too, especially since she should have known
highplainsdem
Mar 2019
#8
A few DUers kept posting the Carter meme as "proof" of a pattern of behavior.
TwilightZone
Mar 2019
#5
I'm glad she finally spoke up. Her husband's laughing comment didn't convince me,
pnwmom
Mar 2019
#15
Yes, I remember the fuss about that. And I agree with what you say about Democrats foolishly
highplainsdem
Apr 2019
#35
Lucy Flores not only hasn't tweeted about Carter's denial, but worse -- she's retweeted
highplainsdem
Mar 2019
#20
I don't think it's going to help our society at all if people become afraid to show affection.
highplainsdem
Mar 2019
#33