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In reply to the discussion: Good riddance to men who sexually assault women. [View all]-misanthroptimist
(2,069 posts)68. Glad you asked
What more I need is context. What was the relationship like between them, for instance? There are people in the world who will say things to hurt other people. So if they had a destructive relationship, for example, it's possible (not saying I believe or disbelieve) that she just wanted to trash him.
What other things did she tell these people about Platner at the time, IOW.
I would just like some context in which to place the allegation. It's only fair.
That said, if it's true then he should drop out -never should have run in the first place. Additionally, if the Statute of Limitations hasn't run out, charge his ass and take him to court.
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And if this were happening to men instead of women we wouldn't even be having this discussion.
milestogo
8 hrs ago
#5
Do you a link for that or a source article on those emails, I can't find one. Thanks. nt
blue_jay
8 hrs ago
#15
He has not been convicted but there is sufficient evidence and doubt about his story that
Wonder Why
3 hrs ago
#100
Nope. I may not always love a candidate, but I would never vote for a rapist. That is not something one
Raftergirl
3 hrs ago
#97
Or they can switch to the GOP and get elected to the highest offices, i.e. president, SCOTUS.
Katinfl
7 hrs ago
#22
Susan Collins sends her thanks! She doesn't know what she'd do without Dems doing her work for her.
paleotn
7 hrs ago
#44
The Maine Democratic Party calls on Graham Planter to drop out of the Senate race.
LetMyPeopleVote
6 hrs ago
#47
So another 6 years of Collins? The Supreme Court appointments she supported did more damage to
3Hotdogs
6 hrs ago
#49