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At the time that silly photo was taken, Franken was a comedian, not a politician. It was obviously a joke, although it was not a smart move to be involved in it. The woman was dressed in several layers of combat gear and I don't think he got much of a grope out of it. You wonder how the woman got into that situation, without knowing what was involved.
I think she took a cheap shot, by claiming she was assaulted. There was something involving him kissing her, but I don't see any pictures of that. However, he has apologized to her and I'm just now hearing on NPR, that she has accepted that apology. Do you suppose that this is the worst thing that Franken has ever done to a woman? It may be, as you'd expect that other accusers would have piled it on by now.
So, if I were to dry hump her flak vest or helmet it wouldn't be assault because its layered? Lol
Funny how some people here is questioning assault, while Al himself isn't denying the allegations of assault, and even apologized for it.
At the time that silly photo was taken, Franken was a comedian, not a politician. It was obviously a joke, although it was not a smart move to be involved in it. The woman was dressed in several layers of combat gear and I don't think he got much of a grope out of it. You wonder how the woman got into that situation, without knowing what was involved.
I think she took a cheap shot, by claiming she was assaulted. There was something involving him kissing her, but I don't see any pictures of that. However, he has apologized to her and I'm just now hearing on NPR, that she has accepted that apology. Do you suppose that this is the worst thing that Franken has ever done to a woman? It may be, as you'd expect that other accusers would have piled it on by now.
Apparently there may be something behind that kiss and what she described....A new woman is saying he stalked her obsessively.
The photo provided makes it EXTREMELY clear that it was a staged photo meant as a joke...look carefully. There are shadows under his hands, indicating he wasn't actually touching her.
Y'know, I have mentioned how this appeared to be done jokingly, for the camera. Not saying that it was not motivated by "guy behavior" (and not excusing such as the "Locker-room talk" reference). I think he and she already had such familiarity after entertaining troops apparently, that he likely felt it was harmless, in the moment. Though the other instance of his kissing her during rehearsal is not good, seemed impulsive and would be off-putting for anyone to experience. Maybe he felt there had been something between them..(not trying to excuse this surprising behavior).
This I feel cannot however be compared to one feeling up between a female stranger's legs, freely grabbing and kissing unfamiliar women, trapping a woman in a room to force himself upon her, or raping a 13-year old, all acts performed by tRUMP. (And remind me, why is HE being overlooked??)
It is also not the same as the rape of anyone who is under the influence or having purposely given one something to have them pass out, in order to have their way with, such as in the numerous Cosby cases.
It is not the same as a guy habitually inviting one to a business meeting, only to expose himself or forcing another's participation, such as Weinstein had done countless times.
It's not the same as a grown adult manipulating and abusing young females, such as Moore had done, forcing himself upon and always apparently seeking young girls. This is a type that is the worst of the worst. These types referenced are the most disgusting.
Additionally there are the verbal harassers, who freely express off color remarks, or threatening one with their job, future, reputation, lawsuits, due to a female's resistance. These are examples of what is entirely unacceptable, feeling that Franken cannot be compared to those instances described.
Look, I'm conservative but this picture itself isn't that bad, now if he did more than that its different. The forced kissing was very wrong though
Put your mom in her place. It still isn't that bad, right? You want Al forcibly kissing your mom or your wife or your daughter? That's the same thing isn't it? Right?
Put your mom in her place. It still isn't that bad, right? You want Al forcibly kissing your mom or your wife or your daughter? That's the same thing isn't it? Right?
If she was my wife I would be furious no doubt. I say it wasn't that bad bc she had a military vest on and he looked like he was groping as a joke for the photo. Who knows though, Al seems like a creep like a majority of old decrepit politicians. Nancy and Schumer look like Weekend at Bernie's along with Biden, Fienstien and McCain. Our nations most powerful politicians are all drugged up, way past their prime and corrupt as hell. It's probably why we get nothing positive from them lately
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