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hlthe2b

(115,416 posts)
5. This is becoming gratuitous.. We get it.. He needs to go...
Tue Jul 7, 2026, 05:26 PM
Yesterday

But, I don't need to know his condom habits. Nor, I'd argue does the rest of the world. If you have a partner that does this, then send him packing. If you face consequences (pregnancy, STI, other) from his doing so, then bring a civil action (it is not a criminal act unless the sex was nonconsensual, repercussions occur, and only in a few states--prosecution on this would be difficult without a lot of substantiation). Still, inform his next girlfriend if you want and any you know who show interest...

But, the rest of us, no. The rape allegations are serious and deserves the attention given.

This crap? No. It smells of "15 minutes of fame" or at a minimum, vitriol and vengeance. Both which can
be done outside the Washington Post.

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I don't need to know more about this guy... lame54 Yesterday #1
I believe her. QueerDuck Yesterday #2
Also a crime in many states. RandySF Yesterday #3
Only if it is a clear violation of a consensual agreement--and then almost always ONLY if repercussions hlthe2b Yesterday #6
It is illegal in my state because it negates a woman's consent and it is treated as sexual assualt. 50 Shades Of Blue Yesterday #9
It is hard to prove. I have a close relative who lives in such a state-- and has tried to prosecute... hlthe2b Yesterday #13
Regardless, it's a crime. Plenty of crimes are hard to prove. 50 Shades Of Blue Yesterday #15
And given courts, juries, judges believe the defendent's claim of accident--sans a lot of other hlthe2b Yesterday #16
How many shitty behaviors does a guy get to get a pass on? EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #28
EdmondDantes. You tell me we exactly where I have ever given him benefit-of-the-doubt? hlthe2b Yesterday #31
Here's the exact quote: EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #53
The intent (as you WELL know is to put emphasis on the rape allegations already made) hlthe2b 23 hrs ago #54
Nothing would surprise me about him now. WinningAgain Yesterday #4
This is becoming gratuitous.. We get it.. He needs to go... hlthe2b Yesterday #5
This woman already talked about this months ago with the NYT obamanut2012 Yesterday #20
I have addressed this repeatedly in this and other posts... hlthe2b Yesterday #27
Platner is done MerryBlooms Yesterday #38
I fear the party powers-that-be are going to make everything even worse (if that is possible).. hlthe2b Yesterday #40
Mills was right of centrist MerryBlooms Yesterday #49
I take your opinion on Mills and the reasons for her rejection... hlthe2b Yesterday #51
TMI (too much information). Spare us the details Katinfl Yesterday #7
She is talking about him sexually assaulting her obamanut2012 Yesterday #22
This message was self-deleted by its author WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #8
Oh who cares about this? Are people really interested in these kinds of details? Nanjeanne Yesterday #10
Same here. Why do I need to hear about this. Polly Hennessey Yesterday #12
it's sexual assault, so it's okay if it happens all the time? obamanut2012 Yesterday #24
Even those few states that have developed (mostly civil statutes) fail to consider it rape hlthe2b Yesterday #36
Yes, it's sexual assault obamanut2012 Yesterday #23
In only a few states, no matter how you or I may feel about it. Please stop calling out DUers hlthe2b Yesterday #37
Ok I'm jumping out of semi retirement to address this JefilteFish Yesterday #52
I am downplaying nothing. Only that the emphasis on the rapes is enough to remove him hlthe2b 23 hrs ago #55
You're carrying water for anyone who wants to dismiss JefilteFish 21 hrs ago #56
You are being ridiculous and your accusations show you don't bother to read or hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #57
That's downright galling and disgusting. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #11
I assume bathroom habits and personal grooming are next? NoMoreRepugs Yesterday #14
Why are you excusing rape??? THIS IS RAPE obamanut2012 Yesterday #25
I think it should be But those states with or considering stealthing statutes largely have not... hlthe2b Yesterday #35
What. The. Fuck? mcar Yesterday #33
He wanted 18 years of child support payments. milestogo Yesterday #17
I suspect it had more to do with MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #50
Thanks for this post. The subject line is clear about its content TommyT139 Yesterday #18
Thank you for the link. demmiblue Yesterday #21
Seriously, this is literally a form of rape obamanut2012 Yesterday #26
It's been eye-opening. demmiblue Yesterday #30
Maybe, just maybe others are either less informed or actually MORE INFORMED on the issue hlthe2b Yesterday #44
I'm not reading that again -- I am educated on this obamanut2012 7 hrs ago #60
Honestly, I thought (like others) it was more universally outlawed. TommyT139 Yesterday #29
Especially with the downfall of Roe, and the attack on women's reproductive healthcare.n/t demmiblue Yesterday #32
Yeah, it's a way to control and baby trap women obamanut2012 Yesterday #41
I think many do. But there is a lot of misinformation and conflation on this issue and hlthe2b Yesterday #39
Except this is more proof of rape obamanut2012 Yesterday #42
It can be. As I posted earlier... hlthe2b Yesterday #46
No, stealthing is a form of rape obamanut2012 7 hrs ago #61
You and I believe so-- along with most women. The law has NOT caught up and we need to hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #62
Stealthing is rape obamanut2012 Yesterday #19
It is no wonder women feel there's no point in reporting sexual assaults sarisataka Yesterday #34
Thank you obamanut2012 Yesterday #43
So he sexually assaulted her. Jirel Yesterday #45
Yes, when consensual sex turns into rape, it's rape. Iggo Yesterday #48
I've already heard enough about this guy. Iggo Yesterday #47
This woman was previously discredited as a right-wing partisan Shrek 15 hrs ago #58
No, she wasn't obamanut2012 7 hrs ago #59
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