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ret5hd

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81. Well, "guts" is one word for it...and you have used it in a syntactically correct manner.

Reply to kcr (Reply #29)

Thu Nov 30, 2017, 04:45 PM

Nov 2017

But, I will add, there are other more accurately descriptive words available in the English language.

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I don't believe a single one of Frankens accusers [View all] Egnever Nov 2017 OP

I completely agree. The_Casual_Observer Nov 2017 #1

I think its a set up to undermine Democrats yuiyoshida Nov 2017 #62

Yes, expect more of the same GOP dirty tricks. BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #82

I agree as well. And so far these are the only accusers I don't believe underthematrix Nov 2017 #2

Yup MFM008 Nov 2017 #3

K&R 2naSalit Nov 2017 #4

you are correct. Scruffy1 Nov 2017 #5

I agree. Dawson Leery Nov 2017 #6

Especially atreides1 Nov 2017 #7

Agreed pandr32 Nov 2017 #8

Nor do I. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #9

I don't believe anyone who says they wouldn't believe any of these women if they were leveling WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2017 #10

the tales are problematic no matter who the accused is dsc Nov 2017 #37

This is, from an objective point of view, probably a set-up ollie10 Nov 2017 #47

Case in point - Joe Barton jberryhill Nov 2017 #76

He let someone take a picture customerserviceguy Dec 2017 #141

Yes, that's what I mean jberryhill Dec 2017 #148

Apparently, Barton hasn't done anything criminal. toddwv Dec 2017 #147

CNN and GOP pundit Amanda Carpenter SJMULE Dec 2017 #145

I agree, but I also believe.. Kleveland Nov 2017 #11

This is true (or so I believe) davekriss Nov 2017 #70

Agreed. nt prayin4rain Nov 2017 #12

the fact that his snl coworkers defend him tells me the truth. a serial groper would not be able niyad Nov 2017 #13

And his congressional staffers wryter2000 Nov 2017 #51

think about it...not one republican congressperson has been accused of sexual impropriety.... spanone Nov 2017 #14

Yes! n/t rainin Nov 2017 #64

Yes, there has. B2G Nov 2017 #68

Joe Barton. PDittie Nov 2017 #99

He should stop apologizing and just deny question everything Nov 2017 #15

K&R Gothmog Nov 2017 #16

Even Randi Rhodes (who has had her own arguments with Franken) thinks this is bullsh*t. OnDoutside Nov 2017 #17

Absolutely agree Butterflylady Nov 2017 #18

Since nobody's calling on Franken to resign, and the major accuser accepted his apology... brooklynite Nov 2017 #19

You've got guts. kcr Nov 2017 #29

Well, "guts" is one word for it...and you have used it in a syntactically correct manner. ret5hd Nov 2017 #81

Aren't there always? WinkyDink Dec 2017 #128

Right. And all the stories are from 10, 11, 13 years ago. Demit Nov 2017 #20

Hardly the measure of veracity. WinkyDink Dec 2017 #129

It certainly gives the lie to "he is a serial groper." Demit Dec 2017 #135

See: "Moore, Roy." WinkyDink Dec 2017 #137

There is corroborating evidence for the claims against Moore. Demit Dec 2017 #142

Thank you EricMaundry Nov 2017 #21

More likely Roger Stone, IMO. Silver Gaia Nov 2017 #83

+1 dhol82 Dec 2017 #140

This article seems appropriate mythology Nov 2017 #22

Yes that article nails it well Sailor65x1 Nov 2017 #28

Thank you for the link. madaboutharry Nov 2017 #41

Oh man, it is entirely unreasonable to think serial groper is Franken's character. joshcryer Nov 2017 #92

That's not entirely true rpannier Dec 2017 #156

Me either. beaglelover Nov 2017 #23

Neither do I CatMor Nov 2017 #24

I don't either and I'm not paying attention until... mreilly Nov 2017 #25

Agreed JeaneRaye Nov 2017 #26

It's rightwing pay back for nailing Sessions on his lies! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #27

you forgot grandpamike1 Nov 2017 #30

I agree mainstreetonce Nov 2017 #31

Amen msdogi Nov 2017 #32

I don't feel right taking a side/commenting on any of them. not a single one. m-lekktor Nov 2017 #33

I'm with you. Dorian Gray Dec 2017 #121

In republican world this is SOP. Mr. Evil Nov 2017 #34

IKR? And yet so many fall for it like chumps Kimchijeon Nov 2017 #53

This is an amazing admission oberliner Nov 2017 #35

Agree Meowmee Nov 2017 #36

WTF? Dorian Gray Dec 2017 #122

This is a total hit job on Franken MontanaMama Nov 2017 #38

I wondered the same thing until a friend shared her own story. zaj Nov 2017 #39

I don't believe them either and PatSeg Nov 2017 #40

I'm with you. I believe this is clearly a hit job. nt scarletwoman Nov 2017 #42

I think he may have acted in a way that made people feel uncomfortable, but LisaM Nov 2017 #43

I find it curious that during the current "discussion," there have been no allegations Vinca Nov 2017 #44

Joe Barton. PDittie Nov 2017 #100

But he managed to semi-successfully paint himself as a victim because releasing the photo Vinca Dec 2017 #124

Yes. PDittie Dec 2017 #155

I had the new CEO of my company pat my behind once. Sophiegirl Nov 2017 #45

If any of the accusations are factual hurple Nov 2017 #48

Take a look at some photos and tell me you can see what's going on behond people's backs. I'm not WinkyDink Dec 2017 #132

I'm not one of those hurple Dec 2017 #149

Louis CK is a comedian..... WinkyDink Dec 2017 #131

Yes he is. Sophiegirl Dec 2017 #152

Franken pamdb Nov 2017 #46

Yep the Franken ones are bullshit. Kimchijeon Nov 2017 #49

I don't either wryter2000 Nov 2017 #50

The GOP has a third goal...tarnish and weaken Al lostnfound Dec 2017 #136

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #52

OP has been on DU for over 14 years ChubbyStar Nov 2017 #95

Yep cubbies01 Nov 2017 #54

I've said this before - anyone who rides the NYC subway to work invariably touches.... George II Nov 2017 #55

Let's see what Franken says. Sophia4 Nov 2017 #56

I do not believe them either. Eom Tipperary Nov 2017 #57

Also, to give cover for voting for Moore. tomp Nov 2017 #58

I agree alwaysinasnit Nov 2017 #59

welcome to DU gopiscrap Dec 2017 #151

Thanks alwaysinasnit Dec 2017 #153

Your Welcome gopiscrap Dec 2017 #154

A long time ago Lee Atwater taught the republicans how to win. BlueIdaho Nov 2017 #60

Yes, this is right out of his playbook. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #63

Roger Stone was a former Lee Atwater protege! wolfie001 Nov 2017 #86

I know! BlueIdaho Nov 2017 #87

You must have a wealth of stories.... wolfie001 Nov 2017 #88

No Kidding... BlueIdaho Nov 2017 #98

I agree. There should be and I will be a ethics investigation. rockfordfile Nov 2017 #61

I don't either. n/t rainin Nov 2017 #65

I really, really want to believe in a conspiracy to take down Franken. Orsino Nov 2017 #66

I find it hard to disbelieve ALL of them paulkienitz Nov 2017 #67

Amen!! K&R Duppers Nov 2017 #69

I gotta agree with you, Egnever. I won't say they are all lying. Honeycombe8 Nov 2017 #71

egnever marieo1 Nov 2017 #72

The idea of him groping women left and right Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2017 #73

There's a difference between groping and goosing..See my post below. nt Kahuna7 Nov 2017 #79

Me neither. ananda Nov 2017 #74

Franken is one of the good guys. LenaBaby61 Nov 2017 #84

Rec 100 Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #75

+ a brazillion. nt tblue37 Nov 2017 #77

My take. He may have "goosed" women from time to time... Kahuna7 Nov 2017 #78

OMG. WinkyDink Dec 2017 #130

No doubt... defacto7 Nov 2017 #80

totally agree. barbtries Nov 2017 #85

Moore, Lauer, Weinstein, and Conyers Nevernose Nov 2017 #89

We've just seen Project Veritas try to scam the WaPo Yavin4 Nov 2017 #90

Idiots claim UVA rape story is a hoax Nevernose Nov 2017 #91

May I thank you all in advance for ..... HenryWallace Nov 2017 #93

Why doesn't he outright deny it? budkin Nov 2017 #94

Exactly. PDittie Nov 2017 #102

"TAX REFORM!" Social Security ! Medicare, Net Neutrality ! Dementia! Psychopath ! pangaia Nov 2017 #96

Even my buddy who's a conservative Republican & retired cop isn't buying. alp227 Nov 2017 #97

Belief doesnt matter Loki Liesmith Nov 2017 #101

Smells of Roger Stone and the alt-right IMO NoMoreRepugs Nov 2017 #103

When is the investigation supposed to start? blueinredohio Nov 2017 #104

K and R dewsgirl Nov 2017 #105

Thank you. I'm glad you posted. Tracyjo Nov 2017 #106

I'm not buying it either. smirkymonkey Nov 2017 #107

I hate not believing those women,but... Adrahil Nov 2017 #108

This is a Reich wing hit job to destroy a very effective senator. kimbutgar Nov 2017 #109

Lie,cheat,pervert, pollute to win... this is THE Republican Playbook once again. stuffmatters Nov 2017 #110

I do Lunabell Nov 2017 #111

Agree. This has KIGB written all over it. McCamy Taylor Nov 2017 #112

Im with you. There is NOTHING credible about any of the Franken accusers claims. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2017 #113

the accusations show a pattern of BS JI7 Dec 2017 #114

There is a chance he is guilty of it USsoccerfan Dec 2017 #115

But it's much more likely, given what we know of his character, that he's not. GaYellowDawg Dec 2017 #116

Damn. Some people.---Meaning what? WinkyDink Dec 2017 #133

Meaning that some stuff that gets said here is unreal. GaYellowDawg Dec 2017 #144

fuck Trump JI7 Dec 2017 #117

AGREE SusanaMontana41 Dec 2017 #118

When one happens to not be a Trump supporter get back to me. Cobalt Violet Dec 2017 #119

you even have the usual Trolls on DU pushing it JI7 Dec 2017 #120

They can make claims if they wish. Glad he isn't resigning. harun Dec 2017 #123

I'm still waiting for the latest picture of Frankens alleged groping... Historic NY Dec 2017 #125

AGREED! democratisphere Dec 2017 #126

This message was self-deleted by its author WinkyDink Dec 2017 #127

Why do you believe the accusers of Conyers? WinkyDink Dec 2017 #134

i agree........ samnsara Dec 2017 #138

Normally, I would say "believe the women". HughBeaumont Dec 2017 #139

Has any media outlet did any credible reporting on this. lancelyons Dec 2017 #143

K & R dewsgirl Dec 2017 #146

I don't believe any of the Franken accusers either. Greybnk48 Dec 2017 #150