Al Franken accused of sexual harassment

[libertpaulian]

Hate to sound all cliche or holier than [them], but what is wrong with these dudes?  It's one thing to make some regrettable statements or jokes with your buddies behind closed doors (still not "acceptable," but we all know it happens), but it takes a truly messed up man to think you can just do something - anything - to a girl that she hasn't given you a very clear sign that it's okay to do.  Obviously, I am QUITE naive, but that seems like common sense.

I know "politicians" encompass some of the worst people, but damn ... this is depressingly more widespread than I think most people would have liked to believe.

This is one reason why tribal partisanship is probably the worst social disease known to man.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

When Keith Olbermann says his explanation is insufficient and he must go, it's night night time for the Senator.

[mvd10]

Hate to sound all cliche or holier than [them], but what is wrong with these dudes?  It's one thing to make some regrettable statements or jokes with your buddies behind closed doors (still not "acceptable," but we all know it happens), but it takes a truly messed up man to think you can just do something - anything - to a girl that she hasn't given you a very clear sign that it's okay to do.  Obviously, I am QUITE naive, but that seems like common sense.

I know "politicians" encompass some of the worst people, but damn ... this is depressingly more widespread than I think most people would have liked to believe.

Do you know what Dutch male teenagers talk about in NYC when they think nobody can understand them ?

Anyway, I don't think Franken will be the last. The senate is filled with powerful men with huge ego's who think they can get away with everything.

[Mike Thick]

How screwed up do you have to be to take a picture of yourself as you nonconsensually fondle a woman in her sleep? Good lord.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

And to nobody's surprise, Trumplicans are already calling for his resignation.

Al Franken really isn't as smart as he thinks.

[Badger]

Good to see no one is doubting or counter accusing the victim. A refreshing change.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

And to nobody's surprise, Trumplicans are already calling for his resignation.

Al Franken really isn't as smart as he thinks.

Keith Olberman is a Trumplican? 

[libertpaulian]

Good to see no one is doubting or counter accusing the victim. A refreshing change.

Franken is a progressive Democrat from a historically progressive state, you see.

[mvd10]

Good to see no one is doubting or counter accusing the victim. A refreshing change.

Franken is a progressive Democrat from a historically progressive state, you see.

There is a picture of Franken doing the deed, you see.

[Gone to Carolina]

He needs to resign, plain and simple.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

And to nobody's surprise, Trumplicans are already calling for his resignation.

Al Franken really isn't as smart as he thinks.

Keith Olberman is a Trumplican? 

Did I say "Just Trumplicans"? I'm showing their hypocrisy.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

And to nobody's surprise, Trumplicans are already calling for his resignation.

Al Franken really isn't as smart as he thinks.

Keith Olberman is a Trumplican? 

Did I say "Just Trumplicans"? I'm showing their hypocrisy.

Your omission of Democrats shows yours.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

And to nobody's surprise, Trumplicans are already calling for his resignation.

Al Franken really isn't as smart as he thinks.

Keith Olberman is a Trumplican? 

Did I say "Just Trumplicans"? I'm showing their hypocrisy.

Your omission of Democrats shows yours.

Yeah, ok.

[MAINEiac4434]

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

[MAINEiac4434]

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

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Give him credit for saying sorry so quickly. This is a sign of personal growth... Most people accused of stuff like this outright deny what happened, or they claim it was consensual, or they turn to obfuscation or victim blaming etc. Franken took a different course. We should value this fact. Old habits can die hard, and he is working on it. He's taking notes.
Franken was also once very deeply immersed in the entertainment industry, which has a problem with sexual misconduct. There is very little surprise in this, once you think about it, given his personal record. What we should give Franken is benefit of the doubt. This was him almost 12 years ago. Perhaps he hasn't really confronted his past. 2017 Franken is at heart a good person imo, so he can look at his past and make up for it, make amends, etc. His actions today seem pretty good already. No resignation is necessary.

[Yank2133]

Yeah, he should resign.

[Anna Komnene]

This is disgusting. I'm especially disturbed that his actions could have encouraged more of that kind of behavior in the military.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

This is disgusting. I'm especially disturbed that his actions could have encouraged more of that kind of behavior in the military.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Every male politician accused of sexual harassment should be replaced by a woman.

[MAINEiac4434]

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.

[The Mikado]

It's a shame, I really wanted him as the running mate on whatever Dem ticket ended up emerging. I'd been a fan of his for literally decades. I even listened to Air America in its early days. I'm very disappointed in him.

We're in a new era now, and things like this are unacceptable. Yes, people did far worse than him in the past and the present, but that's not the bar we should hold people to. Franken should go.

[MAINEiac4434]

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

[libertpaulian]

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

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

[libertpaulian]

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...