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still_one

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76. Some of those Senators asking for Franken to resign without affording him an ethics hearing, were
Thu Dec 7, 2017, 11:11 AM
Dec 2017

around when Bill Clinton was accused by several women of sexual assault, including at least one who accused Bill Clinton of attempted rape, and not one of those Senators called for Bill Clinton's resignation.

If they use the excuse that the "times have changed", it does't cut it, especially based on the seriousness of the accusations by some of Bill Clinton's accusers.

I suspect they won't be able to supply an adequate reason for the difference without sounding like hypocrites


How do you know that they even exist? Yavin4 Dec 2017 #1
Excellent point... FarPoint Dec 2017 #26
And Twitter bathroommonkey76 Dec 2017 #67
How did we know that "Deep Throat" existed? Ms. Toad Dec 2017 #27
Because Mark Felt came forward and Bob Woodward confirmed him. n/t Yavin4 Dec 2017 #61
Because over time, his leads checked out. Demit Dec 2017 #66
It was not until Nixon release the tapes and John Dean testified...that Nixon was out...he got Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #72
I don't believe all of them, and anonymous accusers with zero evidence is OliverQ Dec 2017 #2
I do not believe anonymous accusers. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2017 #3
I believe none of them. I think this is a shame that he is being railroaded into resigning. Tipperary Dec 2017 #4
We may well have been hoisted on our own "best intentions/zero tolerance/no distinctions" petard. hlthe2b Dec 2017 #5
I believe the women that work with him that wholeheartedly support him tenderfoot Dec 2017 #6
Are you seriously suggesting that people who commit sexual abuse Ms. Toad Dec 2017 #29
They did not suggest that at all! treestar Dec 2017 #51
I'm sure that'll work well for us. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #7
But Moore won't resign treestar Dec 2017 #8
That doesn't let Franken off the hook. LexVegas Dec 2017 #10
So we deserve this double standard? treestar Dec 2017 #43
So we're going to go from never believing the victims to always believing the victims? CrispyQ Dec 2017 #9
Ah, you mean "victims" Madam Mossfern Dec 2017 #13
I think if one is going to ruin a person's career and reputation with their allegations, CrispyQ Dec 2017 #75
Yes! I don't like at all the idea we HAVE to believe every case treestar Dec 2017 #44
I dont believe any of them. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #11
Well, many do. Including Gillibrand and Harris. fallout87 Dec 2017 #14
I couldnt care less what people who lie down like lambs think. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #16
Do you think they are just posturing for a 2020 run? Sounds possible. fallout87 Dec 2017 #17
If youre in the senate youre ambitious. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #18
She has lost my Meowmee Dec 2017 #28
I definitely think there are some agendas operating here. Demit Dec 2017 #62
Empty sloganeering. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2017 #59
Then she should call for Moore not to win either treestar Dec 2017 #45
I dont Meowmee Dec 2017 #12
Here we go again Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2017 #15
And the worst part is... califootman Dec 2017 #25
It is not even principled, because it is mere accusation treestar Dec 2017 #49
Limousine liberals? HopeAgain Dec 2017 #57
It's an old, prejorative term from the '60s, not sure if it fits Gillibrand since she was... brush Dec 2017 #58
It's the well to do who won't be hurt by Republican policies Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2017 #60
Totally agree! "Zero tolerance is zero common sense." (from another post) nt LAS14 Dec 2017 #78
set up against AL trueblue2007 Dec 2017 #19
Yep They really are that stupid... look forward to more of the same in the future Kimchijeon Dec 2017 #23
Yes, lets crucify Franken while #45 turns America 100% facist. VOX Dec 2017 #20
There will be more attacks Meowmee Dec 2017 #30
The party has played into the Republicans hands, wisteria Dec 2017 #32
What is wrong Meowmee Dec 2017 #35
Now I suppose comes the tidal waves of "we must all step in line" Kimchijeon Dec 2017 #21
I believe that both 'people' can exist....the guy who maybe takes a few liberties while Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #22
Due process. Let them come forward at a Senate ethics investigation. tinrobot Dec 2017 #24
+1 uponit7771 Dec 2017 #37
Read the rules for an ethics investigation- it wont cover most of these Lee-Lee Dec 2017 #39
Everyone deserves the right to due process. NCTraveler Dec 2017 #42
I dont. wisteria Dec 2017 #31
Franken 110liberal Dec 2017 #33
Don't be ridiculous...we have to vote for Democrats to save our country. What we can do is pressure Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #48
And it begins at the local level... carterbob251 Dec 2017 #70
I agree. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #71
Believing is a personal choice based on feelings. defacto7 Dec 2017 #34
Good for you. I dont believe Republican and octoberlib Dec 2017 #36
Thanks for posting this oberliner Dec 2017 #38
I fully agree at this point and am glad the party is showing a spine. NCTraveler Dec 2017 #40
Even "I'm entitled to it! I'm an entertainer!"? Adrahil Dec 2017 #41
I don't. And when the GOP refuses to seat the 'new' Senator before the tax cut vote or at all... Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #46
So you believe anything anyone says? treestar Dec 2017 #47
I object to unproven allegations being used to destroy entire careers...and if you look at who is Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #50
What kind of behavior? what are the alternatives to resigning delisen Dec 2017 #52
No, we don't want to hurt the feelings of the Republicans ollie10 Dec 2017 #56
An aspect of the new political tribalism delisen Dec 2017 #74
I stand for due process over mob rule. Vinca Dec 2017 #53
I used to believe all women Motownman78 Dec 2017 #54
Are these anonymous "victims" even women? ollie10 Dec 2017 #55
If they are anonymous, how do we know they are even women? DFW Dec 2017 #63
I believe its idiotic to blindly believe anyone YessirAtsaFact Dec 2017 #64
Of all the allegations... carterbob251 Dec 2017 #65
How do you "fess up" to anonymous allegations from ten years ago? Demit Dec 2017 #68
Well, that's what I was asking... carterbob251 Dec 2017 #69
"If" being the operative word. Demit Dec 2017 #73
Some of those Senators asking for Franken to resign without affording him an ethics hearing, were still_one Dec 2017 #76
Sure, the behavior's not acceptable. This means he loses his job and... LAS14 Dec 2017 #77
I dont get your way of thinking. These accusations could be from Ferrets are Cool Dec 2017 #79
Why sacrifice the Democratic principle of Due Process enshrined delisen Dec 2017 #80
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