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In reply to the discussion: A Thought Occurred To Me About The Franken Fiasco. [View all]RestoreAmerica2020
(3,435 posts)6. The distinction you noted is clearly about the use of power, abuse of power
...something that is used to intimidate, oppress which does not describe Franken. I agree, he was targeted because he had power, not because he used his power. He's one of the good guys... I sincerly hope he does not resign. Thanks for your post!
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The distinction you noted is clearly about the use of power, abuse of power
RestoreAmerica2020
Dec 2017
#6
I've wondered if the Dem leaders were feeling threatened by Franken's growing influence.
Kablooie
Dec 2017
#2
Ive felt this way since the pile on occurred. Political motives cant be excluded
Guilded Lilly
Dec 2017
#34
I understand that the female Senators were talking and texting about Franken and they agreed that
Kirk Lover
Dec 2017
#51
I don't consider Franken to have done anything...wrong ...don't believe the first two and the
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#19
The end result of a permanently progressive governance should be the ONLY acceptable result.
Fluke a Snooker
Dec 2017
#60
stop equating conyers with franken...conyers went thru the process and lost,settled
questionseverything
Dec 2017
#32
Well, if you wanna go really big picture, I'm partial to the Frozen Snowball theory.
Demit
Dec 2017
#58
When everyone claims to be a victim then the word "victim" doesn't mean a damn thing anymore. nt
Binkie The Clown
Dec 2017
#33