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138. One of the incidents was in 2024. And it often happens that after some woman finally comes forward,

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Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:10 AM

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the dam breaks.

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I may get banned for this, but [View all] grumpyduck Yesterday OP

I'm not saying he is innocent, but I do believe the timing stinks of rat fuckery. SheltieLover Yesterday #1

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #3

I was with you until I saw 'FOUR WOMEN' RandomNumbers Yesterday #7

Has anyone credible asked them why they waited until now? SheltieLover Yesterday #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 Yesterday #24

Scattered throughout the CNN article, which is long RandomNumbers Yesterday #27

That is, indeed, a commonality among sexual assault survivors, but I'm still reserving judgment. SheltieLover Yesterday #28

Good point and I mostly agree with you. Time should tell. RandomNumbers Yesterday #35

And, at least, the alleged victims were not children! SheltieLover Yesterday #67

I agree with you. I think everyone involved .. Women, men, witnesses should take a polygraph. Trueblue1968 Yesterday #92

Because Swallwell has been outspoken about kraznov. SheltieLover Yesterday #93

I have been thinking of polygraphs as a complainant myself jfz9580m 21 hrs ago #131

Because polygraph tests aren't reliable? EdmondDantes_ 4 hrs ago #152

an ABSOLUTELY common dynamic in sexual assault .. - - - - - - - - - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Yesterday #32

Maybe he's skilled at gaslighting wolfie001 Yesterday #70

"why did you wait ?" is an age old question that has an unfortunate history of being weaponized .... stopdiggin Yesterday #31

Here are some resources on why many victims don't come forward EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #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 Yesterday #40

I didn't know that. EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #41

Politico says they've seen a written confidentiality and non-disparagement agreement muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #50

If it was pukes, not fooled Yesterday #65

You must be male..... Biglinda 52 Yesterday #78

I am not male & am a strong feminist with a strong bs sniffer & this stinks! SheltieLover Yesterday #79

My beloved lover of Shelties... mr715 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #94

Because he can read social media? EdmondDantes_ 8 hrs ago #141

Exactly, and right through the whole "Me Too!" movement. pandr32 Yesterday #113

But four women all now? hamsterjill Yesterday #22

I don't know either, Jill, but phone numbers can be spoofed and we know ruskies are great at hacking... SheltieLover Yesterday #26

Agreed, Sheltie. hamsterjill Yesterday #97

I'm on the fence too RandomNumbers Yesterday #30

The unfortunate thing is that he'll already be cancelled. hamsterjill Yesterday #98

I have no idea soldierant 22 hrs ago #128

Please don't. hamsterjill 20 hrs ago #132

Not underage perhaps, but unable to consent, and on the lower end of the power dynamic RandomNumbers 9 hrs ago #139

I acknowledge your opinion. hamsterjill 7 hrs ago #144

. WhiskeyGrinder 7 hrs ago #145

So every man accused should just quit politics automatically? hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #147

Taking a bad-faith reading of my posts might make you feel better, but it doesn't change the fact that people HAVE been WhiskeyGrinder 6 hrs ago #148

I've never heard anything about Swalwell before that was concerning. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #149

You haven't heard anything about Swalwell that's concerning by design. Sex pests know how to control their environment, WhiskeyGrinder 4 hrs ago #150

I agree. MorbidButterflyTat 3 hrs ago #154

Thank you. hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #155

California's jungle primary is weird. DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday #45

You get it FHRRK1 Yesterday #118

D versus R we win. D versus D we win. DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday #121

I remember several women coming forward after Tara Reade. pandr32 Yesterday #85

This message was self-deleted by its author usedtobedemgurl Yesterday #103

Dangle $1 million each SonOfNebanaube Yesterday #102

I was skeptical about one accuser, as she had a continuing relationship, but with four accusers? Nah, bye Eric Pompoy 17 hrs ago #136

I saw the four women thing too. Linda ladeewolf 8 hrs ago #143

Why? Having Swalwell drop out now helps Democrats. yardwork Yesterday #11

That's the problem with CA's jungle primary DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday #49

Someone will. That's a certainty. paleotn Yesterday #61

Swalwell is finished. DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday #68

Yes, he is finished. But that's not the end of the world. paleotn Yesterday #71

Four accusers whose accounts have been corroborated DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday #75

Putting on a Pedestal Is One Thing WizumbODaSage Yesterday #88

So Do I WiVoter Yesterday #15

It was self sabotage Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #2

Sometimes Democrats need math lessons OR, they need to think of the party before themselves. LeftInTX Yesterday #123

Reason No. I-Lost-Count why victims don't speak out: They're seen as saboteurs. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #4

These threads.... smh. yardwork Yesterday #12

It's sad that we're still doing this EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #13

He can still run. As a Republican n/t leftstreet Yesterday #5

If he could up his numbers to double digits he could be a GOP presidential nominee in 2028. Vinca Yesterday #16

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #6

Speaking of banning... EYESORE 9001 Yesterday #19

Darn!!! Did I just miss a visit from our resident troll??? niyad Yesterday #37

How INTERESTING......... some_of_us_are_sane Yesterday #20

Hmmmmm, one of our resident trolls, perhaps? And I missed them! niyad Yesterday #39

Yes, the library must be closed today. Spazito Yesterday #44

LOL!! some_of_us_are_sane Yesterday #74

Probably niyad some_of_us_are_sane Yesterday #69

Definitely not her first post BumRushDaShow Yesterday #60

That doesn't really make sense, though. yardwork Yesterday #8

This +1 Emile Yesterday #14

https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/primary-elections-california mikewv Yesterday #21

Yep Lifeafter70 Yesterday #110

Yes, this is a good point. True Dough Yesterday #23

Ah but this is why it is such a cunning plot. Disaffected Yesterday #36

And.....? yardwork Yesterday #53

How many of those Dems have been as vocal as Swalwell against Piggy? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #51

It's not a democratic primary, it's a " jungle " primary questionseverything Yesterday #55

so all these former Democratic staffers - have reemerged as Republican operatives .. ? stopdiggin Yesterday #10

You are 100% correct ABC123Easy Yesterday #17

It's a lot better for these accusations to have come out now, LisaL Yesterday #18

I am a Katie Porter fan myself! BlueMTexpat Yesterday #25

It wouldn't surprise me if it came from a Democrat. Renew Deal Yesterday #29

I have to agree, so much infighting. 😔 nt Raine 22 hrs ago #129

Roger Stone did it to Al Franken. The Wizard Yesterday #33

Took 3 weeks and 6 additional women accusing Franken before the calls to resign EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #38

in Franken's case, Stone definitely got the ball rolling but yes, Franken chose to resign. He wasn't forced out. LymphocyteLover Yesterday #43

I don't think so. Think of it as a blessing this came out now and not further down the road. LymphocyteLover Yesterday #42

Agree mikewv Yesterday #47

I sure hope so! LymphocyteLover Yesterday #122

Absolutely. MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #46

Tee yourself up and guess what happens? FiveFifteen Yesterday #48

Sigh. So, we're still not believing the women. Political party doesn't matter, it's all about not believing the women. mucholderthandirt Yesterday #52

So we should hang a man before we have any evidence? Autumn Yesterday #108

100% this obamanut2012 Yesterday #54

Why are these allegations only surfacing now? dlk Yesterday #56

Did you doubt E Jean Carroll or Christine Blasey Ford? EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #64

Apparently you missed the line in my post, "Women should be believed" dlk Yesterday #111

One of the incidents was in 2024. And it often happens that after some woman finally comes forward, pnwmom 14 hrs ago #138

Has Eric responded? GreenWave Yesterday #57

He did apologize to his wife for "past errors" whatever that means. Otherwise it was a denial. 33taw Yesterday #73

It means he had lots of extramarital sex. mr715 18 hrs ago #133

Simply stating what he said. I don't have enough info to have an opinion. 33taw 18 hrs ago #134

Conspiracy theories always going to happen. Jacson6 Yesterday #58

Better chance? How about just slightly above zero chance. paleotn Yesterday #59

See if there is some outfit that is bankrolling them. valleyrogue Yesterday #62

This perspective is bullshit. hunter Yesterday #63

And these are very serious allegations jfz9580m Yesterday #120

I agree. Remember Joe Biden. Let's get to the truth. Joinfortmill Yesterday #66

It's the double standard Ibapah Yesterday #72

Where is Roger stone in this? UpInArms Yesterday #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 Yesterday #77

We should know our candidates better. When they tell you who they are the first time believe them. Walleye Yesterday #80

"repugs are playing chess while the Democrats are playing checkers." J_William_Ryan Yesterday #81

I read the San Francisco Chronicle article this morning. cksmithy Yesterday #82

He deserves the same hearing as the Dem refused Franken RVN VET71 Yesterday #83

Actually that is not likely to be true karynnj Yesterday #84

Didn't 16 or 17 women accuse TrumpenFuhrer of the same thing and REPUBLICANS DIDNT CARE??? NoMoreRepugs Yesterday #86

I think the number was higher than that MustLoveBeagles 18 hrs ago #135

Yes, if Swalwell is responsible for sexual assault, he needs be held to account Grim Chieftain Yesterday #87

They did this to Al Franklin too (nt) Pluvious Yesterday #89

If he didn't do anything wrong IMO he should stay in the gov race and immediately file a lawsuit in2herbs Yesterday #91

No mater what, the timing is sus SpankMe Yesterday #95

it doesn't "prove that men are scum" Skittles Yesterday #100

Maybe a good time for this RoseTrellis Yesterday #96

I don't think so... WarGamer Yesterday #99

Why isn't abuse believed pattyloutwo Yesterday #101

Exactly, this is a hit job. Initech Yesterday #104

The reactions here spotlight the hypocrisy of the republicans liberal N proud Yesterday #105

No matter what he is guilty of making bad decisions!!! Pisces Yesterday #106

I'm a California voter... GJGCA Yesterday #107

I love the quote, ""Love is not love / Which alters when it alteration finds / Or bends with the remover to remove." Martin68 Yesterday #109

Epanalepsis, on the other hand... GJGCA Yesterday #112

Love the Virginia Wolf quote. Martin68 8 hrs ago #142

She threw Biden under the bus too TexasBushwhacker 4 hrs ago #151

they are at war, we are playing by the rules. pansypoo53219 Yesterday #114

They have abandoned the rules especially the rule of law. live love laugh Yesterday #117

full scale cheating for sure. pansypoo53219 21 hrs ago #130

Swalwell"s Staff Has Thrown Him Under the Bus Locutusofborg Yesterday #115

Who always benefits from these things? That's where the focus should also be. live love laugh Yesterday #116

This news about Swalwell sucks.... but IcyPeas Yesterday #119

Face the facts.. raising2moredems 23 hrs ago #124

I think the difference is that the republicans support the nastiest, hidden elements of the government. They are the LT Barclay 23 hrs ago #125

I hear roger stone was in on this Clouds Passing 23 hrs ago #126

Until there is proof of misconduct he should not step down. If kacekwl 23 hrs ago #127

So Katie Porter isn't electable because she used a swear word, but we're supposed pnwmom 14 hrs ago #137

I don't know. There's a lot of Democrats running which is being reported splits the vote and allowing the 2 Rs to Jbraybarten 9 hrs ago #140

This is just pure nonsense. The only ones who want Swalwell to stay in the race at this point are Republicans. tritsofme 6 hrs ago #146

Two things... grumpyduck 3 hrs ago #153