Biden being #metoo'ed (kinda...)

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blackangst1

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So, what you're saying, is that he may not run due to him and/or the Democratic party having some level of decorum and proper-ness? Whereas ole "Grab 'em by the pussy" was either ignored and/or embraced by the candidate and party.
At least Trump didn't grab kids
 
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At least Trump didn't grab kids

Donald Trump boasted about meeting semi-naked teenagers in beauty pageants

"Donald Trump used to “stroll right in” to the dressing room of beauty pageants while the contestants - some of whom were teenagers - were naked or half-dressed, a former model has claimed.
Tasha Dixon was 18 when she competed in the Miss USA pageant, winning the state crown.

“Our first introduction to him was when we were at the dress rehearsal and half naked changing into our bikinis,” Ms Dixon told CBS.

“He just came strolling right in. There was no second to put a robe on or any sort of clothing or anything. Some girls were topless. Other girls were naked.”

She added that people who worked for Mr Trump “pressured” the women to “fawn over him, go walk up to him, talk to him, get his attention” while still not fully dressed."

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...ndressed-backstage-howard-stern-a7357866.html
 
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All the fake concern in this thread, from both left and right, is amusing. This is a giant nothingburger. Biden is a close talker. He does this to everyone. Women. Men. Children. Senior citizens. Literally everyone. It's a matter of personal style. I get that it makes some people feel uncomfortable. They can talk to him about it. It shouldn't even be a national dialogue.

This accuser - the first one - is a Bernie supporter. That's all you need to know about why she suddenly decided to go public with this. She didn't wait because she felt traumatized or afraid. That excuse doesn't work here. Not with this.

And just to be clear - Biden is low on my list of candidates for next year. There's like 10 other people I'd rather see get the nomination.
 
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VRAMdemon

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In a world where the "pussy grabber" got elected how could these accusations be said to end Biden's bid? It might lead to his not running, but I doubt we're there yet..

The practical political issue is that giving Biden a pass on this plays straight into Trump's hands. Since the "pussy grabber" got elected he's been screaming about liberal lies, and his base believes every word. If touchy Joe gets the nomination we'll hear every day about how the liberals faked outrage about his pussy grabbing, which according to him, never happened and was another lie and everything they say about him is also a lie. And his base will believe it, because the left has made it true. All Joe really needs to do is say, "Donald, you have conducted yourself with such unbelievable crudeness and vulgarity not only during your presidency and campaign, but over your entire career, that it doesn't remotely compare. Do you know what 'remotely' means?

Having said that, it seems Biden still sees nothing wrong with this conduct, which at best is patronizing. He's been the guy at the top, comforting and bestowing his own wonderfulness on the little ladies. And he thinks that's great. My guess is there is no footage of Biden doing this to a woman who clearly outranks him. It's possible that Biden could fix this. It all depends on what he says. And, of course, on him ceasing to lay hands on women who haven't issued an invitation. Biden needs to do something that may not be possible for him: he needs to stop thinking of women as fair flowers who will be grateful for his touch.

Obviously he's not a pedophile. He either has no idea he's crossing boundaries considering how often people have called him on it over several decades or he's unable or unwilling to control his behavior even after myriad people have told him and articles have been written, and bits on tv shows have been aired and social media comments have mounted into the thousands over his behavior and that's not someone with good judgment and/or ability to control his impulses. Just like our current President, but he is somehow untouchable.
 
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It's cracking me up to see the Democratic me too zombies feasting on another one of their own.

NOM NOM NOM Al Franken was just a hors d'oeuvre.
 
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compuwiz1

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And now there are 4 women.
Lets just be real here. None of it matters because Joe will not be the DNC's pick to run for POTUS. As soon as this is apparent enough, it will all simmer down.
Its gonna be a Harris / Beto ticket, or Beto / Harris ticket.
 

brandonbull

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Can’t believe the OP even posted this given it’s a single woman and nothing has been decided in a court of law.

People wanted to disembowel Kavanaugh over much less and there are numerous pictures of creepy Uncle Joe rubbing shoulders, kissing, and hair smelling of females of various ages.
 

brandonbull

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Why should there be 2 standards for appropriate behavior? Why are Republicans (who BTW are the majority doing the "eating" here, and not of their own) allowed to dictate behavioral standards among others that they refuse to hold themselves to?

The GOP enforced standards have treated the Governor and LT Governor of Virginia very poorly.
 

hal2kilo

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All the fake concern in this thread, from both left and right, is amusing. This is a giant nothingburger. Biden is a close talker. He does this to everyone. Women. Men. Children. Senior citizens. Literally everyone. It's a matter of personal style. I get that it makes some people feel uncomfortable. They can talk to him about it. It shouldn't even be a national dialogue.

This accuser - the first one - is a Bernie supporter. That's all you need to know about why she suddenly decided to go public with this. She didn't wait because she felt traumatized or afraid. That excuse doesn't work here. Not with this.

And just to be clear - Biden is low on my list of candidates for next year. There's like 10 other people I'd rather see get the nomination.
This is just standard Republican/conservative tactics. Front runner? Keep pounding away, pretend, you are outraged about their behavior and personal beliefs. Repeat, rinse, repeat rinse. Goebbels would be proud. Clinton hate was developed the same way. These are just well know propaganda techniques which I guess the Dems are going to have to learn to be competitive, because none of this is about ideas to fix this country, it's about tearing down your perceived enemies a soon and as often as possible. There's a few posters on this site who practice this on a daily basis here, in incipit and constant pre-stamped snide remarks, guised as general concern..
 

Luna1968

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This is just standard Republican/conservative tactics. Front runner? Keep pounding away, pretend, you are outraged about their behavior and personal beliefs. Repeat, rinse, repeat rinse. Goebbels would be proud. Clinton hate was developed the same way. These are just well know propaganda techniques which I guess the Dems are going to have to learn to be competitive, because none of this is about ideas to fix this country, it's about tearing down your perceived enemies a soon and as often as possible. There's a few posters on this site who practice this on a daily basis here, in incipit and constant pre-stamped snide remarks, guised as general concern..

liberals on this board do exactly what you just spewed. its a tragedy you dont see it.
 

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This accuser - the first one - is a Bernie supporter. That's all you need to know about why she suddenly decided to go public with this. She didn't wait because she felt traumatized or afraid. That excuse doesn't work here. Not with this.


Interesting how these women will be treated vs Dr Ford.
 

herm0016

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and bernie is out there making sure everyone knows about this by telling everyone he is not helping them bang the drum, while he is banging the drum.
 
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This is just standard Republican/conservative tactics. Front runner? Keep pounding away, pretend, you are outraged about their behavior and personal beliefs. Repeat, rinse, repeat rinse. Goebbels would be proud. Clinton hate was developed the same way. These are just well know propaganda techniques which I guess the Dems are going to have to learn to be competitive, because none of this is about ideas to fix this country, it's about tearing down your perceived enemies a soon and as often as possible. There's a few posters on this site who practice this on a daily basis here, in incipit and constant pre-stamped snide remarks, guised as general concern..



Maybe I missed it but I'm not really seeing any major attacks by Republicans/conservatives towards Biden on this issue. Most the MSM articles I've seen, left or right leaning, seem to be reporting this in a neutral way. Democrat politicians are being somewhat critical of him more than Republicans. If I had to speculate I would say that Republicans/conservatives would prefer Biden as the winner of the primaries over the other more left leaning candidates because they think they could beat him in the general.
 

herm0016

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Maybe I missed it but I'm not really seeing any major attacks by Republicans/conservatives towards Biden on this issue. Most the MSM articles I've seen, left or right leaning, seem to be reporting this in a neutral way. Democrat politicians are being somewhat critical of him more than Republicans. If I had to speculate I would say that Republicans/conservatives would prefer Biden as the winner of the primaries over the other more left leaning candidates because they think they could beat him in the general.


and many people who traditionally vote leaning right/center are hoping for him to be the nominee so we can vote for him.
 

Lanyap

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and many people who traditionally vote leaning right/center are hoping for him to be the nominee so we can vote for him.



I hear you. Contrary to popular belief here by some I think those people and some a little more right/center leaning would vote for Biden over Trump. I'm really hoping Trump doesn't win the primary.
 

hal2kilo

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Maybe I missed it but I'm not really seeing any major attacks by Republicans/conservatives towards Biden on this issue. Most the MSM articles I've seen, left or right leaning, seem to be reporting this in a neutral way. Democrat politicians are being somewhat critical of him more than Republicans. If I had to speculate I would say that Republicans/conservatives would prefer Biden as the winner of the primaries over the other more left leaning candidates because they think they could beat him in the general.
I will note, some of the worst of this is coming from the Bernie loving leftist media.
 

Ichinisan

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Easy now lassie.

Nobody wanted Jumpin' Joe for president anyway.
I did. I was desperate for any option other than Trump or Hilary. I couldn't vote for either of them with a clear conscience.

Biden doesn't seem like a liar to me.
 
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Ichinisan

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Doesnt make all the videos of him groping teen girls any creepier. Her claims have been caught on camera numerous times. Its a pattern. A disturbing one at that.

I recall seeing the videos you describe many years ago. He's just one of those touchy people. We've all encountered them. Not sexual at all. Just a different perception of how personal space should be.
 
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