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WhiteTara

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90. Yeah, women have a real need to march in DC

Sun Jan 15, 2017, 03:01 PM

Jan 2017

to remind those in power that we exist as humans and that women's rights are human rights.

Unfortunately, I think that this won't be the last incident and that women will be going through this for a long time to come. I had hoped that we could break the chain of assault on our rights with a woman president, but that was not to be. Sad for us all.

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Conn. Republican arrested for grabbing womans genitals his lawyer says it was a playful gesture [View all] WhiteTara Jan 2017 OP

It's sexual fucking assault onecaliberal Jan 2017 #1

But don't worry WhiteTara Jan 2017 #2

Thank You, Mr. (illegitimate)President(not_really_elected_honestly)! n/t Stonepounder Jan 2017 #4

SHE SHOULD SUE HIM FOR MILLIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! trueblue2007 Jan 2017 #36

hell yes.... yuiyoshida Jan 2017 #59

Yes! There is a reason for political correctness, but this type of act has nothing to do Dustlawyer Jan 2017 #61

Tell that to the FAT CAT yuiyoshida Jan 2017 #83

It called the trump affect elmac Jan 2017 #3

They're not all old...but WhiteTara Jan 2017 #5

Generally they are white? oberliner Jan 2017 #6

Statistics. WhiteTara Jan 2017 #8

Link? oberliner Jan 2017 #10

google is still your friend WhiteTara Jan 2017 #12

Thanks for the links. Deuce Jan 2017 #32

You're welcome WhiteTara Jan 2017 #45

EXCELLENT resource material! calimary Jan 2017 #42

You're welcome and I hope that WhiteTara Jan 2017 #46

What do these links have to do with the article? oberliner Jan 2017 #112

Stunning isn't it? WhiteTara Jan 2017 #19

+1000 fleur-de-lisa Jan 2017 #26

+1000!!!! AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #84

I'd allege no nerve as well LanternWaste Jan 2017 #98

No nerve pressed WhiteTara Jan 2017 #101

If you reorder the words in your statement you will be closer to their mindset Rural_Progressive Jan 2017 #14

So true, so true. nt WhiteTara Jan 2017 #47

How do you explain Ben Carson or Clarence Thomas then? cstanleytech Jan 2017 #28

Oreos have always existed. nt Nay Jan 2017 #78

I prefer to assign them a more accurate name and that name is assholes. cstanleytech Jan 2017 #86

So he took Trump's advice? crazycatlady Jan 2017 #7

I don't know if it was advice WhiteTara Jan 2017 #9

The new Republican move is called sarcasmo Jan 2017 #11

Is it a wonder that women are assembling in DC WhiteTara Jan 2017 #13

My dear wife is staying in Seattle an extra day for the march there Rural_Progressive Jan 2017 #15

Welcome to DU! WhiteTara Jan 2017 #18

Just one more nasty surprise Rural_Progressive Jan 2017 #22

I realize I was a Luddite WhiteTara Jan 2017 #24

I appreciate your thoughts Rural_Progressive Jan 2017 #35

I so agree that this is going to be a very rough ride WhiteTara Jan 2017 #48

Take a look at the Fairphone. silverweb Jan 2017 #41

That's great info and if I decide WhiteTara Jan 2017 #50

My great pleasure! silverweb Jan 2017 #53

Fucking assholes in Greenwich. I'm from CT and Fairfield County is the last bastion of social rest TeamPooka Jan 2017 #16

Let's not stereotype all people from Greenwich, CT based on one horrible person. (eom) StevieM Jan 2017 #34

I can. I have relatives there and know many more people there too. TeamPooka Jan 2017 #38

Disgusting Pig.... LovingA2andMI Jan 2017 #17

Speak softly and carry a big stick. jack69 Jan 2017 #20

Or women need to carry their own WhiteTara Jan 2017 #21

Or act sweet at first jack69 Jan 2017 #23

Well, that's one way to get their attention WhiteTara Jan 2017 #25

He needs a swift and hard testicular blow dalton99a Jan 2017 #29

Welcome to DU, dalton99a! calimary Jan 2017 #44

Thanks! dalton99a Jan 2017 #65

Welcome to DU, jack69! calimary Jan 2017 #43

In another article I read the idiot said it was a playful "gig" (his word) Solly Mack Jan 2017 #27

If it's the one I read he also made comments about his daughter and "gigs" csziggy Jan 2017 #74

That's it. Disgusting. I agree. Used his daughter as an excuse and used her as an excuse Solly Mack Jan 2017 #94

I have a playful gesture for his lawyer. Tactical Peek Jan 2017 #30

Too bad she didn't break his fingers n/t TexasBushwhacker Jan 2017 #31

Asshole drm604 Jan 2017 #33

One of the deplorable. Thinkingabout Jan 2017 #37

Pretty sure it would have been his word -v- mine after I broke his nose. davsand Jan 2017 #39

Here's another story. " playfully gave a lady who he knew for 30 years a pinch..."? K&r uppityperson Jan 2017 #40

Oh my. That is sexual assault and I hope WhiteTara Jan 2017 #49

Fucking asshole cretin. yardwork Jan 2017 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author putitinD Jan 2017 #51

Desires for sexual assault women n prison are typically hidden here. Fwiw. uppityperson Jan 2017 #81

He ought to be looking for a nursing home, not groping women. raccoon Jan 2017 #52

Would his actions be assault and battery WhiteTara Jan 2017 #54

I hope she does. Clearly, he did that just to intimidate and degrade her.nt raccoon Jan 2017 #55

Yes, he did. After all now WhiteTara Jan 2017 #56

Would he feel so gracious about it if his fellow repubs did it to his daughters, granddaughters? keithbvadu2 Jan 2017 #92

I don't have to be politically correct anymore - It seems the actions getting associated with that ck4829 Jan 2017 #57

they are showing us what they think that means. mopinko Jan 2017 #70

G.O.P. stands for "Grabber of Pussy." Disgusting. And it's going to get worse. Vinca Jan 2017 #58

He also hurled insults at her based on the fact she belonged to a union. Squinch Jan 2017 #60

That was just a little playful banter WhiteTara Jan 2017 #76

A "gig." Like when he harassed the colleague's daughter. What a disgusting pig. Squinch Jan 2017 #79

And gig rhymes with pig. WhiteTara Jan 2017 #80

Another swinish dRumpf repuglinazi. nt Mc Mike Jan 2017 #62

When GOP sends its people... The Liberal Lion Jan 2017 #63

Great post! lol nt raccoon Jan 2017 #82

i am waiting for the day when a woman who is carring a " heater" nails one of these sops. AllaN01Bear Jan 2017 #64

long overdue agincourt Jan 2017 #67

What is a "heater"? milestogo Jan 2017 #69

A gun. n/t janx Jan 2017 #75

re: what is a heater AllaN01Bear Jan 2017 #97

Why the uproar? It was just locker room stuff brooklynboy49 Jan 2017 #66

So when a trained pit bull grabs his dick we can say it was just a playful gesture milestogo Jan 2017 #68

Welcome to Trump World. Paladin Jan 2017 #71

I nearly see double reading another pervert has grabbed someone in a private place. Judi Lynn Jan 2017 #73

That's assault and he should be prosecuted kimbutgar Jan 2017 #77

Gawd damn that POS! sheshe2 Jan 2017 #85

He was caught on security camera! Denzil_DC Jan 2017 #87

That STUPID POS needs to look around WhiteTara Jan 2017 #88

It is in the OP, but way down the article. Denzil_DC Jan 2017 #89

Yeah, women have a real need to march in DC WhiteTara Jan 2017 #90

The idiot is follwing his role model--Trump!! riversedge Jan 2017 #91

The Trump Effect at work. Initech Jan 2017 #93

Connecticut Politician Arrested For Grabbing Woman's Groin, Called it A 'Joke' Judi Lynn Jan 2017 #95

He is such a gross POS WhiteTara Jan 2017 #96

Absolutely disgusting. smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #99

I have a feeling she was in shock WhiteTara Jan 2017 #100

What does the term politically correct have to do with sexual assault? guillaumeb Jan 2017 #102

Women are second class citizens to WhiteTara Jan 2017 #103

I agree. guillaumeb Jan 2017 #104

Did anyone source this? Runningdawg Jan 2017 #105

Well, it was recorded on a security camera WhiteTara Jan 2017 #106

Oh I have no doubt he committed assult Runningdawg Jan 2017 #107

A woman being sexually assaulted is NOT WhiteTara Jan 2017 #108

I am a woman Runningdawg Jan 2017 #109

This asshole better be in jail already for sexual assult Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #110

He's out on bond csziggy Jan 2017 #111