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askyagerz

(776 posts)
213. Surely the man knows if he did it or not
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 11:06 PM
Dec 2017

Without needing a ethics investigation on himself. And yes I expect my senators to be better people then me and I'm not even that great of person so if they can't pass that test they can go. And again to say he can't be replaced makes this party sound desperate. It's about the message not the messenger

I agree. ret5hd Dec 2017 #1
There is certainly a "plan" to all of this.... NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #2
By the Democrats? flamingdem Dec 2017 #6
No - there is some sort of targeting going on by the "other side" NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #12
I agree, anything anonymous should be suspect flamingdem Dec 2017 #15
we are going to need new analogies - we bring silly putty to a nuke fight? NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #19
THIS .... "we bring silly putty"!!! KPN Dec 2017 #70
Careful! Plucketeer Dec 2017 #113
Dear Mods Plucketeer Dec 2017 #253
There are 6 including Tweendan? I thought she was one and the other girl was 2 and then 2 anonymous Maraya1969 Dec 2017 #234
heresay and 'popular' outrage generated mainly by 300 POS on 1500 radio stations certainot Dec 2017 #178
Like the election plan? lame54 Dec 2017 #199
Its pretty simple. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #3
Bernie said he should step down. bettyellen Dec 2017 #205
My post was made several hours before that. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #216
So what do you have to say now? bettyellen Dec 2017 #217
ANYONE who has called for Franken to resign has lost my support. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #218
I am soo pissed and hope there is something we don't know. bettyellen Dec 2017 #225
That is one of my biggest fears in all of this Egnever Dec 2017 #232
Yeah, the fact that none of this has to do with workplace stuff is maddening. bettyellen Dec 2017 #242
We will get a good replacement out of cilla4progress Dec 2017 #4
Disagree MFM008 Dec 2017 #7
Exactly flamingdem Dec 2017 #9
I foresee religious right demogogery against a Senator Ellison. Marcuse Dec 2017 #28
Bingo! ollie10 Dec 2017 #68
Franken is one of best attackers of the GOP flamingdem Dec 2017 #8
Post removed Post removed Dec 2017 #10
Yep. Been going on forever. Never standing their ground. Tired of the notdarkyet Dec 2017 #32
It's just a reminder that these people don't have a moral or ethical backbone in their body kcr Dec 2017 #37
yep! rainy Dec 2017 #202
Yep. It's so depressing. No one has our backs. No one. nt Nay Dec 2017 #244
It sure isn't zentrum Dec 2017 #133
And above all..... SergeStorms Dec 2017 #214
His authority and ability to critique Codeine Dec 2017 #110
This message was self-deleted by its author Cattledog Dec 2017 #16
So, we give in on the eternal game of chicken Bettie Dec 2017 #58
Honestly why bother voting...just keep making Democrats resign nadine_mn Dec 2017 #88
I was feeling hopeful with the Mueller indictments Bettie Dec 2017 #98
It's just getting to be too heartbreaking. We get our hopes up only to have them shattered again. smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #181
And, once that happens... regnaD kciN Dec 2017 #59
Yeah let's have Repubs dictate what we do SHRED Dec 2017 #83
Franken's answer Bibluca Dec 2017 #125
Works for me. Pacifist Patriot Dec 2017 #135
Agreed! bettyellen Dec 2017 #206
That works for me also Bibluca, Welcome to DU Old Vet Dec 2017 #250
Yep, lets all just roll over and take it ONE more time...when does it end? Ferrets are Cool Dec 2017 #152
so glad you are in the minority questionseverything Dec 2017 #164
What? This rape, assault, incest, harassment survivor does not agree. 58Sunliner Dec 2017 #183
Absolutely correct. nt spotthebird Dec 2017 #197
There is no "pride" later after having joined a lynch mob WyLoochka Dec 2017 #228
We will never ever win a war on 3 fronts GusBob Dec 2017 #5
+1000000000000000000 notdarkyet Dec 2017 #36
well said Cosmocat Dec 2017 #47
here's an idea: tomp Dec 2017 #212
This will end cilla4progress Dec 2017 #11
No. There are very, very few as talented as Franken flamingdem Dec 2017 #17
JFC he's one person. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #13
The chances of getting someone as sharp, articulate, & outspoken as Franken are slim. CrispyQ Dec 2017 #23
"The chances of getting someone as sharp, articulate, & outspoken as Franken are slim." WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #25
I do bathroommonkey76 Dec 2017 #27
If you think he's the only one who could do the job, I'm pretty sure I can't convince you otherwise. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #31
You didn't offer up any names. bathroommonkey76 Dec 2017 #34
I know. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #42
there are plenty of people that could "do the job" NewJeffCT Dec 2017 #44
I'm more puzzled by dems who want him to resign without an inquiry. CrispyQ Dec 2017 #56
'optics' scipan Dec 2017 #162
But really all it did was make them look weak again. Egnever Dec 2017 #233
There are a few hundred democrats/progressives already in congress Cosmocat Dec 2017 #239
This . +10000000000000000000 notdarkyet Dec 2017 #40
Franken is the one who asked Sessions the question that got him recused More_Cowbell Dec 2017 #62
The GOP is playing to win Adrahil Dec 2017 #122
This OkieLib41 Dec 2017 #131
Yep, what is really going on? spotthebird Dec 2017 #198
Good week for Bannon... lame54 Dec 2017 #14
Exactly flamingdem Dec 2017 #18
That filthy, scabrous, seditious piece of shit annabanana Dec 2017 #48
Sam Seder too HootieMcBoob Dec 2017 #55
And there were people here cheering it on. n/t Crunchy Frog Dec 2017 #126
THIS orangecrush Dec 2017 #90
Agree.. HipChick Dec 2017 #20
Agree grantcart Dec 2017 #21
No one sets up a circular firing squad as well as the Democratic Party. mac56 Dec 2017 #22
Jesus Christ on a Crutch - it isn't enough that the Rethugs regularly COLGATE4 Dec 2017 #156
This! smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #182
At the rate things are going now Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2017 #24
True! And if you don't have a skeleton the repugs will invent one flamingdem Dec 2017 #29
That's the way the Screw World Order is. HughBeaumont Dec 2017 #54
Even if you've never done anything wrong Bettie Dec 2017 #63
Yep. If we Dems knuckle under AGAIN, this time about Al Franken, Greybnk48 Dec 2017 #26
Remember when the Russian trolls were pushing riverwalker Dec 2017 #30
Democrats walking right into a trap set by repukes standingtall Dec 2017 #33
I agree elfin Dec 2017 #35
I am sick of this bhusar Dec 2017 #38
Make lemonade out of a lemon! yallerdawg Dec 2017 #39
YES! THAT GUY! ancianita Dec 2017 #208
Everybody who stands against the Trump cabal is a target. Turbineguy Dec 2017 #41
Attempts were made to paint Schiff as gay flamingdem Dec 2017 #49
Inuendo is enough. Turbineguy Dec 2017 #124
Is there something wrong about being gay? rusty fender Dec 2017 #146
Point they were trying to make is that he's married and secretly flamingdem Dec 2017 #147
Ok, context is everything rusty fender Dec 2017 #173
As a party, one of the Democrats' great strengths... Orrex Dec 2017 #43
The only resignation they should be calling for Mr.Bill Dec 2017 #45
The only way to fend off this shit is to elect women tapermaker Dec 2017 #46
At this point they're a lot of gain in saying he grabbed my whatever flamingdem Dec 2017 #51
This may not be a popular opinion. liberal_patriot_md Dec 2017 #220
Also possibly zero chance to impeach DT. BadgerKid Dec 2017 #50
There was never any chance to impeach Trump. Codeine Dec 2017 #112
Can't believe this is happening! DemKittyNC Dec 2017 #52
Fuck the Dems tapermaker Dec 2017 #57
Sure as shit they'll vote in a republican in that seat. The_Casual_Observer Dec 2017 #53
Who needs enemies . . . peggysue2 Dec 2017 #60
Who needs enemies alwaysinasnit Dec 2017 #120
This is getting ridiculous Lanius Dec 2017 #61
Same word I was going to use roscoeroscoe Dec 2017 #157
Pence! catchnrelease Dec 2017 #211
I just called Gillibrands office and told her secretary my feelings dhol82 Dec 2017 #64
Good for you! classof56 Dec 2017 #96
I just an email to Franken dhol82 Dec 2017 #129
Agreed wryter2000 Dec 2017 #65
These same Democratic senators will soon call... dchill Dec 2017 #66
When they go low, we go high. KPN Dec 2017 #67
Smells like party politics. PU. BootinUp Dec 2017 #69
Yes, am beginning to wonder what they've decided and why flamingdem Dec 2017 #75
I agree. n/t rainin Dec 2017 #71
I agree Jeroen Dec 2017 #72
This message was self-deleted by its author KPN Dec 2017 #73
Meanwhile,,,,,,,,, Cryptoad Dec 2017 #74
Franken pales into comparison to Moore. cstanleytech Dec 2017 #76
Keep the GOP weapons loaded. That seems to be the goal for the democratic party. usaf-vet Dec 2017 #77
Just called Franken and Kamala Harris wryter2000 Dec 2017 #78
Thanks. I'm going to call her right now flamingdem Dec 2017 #80
Never. Franken should never step down. This silly Democratic Party makes a purist argument ancianita Dec 2017 #79
"Silly female Democratic party"?? whathehell Dec 2017 #188
Glad you caught that error. I meant "silly Democratic party." Yes. I'll edit. Thanks. ancianita Dec 2017 #193
Ok, good whathehell Dec 2017 #200
... ancianita Dec 2017 #201
Did Schumer call for his resignation too? whathehell Dec 2017 #203
He didn't. He'd better encourage the 35 tossers to allow an ethics hearing to get answers. ancianita Dec 2017 #204
That's good and yes, your suggestion is perfect whathehell Dec 2017 #207
Seriously? This is really the post you want to put up? StevieM Dec 2017 #191
No. Sorry. I've been beyond upset all day, and just blurt-typed. I made a correction. ancianita Dec 2017 #194
IMO dems often have a track record of F'ing things up to the advantage of the GOP. RKP5637 Dec 2017 #81
Next time the Republicans will be smarter and target a Dem, with an R governor. alarimer Dec 2017 #82
He knows if he did it or not askyagerz Dec 2017 #84
How about you act like you know the difference between inappropriate behavior and sexual predation. ancianita Dec 2017 #209
Surely the man knows if he did it or not askyagerz Dec 2017 #213
If he's guilty he needs to resign. Lunabell Dec 2017 #85
Republicans are scared of Franken, and that's why they've targeted him . . . MrModerate Dec 2017 #86
What I HOPE is going on is that the Dem senators The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #87
Do you think he can withstand all the pressure? flamingdem Dec 2017 #89
Yes, I think he can. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #91
If Franken is forced out, the Democrats really are committing suicide Dopers_Greed Dec 2017 #92
I've said it before kacekwl Dec 2017 #163
Sadly I often feel the same Egnever Dec 2017 #237
What's the point of an ethics investigation if they force Franken out? nadine_mn Dec 2017 #93
If the investigation finds him only deserving of censure, he can stay. And he should. ancianita Dec 2017 #210
The Circular Firing Squad Moral Compass Dec 2017 #94
Totally agree!!! nt avebury Dec 2017 #95
No kidding Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2017 #97
Not now! mehrrh Dec 2017 #99
Its rat-fuck politics! nvme Dec 2017 #100
No shit. dalton99a Dec 2017 #101
Agree totally Pepsidog Dec 2017 #102
Agree 100%. When do the repubs start getting nailed? (nt) Paladin Dec 2017 #103
Democratic Battle Cry: BootinUp Dec 2017 #104
agreed. electron_blue Dec 2017 #105
WMDs in Iraq, Obama eats arugula, the IRS is after conservatives, Al Gore said, "I invented the ... Botany Dec 2017 #106
Yep. dalton99a Dec 2017 #107
Bullshit! SCVDem Dec 2017 #145
Sue Them Gymbo Dec 2017 #108
If he is forced out without doing anything wrong we are too weak to survive this. bullimiami Dec 2017 #109
This will not add one vote for the Dems. badhair77 Dec 2017 #111
Democratic women will be next to be accused.n/t delisen Dec 2017 #114
Didn't this party learn its lesson about purity politics in the 2016 presidential election? Efilroft Sul Dec 2017 #115
My biggest issue with this.... vi5 Dec 2017 #116
Worse than that. It's not just naively KPN Dec 2017 #153
I just don't know what to do any more... vi5 Dec 2017 #169
It is! KPN Dec 2017 #185
I sent a message to the party 47of74 Dec 2017 #117
Thanks for that, what is the best way to get through? flamingdem Dec 2017 #150
Absolutely! This is a right wing hit job for pecadillos. I've Alice11111 Dec 2017 #118
Should Franken resign, I hope no one is under the illusion that this will stop. hadEnuf Dec 2017 #119
When we quit letting even our own part samplegirl Dec 2017 #121
So Franken will resign and Moore/Trump not only go nowhere... mreilly Dec 2017 #123
This Lifelong Protester Dec 2017 #215
Vile republicans thrive on this crap MFM008 Dec 2017 #127
Agree+10000 zentrum Dec 2017 #128
AGREE !! pangaia Dec 2017 #130
Dear Senator Franken steventh Dec 2017 #132
I sent an email Pacifist Patriot Dec 2017 #134
Excellent. We need to flood him with support emails flamingdem Dec 2017 #151
This message was self-deleted by its author Pacifist Patriot Dec 2017 #154
Thanks. I just did too. n/t scipan Dec 2017 #172
Merry Fucking Christmas Present, GOP, tied with a limp Democrat bow... Guilded Lilly Dec 2017 #136
+1∅000000000000000 bagelsforbreakfast Dec 2017 #137
I agree. This is a hit job and we're failing mountain grammy Dec 2017 #138
Just went to Franken's website xxqqqzme Dec 2017 #139
Did you put in your name and address? flamingdem Dec 2017 #155
I'm a CA voter xxqqqzme Dec 2017 #159
Late nite response. Emailed him this afternoon, included my address (not a MN resident), sprinkleeninow Dec 2017 #224
AGREE! beaglelover Dec 2017 #140
I know! This is fucking scary! ananda Dec 2017 #141
+1 Blue_Tires Dec 2017 #142
It would not encourage any Republicans to resign. Just the opposite. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #143
I agree lillypaddle Dec 2017 #144
I just posted a please do not resign post on his fb page mnhtnbb Dec 2017 #148
Agree. They let the Repubs destroy ACORN, steal the election in 2000 and sinkingfeeling Dec 2017 #149
They stole the 2016 election too, through the Republican-controlled FBI. (eom) StevieM Dec 2017 #190
If Dems do this, we are toast. lark Dec 2017 #158
agree. i am so mad about this!! n/t orleans Dec 2017 #160
Yep kacekwl Dec 2017 #161
I hope Franken comes out and say he'll step down Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2017 #165
Not so fast. Here's a message from Al Franken ffr Dec 2017 #166
This is why we have to call Franken here: (202) 224-5641 flamingdem Dec 2017 #167
Already done wryter2000 Dec 2017 #170
Zero tolerance XRubicon Dec 2017 #168
100% agreement. I'm glad it happened now ghostsinthemachine Dec 2017 #171
You mean 2020, I suspect as much as well flamingdem Dec 2017 #175
I am reminded of Yeats scipan Dec 2017 #174
we want trumps head for this! samnsara Dec 2017 #176
But 127 dems did not vote for that! flamingdem Dec 2017 #177
I respectfully disagree angrychair Dec 2017 #179
You don't know the facts, do you? Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #189
Eight women. nt fleabiscuit Dec 2017 #222
One of them says he squeezed her side too hard during a picture oneis a birther. It could be ... uponit7771 Dec 2017 #238
Yes. At HER request, he gets in close to take a pic, and puts hand on her WAIST & grabs too hard. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #245
Really? Name them. And don't incl. the one that says he put his arm around her waist - groping. Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #243
Its so obvious that its GOP sabotage. BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2017 #180
I agree! MojoWrkn Dec 2017 #184
So obviously a hit job for taking on Sessions. mountain grammy Dec 2017 #186
This is out of hand. All is lost. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #187
Yeah, I agree. Very sadly, but I agree. PatrickforO Dec 2017 #192
Yes, it shows lack of strategy and unity. They think it will get the female vote flamingdem Dec 2017 #195
They sure as shit won't get this female's vote. a la izquierda Dec 2017 #248
If Franken resigns expect sexual harassment allegations to be the new ratfucking tactic. Willie Pep Dec 2017 #196
I agree, and then I become an Independent. wisteria Dec 2017 #219
I agree Soxderrube Dec 2017 #221
Same with my senator - Kirsten Gillibrand. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #223
It's a horrible thing to oust someone on hearsay. He should keep his seat. Let MN decide. YOHABLO Dec 2017 #226
If Al stays in, he'll be hit with this issue until 2020 Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2017 #227
I don't think they'll gain much with that sharp stick, repugs don't care and independents aren't PC flamingdem Dec 2017 #230
in fact, have free and fair elections next year. LenaBaby61 Dec 2017 #231
Election cheating is where the dems should be aiming their fire not as one of their best Senators flamingdem Dec 2017 #251
Kick. sarcasmo Dec 2017 #229
Agree nt Raine Dec 2017 #235
Trump and cronies will be blasting out that Franken would not have resigned if he wasnt guilty suffragette Dec 2017 #236
We need to rebuild zentrum Dec 2017 #240
Dems are playing long ball DownriverDem Dec 2017 #241
Totally agree. Hope he doesn't resign. Those supporting his resignation are despicable. harun Dec 2017 #246
This is so true Rene Dec 2017 #247
Totally agree! karin_sj Dec 2017 #249
Dems call on Mueller to resign. SansACause Dec 2017 #252
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