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Oh CRAP! PearliePoo2 Nov 2017 #1
See... FarPoint Nov 2017 #89
Sen. Franken Boilingpots Nov 2017 #92
The problem being, a lot of these incidents occurred a long time ago GatoGordo Nov 2017 #110
Accuser is lying, this much we now know. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #113
no no no no no no no no no! samnsara Nov 2017 #2
Accuser is lying, this much we now know. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #114
If we believe the women who have accused Trump and Moore we also have to believe this woman. nycbos Nov 2017 #3
Accuser is lying, this much we now know. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #115
Why the spamming? GatoGordo Nov 2017 #125
He's replying to the spamming. moda253 Nov 2017 #134
Did you say the same about Moores accusers? Oneironaut Nov 2017 #142
Should we believe Tara Reade? Dorn Mar 2020 #188
As I said on another of these threads get the red out Nov 2017 #4
Consider the source, Leeann Tweeden Botany Nov 2017 #5
There's a picture. NT enough Nov 2017 #7
So whoever took it can conform whether it was real or part of a skit. n/t pnwmom Nov 2017 #30
Edit: Franken has acknowledged the photograph and apologized immediately. George II Nov 2017 #56
Franken already acknowledged the picture is real. Oneironaut Nov 2017 #146
So the picture of him doing it doesn't matter? 7962 Nov 2017 #8
The picture looked pretty much staged to me. Al was a comedian and an actor. Botany Nov 2017 #12
So women should only be believed if they accuse right-wingers. Pale Blue Dot Nov 2017 #13
No! If Al did something(s) wrong then he deserves what he gets but .... Botany Nov 2017 #16
The pic DOES look staged. Let's wait for his response. DetlefK Nov 2017 #19
It looks like a staged joke to me Jarqui Nov 2017 #38
Is that the pic? Control-Z Nov 2017 #84
This picture was taken on an aircraft of some type. mn9driver Nov 2017 #127
She looks asleep to me and the guys thought it would be funny. SandyZ Nov 2017 #156
Whoever took it can clear up whether it was real or part of a skit. nt pnwmom Nov 2017 #31
Yeah there's something about this that stinks. Initech Nov 2017 #22
I would be looking at Creative Response Concepts ... think Swift Boats for Truth .... right now Botany Nov 2017 #41
It doesn't pass my smell test either. Initech Nov 2017 #46
What in that picture tell you that it is a photoshop? Botany Nov 2017 #57
There is a ton wrong with this picture. Initech Nov 2017 #65
Agree canetoad Nov 2017 #95
Why mention having it open in Photoshop? greyl Nov 2017 #185
Did I say Photoshop? canetoad Nov 2017 #186
Oh brother, that's funny. Adios. nt greyl Nov 2017 #187
Edit: Franken has acknowledged the photograph and apologized immediately. George II Nov 2017 #69
Franken's not denying the photo's real. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #72
You can also see someone behind Al. Initech Nov 2017 #73
Franken apologized for the photo oberliner Nov 2017 #102
Whew. Thanks. I hope someone informs Al of this. ancianita Nov 2017 #77
No, you can't. nt greyl Nov 2017 #184
She worked for Fox News? rockfordfile Nov 2017 #129
How do you know Boilingpots Nov 2017 #100
Oops: Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #103
I was hoping Franken would run for President. I am not going to hope anymore. Le Gaucher Nov 2017 #62
Overraction. awesomerwb1 Nov 2017 #120
You are ashamed of being a male? A bit melodramatic don't ya think? moda253 Nov 2017 #135
Drama much? Botany Nov 2017 #152
You seem absolutely crushed Le Gaucher Dream Girl Nov 2017 #183
Accuser is lying, this much we now know. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #116
Hold trump to the same standard ... UpInArms Nov 2017 #6
No The Genealogist Nov 2017 #9
Actually Trumpf really did do something rockfordfile Nov 2017 #130
YES! Chasstev365 Nov 2017 #29
Ready for another round of Whataboutism n2doc Nov 2017 #10
there's a history of male comedians pulling this shit knightmaar Nov 2017 #11
There's a weird SNL-skit with Vanessa Bayer and Russel Brand. DetlefK Nov 2017 #42
Brand likely wrote that skit, because he IS creepy & a scumbag. 7962 Nov 2017 #173
Not good, but it should not be used to rationalize Roy Moore's assault of women, including grabbing Hoyt Nov 2017 #14
Since he's playing to the camera, Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #15
Yeah, but read the article. It's more than just that photo. Hoyt Nov 2017 #18
I read the article. Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #33
The question is -- what is appropriate behavior. I don't think joking about molesting women sends Hoyt Nov 2017 #43
There's a WITNESS -- the photographer. We need that person to tell us what happened. pnwmom Nov 2017 #36
According to the woman. But there's a witness in this case -- the photographer. pnwmom Nov 2017 #49
Would Franken do (my bold)? Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #58
So he said it was part of a skit. And the shadows makes it appear he wasn't really touching her. pnwmom Nov 2017 #96
Oh, for heaven's sake. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #133
He said he didn't remember. And it's unclear from the photo whether he was touching her or hovering pnwmom Nov 2017 #140
What a contradictory response. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #149
No, it's not contradictory. His apology says he doesn't remember pnwmom Nov 2017 #162
My reading is that he doesn't remember the "rehearsal" Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #163
I'm not making excuses. As I noted, the idea of groping a woman isn't a laughing matter, pnwmom Nov 2017 #164
"As to the photo, it was clearly intended to be funny but wasnt. I shouldnt have done it. lunamagica Nov 2017 #165
Perhaps. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #181
Accuser is lying, this much we now know. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #119
quick question UT_democrat Nov 2017 #126
Franken's response does not indicate she is lying. Franken's actions are not like Moore's or Trump's Hoyt Nov 2017 #136
What most here are not understanding is the story she is telling about him forcing himself on her Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #137
I think you are missing the point. Hoyt Nov 2017 #138
This will be an unpopular comment hueymahl Nov 2017 #17
I just posted the same thing below! Freethinker65 Nov 2017 #23
So if someone grabs my crotch while I'm sleeping, Pale Blue Dot Nov 2017 #24
You sleep in Kevlar and steel jammies? n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #112
If you're wearing a cup, apparently its just fine 7962 Nov 2017 #172
I would add, re comaring this to Roy Moore, Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #35
Yeah, Spacey, Weinstein, Piven, Louis CK, and Moore are all serial predators. Initech Nov 2017 #53
This is in response to Al Frankin going after Sessions at the hearings katmondoo Nov 2017 #64
My thought exactly. orangecrush Nov 2017 #167
There certainly is a rat. Dawson Leery Nov 2017 #78
Agreed. And calling this "groping" tells me this woman is full of shit. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2017 #93
This would be the same people that would fall for the Russian crap. rockfordfile Nov 2017 #131
Honestly the picture is not all that upsetting to me Freethinker65 Nov 2017 #20
+1 n/t John1956PA Nov 2017 #34
Ridiculous. yallerdawg Nov 2017 #21
Who would do something like that and look RIGHT into a camera? Bengus81 Nov 2017 #25
An entitled man, that's who Lazy Daisy Nov 2017 #67
I, on the other hand, doubt anything said by anyone who ever was on Faux. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #118
Anyone? EX500rider Nov 2017 #169
Good one. n/t rzemanfl Nov 2017 #170
How you look at someone constitutes assault? moda253 Nov 2017 #147
That's fine Lazy Daisy Nov 2017 #155
This message was self-deleted by its author scarletwoman Nov 2017 #26
Although this is really bad behavior...... Little Star Nov 2017 #27
Its a posed picture mountain grammy Nov 2017 #28
She's asleep MosheFeingold Nov 2017 #59
You sure she's asleep? Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #121
Rush to judge much? moda253 Nov 2017 #148
Franken has apologized for his behavior in the photo oberliner Nov 2017 #104
But that doesn't mean it wasn't posed. Even if posed, it was intended to be funny, but it wasn't lunamagica Nov 2017 #166
Interesting thread. Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #32
GOP is working on their backup plan in case Jones wins AL seat. underthematrix Nov 2017 #37
Hmmm....comes out the day of the Republican tax SHAM vote...who'd a thunk it? Bengus81 Nov 2017 #39
I smell a rat as well. Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #40
Franken apologizes after groping allegation: 'It was clearly intended to be funny but wasnt' oberliner Nov 2017 #106
.... Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #107
Thank you uppityperson Nov 2017 #128
We had to know something along these lines was going to drop soon. Texin Nov 2017 #44
The picture doesn't appear to show contact. There are shadow marks visible under his hands, pnwmom Nov 2017 #45
Yes PatSeg Nov 2017 #51
SNL has always been full of edgy humor Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #52
In the context of a USO tour, it would be impossible to prove Al's intent beyond reasonable doubt, ancianita Nov 2017 #90
Franken needs to explain exactly what do shadows have to do with comedy! populistdriven Nov 2017 #97
Franken apologized for the photo oberliner Nov 2017 #108
The photo should be apologized for, whether or not he actually touched her. But that isn't clear. pnwmom Nov 2017 #117
In his statement, he takes responsibility for his actions oberliner Nov 2017 #141
I read it and it's a good statement. But it doesn't say he remembers exactly what transpired. pnwmom Nov 2017 #144
..... Kingofalldems Nov 2017 #123
#fakenews. stonecutter357 Nov 2017 #47
Statement from Franken: Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #48
End of story. n/t Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #54
Unfortunately, probably not. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #55
If it is in a script and both professional actors are aware of the script, that sounds like consent. Gore1FL Nov 2017 #50
People make mistakes janterry Nov 2017 #60
I'm sure Fox is going to turn this into an instant crisis to deflect from their Roy Moore problem. jalan48 Nov 2017 #61
..and played (out) all day long..... Chakaconcarne Nov 2017 #76
And on and on, interspersed with videos of Bill Clinton hugging Monica Lewinsky. jalan48 Nov 2017 #82
I was hoping Franken would run for President. I am not going to hope anymore. Le Gaucher Nov 2017 #63
Speak for yourself. Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #66
Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #71
What I'm not ashamed of Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #74
Why are you taking this personally? Le Gaucher Nov 2017 #75
"Why are you taking this personally? This ain't about you." mac56 Nov 2017 #79
Exactly. n/t Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #80
that was a reaction to your post. Le Gaucher Nov 2017 #83
A faulty reaction, when you contradict your own statement. mac56 Nov 2017 #87
ok you win. Le Gaucher Nov 2017 #88
Yes he did. emulatorloo Nov 2017 #101
+++++++++++++ Everything moda253 Nov 2017 #150
Because you made it personal. n/t Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #81
OMG, men who aren't ashamed are part of the problem???? LakeArenal Nov 2017 #91
Because of all men she can no longer go outside except at high noon? populistdriven Nov 2017 #94
Dammit, Franken Saviolo Nov 2017 #68
Just now hit CNN news alert..... Chakaconcarne Nov 2017 #70
Come on people... LakeArenal Nov 2017 #85
It's not a fake oberliner Nov 2017 #145
I said he made a statement... LakeArenal Nov 2017 #182
And Roy Molester Moore is starting his election victory party! 4139 Nov 2017 #86
"She said" bleedinglib Nov 2017 #98
It's a C-17 DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2017 #105
Franken's statement: emulatorloo Nov 2017 #99
People who are claiming the photo was fake or staged will hopefully read that statement oberliner Nov 2017 #111
What about the photographer who says it was staged? pnwmom Nov 2017 #122
Yeah I saw that tweet as well emulatorloo Nov 2017 #124
What photographer? Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #157
So that might be fake. But there is a real photographer out there somewhere pnwmom Nov 2017 #158
I reckon we'd all do well to trust Franken and let him handle this in his own way. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #159
He's asked for an investigation, so that should uncover the photographer. n/t pnwmom Nov 2017 #160
I think he's handling this as well as he could. n/t Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #161
That message was deleted oberliner Nov 2017 #179
She is a trump supporting liar, photos and those who were there prove that already. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #109
Al Franken has apologized oberliner Nov 2017 #139
What is she lying about, and what is your proof? Marengo Nov 2017 #153
Wow, replace "Franken" with "Moore" and you sound just like HIS supporters 7962 Nov 2017 #171
Clearly a joke, but horrible timing residentcynic Nov 2017 #132
Clearly it was sexual harrassment, and that is no joke. It wasn't/isn't funny. GatoGordo Nov 2017 #177
Here is Al Franken's full statement in response to this oberliner Nov 2017 #143
That's the Franken I assumed I knew and respected. n/t Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #151
The sheer hypocrisy shown here is incredible. Oneironaut Nov 2017 #154
Well said n/t MosheFeingold Nov 2017 #174
I recall the Gloria Steinem op-ed in the NYT GatoGordo Nov 2017 #176
two differences tho bluestarone Nov 2017 #168
Post removed Post removed Nov 2017 #175
Nice try from a known Hannity suck up Trump supporter... Kimchijeon Nov 2017 #178
Franken apologized for the photo oberliner Nov 2017 #180
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