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WhiskeyGrinder

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

Reply to hamsterjill (Reply #149)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:02 PM

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and it takes a lot of effort for people to find out they're not the only victims -- as evidenced by the reporting on this story.

When you say "investigation," what kind of investigation do you mean? Legal? Something run by the party? Something run by the House of Representatives? There's already been investigative reporting from a well-respected newspaper, which is a great start. What else?

As far as going through sentence by sentence, I respond to anything I think is important. I suppose it can feel picky.

Swalwell has defended himself. He put out a video categorically denying the allegations. Now what? Is that it?

We do have common ground. We both want justice. I think we probably both want sex pests to not represent us or make policy. I could go on.

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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_ 3 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 19 hrs ago #132

Not underage perhaps, but unable to consent, and on the lower end of the power dynamic RandomNumbers 8 hrs ago #139

I acknowledge your opinion. hamsterjill 6 hrs ago #144

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So every man accused should just quit politics automatically? hamsterjill 5 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 5 hrs ago #148

I've never heard anything about Swalwell before that was concerning. hamsterjill 4 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 7 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

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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

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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 7 hrs ago #142

She threw Biden under the bus too TexasBushwhacker 3 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 22 hrs ago #126

Until there is proof of misconduct he should not step down. If kacekwl 22 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 8 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