I loathe what Franken did, but for everyone crowing for his resignation: he can resign right after the rapist Trump does.

I think the point that Franken brings up in his extended apology is a good one, regardless of the fact that it doesn’t make these actions okay. We are in a new era of gender equality and awareness of the effects of our actions on other people, and that means that many men, especially older men, are thinking for the…

Clinton was our poison pill. It was fucked up to ever defend his actions. We have to do better.

He pressured her into something she felt uncomfortable with as a manipulation tactic so he could further take advantage of her. I couldn’t imagine doing that to someone, and I wouldn’t want to vote for or work with someone who could do that. The photo is just icing on the cake and proof that he didn’t respect her…

I’m a dude as well, but there isn’t a lot of rationalization to be done here. The part about writing a kiss into the sketch isn’t the issue - insisting that you have to rehearse it and forcefully kissing her without consent is the issue. And the photo is gross af because even if he didn’t actually grope her, he’s…

Hot take: the picture is stupid and funny. I probably did the same thing to my friends when they were passed out in college. Let’s not muddy the fucking waters of sexual assault by calling out that picture as an example of it.

We like to eat our own. The Republicans defend theirs to the death, no matter how foul they are. Franken is done.

Seriously and of course I may be incorrect, but Biden looks very comfy/touchy with people sometimes. While this doesn’t mean anything I would guess some people have been less than comfortable in these situations. This is myself speaking from my own perspective of not enjoying people touching me even in the most…

Bojack, as always, has got it in one.

What is the investigation supposed to accomplish, exactly?

Then our collective reaction would be:

This is a real apology and a how you take responsibility for your actions. An ethics investigation will rightly conclude that he did nothing unethical while in office, since this occurred prior to his service. Of course, he’ll probably end up forced out of the Senate to make up for Roy Moore, because the Republicans…

GOD FUCKING DAMNIT AL FRANKEN. You’re supposed to be ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS.

God help me if I hear a story like this about Obama...

GOD DAMMIT, FRANKEN.

Franken should step down so the governor can appoint a progressive woman to take his place.

Not 100% sure of the timing, but Franken’s latest statement says he wants the investigation and will fully cooperate. Doesn’t change anything, but there we are.

Dear Men:

Franken asked for the investigation himself.

Not that it’s exactly sexual harassment, but still, I love it when a family values Republican is outed as a flaming hypocrite (and I do mean flaming) so here’s the link for those who’re interested.