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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Oh for crying out loud. Enough already. secondwind Apr 2019 #1
Exactly. These women need to learn their place... MadDAsHell Apr 2019 #3
zzzzzzzzz EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #62
EVERYONE - THIS IS AN OLD ARTICLE THAT IS BEING POSTED FOR OBVIOUS REASONS ******** EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #71
GARBLEBRFLFGGDL! Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #75
Oh right. If you criticize a woman you must be sexist. Chemisse Apr 2019 #182
+1 Agree 100%...So sick of this crap..nt helpisontheway Apr 2019 #4
Hmmm. Interesting take on the founder of the movement. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #8
I get that. greymattermom Apr 2019 #27
THIS IS AN OLD ARTICLE BEING POSTED AS IF IT JUST HAPPENED ********************************** EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #76
Right! We did this whole thread already DAYS ago. bitterross Apr 2019 #126
This!! LW1977 Apr 2019 #153
Gosh I wish these people would drop it and leave Biden alone helpisontheway Apr 2019 #2
So they should not talk about what makes the uncomfortable Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #9
did they do so at the time? lapfog_1 Apr 2019 #14
So there is a timeline? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #19
so how would one know that a physical touch is unwanted? lapfog_1 Apr 2019 #39
So when I'm talking to a woman, I don't touch her. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #45
I don't either lapfog_1 Apr 2019 #57
If you don't want a hug, then you can tell her. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #61
+1 EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #84
They said it! He apologized and said he would be more careful. End of story.. helpisontheway Apr 2019 #15
His joking about it after the apology was pretty tone deaf. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #20
These women had their 15 minutes. John Fante Apr 2019 #152
Ding Ding Ding Lazy Daisy Apr 2019 #167
This is so ridiculous. How can you pretend that they seriously 'want a discussion'? Chemisse Apr 2019 #183
Joe Biden did nothing wrong. Joe Biden's actions had nothing to do democratisphere Apr 2019 #5
We know. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #6
Sorry Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #10
Yeah, your "bad".. try putting it in the Cha Apr 2019 #140
Yeah but, that was LAST week. We have to see this at least once every week until spring 2020...... George II Apr 2019 #12
That's rich Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #21
Thanks for making it clear that your concern really R B Garr Apr 2019 #30
Of course it is. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #34
LOL R B Garr Apr 2019 #36
Hard to argue with that well thought out retort. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #38
Your MeToo concern isn't that well thought out. R B Garr Apr 2019 #43
Thank you for dismissing concerns about what women have to deal with. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #47
You made it clear this isn't about women or MeToo. R B Garr Apr 2019 #107
I don't even support Sanders this time around. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #109
Your post 21 speaks for itself, as does this little change R B Garr Apr 2019 #120
Post 12 gives the context for post 21. Post 21 didn't just happen out of the blue. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #121
This isn't about MeToo R B Garr Apr 2019 #130
This subthread has kind of devolved, for sure. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #131
I am a woman. True Blue American Apr 2019 #176
A million other things being dollars. Oh the hypocrisy...the one who rails at... brush Apr 2019 #122
If you start a thread about that Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #123
Amen! COLGATE4 Apr 2019 #29
I was raped and I'm really sick of the bastardizing of MeToo Indygram Apr 2019 #7
I'm sorry that happened. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #11
Including innocent gestures under the same umbrella as VIOLENT RAPE minimizes MY trauma Indygram Apr 2019 #16
Well said, Indygram... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #22
I don't think the #metoo movement is about violent rape only. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #23
"Support survivors and end sexual violence" Indygram Apr 2019 #32
There is also this from the website Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #41
Are you a survivor? I am Indygram Apr 2019 #50
I am not. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #51
Dude... padah513 Apr 2019 #129
Really-Because your heroine said this on Twitter: flotsam Apr 2019 #124
Pretty much what she says in the article in the OP. Which you COMPLETELY misunderstand. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #125
Really flotsam Apr 2019 #128
So fuck women's issues--IT'S PRIMARY TIME! Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #132
Fuck the Frankening and those who spread it... flotsam Apr 2019 #136
Oooh man, whatever am I going to do without you? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #137
Whatever are you going to do Cha Apr 2019 #158
This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #166
So blatantly Cha Apr 2019 #174
Your primary pick would benefit from Biden being out. Have you consider as great as Mayor Pete is Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #169
it is unfortunate.... quickesst Apr 2019 #148
Thank you for saying Desert grandma Apr 2019 #155
I'm sorry for your tragedy Lazy Daisy Apr 2019 #171
I totally agree. I think it's an insult to women who have been raped. Chemisse Apr 2019 #180
Your article was posted: 04/05/2019 06:52 pm--- FIVE days ago: You just won't let it go... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #13
I just saw it today. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #25
Really? Have you never committed a nervous faux pas? Boy some here are really exceptional hlthe2b Apr 2019 #28
Of course I have. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #31
ahh, so than you do understand and belive in the concept of forgiveness... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #40
I thought Biden's video apology was fine. And then he made his joke. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #53
Agreed, he doesn't get the point Merlot Apr 2019 #33
Nice edit of your title. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #79
Edited Title??? I took out the ET for Eastern Time Zone because it was superfluous hlthe2b Apr 2019 #81
I agree with her. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #17
I think that the ME Too movement was mostly organic -- not really led by anyone karynnj Apr 2019 #18
Ok, women on one side of the room, Polly Hennessey Apr 2019 #24
Or, and I know this might be a radical thought, maybe men (which I am) Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #26
Do you mean like paying attention to rape survivors Indygram Apr 2019 #42
I'm sorry that you went through that. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #46
I don't believe you are Indygram Apr 2019 #52
I didn't even know you as a poster on DU when I made the OP. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #55
Yes! True Blue American Apr 2019 #177
Exactly, no touch, no speak, Polly Hennessey Apr 2019 #35
Why don't you just go full MAGA and call them snowflakes? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #37
No, I am not in the wrong place. Polly Hennessey Apr 2019 #58
Why don't you stop insulting DU members Cha Apr 2019 #141
Thank you, Cha! True Blue American Apr 2019 #178
Exactly, True Blue! Cha Apr 2019 #184
"just because his behaviour isn't as extreme as Weinstein" awesomerwb1 Apr 2019 #44
"help deepen a culture of silence" Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #48
No thanks, I'm good. awesomerwb1 Apr 2019 #54
Nobody is saying that but you. That comparison is not being made. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #56
Hugger versus Rapist equates Polly Hennessey Apr 2019 #64
"just because his behavior isn't as extreme" Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #68
Hmmm... OilemFirchen Apr 2019 #144
Not sure of your point. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #146
Of course not. OilemFirchen Apr 2019 #159
#facknews ! stonecutter357 Apr 2019 #49
HEY OP WHAT'S THE DATE ON THIS ARTICLE EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #59
and you're posting it like it just happened. purposely hiding the date. EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #60
I've been through that up there and I linked to the article. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #63
add the date to the top of your OP EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #65
... LexVegas Apr 2019 #67
THIS ARTICLE IS A WEEK OLD since the OP refuses to post the date EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #69
GET THE TORCHES AND PITCHFORKS FOR THE GUY THAT LINKED TO THE ARTICLE Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #72
ATTENTION ALL - POSTER LINKING TO AN OLD ARTICLE PRETENDING IT IS NEWS********** EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #74
Do you go through every post checking the date Lordquinton Apr 2019 #149
So? LexVegas Apr 2019 #73
No. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #70
Ok. I'll be posting about Pete later. EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #87
OK. Sounds great. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #88
I'll leave it as a surprise I know you will enjoy! EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #95
,, EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #96
I'm not the one doing the all-caps shouting on this thread. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #101
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1. It's like 5 days old. 2. I have not denied that. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #105
my research for future posts is coming along well EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #104
At least you are admitting here that anything you post is not about the issue Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #106
what were your words "well I linked to the original article"!!!! EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #108
Because I did. Because I wasn't hiding anything about the article. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #110
your replies eroded all good faith in your intentions. just give it up. EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #111
.... Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #133
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You're going all out Lordquinton Apr 2019 #150
.... LexVegas Apr 2019 #90
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... LexVegas Apr 2019 #99
Not the OP but when you click on the link the date is right on top. Autumn Apr 2019 #115
Yep Go Vols Apr 2019 #147
I've never seen a requirement that any article can only be posted once Autumn Apr 2019 #151
Rec. nt LexVegas Apr 2019 #66
Fuck you Tarana ... Drifter Apr 2019 #77
+1000 EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #78
Tarana makes a mockery of her movement. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #80
she's power crazed. she wants to be king-maker and build her personal brand. EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #82
And make money. Lots and lots of money. BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #162
No matter that date of the article, guillaumeb Apr 2019 #83
zzzzzzzzzzz EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #85
Look at us agreeing about something. And I honestly just saw this today. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #86
And even if there was silence before now, guillaumeb Apr 2019 #93
Unfortunately, this issue is going to follow Biden as far as he goes in the jalan48 Apr 2019 #89
The 33% (or whatever) of Trump's base will never care about his sexual behavior. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #92
I don't think having this discussion between Trump and Biden is a good idea. jalan48 Apr 2019 #100
Nobody is. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #112
Thank you for all your comments on this issue. athena Apr 2019 #91
Thank you. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #102
It's sad that even age doesn't bring respect. athena Apr 2019 #113
It's just sad, really. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #116
That's an excellent point. athena Apr 2019 #119
Joe Biden is NO harasser or predator, Ms. Burke....... ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2019 #94
Lots and lots of people are only now discovering an awareness of physical contact? LanternWaste Apr 2019 #97
Burke is a self important nut job BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #114
Founder of MeToo is a "self important nut job." Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #117
Good deal. BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #160
it's gone to her head. she is now an abuser herself. EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #118
+10000 BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #164
We did this thread already. This is OLD news. bitterross Apr 2019 #127
It's a whole 5 days old. And I discuss it in depth above. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #134
You had nothing new to offer in your "discussion" above. bitterross Apr 2019 #172
The flop-sweat... tonedevil Apr 2019 #135
Real world data shows that to be merely wishful thinking BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #161
OK /nt tonedevil Apr 2019 #163
+1000 EveHammond13 Apr 2019 #165
Putting Biden and Weinstein in the same sentence is complete bullshit. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2019 #138
Even if that sentence says they aren't the same in what was done? Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2019 #139
"Just because it wasn't as extreme as Weinstein...." NoMoreRepugs Apr 2019 #173
should white women who touch black women's hair without their permission JI7 Apr 2019 #181
Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #142
I am a woman and I have had enough of Tarana Burke katmondoo Apr 2019 #145
Fine. Don't vote for him. Mme. Defarge Apr 2019 #154
Tarana is damaging the movement herself katmondoo Apr 2019 #157
Then Stand On - Thankfully the Majority of Dems Don't. Indykatie Apr 2019 #156
A big who cares what she says...the me to movement is in shreds thanks to politically motivated Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #168
100%+ True Blue American Apr 2019 #179
why would you pretend this was new...make it look like there are further attacks on Biden...welcome Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #170
"sexual harrassment and violence" Martin Eden Apr 2019 #175
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