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In reply to the discussion: Cuomo is 63 years old. I am 75 years old. [View all]pnwmom
(109,327 posts)118. The third woman removed Cuomo's hand from her back, and he responded by putting both hands
on her face, and saying SHE was aggressive. And then landed a kiss on her cheek as she tried to move away.
Yes, this was a social setting. But it shows a pattern of behavior that adds confirmation to the stories of his staffers. He disregarded the woman's OBVIOUS signals -- removing his hand, and giving him that look with her face -- that she didn't want that sort of attention.
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Given his position and celebrity he has probably gotten a lot of attention from younger women
Maraya1969
Mar 2021
#8
Legally, "harassment" requires an unbalanced power relationship to be actionable.
Laelth
Mar 2021
#9
The third woman removed Cuomo's hand from her back, and he responded by putting both hands
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#118
I have never thought Ruch had the strongest case, since she wasn't an employee.
pnwmom
Mar 2021
#131
Unfortunately, that is a misconception that can lead to under reporting.
Pacifist Patriot
Mar 2021
#73
Wow,am I missing something ? Since when is Hello Ladies an inappropriate greeting for women that you
CentralMass
Mar 2021
#65
Wow. I'm 60 and I still commonly say that. Usually more like good morning ladies.
CentralMass
Mar 2021
#82
Exactly. Illegal activity applies to the organization, not the individual in question
Major Nikon
Mar 2021
#86
I'm 66 and basically, he has apparently engaged in behaviors that were more common
Texin
Mar 2021
#16
You said it! The reTrumplicans need to shut the fuck up about 'harassment' because they condone
Texin
Mar 2021
#88
Excellent points and great advice for most. Exception: When the older man is your boss.
flibbitygiblets
Mar 2021
#31
I just deleted all MSNBC shows...no taping for me. This is an attack on a powerful Democrat
Demsrule86
Mar 2021
#39
Agree in great part. Investigate first, then proceed with appropriate action.
Joinfortmill
Mar 2021
#52
It bothers me when my 80 yr old father does that to young women. Waitress, housekeeper, cashier.
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#121
Do that is harrassing, not assault you are right. You want to know if she enjoys it? Don't do it for
LizBeth
Mar 2021
#128
NGL, I'm not exactly known as a paragon of virtue on DU, but some of these responses are WTF-worthy.
Decoy of Fenris
Mar 2021
#104
I have never told you but, I truly enjoy your posts, You are a very good writer.
Escurumbele
Mar 2021
#66
This was a wedding party? he puts his hands on her like that he's lucky he didn't get punched
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Mar 2021
#75