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I may get banned for this, but [View all] grumpyduck 20 hrs ago OP
I'm not saying he is innocent, but I do believe the timing stinks of rat fuckery. SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #1
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 20 hrs ago #3
I was with you until I saw 'FOUR WOMEN' RandomNumbers 19 hrs ago #7
Has anyone credible asked them why they waited until now? SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #9
Victims in cases like these will often come forward when they see that someone they know as a predator or pest is about WhiskeyGrinder 19 hrs ago #24
Scattered throughout the CNN article, which is long RandomNumbers 19 hrs ago #27
That is, indeed, a commonality among sexual assault survivors, but I'm still reserving judgment. SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #28
Good point and I mostly agree with you. Time should tell. RandomNumbers 19 hrs ago #35
And, at least, the alleged victims were not children! SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #67
I agree with you. I think everyone involved .. Women, men, witnesses should take a polygraph. Trueblue1968 17 hrs ago #92
Because Swallwell has been outspoken about kraznov. SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #93
I have been thinking of polygraphs as a complainant myself jfz9580m 9 hrs ago #131
an ABSOLUTELY common dynamic in sexual assault .. - - - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin 19 hrs ago #32
Maybe he's skilled at gaslighting wolfie001 18 hrs ago #70
"why did you wait ?" is an age old question that has an unfortunate history of being weaponized .... stopdiggin 19 hrs ago #31
Here are some resources on why many victims don't come forward EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #34
Fun fact: It was George Conway (the former Mr. Kellyanne Conway) who told E. Jean Carroll to file a suit against T💩p. OMGWTF 19 hrs ago #40
I didn't know that. EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #41
Politico says they've seen a written confidentiality and non-disparagement agreement muriel_volestrangler 18 hrs ago #50
If it was pukes, not fooled 18 hrs ago #65
You must be male..... Biglinda 52 18 hrs ago #78
I am not male & am a strong feminist with a strong bs sniffer & this stinks! SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #79
My beloved lover of Shelties... mr715 17 hrs ago #90
Most of the bottom tier Dems in the race should've pulled out, imo &, in fact that they didn't makes me wonder how many SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #94
Exactly, and right through the whole "Me Too!" movement. pandr32 14 hrs ago #113
But four women all now? hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #22
I don't know either, Jill, but phone numbers can be spoofed and we know ruskies are great at hacking... SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #26
Agreed, Sheltie. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #97
I'm on the fence too RandomNumbers 19 hrs ago #30
The unfortunate thing is that he'll already be cancelled. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #98
I have no idea soldierant 11 hrs ago #128
Please don't. hamsterjill 8 hrs ago #132
California's jungle primary is weird. DemocratSinceBirth 18 hrs ago #45
You get it FHRRK1 13 hrs ago #118
D versus R we win. D versus D we win. DemocratSinceBirth 13 hrs ago #121
I remember several women coming forward after Tara Reade. pandr32 17 hrs ago #85
This message was self-deleted by its author usedtobedemgurl 15 hrs ago #103
Dangle $1 million each SonOfNebanaube 16 hrs ago #102
I was skeptical about one accuser, as she had a continuing relationship, but with four accusers? Nah, bye Eric Pompoy 6 hrs ago #136
Why? Having Swalwell drop out now helps Democrats. yardwork 19 hrs ago #11
That's the problem with CA's jungle primary DemocratSinceBirth 18 hrs ago #49
Someone will. That's a certainty. paleotn 18 hrs ago #61
Swalwell is finished. DemocratSinceBirth 18 hrs ago #68
Yes, he is finished. But that's not the end of the world. paleotn 18 hrs ago #71
Four accusers whose accounts have been corroborated DemocratSinceBirth 18 hrs ago #75
Putting on a Pedestal Is One Thing WizumbODaSage 17 hrs ago #88
So Do I WiVoter 19 hrs ago #15
It was self sabotage Fiendish Thingy 20 hrs ago #2
Sometimes Democrats need math lessons OR, they need to think of the party before themselves. LeftInTX 13 hrs ago #123
Reason No. I-Lost-Count why victims don't speak out: They're seen as saboteurs. WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #4
These threads.... smh. yardwork 19 hrs ago #12
It's sad that we're still doing this EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #13
He can still run. As a Republican n/t leftstreet 19 hrs ago #5
If he could up his numbers to double digits he could be a GOP presidential nominee in 2028. Vinca 19 hrs ago #16
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Speaking of banning... EYESORE 9001 19 hrs ago #19
Darn!!! Did I just miss a visit from our resident troll??? niyad 19 hrs ago #37
How INTERESTING......... some_of_us_are_sane 19 hrs ago #20
Hmmmmm, one of our resident trolls, perhaps? And I missed them! niyad 19 hrs ago #39
Yes, the library must be closed today. Spazito 18 hrs ago #44
LOL!! some_of_us_are_sane 18 hrs ago #74
Probably niyad some_of_us_are_sane 18 hrs ago #69
Definitely not her first post BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago #60
That doesn't really make sense, though. yardwork 19 hrs ago #8
This +1 Emile 19 hrs ago #14
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/primary-elections-california mikewv 19 hrs ago #21
Yep Lifeafter70 14 hrs ago #110
Yes, this is a good point. True Dough 19 hrs ago #23
Ah but this is why it is such a cunning plot. Disaffected 19 hrs ago #36
And.....? yardwork 18 hrs ago #53
How many of those Dems have been as vocal as Swalwell against Piggy? MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #51
It's not a democratic primary, it's a " jungle " primary questionseverything 18 hrs ago #55
so all these former Democratic staffers - have reemerged as Republican operatives .. ? stopdiggin 19 hrs ago #10
You are 100% correct ABC123Easy 19 hrs ago #17
It's a lot better for these accusations to have come out now, LisaL 19 hrs ago #18
I am a Katie Porter fan myself! BlueMTexpat 19 hrs ago #25
It wouldn't surprise me if it came from a Democrat. Renew Deal 19 hrs ago #29
I have to agree, so much infighting. 😔 nt Raine 11 hrs ago #129
Roger Stone did it to Al Franken. The Wizard 19 hrs ago #33
Took 3 weeks and 6 additional women accusing Franken before the calls to resign EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #38
in Franken's case, Stone definitely got the ball rolling but yes, Franken chose to resign. He wasn't forced out. LymphocyteLover 18 hrs ago #43
I don't think so. Think of it as a blessing this came out now and not further down the road. LymphocyteLover 19 hrs ago #42
Agree mikewv 18 hrs ago #47
I sure hope so! LymphocyteLover 13 hrs ago #122
Absolutely. MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #46
Tee yourself up and guess what happens? FiveFifteen 18 hrs ago #48
Sigh. So, we're still not believing the women. Political party doesn't matter, it's all about not believing the women. mucholderthandirt 18 hrs ago #52
So we should hang a man before we have any evidence? Autumn 15 hrs ago #108
100% this obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #54
Why are these allegations only surfacing now? dlk 18 hrs ago #56
Did you doubt E Jean Carroll or Christine Blasey Ford? EdmondDantes_ 18 hrs ago #64
Apparently you missed the line in my post, "Women should be believed" dlk 14 hrs ago #111
One of the incidents was in 2024. And it often happens that after some woman finally comes forward, pnwmom 3 hrs ago #138
Has Eric responded? GreenWave 18 hrs ago #57
He did apologize to his wife for "past errors" whatever that means. Otherwise it was a denial. 33taw 18 hrs ago #73
It means he had lots of extramarital sex. mr715 7 hrs ago #133
Simply stating what he said. I don't have enough info to have an opinion. 33taw 7 hrs ago #134
Conspiracy theories always going to happen. Jacson6 18 hrs ago #58
Better chance? How about just slightly above zero chance. paleotn 18 hrs ago #59
See if there is some outfit that is bankrolling them. valleyrogue 18 hrs ago #62
This perspective is bullshit. hunter 18 hrs ago #63
And these are very serious allegations jfz9580m 13 hrs ago #120
I agree. Remember Joe Biden. Let's get to the truth. Joinfortmill 18 hrs ago #66
It's the double standard Ibapah 18 hrs ago #72
Where is Roger stone in this? UpInArms 18 hrs ago #76
I thought you were going to say how our supposed ally, Israel, is really screwing the USA over and over. My mistake. nt Exp 18 hrs ago #77
We should know our candidates better. When they tell you who they are the first time believe them. Walleye 18 hrs ago #80
"repugs are playing chess while the Democrats are playing checkers." J_William_Ryan 18 hrs ago #81
I read the San Francisco Chronicle article this morning. cksmithy 17 hrs ago #82
He deserves the same hearing as the Dem refused Franken RVN VET71 17 hrs ago #83
Actually that is not likely to be true karynnj 17 hrs ago #84
Didn't 16 or 17 women accuse TrumpenFuhrer of the same thing and REPUBLICANS DIDNT CARE??? NoMoreRepugs 17 hrs ago #86
I think the number was higher than that MustLoveBeagles 7 hrs ago #135
Yes, if Swalwell is responsible for sexual assault, he needs be held to account Grim Chieftain 17 hrs ago #87
They did this to Al Franklin too (nt) Pluvious 17 hrs ago #89
If he didn't do anything wrong IMO he should stay in the gov race and immediately file a lawsuit in2herbs 17 hrs ago #91
No mater what, the timing is sus SpankMe 17 hrs ago #95
it doesn't "prove that men are scum" Skittles 16 hrs ago #100
Maybe a good time for this RoseTrellis 16 hrs ago #96
I don't think so... WarGamer 16 hrs ago #99
Why isn't abuse believed pattyloutwo 16 hrs ago #101
Exactly, this is a hit job. Initech 15 hrs ago #104
The reactions here spotlight the hypocrisy of the republicans liberal N proud 15 hrs ago #105
No matter what he is guilty of making bad decisions!!! Pisces 15 hrs ago #106
I'm a California voter... GJGCA 15 hrs ago #107
I love the quote, ""Love is not love / Which alters when it alteration finds / Or bends with the remover to remove." Martin68 14 hrs ago #109
Epanalepsis, on the other hand... GJGCA 14 hrs ago #112
they are at war, we are playing by the rules. pansypoo53219 14 hrs ago #114
They have abandoned the rules especially the rule of law. live love laugh 14 hrs ago #117
full scale cheating for sure. pansypoo53219 10 hrs ago #130
Swalwell"s Staff Has Thrown Him Under the Bus Locutusofborg 14 hrs ago #115
Who always benefits from these things? That's where the focus should also be. live love laugh 14 hrs ago #116
This news about Swalwell sucks.... but IcyPeas 13 hrs ago #119
Face the facts.. raising2moredems 12 hrs ago #124
I think the difference is that the republicans support the nastiest, hidden elements of the government. They are the LT Barclay 12 hrs ago #125
I hear roger stone was in on this Clouds Passing 11 hrs ago #126
Until there is proof of misconduct he should not step down. If kacekwl 11 hrs ago #127
So Katie Porter isn't electable because she used a swear word, but we're supposed pnwmom 3 hrs ago #137
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