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18. Of course

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #9)

Fri Mar 12, 2021, 09:25 PM

Mar 2021

I am not afraid of who I am.

I am sick of wilting violets forever clutching their pearls.

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Former reporter accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment [View all] pnwmom Mar 2021 OP

Is this number 7? Lunabell Mar 2021 #1

Number 8. But that doesn't matter to some - the higher the number, the more proof to them that it's progree Mar 2021 #7

Trump needs that pardon only a Gov can give him. Budi Mar 2021 #23

Exactly... IthinkThereforeIAM Mar 2021 #60

I still am of the opinion that everyone involved in these types cases should provide a sworn cstanleytech Mar 2021 #78

This has gotten exceedingly more stupid UpInArms Mar 2021 #2

I read that as "um, ok" crimycarny Mar 2021 #4

Yeah Mz Pip Mar 2021 #6

Does he put his hands on men in the same way? If he doesn't put his hands pnwmom Mar 2021 #12

Yes , he even hugs and kisses Chris Christie . It's a cultural thing. JI7 Mar 2021 #106

I saw that. It's not the same because it was obviously mutual. pnwmom Mar 2021 #107

+a million . Budi Mar 2021 #20

agree Betty88 Mar 2021 #109

I am just amazed UpInArms Mar 2021 #8

If you want to put your hands on a woman, go find a girlfriend who doesn't mind. n/t pnwmom Mar 2021 #13

If you want to be in the public sphere, get over public UpInArms Mar 2021 #16

This is inappropriate behavior directed in the workplace at someone on the basis of her sex. pnwmom Mar 2021 #21

Excuse me UpInArms Mar 2021 #24

If I was this much of a wilting violet I would never have lasted crimycarny Mar 2021 #29

Then, maybe reporting and being there UpInArms Mar 2021 #31

Maybe it's just because I'm older crimycarny Mar 2021 #37

I, early on, in 1980 UpInArms Mar 2021 #39

Agree crimycarny Mar 2021 #41

Victim #7, who broke down in front of other staffers and supervisors, says that's exactly pnwmom Mar 2021 #90

Sounds like even more reason for an investigation crimycarny Mar 2021 #94

Any investigation that doesn't involve him stepping aside temporarily so he isn't supervising pnwmom Mar 2021 #96

I think AG James can handle this crimycarny Mar 2021 #98

She can't handle it well unless Cuomo temporarily steps aside, in line with EEOC guidelines. pnwmom Mar 2021 #99

Oh geez--forgot about when I worked at an automotive plant crimycarny Mar 2021 #63

You seem like UpInArms Mar 2021 #64

Well, I'm a crusty broad too crimycarny Mar 2021 #80

Why are you putting all the burden on the woman to deal with men like this, pnwmom Mar 2021 #91

You're victim blaming -- yourself. No wonder you have so little compassion for these women. pnwmom Mar 2021 #89

How many of those misbehaving men were bosses who could control whether you got a raise pnwmom Mar 2021 #88

Why? Because the STATEHOUSE reporter needs continued access to Cuomo in order to do her job. pnwmom Mar 2021 #87

We are not talking about parties or fancy gatherings. We're talking about professionals pnwmom Mar 2021 #86

Wow Virgin or Whore Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #66

Sounds like "UpInArms" has had some female problems Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #40

Well, Mary UpInArms Mar 2021 #45

Confused Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #49

Post removed Post removed Mar 2021 #52

I don't know you crimycarny Mar 2021 #51

You are correct UpInArms Mar 2021 #55

Haha, such irony! UpInArms is telling her sexual harassment Nixie Mar 2021 #79

The fact that it happens a lot doesn't make it okay. It's a way of men like Cuomo pnwmom Mar 2021 #15

Yes, it has been my boss before crimycarny Mar 2021 #25

This is why I said it's not about his INTENTIONS. It's not about whether pnwmom Mar 2021 #17

Ugggh. UpInArms Mar 2021 #33

Did you hug them back? Then it's a hug. Otherwise, it isn't. n/t pnwmom Mar 2021 #9

Of course UpInArms Mar 2021 #18

Well, the woman reporter tried to squirm away. She didn't respond positively pnwmom Mar 2021 #22

Did he follow her home? UpInArms Mar 2021 #26

Projection UpInArms Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #44

No projection UpInArms Mar 2021 #46

And when is that? Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #54

Come on over, mary UpInArms Mar 2021 #56

Like I Said Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #65

Despite what you think, employers don't get a free pass on the first fondling. pnwmom Mar 2021 #92

Wow, thanks for standing up to these people who think harrassment is just fine Beringia Mar 2021 #105

It's been shocking to see how common the attitude is. pnwmom Mar 2021 #108

K & R Thank You! Budi Mar 2021 #27

Looks like more of UpInArms Mar 2021 #28

Yup. 15 minutes of fame leads to deals, name recognition & social media 'likes.' Budi Mar 2021 #30

Thank you for your clear vision. UpInArms Mar 2021 #32

Franken, Spitzer were targeted by Roger Stone inc. Budi Mar 2021 #34

This UpInArms Mar 2021 #47

Projection Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Budi Mar 2021 #53

Boylen...OK Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #69

I think you misread the quote. She wants to support challenges to BOTH Schumer and Gillibrand karynnj Mar 2021 #75

Thank you Budi Mar 2021 #77

Date Rape vs "Misunderstood" Consensual Sex Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #42

I know the difference UpInArms Mar 2021 #48

What is the difference UpInArms? Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #57

Just read my other answer UpInArms Mar 2021 #61

Let's see UpInArms Mar 2021 #59

I am very sorry Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #62

That which does not kill you will only make you stronger UpInArms Mar 2021 #68

What Ever Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #71

You are awesome. joshcryer Mar 2021 #72

I find some of the replies you've gotten... appmanga Mar 2021 #74

Sick to death of people not understanding that sexual assault isn't required for pnwmom Mar 2021 #93

Eerily similar to what they tried with Joe Biden crimycarny Mar 2021 #38

Ugggh UpInArms Mar 2021 #50

Ugggh UpInArms Mar 2021 #70

The thing with Biden was that all the women he was actually pictured with JI7 Mar 2021 #81

Except for the alleged attack in the tunnel crimycarny Mar 2021 #82

agreed Skittles Mar 2021 #58

Sorry to quote Bill Maher, but he said, "I don't need an investigation to know Hoyt Mar 2021 #3

Bill Maher is right True Dough Mar 2021 #19

"Dear Potential Workplace Harasser:" Amen. As a male, I had that figured out in the 1970's when I progree Mar 2021 #5

Thank you for getting it! pnwmom Mar 2021 #10

The stuff intriguing novels are made of.. Budi Mar 2021 #14

Not saying it's ok crimycarny Mar 2021 #35

K & R Thank You Budi Mar 2021 #36

OF COURSE HE HAD POWER OVER HER. She was the statehouse reporter so her job pnwmom Mar 2021 #95

Wow, you seem to have a lot of insider knowledge crimycarny Mar 2021 #97

No, I expect almost nothing to come out of an investigation if Cuomo is left in place pnwmom Mar 2021 #100

An investigation is needed. If what is described in this post... brush Mar 2021 #67

Can't wait to see who's piling on to run for Gov in 2022! Budi Mar 2021 #11

Something Smells Mary in S. Carolina Mar 2021 #73

She is one of the 8 accusers. And the NYT interviewed dozens of staffers pnwmom Mar 2021 #76

A hug... Snackshack Mar 2021 #83

Is it absurd that accuser #7 objected to him putting his hand up her blouse? pnwmom Mar 2021 #85

No- many peoples standard, Snackshack Mar 2021 #101

What proof is adequate? She said he did it and he likely denies it. MichMan Mar 2021 #102

This is not about a criminal trial. This is about who should be in office pnwmom Mar 2021 #104

Apparently some people think unless there is video, it is all a lie MichMan Mar 2021 #103

When with a video, he'd have his defenders here Polybius Mar 2021 #110

Exactly. Cassidy Mar 2021 #84