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jcmaine72

(1,773 posts) Mon Jan 20, 2020, 11:26 AM Jan 2020

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It's time to uncancel Al Franken. [View all]

Last edited Mon Jan 20, 2020, 07:37 PM - Edit history (1)

What was done to him was nothing short of despicable. He was (and still is) a passionate advocate for progressive causes, which he has always generously donated both his time and money to support. Considering what an unabashed misogynist and cretinous gargoyle we have in the WH now, Franken's railroading seems all the more galling and tragic today, not to mention wholly inexcusable.

He was thrown under the bus for a bad joke and it's time to extricate him. I would really like to see the DNC invite Al to speak at the convention. He's funny, smart, and he has Dotard's number. A speech by Franken would undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the convention and serve as a boon for whomever the winning candidate is. More importantly, however, it would signal a moment of forgiveness and redemption for this brilliant man and devoted lifelong Democrat, and allow him to once again serve our Party as an invaluable asset.

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It's time to uncancel Al Franken. [View all] jcmaine72 Jan 2020 OP

I would love to see that! Pacifist Patriot Jan 2020 #1

I'd love to see Americans in general understand the difference between satire and the real thing... DemocracyMouse Jan 2020 #115

Entirely agree! Pacifist Patriot Jan 2020 #126

The people here who still believe Leeann Tweeden show an an astonishing credulance Vogon_Glory Jan 2020 #2

Although I tend to side with Franken janterry Jan 2020 #59

Having seen the video of Tweeden rubbing her booti Vogon_Glory Jan 2020 #67

LeeAnn also threw her legs around Robin Williams riverwalker Jan 2020 #83

I like Al NewJeffCT Jan 2020 #3

including a staffer. but mopinko Jan 2020 #4

he's got a show on Sirius XM 127 NewJeffCT Jan 2020 #6

That's all well and good, but he is needed back in the Senate and in government. GoneOffShore Jan 2020 #10

Nothing's keeping him from throwing his hat in the ring. Igel Jan 2020 #25

A senator from his state is one of the presidential candidates. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #26

What a great scenario. kag Jan 2020 #76

I like that idea. He clearly wants to return, mahina Jan 2020 #112

If you were his wife, you would NOT have whooped his ass DFW Jan 2020 #19

Women who take the unpopular step of coming forward Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #87

I'm not going to discount your experience. GoneOffShore Jan 2020 #101

So you won't discount my experience - Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #108

This message was self-deleted by its author GoneOffShore Jan 2020 #122

Thank you for your cheap shot. DFW Jan 2020 #102

The person who grabbed my buttocks in a setting at least as public Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #107

You have said far more elegantly what I wished to say. Hence my self deleted comment above. GoneOffShore Jan 2020 #123

I'm in a different country every day for my work DFW Jan 2020 #125

Thank you for your great post. OnDoutside Jan 2020 #113

You would have whooped his ass? SlogginThroughIt Jan 2020 #37

not literally. but garbage would be taken out w no complaints. mopinko Jan 2020 #105

Accused of putting his hand on a woman's rear end, PatrickforO Jan 2020 #17

I agree with everything you said except a photo of Al groping breasts. In the Leann photo he pretend rainy Jan 2020 #38

Agree, completely, rainy. kag Jan 2020 #78

We have principles and standards. They don't. AtheistCrusader Jan 2020 #120

I don't think Biden has ever been a accused of groping a breast.. whathehell Jan 2020 #68

When was Al Franken... tonedevil Jan 2020 #75

I think they're referring to that stupid Leann Tweeden picture. kag Jan 2020 #79

That's what I thought as well. /nt tonedevil Jan 2020 #81

Ask the poster whathehell Jan 2020 #98

You are the one who made the implication. /nt tonedevil Jan 2020 #100

Um, no.-- Again, read the post. whathehell Jan 2020 #110

There were 8 women who have come forward. Ms. Toad Jan 2020 #93

Everyone should read Jane Mayer's article on Al Franken maxsolomon Jan 2020 #31

I agree, the fact that Roger Stone tweeted about it the night dewsgirl Jan 2020 #5

The Reptilian Party can counter with Harvey Weinstein. CaptYossarian Jan 2020 #7

The Reptilian Party! That's just EXCELLENT! calimary Jan 2020 #8

Harvey Weinstein is not an elected Democrat dlk Jan 2020 #12

I meant for him to be a speaker at the RNC convention. CaptYossarian Jan 2020 #90

Reptilians, indeed! PWPippinesq Jan 2020 #20

And if you wanted to get technical, McTurtle is an amphibian. CaptYossarian Jan 2020 #91

True, but poor turtles! I see him more as a slug with a beaky mouth and triple chins. PWPippinesq Jan 2020 #96

Sixty years of living exclusively on Bourbon also won't speed up one's speech. CaptYossarian Jan 2020 #103

I'll leave that up to Franken. Kurt V. Jan 2020 #9

You are correct llashram Jan 2020 #11

Interesting post. I'm not sure the DNC would do that. PatrickforO Jan 2020 #13

I'd support him in any political move he makes. nt LAS14 Jan 2020 #14

Same here. DFW Jan 2020 #22

I'd love to see him run for Governor, but we currently have a good Democrat, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #30

He prefers not to dwell on it publicly DFW Jan 2020 #39

I always assumed that was the case. I get why he wouldn't want to go back The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #53

Satisfying maybe, but that's just not him. DFW Jan 2020 #58

Yeah, I know. It's definitely me, though. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2020 #60

I know. I feel it too DFW Jan 2020 #61

Interesting comment CozyMystery Jan 2020 #92

For the record, I supported Jay Inslee DFW Jan 2020 #124

I don't care if he speaks at the convention, gab13by13 Jan 2020 #15

Lol padah513 Jan 2020 #34

he is. barbtries Jan 2020 #16

How about no? arithia Jan 2020 #18

Just want to clarify Mr.Bill Jan 2020 #23

Thanks for the reminder. Yes, love him and want him back. flying_wahini Jan 2020 #28

And I just want to clarify arithia Jan 2020 #65

Nobody molested anybody. Mr.Bill Jan 2020 #77

Yeah. Thing is, some of us didn't fall for the RW smear job. BannonsLiver Jan 2020 #104

You should read Jane Mayer's article: maxsolomon Jan 2020 #33

Thank you. Duppers Jan 2020 #40

Thank you. This should be an OP LiberalLovinLug Jan 2020 #41

Well, it's a couple months old, but feel free. maxsolomon Jan 2020 #43

Hey MS.... DENVERPOPS Jan 2020 #62

Opened right up for me. maxsolomon Jan 2020 #63

Me too -- No paywall. n/t whathehell Jan 2020 #70

Most of them offer DENVERPOPS Jan 2020 #84

Did you encounter that at the New Yorker link? maxsolomon Jan 2020 #89

NY DENVERPOPS Jan 2020 #109

Thank you loyalsister Jan 2020 #36

Democrats that voted him out, have more reservations than yourself LiberalLovinLug Jan 2020 #42

I'd be interested in knowing where you get your information DFW Jan 2020 #45

Looking at our current front-runners, its clear he would be kicking ass right now. aikoaiko Jan 2020 #21

Amy Klobuchar can and should play some role in the next administration Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2020 #24

I completely agree with you, but you've got to accept that the outcries would Texin Jan 2020 #27

He's not interested in the Senate DFW Jan 2020 #47

This idea is so disconnected from reality... tritsofme Jan 2020 #29

I can think of several, maxsolomon Jan 2020 #32

And Stone, Don Jr. and Tweeden smile because they helped steer enough Democrats over the edge. LiberalLovinLug Jan 2020 #49

Whatever, we're not turning our convention into Franken's rehabilitation tour. tritsofme Jan 2020 #56

The "worthy" is having such a powerful, and yes funny, communitcator like Franken working again. LiberalLovinLug Jan 2020 #66

Our opponent is a serial sexual harasser, if you don't understand why it would be terrible optics tritsofme Jan 2020 #71

I agree that he is not ready for prime time....as a DNC speaker LiberalLovinLug Jan 2020 #85

Al Franken doesn't need rehabilitation.... tonedevil Jan 2020 #69

lol, excuse me while I collect my eyes that have rolled to the back of my head. tritsofme Jan 2020 #72

Roll whatever you like. /nt tonedevil Jan 2020 #73

It's legal here in Illinois now, you know? tritsofme Jan 2020 #80

I'm sad it's going one state at a time, tonedevil Jan 2020 #82

No thanks. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2020 #35

Would love to have him back! zentrum Jan 2020 #44

Actually DENVERPOPS Jan 2020 #46

If only! DFW Jan 2020 #48

He could DENVERPOPS Jan 2020 #57

I love Al Franken and I miss him as Senator! James48 Jan 2020 #50

We need Al's voice. He is very dedicated to liberal dem issues and is fearless. He has paid enough Evolve Dammit Jan 2020 #51

I might re-register as a Democrat were that to happen. Mme. Defarge Jan 2020 #52

+100000 Mars and Minerva Jan 2020 #55

He should have been running in our primary right now. He would be winning and... Mars and Minerva Jan 2020 #54

When Joe Biden (or the Dem nominee) wins the POTUS onetexan Jan 2020 #64

I would welcome Al Franken back with open arms! tberry65 Jan 2020 #74

"our own party urging Franken to resign didn't help." jcmaine72 Jan 2020 #114

That would be up to Mr. Franken. KentuckyWoman Jan 2020 #86

The DNC doesn't invite Convention speakers; the candidate does. brooklynite Jan 2020 #88

The DNC has input DFW Jan 2020 #129

I think Al Franken is absolutely wonderful. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2020 #94

It was never time to cancel him, in the first place Warpy Jan 2020 #95

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT Skittles Jan 2020 #97

Al Franken was felled by the Napoleonic Code DFW Jan 2020 #99

That pretty much sums it up. jcmaine72 Jan 2020 #111

White House Communications Director Mopar151 Jan 2020 #106

Franken was a victim of the "Moral Panic" that erupted... MicaelS Jan 2020 #116

Agree 100% Nitram Jan 2020 #117

Al Franken is Presidential material. He needs to be elected back to the Senate ... marble falls Jan 2020 #118

Knr. nt Sedona Jan 2020 #119

Agreed Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2020 #121

Concer. n/t sarge43 Jan 2020 #127

Roger Stone operatives pointed their fingers at him The Wizard Jan 2020 #128