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One of his wives got a no contact order in 2010 leftstreet Feb 2018 #1
Another girlfriend (former) who supposedly works at the White House also accused him dawg day Feb 2018 #30
It think the fact that the FBI decided the abuse allegations were enough to keep him enough Feb 2018 #2
Ye-ah! Cha Feb 2018 #48
Exactly. How does one serve as White House Staff Secretary for over a year... SMC22307 Feb 2018 #81
Public servants in a position to determine policy or spooky3 Feb 2018 #3
Good points. This OP fails to recognize the danger of working alongside those inclined to violence. bettyellen Feb 2018 #11
Workplaces shouldn't tolerate domestic violence by employees metalbot Feb 2018 #16
Are you saying you believe him over the police? Honestly? bettyellen Feb 2018 #17
People dont believe the police every day here on DU RhodeIslandOne Feb 2018 #47
Are you kidding? Its more common for the violent to lie about doing it and if bettyellen Feb 2018 #68
You're slightly dodging the question here metalbot Feb 2018 #69
so you believe the arrested guy that its the wifes fault he was arrested? Thats your choice and bettyellen Feb 2018 #70
Generally people believe the people they know RhodeIslandOne Feb 2018 #74
And theyre generally wrong to deny the evidence others give- they do that out of bias. bettyellen Feb 2018 #75
Do you believe in our justice system? RhodeIslandOne Feb 2018 #77
Being free from incarceration doesnt guarantee you a job. Lots of factors make a person less bettyellen Feb 2018 #78
I'm not saying anything about belief metalbot Feb 2018 #82
And someone flagged one important point dawg day Feb 2018 #31
Here's the link to the article about strangling and mass shooting dawg day Feb 2018 #32
Not sure about that because Akacia Feb 2018 #4
Hugely important and overlooked point- men like him make the workplace dangerous for everyone! bettyellen Feb 2018 #10
Apart from the fact that the behavior itself is reprehensible, the other problem The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2018 #5
When he works within shooting distance of MaryMagdaline Feb 2018 #6
Accused? Corgigal Feb 2018 #7
Good input, Corgigal Hekate Feb 2018 #35
He should have been fired since he cant get a security clearance tammywammy Feb 2018 #8
Exactly..I still don't understand how he was handling classified material HipChick Feb 2018 #9
The same reason Kushner is tammywammy Feb 2018 #14
I think dismissing it as an off with their heads mentality is BS gaslighting and fuck that. bettyellen Feb 2018 #12
+10000 Hekate Feb 2018 #36
Even if you think what he didn't wasn't enough to justify firing him dsc Feb 2018 #13
He's in the wrong job. Ilsa Feb 2018 #15
I think the standards for jobs like his, where he has a public responsibility, pnwmom Feb 2018 #18
Well, he couldn't get a security clearance kcr Feb 2018 #19
Are you KIDDING US? How about when one can't get s SecClear for a job in the WH? Raine1967 Feb 2018 #20
I have an unpopular opinion Beantighe Feb 2018 #21
Good post. One thing, these men CAN refrain from beating raccoon Feb 2018 #27
definitely Beantighe Feb 2018 #33
The reason it's not called "wife beating" is because women think they have to have nadine_mn Feb 2018 #67
Well, I did say upfront it was an unpopular opinion Beantighe Feb 2018 #73
Unless the abuser is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, any time the employer deems it WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2018 #22
My workplace fired a guy who was arrested for solicitation of a prostitute. bullwinkle428 Feb 2018 #23
Was he fired for being arrested, or did he plead guilty? MrPurple Feb 2018 #29
I did some searching online, and could not find any information regarding disposition bullwinkle428 Feb 2018 #38
Not to split hairs, but there are a few more exceptions spooky3 Feb 2018 #45
Security clearances, like at-will employment, have nothing to do with what you said Hekate Feb 2018 #40
No RobinA Feb 2018 #24
So you are fine sharing a cubicle with someone Squinch Feb 2018 #50
Why Aren't The Molester RobinA Feb 2018 #55
So now I'll ask you: did YOU read the sub-thread you are responding to? The original Squinch Feb 2018 #72
Does the same apply for a criminal record of other violent acts? MichMan Feb 2018 #76
Do you know anyone with an assault and battery conviction? I do. Do you know how hard Squinch Feb 2018 #79
My company will not hire someone convicted of the crime GulfCoast66 Feb 2018 #25
Heres how I feel. Fuck Rob Porter. bronxiteforever Feb 2018 #26
When they LIE to the FBI on their freaking background check. How about that? Hekate Feb 2018 #28
Security clearance - turn Rachel on now JenniferJuniper Feb 2018 #34
He worked in a position that reqired a security clearance but coudn't get one Merlot Feb 2018 #37
I think it would be great if we lived in a society where men knew that if they punched their wives Squinch Feb 2018 #39
Limiting Peoples RobinA Feb 2018 #41
What if he becomes violent with a coworker, after spooky3 Feb 2018 #43
If There's Some Reason RobinA Feb 2018 #53
In the US we (employers) can fire or refuse to hire spooky3 Feb 2018 #58
I Know That RobinA Feb 2018 #60
Im responding to spooky3 Feb 2018 #61
Ok, Fair Enough RobinA Feb 2018 #62
What if we were a culture that simply didnt tolerate it? Squinch Feb 2018 #49
Did You Even RobinA Feb 2018 #52
Yeah, I read it. It says we can't have zero tolerance to wife beating because the abuser might Squinch Feb 2018 #71
Limiting people's ability to fucking live without fear of being abused is more important. PeaceNikki Feb 2018 #65
Are you getting the support you hoped for from your fellow DUers? Or is the nature of... Hekate Feb 2018 #42
Why does violence against women rank #50000 spooky3 Feb 2018 #44
mmm hmmm PeaceNikki Feb 2018 #63
Beating up women is not number 50,000 on my list. Iggo Feb 2018 #46
He should be fired, if he can't obtain the required security clearance.. HipChick Feb 2018 #51
A Guy Who Punches And Chokes His Wives. . . ProfessorGAC Feb 2018 #54
When the behavior interferes with the performance of their duties. Or when the employer wishes to. Caliman73 Feb 2018 #56
Jesus Fucking Christ. nt LexVegas Feb 2018 #57
This PeaceNikki Feb 2018 #64
I think far too many people are attempting to minimize abuse against women LanternWaste Feb 2018 #59
There are 2 points to this that you are conflating nadine_mn Feb 2018 #66
What kind of investigations should an employer do to avoid hiring an abuser? FarCenter Feb 2018 #80
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