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Zoonart

(11,849 posts)
3. All of this noise around Franken is just
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:11 PM
Nov 2017

more misdirection. We are getting played and have to stop being led around by our noses by the trolls.
Wise up people. Let's focus on the real issue.... like being assaulted by the horrific Tax "reform" bill.

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
2. I hope all the of this comes out in the thorough ethics inquiry.
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:10 PM
Nov 2017

Then I hope Al sues the ever loving shit out of her.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,674 posts)
5. I'm guessing this is why Franken was eager to have an investigation -
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:15 PM
Nov 2017

he knows what went on at the USO show and he knows they won't find anything else. If there was other dirt out there that snake Norm Coleman and pal Karl Rove would have found it in 2008. He won't sue, though, and he shouldn't. The investigation will vindicate him and that will be enough.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
6. Only now is it coming out as a USO skit? Those shows are as raunchy as it gets. Something
Sat Nov 18, 2017, 11:25 PM
Nov 2017

really is smelling fishy about the RW 'victim' as more details emerge.

Franken knew the devil will be found in the details.

SaschaHM

(2,897 posts)
9. The key word here is consent.
Sun Nov 19, 2017, 12:33 AM
Nov 2017

If any of the individuals (RIP Robin WIlliams) decides to come forward and say Tweeden grabbed me inappropriately during a skit and I did not agree to it, then no, this is not ok.

If they agreed to it beforehand as people tend to do with skits/rehearsals that require some form of intimacy, then it is ok as consent was given.

Response to SaschaHM (Reply #11)

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