After seeing the reactions of so many online this weekend, I already know that some will see this post & immediately unsubscribe from my newsletter. My reaction to this - I don't care. I 100% stand by my words in this post. If you're more concerned with protecting the reputation of Eric Swalwell, more than the victims who bravely came forward, don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Sounds like you’ve been programmed by Soviet Russia or something.
At least one woman sounds like she and this man got sloshed together (Making her both victim and perpetrator) and then mysterious 5 years later ended up drunk and in bed with him again. lol That’s not a victim. That’s a perpetrator as well, seeing as he was also drunk.
It’s all political fodder and I wouldn’t be surprised if they were bribed. Now let’s see, who bribes women to say things that would benefit them. Hint: He’s got 34 felonies.
I believe the women too. At first I saw his appeal and he seemed very confident and sincere. And then I heard the allegations, the number of women and how they all described the same MO. So I believe it now. When Biden was accused by 1 woman, the fact that she had recalled things differently several times. Completely conflicting stories. That didn't sound sincere. But I pointed out that I didn't know and that I would never call her a liar. Simply because only the 2 of them really know.
This is truly horrible and heartbreaking. I'm not going to trust the system and the politicians anymore. Thank you for being brave and strong for bringing this to our attention. 💔
It has been my personal experience that people flock to defend abusers and discredit survivors because it’s what’s best for the ‘bigger picture’ - whether it’s keeping the peace in family/community or protecting someone in a position of power. Survivors are seen as troublemakers. We have a long way to go in our society before we change this.
Well, that's sure not how it worked out for Al Frankel.
Even we of the strongest proponents for victims of sexual abuse have got to admit there's aspects of these stories that are suspect. That's not me disbelieving anyone. This is just me saying let it play out in the courts, not on social media.
I believe the women as well. Swalwell is young, white, good-looking, and earning a reputation as an up and coming Dem leader so it’s almost human nature that folks want to defend him. It is just as possible for a young, white, good looking, up and coming Dem leader to slide down the slippery slope of believing they are above the law as it is for anyone else. If this comment puts a target on my back, so be it. I’m just a fat old white lady who has been a bleeding heart liberal all my life and will stand for women until my dying breath.
Thank you for this, Desmond. I believe the women--I always do, unless they're Melania Trump. But Trump should be investigated too. The consequences should not fall upon Democrats alone. The evidence is in the Epstein files. Enough already.
Were there victims or one? I do think we should investigate but not just automatically agree or disagree. It is suspicious being the timing but we should still investigate
I’ve already read the story of the first accuser (This is what they’re called until it’s proven in a court of law that this happened).
In 2019, she claims that her and this man got drunk together. If she can’t consent, neither can he. So that’s a moot point to me. But what looks really, really weird is that in 2024, a whopping 5 years later, she just happened to go around this man and get sloshed again, and he got sloshed again, and now they’re both in bed together again. Give me a damn break. She’s either an alcoholic who can’t control when she gets drunk or it was a setup.
The whole story sounds like “We slept together” but nothing else. I don’t believe a GD thing coming out just before an election. They’ve known for eons he was running. Why now? Makes no sense. My guess is he did sleep around but it all sounds consensual.
"Either we believe victims or we don't." Balderdash! That is a false choice, designed to paint the believer of the alleged victim as the more moral person, with absolutely no consideration of verifiable fact.
We believe victims if they are believable, if they have some hard evidence to back them up, hard evidence such as that found in spades in the Epstein files.
I don't know anything about the allegations concerning Swalwell, therefore I make no judgment here, but statements like that are calculated manipulation.
CNN asked for a comment from the Swalwell team before they went to publish the story. The cease and desist letters were sent out the same night. Must have been one hell of a private detective to piece that together in less than a day
I believe the victims. What I don’t believe in is our leaders to hold Donald accountable! The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES has been convicted of sexual assault and accused of sexual assault by multiple children per the “Trump Files”. Why doesn’t our president get held to ANY standards whatsoever?? He’s a true POS and we should be demanding HE step down too
I get why this situation is so disappointing but its really difficult to see why so people are more upset at the very credible women risking a lot to speak out than at the man who's actually let them down by abusing his power. It does seem that the collective we only believes women when it supports the goal. When it doesn't their complict in their own assault.
Seriously. What do you suggest to change societal male /female comprehension? This unacceptable misunderstanding will be perpetrated ad nauseam until we stop and see differently. That is a healthy conversation I would love to be a part of. I see it. Do you?
After seeing the reactions of so many online this weekend, I already know that some will see this post & immediately unsubscribe from my newsletter. My reaction to this - I don't care. I 100% stand by my words in this post. If you're more concerned with protecting the reputation of Eric Swalwell, more than the victims who bravely came forward, don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Sounds like you’ve been programmed by Soviet Russia or something.
At least one woman sounds like she and this man got sloshed together (Making her both victim and perpetrator) and then mysterious 5 years later ended up drunk and in bed with him again. lol That’s not a victim. That’s a perpetrator as well, seeing as he was also drunk.
It’s all political fodder and I wouldn’t be surprised if they were bribed. Now let’s see, who bribes women to say things that would benefit them. Hint: He’s got 34 felonies.
I believe the women too. At first I saw his appeal and he seemed very confident and sincere. And then I heard the allegations, the number of women and how they all described the same MO. So I believe it now. When Biden was accused by 1 woman, the fact that she had recalled things differently several times. Completely conflicting stories. That didn't sound sincere. But I pointed out that I didn't know and that I would never call her a liar. Simply because only the 2 of them really know.
This is truly horrible and heartbreaking. I'm not going to trust the system and the politicians anymore. Thank you for being brave and strong for bringing this to our attention. 💔
It has been my personal experience that people flock to defend abusers and discredit survivors because it’s what’s best for the ‘bigger picture’ - whether it’s keeping the peace in family/community or protecting someone in a position of power. Survivors are seen as troublemakers. We have a long way to go in our society before we change this.
Well, that's sure not how it worked out for Al Frankel.
Even we of the strongest proponents for victims of sexual abuse have got to admit there's aspects of these stories that are suspect. That's not me disbelieving anyone. This is just me saying let it play out in the courts, not on social media.
I believe the women as well. Swalwell is young, white, good-looking, and earning a reputation as an up and coming Dem leader so it’s almost human nature that folks want to defend him. It is just as possible for a young, white, good looking, up and coming Dem leader to slide down the slippery slope of believing they are above the law as it is for anyone else. If this comment puts a target on my back, so be it. I’m just a fat old white lady who has been a bleeding heart liberal all my life and will stand for women until my dying breath.
As much as I want Swalwell to be innocent, I choose to believe the women.
It hurts my heart. I thought he was a good guy.
Thank you for this, Desmond. I believe the women--I always do, unless they're Melania Trump. But Trump should be investigated too. The consequences should not fall upon Democrats alone. The evidence is in the Epstein files. Enough already.
I believe the women
I believe the VICTIMS!!!
Were there victims or one? I do think we should investigate but not just automatically agree or disagree. It is suspicious being the timing but we should still investigate
Did you read the CNN article I attached to my post?
I’ve already read the story of the first accuser (This is what they’re called until it’s proven in a court of law that this happened).
In 2019, she claims that her and this man got drunk together. If she can’t consent, neither can he. So that’s a moot point to me. But what looks really, really weird is that in 2024, a whopping 5 years later, she just happened to go around this man and get sloshed again, and he got sloshed again, and now they’re both in bed together again. Give me a damn break. She’s either an alcoholic who can’t control when she gets drunk or it was a setup.
The whole story sounds like “We slept together” but nothing else. I don’t believe a GD thing coming out just before an election. They’ve known for eons he was running. Why now? Makes no sense. My guess is he did sleep around but it all sounds consensual.
"Either we believe victims or we don't." Balderdash! That is a false choice, designed to paint the believer of the alleged victim as the more moral person, with absolutely no consideration of verifiable fact.
We believe victims if they are believable, if they have some hard evidence to back them up, hard evidence such as that found in spades in the Epstein files.
I don't know anything about the allegations concerning Swalwell, therefore I make no judgment here, but statements like that are calculated manipulation.
Accusations are bull shit. Some one paid women to speak out lies. Gee who would do that ,mmmm.
> How did he know who to send letters to if they were anonymous?
Private Detective, Private Security, Ex-Law Enforcement Consultant, Data Brokers like Near Intelligence/Azira, etc.
Privacy is a myth, especially if you have access too $$$.
CNN asked for a comment from the Swalwell team before they went to publish the story. The cease and desist letters were sent out the same night. Must have been one hell of a private detective to piece that together in less than a day
I believe the victims. What I don’t believe in is our leaders to hold Donald accountable! The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES has been convicted of sexual assault and accused of sexual assault by multiple children per the “Trump Files”. Why doesn’t our president get held to ANY standards whatsoever?? He’s a true POS and we should be demanding HE step down too
I get why this situation is so disappointing but its really difficult to see why so people are more upset at the very credible women risking a lot to speak out than at the man who's actually let them down by abusing his power. It does seem that the collective we only believes women when it supports the goal. When it doesn't their complict in their own assault.
Seriously. What do you suggest to change societal male /female comprehension? This unacceptable misunderstanding will be perpetrated ad nauseam until we stop and see differently. That is a healthy conversation I would love to be a part of. I see it. Do you?
There’s video footage from the island hidden Geez