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In reply to the discussion: Pierce: Ralph Northam Should Resign. But Democrats Better Wise Up. [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,489 posts)We now seem to be a nation of charges, trial and execution by internet blog. People around the world are committing suicide every day over this anonymous electronic bullshit. It's also how right-wingers are creating extreme divisiveness in most all democratic populations around the globe.
"Due process" is the key words and I agree this should be dealt with entirely by Virginia's voters. It should be investigated thoroughly by Virginians and any appropriate action taken by Virginia's officials only.
I hope I'm never observed doing something innocent that someone holding a grudge sees a way to twist that into a crime, then I get flamed for months on social media, and then my friends and family hear about it.
This will continue so long as Republicans have access to billions of dollars of free money to fund secretive right-wing dirt digger groups and right-wing-only media. Until we solve our huge economic inequality and campaign finance issues, they should be flooded with defamation lawsuits.