Al Franken accused of sexual harassment

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Feel the Franken now seems really inappropriate now.

The TL is suspended indefinitely. I’m contemplating just outright ending it.

And he should resign.

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So, two of my favorite people have been accused of sexual harassment this week.

I need to keep better company.

Help me Chris Murphy you’re my only hope

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Has Hillary said anything? He was the first Senator to endorse her and was prominently featured in her advertising campaign and social media outreach.

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So, two of my favorite people have been accused of sexual harassment this week.

I need to keep better company.

Help me Chris Murphy you’re my only hope

Start supporting more women!

Kirsten and Liz are like right behind Murphy.

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Damn, Jesse Lacey and Louis CK has better apologies...

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Damn, Jesse Lacey and Louis CK has better apologies...

Jesse Lacey as in Brand New Jesse Lacey?!?!?!

Yup.

https://pitchfork.com/news/two-alleged-victims-of-brand-news-jesse-lacey-detail-years-of-sexual-exploitation-of-minors/

Damn, Jesse Lacey and Louis CK has better apologies...

Man, looks like the title of your TL "Feel the Franken" has a whole new meaning after today...

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His actions today seem pretty good already. No resignation is necessary.

Sorry. No. Not with Roy Moore lurking around.

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It's deeply unfair to men of good character and/or people who are redeeming themselves that they resign just because of Roy Moore.

If you’re a sexual harasser you’re not a man of good character.

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I don’t get the points about Moore? Even if Moore didn’t exist, I would still say Franken ought to resign.

I agree, but I also think he probably wouldn’t (compared to what other prominent people are accused of, this sort of pales). Now I think it’s definite.

It's deeply unfair to men of good character and/or people who are redeeming themselves that they resign just because of Roy Moore.

If you’re a sexual harasser you’re not a man of good character.

You can make a mistake and still be of good character. I'm not necessarily saying Franken's a good guy - I don't like him - but most men have made such mistakes in their lives. I'll bet many of your friends and family members have done similar things at times in their past.

Bullshit. I’ve never made this kind of “mistake” because I don’t go around touching people whenever I feel like it because I have a healthy sense of boundaries.

And if many of my friends and family members have groped someone without their consent I’ll cut off contact from them.

It's deeply unfair to men of good character and/or people who are redeeming themselves that they resign just because of Roy Moore.

If you’re a sexual harasser you’re not a man of good character.

Franken has been fighting for working families in the US Senate for 8 years, and shows signs of cleaning up his act. He deserves a chance.

No, he doesn’t.

You’re talking to one of the biggest Franken fans here, too.

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And if many of my friends and family members have groped someone without their consent I’ll cut off contact from them.

Franken clearly did not "grope" in the photo - he made a joke about groping, which was inappropriate given the setting and the fact that the woman was actually sleeping. And if you think nobody you know has done similar, you are extremely naive.

Not just the photo.

And you need to reread the part of my post you quoted.
Keep it civil please.

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And if many of my friends and family members have groped someone without their consent I’ll cut off contact from them.

Franken clearly did not "grope" in the photo - he made a joke about groping, which was inappropriate given the setting and the fact that the woman was actually sleeping. And if you think nobody you know has done similar, you are extremely naive.

Not just the photo, moron.

And you need to reread the part of my post you quoted.

If you think you would cut off contact with them, you are naive as well.

I am so glad you know exactly how I’d react on every situation, considering you’ve never met me in person and have had very limited interactions on this site.

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.@SenWhitehouse tells reporters: “You guys need to find something more interesting” when asked about Franken allegations.

Whitehouse should resign, too.

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Tweeden's statement has given me pause, too. Still think he should resign. He's become a distraction.

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Honestly the fact that he's still a United States Senator is disgusting.

He should've resigned around noon.

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Anyone wanna tell me how to change my Username RIP

You’re original screen name will remain, however.

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Franken and Menendez will not win another term. If Gavin Newsom is accused of sexual harassment, he won't be Governor of California. Roy Moore, however, will win the Senate race.

Don't be so sure of that last point, brother: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/16/roy-moore-doug-jones-alabama-poll-245558

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^^^ honestly at this point throwing out half of congress is a good thing.

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So on the same USO tour where Franken "groped" her, Here she is grabbing the guitar players ass, After he pushed her away.

As a man who's been inappropriately touched by a conventionally attractive woman without my consent, this makes me cringe.

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Get. Him. Out. Now.

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Jesus Christ. Get him out NOW.