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milestogo

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46. I think it depends on the man.

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 06:26 PM

22 hrs ago

How many women accused Trump before there were any legal consequences? At least 28.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_sexual_misconduct_allegations

How many women accused Harvey Weinstein before there were any consequences? At least 8.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein_sexual_abuse_cases

How many women accused Eric Swalwell before he resigned from office? 6 have accused him. He resigned after 4.
https://abc7news.com/post/fellow-california-congressman-rep-sam-liccardo-says-rumors-eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-swirled-years/18894415/

How many women accused Bill Cosby of drugging and raping them? At least 60.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby_sexual_assault_cases

How many female athletes accused Dr Larry Nassar of sexually assaulting them? Around 150.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Nassar#Sexual_assault_accusations_and_convictions

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Good riddance to men who sexually assault women. [View all] milestogo Yesterday OP

Nonsense bucolic_frolic Yesterday #1

* Only if they're Republicans. BannonsLiver Yesterday #7

You got me bucolic_frolic 22 hrs ago #45

Hopefully, providing that there is some verifiable evidence... -misanthroptimist Yesterday #2

Oh puh-leeze... milestogo Yesterday #3

Quantity isn't quality -misanthroptimist Yesterday #4

And if this were happening to men instead of women we wouldn't even be having this discussion. milestogo Yesterday #5

You're saying no evidence is required from women making this claim? live love laugh Yesterday #12

I neither trust nor believe men or women based on their gender -misanthroptimist 23 hrs ago #19

Throughout history men have been easily believed milestogo 1 hr ago #153

Well, you let me know if that happens here, will you? -misanthroptimist 34 min ago #158

It happens here on DU every day. milestogo 9 min ago #163

No one said anything about witnesses or cameras -misanthroptimist 23 hrs ago #23

To prove something in a court of law you need evidence. milestogo 23 hrs ago #26

I agree it can be difficult to prove -misanthroptimist 23 hrs ago #31

And FYI- attempted rapes are usually not prosecuted. milestogo 22 hrs ago #51

I know. -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #60

My daughter went to the hospital Lifeafter70 20 hrs ago #82

I'm so sorry for what your daughter went through mcar 20 hrs ago #85

The authorities were upset with her because she couldn't do it. Lifeafter70 20 hrs ago #88

First, my heart goes out to your daughter -misanthroptimist 20 hrs ago #86

This happened at work Lifeafter70 19 hrs ago #90

actually they are North Coast Lawyer 1 hr ago #149

For every 1000 sexual assaults milestogo 29 min ago #161

Believe no one. North Coast Lawyer 1 hr ago #150

There is evidence. SamuelAdams Yesterday #10

Do you a link for that or a source article on those emails, I can't find one. Thanks. nt blue_jay 23 hrs ago #15

The politico article that started today's avalanche of calls to resign Ms. Toad 14 hrs ago #109

Thanks blue_jay 2 hrs ago #143

You're talking about a specific case -misanthroptimist 23 hrs ago #18

Yes wern't most of the first batch of accusations, IbogaProject 23 hrs ago #25

No idea -misanthroptimist 23 hrs ago #28

No obamanut2012 23 hrs ago #30

No. Try again mcar 20 hrs ago #80

Wow. MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #37

You can let go of the pearls -misanthroptimist 23 hrs ago #38

Oh, really? MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #94

What things seem to you is of no consequence to anyone but you -misanthroptimist 19 hrs ago #96

She could be cashing a nice, Republican check. Ever thought about that? paleotn 23 hrs ago #43

Prove it. MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #92

We could say the same of the accusations, prove it questionseverything 31 min ago #160

He has not been convicted but there is sufficient evidence and doubt about his story that Wonder Why 19 hrs ago #100

The matter at hand is not convicting a man whopis01 3 hrs ago #136

It's a fair and reasonable POV -misanthroptimist 3 hrs ago #137

The system and timing left them out, not me. whopis01 3 hrs ago #138

That happens -misanthroptimist 2 hrs ago #139

I strongly suggest that you acquaint yourself with the actual statistics niyad 22 hrs ago #57

You should indeed be shaking your head -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #62

Yet, by your statements, every woman who makes a report is niyad 21 hrs ago #65

Nonsense -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #70

You have made yourself perfectly clear. niyad 21 hrs ago #71

Good -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #73

As I said, perfectly clear. niyad 21 hrs ago #74

And you got in the last word -misanthroptimist 20 hrs ago #75

I truly hope that there are no women iin your life who would hope for niyad 5 hrs ago #128

So dramatic! -misanthroptimist 2 hrs ago #146

Dramatic? wow, sounds like I touched a nerve there. niyad 13 min ago #162

They sure have. SMDH mcar 20 hrs ago #83

Crystal. MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #95

The woman's testimony is evidence iemanja 5 hrs ago #133

She has messages to a woman mentioning it from dsc 21 hrs ago #66

Glad you asked -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #68

We, and they, have had this woman's name for a month dsc 21 hrs ago #69

Great. -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #72

I hear, but there are often no witnesses, believe me, I know. Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #112

That's what makes it difficult -misanthroptimist 9 hrs ago #113

Mike Tyson's rape case also had no hard evidence Polybius 7 hrs ago #117

Obviously, there was MorbidButterflyTat 2 hrs ago #140

You tell me. Exactly how many? -misanthroptimist 23 hrs ago #39

I think it depends on the man. milestogo 22 hrs ago #46

And therein lies a problem -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #64

"the same accusation made by multiple people" milestogo 20 hrs ago #79

Too Much Deference to Platner Starbeach 22 hrs ago #50

He is apparently receiving around 4k/month VA disability. But, as I niyad 20 hrs ago #87

You mean people associated with republicans ? Or just any old body? BComplex 6 hrs ago #121

What's that supposed to prove? MorbidButterflyTat 2 hrs ago #141

Politico (who broke the story) said that they reviewed documents. lapucelle 23 hrs ago #29

Her account of the episode. lapucelle 23 hrs ago #35

But some here need way more details mcar 20 hrs ago #84

I hear you. MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #103

Thanks mcar 19 hrs ago #104

I'm sorry, I find the whole story a bit unbelievable. infullview 6 hrs ago #120

"this woman could be mentally ill" milestogo 6 hrs ago #122

It happens. I had a woman stalker. infullview 5 hrs ago #123

And did she publicly accuse you of rape? milestogo 5 hrs ago #130

No, Fortunately, but it was scary. infullview 5 hrs ago #131

It was scary??? MorbidButterflyTat 2 hrs ago #144

Pretty amazing default response. lapucelle 5 hrs ago #129

The operative word there was "allegedly" infullview 3 hrs ago #134

Nah, the operative words are "snuck into her house and assaulted her". lapucelle 3 hrs ago #135

Careful there. That might cause potential Republican propaganda not to work. paleotn 23 hrs ago #42

MAGA feel the same exact way about their pervert in chief. Raftergirl 20 hrs ago #89

Words in frustration. My original post. paleotn 19 hrs ago #91

Nope. I may not always love a candidate, but I would never vote for a rapist. That is not something one Raftergirl 19 hrs ago #97

I agree, that is beyond the pale. paleotn 19 hrs ago #102

If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's a duck. Raftergirl 18 hrs ago #105

Apparently there are emails between her and her therapist synni 21 hrs ago #63

"If this can be believed" -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #67

This guy MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #98

Agreed on all counts. :) -misanthroptimist 19 hrs ago #99

I'm so sick of it PatSeg Yesterday #6

Apparently. milestogo Yesterday #8

Yes and that is why campaigns usually PatSeg Yesterday #13

Maybe he didn't think anything he did was wrong MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #14

I was working for a candidate and a story came out milestogo 23 hrs ago #20

Yes and that's actually worse PatSeg 22 hrs ago #55

or run as a repuke Skittles 23 hrs ago #33

Men who do this believe that most men do this, and Maru Kitteh 23 hrs ago #40

Probably true PatSeg 22 hrs ago #58

The gentleman had some questionable behavior in the past Keepthesoulalive 23 hrs ago #21

he's a straight white man Skittles 23 hrs ago #34

I'm seeing some posts implying if republicans vote for scum Keepthesoulalive 23 hrs ago #41

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Yesterday #9

The stuff is hitting the fan. Jacson6 Yesterday #11

Good riddance to bad rubbish. Raftergirl 23 hrs ago #16

THANK YOU Skittles 23 hrs ago #17

Or they can switch to the GOP and get elected to the highest offices, i.e. president, SCOTUS. Katinfl 23 hrs ago #22

yup Skittles 23 hrs ago #36

This can cure the problem. twodogsbarking 23 hrs ago #24

Thank You! Innocent Smith 23 hrs ago #27

+1000! mcar 23 hrs ago #32

Susan Collins sends her thanks! She doesn't know what she'd do without Dems doing her work for her. paleotn 23 hrs ago #44

Aww, bless your heart mcar 19 hrs ago #93

First off, he's not my guy. paleotn 19 hrs ago #101

On the slightest pretext? Credible accusation of rape, mcar 7 hrs ago #118

It's sickening. MorbidButterflyTat 22 hrs ago #52

x 1000 RockCreek 20 hrs ago #78

Apparently "Believe all women" was just a soundbite MichMan 20 hrs ago #76

The Maine Democratic Party calls on Graham Planter to drop out of the Senate race. LetMyPeopleVote 22 hrs ago #47

My aunt was nearly murdered by her wacko husband Just_Vote_Dem 22 hrs ago #48

So another 6 years of Collins? The Supreme Court appointments she supported did more damage to 3Hotdogs 22 hrs ago #49

Purge the scumbags. Dave Bowman 22 hrs ago #53

Perfect is the enemy of good. Bobstandard 22 hrs ago #54

This is EXACTLY why I felt he should have been dropped the first time. jmbar2 22 hrs ago #56

This bad publicity impacts on all Democrat candidates. That is why he should go, not the assumption of guilt, but we Doodley 21 hrs ago #59

Winning at any cost warmfeet 21 hrs ago #61

Doesn't seem to matter to Republican pedophiles and their President. live love laugh 17 hrs ago #107

Guess the tent is bigger than I imagined. WinningAgain 20 hrs ago #77

100x WarGamer 20 hrs ago #81

Kick red dog 1 17 hrs ago #106

+1000 applegrove 16 hrs ago #108

I don't think Platner assaulted anyone f64PTjmtR 12 hrs ago #110

This message was self-deleted by its author Stacey Grove 11 hrs ago #111

Why? mcar 7 hrs ago #119

So, you are saying all the evidence, actual evidence is false? obamanut2012 5 hrs ago #124

I'm amazed that when a Democrat leads, things like this come out. AZLD4Candidate 9 hrs ago #114

Why are you amazed that a walking red flag with prior accusations is rapey? obamanut2012 5 hrs ago #125

And fuck the rape apologists. n/t demmiblue 8 hrs ago #115

No kidding. When did we start supporting SA abusers, to get votes. WinningAgain 7 hrs ago #116

I may leave DU over this obamanut2012 5 hrs ago #126

Understandable. niyad 5 hrs ago #127

I can see you're going through it Sympthsical 5 hrs ago #132

Thank you obamanut2012 1 hr ago #151

I know, I'm so sorry MorbidButterflyTat 2 hrs ago #145

How to say you're a corporate Dem w/o saying you're a corporate Dem MakeThemCry 2 hrs ago #142

Zero credible rape accusations against Clinton -- HEY MIRT obamanut2012 1 hr ago #152

So I guess we should all agree that Hearn was guilty of tearing up the Reflecting pool. Bengus81 1 hr ago #147

Wow -- calling two liars is certainly a stance to take, and your minimizing rape is a worse look obamanut2012 1 hr ago #154

The woman worked for Susan Collins. This makes me worry this might be another Al Franken type situation. With diane in sf 1 hr ago #148

Wait the latest accuser worked for Collins? BannonsLiver 58 min ago #155

"Conservative Democrats" MorbidButterflyTat 34 min ago #159

How he thought he could get away with his past in Klarkashton 51 min ago #156

White male privilege and arrogance. milestogo 47 min ago #157