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78. Totally agree! "Zero tolerance is zero common sense." (from another post) nt

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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

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