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In reply to the discussion: I believe the women that have accused Al Franken of sexual misconduct, even if some are anonymous. [View all]LAS14
(13,769 posts)77. Sure, the behavior's not acceptable. This means he loses his job and...
... we lose, possibly, another Democratic seat in congress? A really good one? Since when does unacceptable behavior demand those kind of consequences. As someone said in another post, "Zero tolerance means zero common sense."
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I believe the women that have accused Al Franken of sexual misconduct, even if some are anonymous. [View all]
LexVegas
Dec 2017
OP
It was not until Nixon release the tapes and John Dean testified...that Nixon was out...he got
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#72
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
So we're going to go from never believing the victims to always believing the victims?
CrispyQ
Dec 2017
#9
I think if one is going to ruin a person's career and reputation with their allegations,
CrispyQ
Dec 2017
#75
It's an old, prejorative term from the '60s, not sure if it fits Gillibrand since she was...
brush
Dec 2017
#58
Yep They really are that stupid... look forward to more of the same in the future
Kimchijeon
Dec 2017
#23
I believe that both 'people' can exist....the guy who maybe takes a few liberties while
Kirk Lover
Dec 2017
#22
Don't be ridiculous...we have to vote for Democrats to save our country. What we can do is pressure
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#48
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
I object to unproven allegations being used to destroy entire careers...and if you look at who is
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#50