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In reply to the discussion: The Sexist Skewering of Kirsten Gillibrand [View all]JimBeard
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He chose to end the Senate probe. Was he supposed to force the Ethics panel to call
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#36
That's precisely my point. Franken knew that once it went to 8 accusers, he was a
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#37
Really good post. Most people don't realize the election is in 2018 (in 11 months)
JimBeard
Dec 2017
#238
It's a post from Democratic Underground. From a DUer. Stop....hold on...stay in control.....
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#209
It's a post from a DU regular on Twitter. It got over 70 recs. Here's another one:
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#211
.gr is a Greek domain. I don't need to cross continents to see DU. Maybe you do.
Thor_MN
Dec 2017
#214
Well, it proves you don't understand Twitter, the Internet, and you are still sore I corrected your
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#228
It proves that you are either not in the US, or are running a severly hacked OS.
Thor_MN
Dec 2017
#229
Let's not bring facts into this. I'd much rather have Thor think I was some Soros operative
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#261
You don't have to be a hero to alert on someone calling a woman the B word.
DemocratSinceBirth
Dec 2017
#187
I feel like there's only a handful of people here defending Gillibrand from these attacks.
Bleacher Creature
Dec 2017
#28
You're not alone, and I am just as disturbed, because it does seem to be so few. nt
LexVegas
Dec 2017
#31
What did you expect...most of us think it is a right wing put up job. And either Sen.Gillibrand
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#97
No. It was a right wing hit job...and even if every word reported about Sen. Franken is true, it
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#264
How's this? trump's attach against her is wrong, as was her leading the charge against...
brush
Dec 2017
#127
Lovely, we have a child molester running in Alabama and a GOP House rep that used tax payer money to
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#265
I have seen 'attacks' on folks including me because I said I would not vote for her in a primary...
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#105
Al couches his words. Basically 'since I have been a Senator' no one can accuse me of...' nt
fleabiscuit
Dec 2017
#255
So, when Franken realized that having a Senate Ethics investigation on 8 charges would be
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#23
That is not what happened. He was waiting for the investigation when he was forced out by what 34
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#98
Sorry...I haven't seen conduct that warranted that... Tweeden is a liar...and a Hannity buddy...
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#107
He was waiting when it was one accusation. I am curious about an investigation of 8, the difference.
MikeydaDog
Dec 2017
#301
Bad judgement in my opinion. And we have no guarantee when McConnell will seat the replacement if at
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#318
So, you think having a Senate Ethics investigation over conduct the Senator has already apologized
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#21
I listened to Franken. In his resignation, he indicated that continuing to be a Senator, and
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#26
And you are missing the point. After 8 accusations, you apparently expect the
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#38
I'm not missing anything. In fact, you're confirming exactly what I've been claiming.
kcr
Dec 2017
#39
I will speak for KCR since one of the Gestapo squad invoked censorship by alert.
JimBeard
Dec 2017
#242
What an unconvincing argument...completely different...can't answer the question I guess.
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#109
Anita Hill made an unconvincing argument on categorizing sexism politically? ANITA HILL?
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#112
Anita Hill is ANCIENT HISTORY????? Somebody better alert the media who are interviewing her now:
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#121
Yes. That's how it's done. What's hard to understand about that. It's called due process.
brush
Dec 2017
#128
Yeah, right. Another empty argument of yours, as is the preoccupation with the number 8.
brush
Dec 2017
#134
Not empty at all. It's called fact. It's a difficult one, but there it is.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#136
Actually I am defending a Democratic Senator. Just not the one you were hoping for.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#147
I won't forgive you for conveniently ignoring the fact that Franken hasn't yet resigned.
Denzil_DC
Dec 2017
#152
It's a funny defense of one Democratic senator that relies on smearing another.
Denzil_DC
Dec 2017
#182
No, he didn't, and quit avoiding the points people make to you over and over.
Denzil_DC
Dec 2017
#179
Ahem....This came out before Franken. The other half are paying attention:
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#42
And it says that she called for Trump's resignation for sexual misconduct where, exactly?
Thor_MN
Dec 2017
#49
She said fuck twice and remained silent on calling for Trump's resignation due to sexual misconduct.
Thor_MN
Dec 2017
#64
I am sure you are furiously researching the other 32 Senators, males included, to
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#66
You keep on with the number 8. Well the first one is a Hannity/Stone pal and the last one...
brush
Dec 2017
#133
I just told you. ONE investigation. Got it? Gillibrand forced him out before that happened.
brush
Dec 2017
#140
There is where you are wrong. Male and female Senators held to the accountability for the same
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#69
I would gravely insult no one. No one. No male, no female. For the same vote.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#141
Very good article. This is what it is about and what the conversation will be.
MikeydaDog
Dec 2017
#17
I stood with Hillary, love Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, I stand with Franken
ebbie15644
Dec 2017
#59
A woman that has used her career speaking out against harassment/women's issues. Nt
MikeydaDog
Dec 2017
#80
I can easily stand with Franken and with open mind, see the truth about Gillibrand.
MikeydaDog
Dec 2017
#77
I have long felt we'd be much better off with a majority of women in Congress, and as Prez.
Hoyt
Dec 2017
#120
In any other environment Franken likely survives. He gave his enemies a cudgel and they used it.
DemocratSinceBirth
Dec 2017
#92
I am a feminist and a woman...and I don't like how the Franken thing was handled...and
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#94
As a feminist and a man I don't fault women for men's conduct. I don't fault the accusers
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#99
You have to face facts...this is a right wing hit job. The GOP will be back for more of our folks...
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#113
When one Democrat takes a cheap shot at another Democrat they are fair game for criticism!
FreeStateDemocrat
Dec 2017
#115
I actually am irritated with all of them...but you do not have to feel that all are equally culpable
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#281
See you think that would be a good thing...but in the age of Trump...we can't afford principles that
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#280
We can't afford principles "like that?" Please list the principles you feel the Democratic Party
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#290
"regardless of party lines". We cannot afford to have our elected sit in judgement of each other bas
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#320
"If her end game was to throw Franken under the bus to get trump to resign ....
LenaBaby61
Dec 2017
#168
Attacking the female instead of all, including males, crosses party lines.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#132
So, if I accused you of being a white male, talking about identity, would I be wrong?
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#170
Funny thing. Although I never heard about her remarks attacking Clinton before
mn9driver
Dec 2017
#183
If this was a Male Senator who had led the witchhunt to force Franken to resign, the backlash would
OnDoutside
Dec 2017
#192
I'll pass ......I hope Hillary finds it in her Hart to run for the senate again ........
stonecutter357
Dec 2017
#230
I didn't have to read Nance's mind. Like me, Nance obviously is familiar with
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#274
Well, you could call me that. You could then explain why you would use a female term to refer
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#286
Yes. It does have a male counterpart. That doesn't negate the use of the female term as an insult.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#287
It is an insult to imply a woman is a Puritan because she objects to non-consensual touching.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#291
Ms. Hill and her supporters were accused of being Neo-Puritans at the time.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#296
Ok. Very nice. But you asked what DUers would think if Thomas himself called her that.
kcr
Dec 2017
#297
Implying a woman is a prude because she objects to unwanted contact is sexist.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#298
The funny thing is that as I stated in the OP, I don't have to believe all the women.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#308
You have concluded #metoo is the baring of torches to burn the witch? I have heard everything, now.
MikeydaDog
Dec 2017
#302
Actually, it's the same old shit. I'm old enough to remember the Anita Hill hearings.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#312
Don't put words in my mouth...but the accusations against prominent journalist and
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#315
Yes, its the same as hysteria that led to lynch mobs. Actions caused by reaction to propaganda
JimBeard
Dec 2017
#304
Well, we all know who complained about the "high-tech lynch mob" against him.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#305
Yeah. I'm guessing you realized that invoking Clarence Thomas was in poor taste.
VermontKevin
Dec 2017
#309
Exactly. No one should be brought down by unproven accusations. And those that
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#317