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Bucky

(54,087 posts) Fri Nov 17, 2017, 05:42 PM Nov 2017

Cliff's Notes for DU today: "I believe her... unless he is a liberal Democrat" [View all]

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/16/politics/leeann-tweeden-al-franken-the-lead/index.html

I'm pissed about Roger Stone's slimy involvement in this, too. But that doesn't mean Franken doesn't have to be held to account for his behavior. Unless there's a train of events like this, he won't lose his seat. But him having a D behind his name shouldn't get him any extra benefit of doubt.

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Cliff's Notes for DU today: "I believe her... unless he is a liberal Democrat" [View all] Bucky Nov 2017 OP

Oh FFS BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #1

I don't recall much call for questioning Moore's or Trump's or Weinstein's accusers Bucky Nov 2017 #5

Nonsense. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #7

I'm not talking about Democratic Senators. Note the headline -- I'm talking about DUers Bucky Nov 2017 #45

Yeah, and I addressed that. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #47

You are equating things that cannot be equated. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author WinkyDink Nov 2017 #20

Thank god she wasn't wearing a short skirt mythology Nov 2017 #9

More ridiculous hyperbole. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #10

They are fucking stupid enough to equate him with predators. NCTraveler Nov 2017 #14

I didn't want to believe that, but I think you're right. BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #15

Im with you. cwydro Nov 2017 #29

Nice Broad Brush maxsolomon Nov 2017 #2

Don't put words in my mouth. I have no complaints about Franken. He's handling this properly. Bucky Nov 2017 #4

So, what qualifies as being held to account? gratuitous Nov 2017 #8

Good questions Bucky Nov 2017 #21

I would think she may be embellishing because of her connections with fox news Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #49

Then I don't understand your post. and I'd hate to be silly gratuitous Nov 2017 #52

Your OP title puts words in MY mouth maxsolomon Nov 2017 #11

That the photo was staged is, in fact, a defense. It puts the lie to that part of the story. alarimer Nov 2017 #30

He did deny it Nevernose Nov 2017 #17

When did he deny it? maxsolomon Nov 2017 #26

My memory of the rehearsal is different Nevernose Nov 2017 #38

Agreed. mythology Nov 2017 #3

Can't the same be said mindfulNJ Nov 2017 #6

You'll excuse me if I hold myself to a higher moral standard than Trump supporters Bucky Nov 2017 #12

I get you. I think Franken has handled himself very well, though. moriah Nov 2017 #16

I agree with that. I just wish more DUers followed his example. Bucky Nov 2017 #22

Thank you for posting this oberliner Nov 2017 #18

Thanks Bucky Nov 2017 #24

Her credibility is in question because she lied about the photo spotthebird Nov 2017 #19

The "D" doesn't.... Adrahil Nov 2017 #23

I don't know about her politics. I know the first accusation that she was a Trumper was Snopes'd Bucky Nov 2017 #27

I just read the Snopes piece BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #32

Motivation matters, if she's a Trumper, radius777 Nov 2017 #56

I think Leeann does not want to get anywhere near testifying under oath. rzemanfl Nov 2017 #25

False equivalency? Bucky Nov 2017 #31

I was not accusing you of false equivalency although I can see how you could take it that way. rzemanfl Nov 2017 #36

Then why do you come to this sucky woman hating place? Huh? kcr Nov 2017 #28

What sucky woman hating have I done? Bucky Nov 2017 #34

Are you kidding me? kcr Nov 2017 #37

You've described DU hating. You accused me of woman hating. Bucky Nov 2017 #42

You should learn to read for content. tonedevil Nov 2017 #53

+1 BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #44

BULL FUCKIN SHIT !!! False equivalency bullshit alert uponit7771 Nov 2017 #33

Back that up. Bucky Nov 2017 #39

Character counts and so does the situation uponit7771 Nov 2017 #57

It's all been covered...and not in the manner you are trying to portray BoneyardDem Nov 2017 #35

Riddle me this quickesst Nov 2017 #40

I think all of that is consistent with him "remembering the incident differently" Bucky Nov 2017 #48

Here's the thing quickesst Nov 2017 #59

Faith and commitment. crosinski Nov 2017 #41

Thank you. Bucky Nov 2017 #50

I'm a woman, and I've had my share of harrassment through the years. crosinski Nov 2017 #58

It's obvious some people equate kissing an adult woman with bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #43

No!! I'm being told I HAVE to believe this rainin Nov 2017 #46

SHE IS A BIRTHER - IT'S OK TO BE SKEPTICAL. Kirk Lover Nov 2017 #51

Fugg. Another one? awesomerwb1 Nov 2017 #54

Benefit of the doubt - yes... lame54 Nov 2017 #55