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Italian protester's kiss was 'sexual violence' [View all] The Straight Story Dec 2013 OP
This is what happens when the slipper slope Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #1
what are you suggesting? there should not be sexual assault laws? nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #9
Are you saying this is NOT sexual assault? Bonobo Dec 2013 #13
"This is what happens when the slipper slope" i replied to this. you are in left field seabeyond Dec 2013 #14
No, you did not answer my question. Bonobo Dec 2013 #16
no. i did not answer your question. excellent observation. i do not have to answer your question. seabeyond Dec 2013 #17
I can see why it would be problematic to answer. Bonobo Dec 2013 #18
firstly it is not a challenge to answer. secondly, are you suggesting i am a liar? seabeyond Dec 2013 #20
Not at all. Bonobo Dec 2013 #21
and you know that is why i did not give an answer? again... fuck that shit bonobo. seabeyond Dec 2013 #23
I didn't call you either. Bonobo Dec 2013 #25
whata piece of work you are. you say because i did not succumb to your bullying tactic of trying to seabeyond Dec 2013 #29
It's hilarious that you think my very simple question was bullying. Bonobo Dec 2013 #34
calling me a liar, a hypocrite, that i cannot answer a question, demanding i do or you insult my seabeyond Dec 2013 #39
Look, it's very simple. Bonobo Dec 2013 #42
pathetic seabeyond Dec 2013 #45
That's a post I can completely agree with. Bonobo Dec 2013 #47
Crazy making.2 xulamaude Dec 2013 #80
You are not being bullied. You are being schooled. There's a difference. nt msanthrope Dec 2013 #120
reducing oneself calling people names to shame them into doing something? nothing schooled there seabeyond Dec 2013 #121
You mean like when you insisted on using sexist names towards me? msanthrope Dec 2013 #123
I think you hit a nerve pintobean Dec 2013 #124
Yah...no kidding. nt msanthrope Dec 2013 #125
not really pinto. it is all about educating. and if people are not aware, resolutions do not seabeyond Dec 2013 #126
I don't think many DUers pintobean Dec 2013 #127
you do not know one way or another. and you certainly have prejudice where that is concerned. seabeyond Dec 2013 #128
I can see the feedback pintobean Dec 2013 #129
you might want to discuss this with skinner. not us. by his own words. educate. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #130
Maybe you can come up with pintobean Dec 2013 #131
i have said what i wanted to say pinto. i am not playing a game. seabeyond Dec 2013 #132
She is holding the man's head Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #22
So are you saying that this woman who is kissing the helmet of a law enforcement officer madinmaryland Dec 2013 #24
No. Bonobo Dec 2013 #26
"in exactly the same way". yes. madinmaryland Dec 2013 #28
So we agree! Bonobo Dec 2013 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #32
Excuse me? This was contact without permission Warpy Dec 2013 #36
If the cop did it, it most certainly would be. seattledo Dec 2013 #50
Would you say the same if it was a male protestor Warpy Dec 2013 #54
So, if you had your druthers, would you be moving forward with charges in this case? Comrade Grumpy Dec 2013 #52
"slippery slope". jazzimov Dec 2013 #106
Thanks Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #119
Wasn't that established with the actions of some six year-old in Colo.? 1000words Dec 2013 #2
This is going to backfire in Italy LittleBlue Dec 2013 #3
She kissed his helmet shield. newcriminal Dec 2013 #4
She also licked her fingers and tried to put them in his mouth Recursion Dec 2013 #109
I looked that up after reading your post newcriminal Dec 2013 #117
If that is the case that takes it a whole new level Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #122
That's the allegation, at least Recursion Dec 2013 #133
Ugh...that's a different twist. NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #145
Will the helmet be receiving paid leave while it recovers from the trauma? n/t Scootaloo Dec 2013 #5
Silly Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2013 #6
Well remember awhile back.... Upton Dec 2013 #7
you are suggesting grabbing a strange woman, holding tight so she cant get away, and kissing her seabeyond Dec 2013 #8
So, now you can now read the mind of a woman from 60 years ago? Upton Dec 2013 #11
do you often grab a strange woman, hold her and kiss her? how does that work for you upton? seabeyond Dec 2013 #12
All the time..and it works just swell... Upton Dec 2013 #27
Whoa! madinmaryland Dec 2013 #30
Yep.. Upton Dec 2013 #33
Dude! You gotta stop hanging out with trumad! madinmaryland Dec 2013 #37
Just don't hold open any doors The Straight Story Dec 2013 #35
No kidding. NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #44
This message was self-deleted by its author BainsBane Dec 2013 #72
Now I know your shit stirring is deliberate BainsBane Dec 2013 #70
Did you think he comes here for anything else? MattBaggins Dec 2013 #74
it is known she was walking back from lunch. the man grabbed her, held her, kissed her. that seabeyond Dec 2013 #38
A little defensive aren't we? Upton Dec 2013 #40
chip on shoulder, assuming worst, not all men bad, every assault, hit a nerve, quit playing victim, seabeyond Dec 2013 #41
Okay, I've got a question then.. Upton Dec 2013 #49
Because it is a photo that shouldn't be treasured MattBaggins Dec 2013 #76
Thank you. redqueen Dec 2013 #105
I will do it the next time I'm in uniform and we win a world war. Until then, not so much. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2013 #43
so grabbing a strange woman, holding her where she cant get away, and kissing her is not ok. seabeyond Dec 2013 #48
Was she trying to get away? NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #51
What the lady in the pic said about it: The Straight Story Dec 2013 #57
Thank you for the link. NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #59
Oh, Good Christ. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2013 #61
That picture is iconic MattBaggins Dec 2013 #77
Really? The spirit and joy? MattBaggins Dec 2013 #79
I don't actually have you on ignore, but I am ignoring you. Scoot, now. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2013 #90
I don't see anything in that photo that suggests she was enjoying herself. historylovr Dec 2013 #78
Well, to be fair... Scootaloo Dec 2013 #81
"It was a happy event." NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #82
and this is all anyone is saying about the picture. as bummer as it is, it is ... reality seabeyond Dec 2013 #83
Ms. Friedman didn't think it was an assault. NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #84
it was in the fuckin 1940's. duh. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #85
For someone who always complains about... NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #86
where did i say a damn thing about rude? oh wait, i didnt. where did i personally insult you? seabeyond Dec 2013 #89
I believe I said something about you complaining that you were being personally insulted. NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #94
but you had to throw your personal attacks in, dintcha. lmFao. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #95
"I have a bachelor's degree in history and government" xulamaude Dec 2013 #91
It was in response to another post... NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #93
Is there something wrong with standing with a woman xulamaude Dec 2013 #96
Women in the 40's weren't smart enough to know when they were polly7 Dec 2013 #104
Well, there's two things, really... Scootaloo Dec 2013 #87
She seems okay witth it? Selective blindness. redqueen Dec 2013 #107
If only you could talk to her... NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #115
So you agree the woman in the OP assaulted the officer, she is obviously gabbing his helmet Exultant Democracy Dec 2013 #97
she touched the man... right there the police can do something. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #98
Yeah they did do something, they arrested her for sexual violence. Exultant Democracy Dec 2013 #99
next time a police pulls you over to give you a ticket, reach out to him. see how that works for you seabeyond Dec 2013 #100
The last time I was pulled over the lady said I looked cute and let me off with a warning. Exultant Democracy Dec 2013 #102
white woman in american, i do not either. that being said, a zillion times more, seabeyond Dec 2013 #103
Yeah this picture capture a moment unique in American Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #10
Ah yes...the perpetual outrage crowd. NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #46
can any of you men ever disagree without insulting or personally attacking a woman, ever.... seabeyond Dec 2013 #53
Sorry if you find facts insulting. NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #55
I've been hearing about the xulamaude Dec 2013 #88
Cool story! NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #111
"You men"? Why not just go with "you people"? Comrade Grumpy Dec 2013 #62
you men as the men in this thread, firstly. second. i MADE the men insult and personally attack me? seabeyond Dec 2013 #63
Please feel free to point out... NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #71
Six hidden posts since October. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #65
oh. you got me.... grabbing heart and falling back. really? seabeyond Dec 2013 #66
Seven people have more than five hidden posts. Vashta Nerada Dec 2013 #67
i guess you have missed the Op i made about it and other threads i have discussed it, seabeyond Dec 2013 #69
Thankfully they're a distinct minority.. Upton Dec 2013 #56
Yes, but a loud minority. NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #58
Considering the horrendous toll the war had taken on people all around the world polly7 Dec 2013 #64
"It's always made me happy to see it, anyway." NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #68
I hope you get a lot of smooches then, soon! nt polly7 Dec 2013 #73
It was sexual assault. PowerToThePeople Dec 2013 #60
That woman is in a head lock. joshcryer Dec 2013 #75
I don't think he would have kissed me... yuiyoshida Dec 2013 #110
Well Upton... NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #113
The visor has a claim; he doesn't. rug Dec 2013 #15
Interesting picture Harmony Blue Dec 2013 #19
So it's not sexual assault if you don't touch skin? Orrex Dec 2013 #101
Hey, you've just legalized frottage Recursion Dec 2013 #108
Okay, I'll admit it... NaturalHigh Dec 2013 #112
I only know it from watching SVU (nt) Recursion Dec 2013 #114
Patsy, What's wrong? quinnox Dec 2013 #92
keep your hands off of people unless you have their consent. PERIOD. boston bean Dec 2013 #116
Would she have a valid complaint if HE kissed her back... Demo_Chris Dec 2013 #118
Trashing obvious flamebait Squinch Dec 2013 #134
Three possible answers. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2013 #135
"Sexual violence" can only be commited... 99Forever Dec 2013 #136
ya. from men like you, right now, repeatedly saying it. lol. yes you have. nt seabeyond Dec 2013 #137
Nope. I learned it from militant, bitter, man-haters... 99Forever Dec 2013 #138
link. and i will be sure to attach the added insults and personal attacks. just cant help seabeyond Dec 2013 #139
I'd suggest you start with your own "My Posts" link. 99Forever Dec 2013 #140
so, you have no link to prove what you say. i suggest it is hands down feminists that calls out seabeyond Dec 2013 #141
Blah, blah, blah. 99Forever Dec 2013 #142
lol. happy holidays dude... seabeyond Dec 2013 #143
Don't touch anyone without permission. that is the moral of the story. hrmjustin Dec 2013 #144
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