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In reply to the discussion: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Says His Behavior Has Been Misinterpreted as 'Unwanted Flirtation' [View all]bucolic_frolic
(43,024 posts)17. That's true
but it must also be said that people, young women included, are nice to powerful men. They might smile, or chuckle at a joke, and that might be taken the wrong way. Inappropriate is what I think I've heard so far. Position of power to a subordinate. But I'll be surprised if there's a whole lot there. Trump got away with everything. This is far, far less.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Says His Behavior Has Been Misinterpreted as 'Unwanted Flirtation' [View all]
ripcord
Mar 2021
OP
he shouldn't have done it in the first place. Let's get our own house in order. It is way past
CTyankee
Mar 2021
#2
I dont disgaree with that view. But these days you're excoriated for the tiniest thing.
oldsoftie
Mar 2021
#27
Nah, if it was shades of Franken there'd be another 1/2 dozen accusers and photos
AZSkiffyGeek
Mar 2021
#13
The level of perceived "attractiveness" rises with the level of wealth & power
oldsoftie
Mar 2021
#14
'Sexual harassment is not funny': De Blasio shreds Cuomo explanation of conduct toward women staffer
brooklynite
Mar 2021
#12
Sorry, but I wouldn't want my daughter to work for someone with his reputation
GentleAlien
Mar 2021
#19
How many do you want? If the boss fires you after this, THEN you have a complaint that justifies
Vinca
Mar 2021
#35
That's the problem. Women thinking of themselves as "victims." We're not. We're strong.
Vinca
Mar 2021
#47
I am hereby rallying to his side, unless and until something more serious is discovered
Hugh_Lebowski
Mar 2021
#31