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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]Vinca
(50,255 posts)23. Older women like me always operated in the workplace under the assumption that
some male co-workers are just pigs. My first thought when the first young woman came out with her story was why didn't you just tell him to shut the fuck up? Cuomo is no prize, but if you kick all men who have made unwelcome comments off the island, the island will be almost entirely inhabited by women.
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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