Wow - where are all you liberals now that this was a FALSE RAPE charge and proven so in a court of law? Common - let's hear all your slanderous, "tolerant" comments this time you pieces of.......
You pukes never seem to amaze me. If you want a European, socialist style government - LEAVE THE US and MOVE to Europe. Take Franken with you - we certainly don't need him here in Minnesota.
Thank You!!! Sentor Franken, you make me believe in America again, But you need to pas law that go after the DA's that are putting innocent men behind bars, we need to be able to sue the DA's and send them to prison also for the LIVES they have destroyed for their political gain
The amendment prohibits mandatory private arbitration regarding "sexual assault or harassment, including assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, or negligent hiring, supervision, or retention."
"Negligent hiring, supervision, or retention" is the clause that republicans were disagreeing with. Define: negligent hiring.
Sounds like affirmative action.
I agree with the other stuff, just not the last 5 words.
@Myonetrueself Negligent Hiring means, hiring a criminal or murderer or convicted rapist, without having done a background check, and then having them commit a similar crime again while under your supervision and continuing to retain them in your employ. YOU at some point are then liable. those 30 republicans aren't Pro Rape they are Pro not caring about you or me. They are PRO KBR and PRO Corporate CASH... U silly person.
@maha77 Any of those scumbags running for the mid-trem? Al Franken, you have made the smartest bill. At least no body blocked, phillabuster or held up the vote. I don't think you want to vote against the bill and then face the victims of rape in your state.
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More America-hating liberals destroying the fabric of all that is just and right. That bill was originally passed by our (American) legislation to begin with and it is absolute TREASON to even suggest that there must be an amendment to it to restrict the rights of cooperations to handle their own rape cases.
Not only that, you libertards haven't even shown me one piece of evidence to suggest that gang rape has any substantial negative affect on its "victim."
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You deserve to be waterboarded for spewing such hateful filth. Gang rape (outside of the context of the operations of a corporation) is an abomination and should not even be mentioned anywhere outside of the workplace.
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LOL you people are idiots. Your own party is throwing it out yet you continue to bash republicans. and Riceowl before you say theres no excuse reseach the damn thing and read it. So you know what the fuck you're talking about. K BAI!
Tell you what, sport, you read the fucking thing. Unless you're a heartless, mindless, gutless thug (i.e. republican) you may learn a little something about the unfortunate need to buttress laws against rape and torture because corporations like KBR and Blackwater would skewer babies if they could get away with it.
I never said I thought she was lying. I think it's disgusting what happened but I would like to hear all sides of the story, before I make my mind up. My whole problem is that people would rather pass an amendment simply because it supports something useful with out knowing the literature of it. For it to be affective it needs to be written in a very matter of fact way. If its written as just a general amendment even though its passed it may have loopholes and could be discarded in future events
What possible harm could there be to allow a women to take her rapist to court? What is it about Republican conservatives anyway? They are what stagnate our country. Chicken littles of anything that might seem progressive. They find the negitivity in EVERYTHING and if there isn't anything to be found they make chit up! When will we work together for the people of our country instead of playing power trips over money which has put us where we are today?
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Are you serious?! This is our Socialist government once again meddling in the rights of corporations and the American people. If one agrees to work for a company, that company has the right to decide how much compensation a gang rape victim receives. It's in the CONSTITUTION!!!
"No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities"
Since when have we been a nation that abridges the privileges of corporations to pay an arbitrator to oversee their litigation?
No this is your greedy corporations taking the rights away from the little people to hide their dirty l ittle secrets. What seems more socialist? Those who take away the rights of someone to sue their rapist or the ones who try to give her back her rights? Why don't you ask your Mom, sister or daughter what she thinks. Your discusting to think that she as well as the many others arent "VICTIMS" when raped. Leave it to the one with the penis to victimize the raped and give aid to the rapists.
You complain about generalizations against Republicans...well listen to yourself.
You didnt say she was lying but you want to hear both sides...blah blah blah...you would rather pass an amendment blah blah blah.
Yeah dumbass, the amendment is so companies cannot STOP people from hearing BOTH sides of the fucking story...god damn, use your fucking head for fucks sake. The fucking amendment is to stop companies from blocking rape cases from going to COURT, which is a right BTW.
Oh and its just like a liberal to generalize the republican party and throw out personal attacks to people you don't know and could give to shits about. Why don't you try having an intelligent conversation without the third grade name calling, you might be taken on a more serious note. Just a thought ;) And just so you know I'm not a republican, I'm more of a libertarian, so you might want to correct your insults so that they suit me. Have a nice night.
i actually agree, generalizations are the root of hostility between ppl. it's easier to hate generalized groups rather than actual free-thinking individuals.
think about that when u listen to extreme left or right talkers. they constantly label us in order to divide and cause miscommunication....though the right is more guilty, u can't deny that
I think both parties are extremely polluted, and honestly I don't think one is any dirtier than the other. That's why I don't claim either party they're both full of foul corrupt people. I think it would do good to get some fresh blood in the house. The whole problem is that what Liberals think is right the conservatives think is wrong and vice versa so there's never any level ground for them to stand on. Maybe one day we'll find that common ground we can all come together and agree on.
All I know is that when "I" Watch Fox news I see witch hunts and scare tactics on anything progressive. ANYTHING from the current administration is deemed villianous and if they can't find something wrong with it then they make something up. Then I watch MSNBC " which I was recently told has only 45% liberal viewers" and all they seem to do is counter these Fox attacks with common sense and facts. Two party system needs to be removed so we're not fighting against eachother rather FOR eachother.
Oh certainly they all voted it in, but do a little research. They're thinking twice. Sen. Dan Inouye, a longtime Democrat from Hawaii, is considering removing or altering the provision. Look it up know it all. He's not the only one. Next time you want to call me a liar do some research. I will shoot you down EVERY TIME.
They weren't voting against the bill itself, they were voting against a POORLY WRITTEN bill. And don't bash republicans, Democrats are now nixing the bill also. So curse you liberal allies as well.
Are you kidding me? How poorly written can a NO YOU CANT GANG RAPE YOUR EMPLOYEES bill be? Stop lying, every damn Democrat voted for the bill as well as 10 other Republicans which is why it passed. Of course all the WOMEN voted for it! It was the Franken Amendment to the 2010 Defense spending bill and it passed. Now go back to sensationalizing the Acorn issue.
Odd isn't it that Republicans go nuts over the way women are treated in some Islamic countries yet see nothing wrong with KBR or Haliburton in the unjust way women are treated by these corporations or by the US military. Republicans & conservatives & their TV stars at Fox news argue the rights of corporations come before the rights of individual US citizens.
If corporations are to be treated as individuals under the law then they like individuals can be prosecuted for alleged crimes.
No they just give tips on how to open under aged brothels. And HALIBURTON didn't rape anyone. IT happened in the barracks on off duty hours. Why is Haliburton responsible for it's employees while they aren't at work? I don't think rape is right but we also don't know the whole story about what went on that night.
Haliburton and KBR are both among the most curropt U.S. contractors that we have. They need to be dismantled and the owners dragged into the streets where we can beat the shit out of them.
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Considering this tragic story is revealed by Alie boy I question the circumstances and the accuracy of them. Not saying he is lying but simply that it requires thorough investigation.
According to feminist women and men are the same so she did not deserve special housing or treatment of any kind, and the feminist are correct. Same pay, same work and working conditions.
No one forced her to take the job and she should have read the entire contract before signing it.
men who gang raped the woman, they already testified that they did it. i do think that she was kind of dumb to take that job but but there should be some consequences to companies that let rapers to get away.
Ok, well according to Al she was locked in a shipping container...so that's not the same conditions.
Secondly, the law is the law. They broke the law, contracts do not matter.
Lastly, "No one forced her to take the job and she should have read the entire contract before signing it."....seriously...so everything I sign I'm going to ask "Hey, if I get raped while here is it ok to take it to court??" Because thats what it sounds like your saying.
Way to fight for the rights of rapists. It amazes me when someone can be so partisan they deny their own common sense. This is a well documented case so you don't have to take his word for it. Franken is just trying to make congress get off their ass and do something for a change. Give the guy some credit. I occasionally agree with O'reilly and even Buchanan when their right... which is rare but it happens. Don't let the party aisle shut down your sense of right and wrong.
Arbitration is designed to settle contract disputes...when a crime is alledged then arbitration is no longer viable. You could make a case for Conspiracy in that the arbitration was a required part of the contract...and the company's actions after the event. The denial of medical attention is a crime as well.
in my opinion, conservatives republicans are EXACTLY the same as conservative muslims. they hate women, they hate gays, they both kill in the name of god. the only difference is that when republicans kill innocent people they say it's b/c they LOVE America, when muslims kill innocent people they say it's b/c they HATE America.
Perhaps the brutal treatment at Gitmo has not been put to rest; it has simply been shifted to a new victim--women. The Department of Defense should not defend the indefensible. Go get 'em Jamie and Franken, make them suffer.
how come when i watch these house proceedings it seems like all the member of the house are moving about not really listening. do they actually have discussion or do they just walk in say their peace and walk out. odd to me.
has anyone hear even read the bill on this? your comments say no you haven't this bill isn't just about rape it pretty much destroys arbitration i agree Rape should NEVER be in arbitration but this bill stops arbitration of everything from the little to the big "you hurt your leg in Iran looks like were going back to the states for your court case which will make Lawyers huge amounts of money which me, you, your parents, grandparents all pay for his is just using this womans tragic case trick us
Well guess what, then that means that defense contractors will have to actually have to go out of their way to provide a work environment that will not be conducive to people wanting to sue them....It'll clean up their freaking act....
No dude you dont understand this pretty much means that now when you go to sue them you get nothing but an empty wallet Arbitration protects us from corp's draging out things in court which pretty much fucks any employee that sues them over anything.
This really should be use to cause a split in the Republican party. Go to every church, start emails and get petitions going.
Its time Conservatives took back their party from the Neo-Cons...it would cut their power from under them.
Everyone, no matter what political party they believe in. No matter what their faith or lack there-of is...should be OUTRAGED at anyone that voted against this.
DO IT. DONT LET THIS DIE WITHOUT CAUSING AN UPROAR OVER IT!
I'm glad NC has one senator (Hagan) who knows accountability in cases of rape/assault is good thing. As for the other senator, Burr is a human turd.
Aren't republicans supposed to be all about personal responsibility, tough on crime, etc? Every man on the 'nay' list is trash and every man on the 'nay' list is republican. Surprise, surprise.
It bothers me that female (R)senators voted sensibly against rape on this and didn't chastise their male members. They want to have it both ways.
It's funny that KBR still gets millions more that ACORN ever did and yet no one in the government speaks out about a contractor that is COMMITTING ACTUAL CRIMES.
The corrupt government protect their own, while others, kids, as your as 4, are being labeled sex offenders, while these jerks, if true, get a free pass.
Holy shit. This is incredible. Being raped (let alone gang raped) is indescribably bad enough without having to be re-victimized over and over again for 4 fucking years by having to fight for your right to justice. This makes me sick. Wake the hell up, America, and stand up for your women. And supposedly men are supposed to be our protectors? Thanks anyway, but I don't think I'll hold my breath.
Just google republicansforrape to see a list of the republican scumbags who tried to vote this down. Then send them an email and let them know what you think.
wow the person named cater94 should be arrested... as for the amendment... the fact that 30 republican senators did not vote for it should prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the miderable nature of conservativism... Does conservatism mean conserving man dominated society where men get away with rape!!!!!
seriously people like cater here should be put in prison and forced to attend 1000 hours of classes on the history of the plight of women. wow... this makes me very sad.
I've got some serious bitching to do at Sen. Judd Gregg. Actually shocked that he's even in office. *I* sure as hell didn't vote for him here in New Hampshire!! He's definitely going to hear it from me!
Your comment is so fucking funny. Not laugh out loud, ha-ha funny, more think-about-what-you-said-and-groan kind of funny. Actual Rape(?) = not a funny joke. Jokes about consensual sex between adults in a forum concerning rape = funny. Who knew? Politics = always funny. Like "Funny Games", funny. Republicrat/Democran, 1 party system (sage). Duh. Props to Frankin, 612 represent.
LMAO! A bill condemning corporations literally GANG-RAPING their employees scrapes by with 68% approval. Do you seriously think that these bloodthirsty, misogynistic Neanderthals will ever pass universal healthcare of any kind, let alone single-payer healthcare?
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the only reason girls get 'raped' is because they want to have sex but are afraid of being called a slut, so they pretend that they were forced to have sex, while the man gets in trouble
You moron, she needed reconstructive surgery because of the trauma her rapists inflicted on her body. They tore her apart. She didn't consent to that. How do you explain the toxicology reports that prove she was drugged?
And she sure as hell didn't consent to be locked in a shipping container and held prisoner.
its a sex game, i bet she asked them to do that for some sort of thrill, and so she could justify getting cosmetic surgery and she asked them to drug her so she could claim she didnt consent to it.
and as for the shipping container, that was just to prevent her from running away and giving other people std's.
You are 19... and extremely ignorant and scary... please by all means go to college... and please take courses in women's studies... I am trying to save your life by saying this... you should listen.
You are fucking stupid. You're dumb. You're ignorant. I can't think of enough adjectives that describe just how unintelligent you are. I hope that one day you too will be raped/sodomized so that you will know the horrors of the experience. You pig. You are a disgusting excuse for a human being. A waste of flesh.
cater94 ...You're a disgusting fucking rape lover ,,, you fucking piece of shit excuse for a human being. You need to rot in fucking hell like the 30 rethuglican men who voted against this , you motherfucking scumbag....Get hit by a car & die.
We should be supportive of people who are trying to make change; we should be supportive who have been abused and effected by the lame situation in Iraq, yadda-yadda.
We should not be hostile to those who aspire to get us out of this mess.
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Wow, you people are so fucking narrow minded. You can't possibly think that the Republicans who voted against this are truly evil can you? That they have no regard for human life?
How about you look into the issue, BOTH SIDES OF IT, and then if you still disagree you can come back here and start bitching again.
This is about more than just a woman getting raped. It's not like the Republican senators just want women to be raped. Have some fucking common sense.
30 Republicans voted to support KBR's ability to treat their employees like slaves and that suing the employer that provides an unsafe work environment "violates due process." Really, what planet are Republicans currently inhabiting?
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A lot of the people leaving comments seem to be confused here. She could take the people that commited the crime itself to court. This IS NOT about that at all. This is her publicly taking her company into civil court over an unsafe situation that her company put her in. This IS NOT a case where rapists are getting away with no punishment. Please understand something before you react.
I keep telling these Tea Baggers that these so called Republicans will sell their ass out in a hot minute when it comes to their crony friends and their profits. Some Democrats too. Just like with healthcare. Keeping these assholes on Wall Street rolling in the dough is what funds their campaigns. They couldn't give a rats-ass about your healthcare. Look what happened when Obama took student loans away from the Bankers to save taxpayers 80 billion over 10 years - the Repubs voted against it.
Of course Republicans oppose anti-gang rape laws. It the supported anti-gang rape laws how could they continue to let corporate America gang rape the people?
I prevented a 16 year old lesbian from committing suicide. She was raped two years later by a man who thought that lesbian's had no right to complain because they are not normal.
I also prevented a 12 year old gay boy from committing suicide. At age 15 he was raped by a "kind hearted Christian Republican" who then said he would kill the boy and his family if he told. He also said he would kill them if he was not allowed to continue having sex. The boy finally told and the pervs ass is in jail
Boobalopbop, I'd like to add to that comment. I often wonder how many retarded men, actually think "well women enjoy sex so rape must feel good..." lol! Morons.
Anyway, and yes republicans are pretty much scum. One day many years from now if we still exist, we can look back at the stupidity of these people, like we have so many other morons in history, and think, man they were outta line!
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And we will also remember the sheer stupidity of Americans in 2006 and 2008. How comedians, crooks, and labor leaders came to congress, and the whitehouse. And hopefully, we will teach our kids that progressiveness is another mask of a stone age system that has failed continuously across the world. And maybe, the "inspired" college students will have finally understood the folly of their "revolutionary votes in these elections.
No surprise about McCain... He famously made a crude joke about women enjoying being raped. Sad thing is, these men have wives, daughters. How could they face them after voting against this?
@woodycoat....holy shit! Can you be any more of a chauvinistic fuck? God you make me wanna hurl. For one thing....who said she's a "gorgeous 19 yr old girl"? She could've had a face that stopped a freight train and weighed 300 lbs....your second comment must have been written by your dick.....Fuck what filth
F yea Al Franken. Jeez I can't believe this fight even had to be fought. What the F is wrong with Halliburton? Doesn't this make them like the cancerous part of capitalism?
Thank you Al Franken for giving these ladies a voice. I have heard things about these contractors and others, that are above our laws. These people act like the perverts were are at war with! Thanks for kicking billo's ass at that book signing. Go Get'em Al !
Wow - where are all you liberals now that this was a FALSE RAPE charge and proven so in a court of law? Common - let's hear all your slanderous, "tolerant" comments this time you pieces of.......
You pukes never seem to amaze me. If you want a European, socialist style government - LEAVE THE US and MOVE to Europe. Take Franken with you - we certainly don't need him here in Minnesota.
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humanbatteries911 10 months ago
Al you're the man
voxextremos22 1 year ago
is the U.S truly that desperate that we continue to use companies like Blackwater, KBR, Halliburton, etc.??
We fight our "wars" employing these shadowy, underhanded companies.
It's sickening.
edmonddantes64 1 year ago
Thank You!!! Sentor Franken, you make me believe in America again, But you need to pas law that go after the DA's that are putting innocent men behind bars, we need to be able to sue the DA's and send them to prison also for the LIVES they have destroyed for their political gain
1957welder 1 year ago
kbr running human trafficking rings in other countries. they go to places like thailand to have sex with little boys & girls
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halcyon0830 2 years ago
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FRANKEN HORSE'S ASS......... not funny on SNL but a big joke in the Senate.......
zzwhale 2 years ago
Here is the 30 Republican Senators that are PRO RAPE:
Alexander(R-TN),Barrasso(R-WY),Bond(R-MO),Brownback(R-KS),Bunning(R-KY),Burr(R-NC),Chambliss(R-GA),Coburn(R-OK),Cochran(R-MS),Corker(R-TN),Cornyn(R-TX),Crapo(R-ID),DeMint(R-SC),Ensign(R-NV),Enzi(R-WY),Graham(R-SC),Gregg(R-NH),Inhofe(R-OK),Isakson(R-GA),Johanns(R-NE),Kyl(R-AZ),McCain(R-AZ),McConnell(R-KY),Risch(R-ID),Roberts(R-KS),Sessions(R-AL),Shelby(R-AL),Thune(R-SD),Vitter(R-LA),Wicker(R-MS)
maha77 2 years ago 28
The amendment prohibits mandatory private arbitration regarding "sexual assault or harassment, including assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false imprisonment, or negligent hiring, supervision, or retention."
"Negligent hiring, supervision, or retention" is the clause that republicans were disagreeing with. Define: negligent hiring.
Sounds like affirmative action.
I agree with the other stuff, just not the last 5 words.
No senators are "PRO RAPE," u silly person.
Myonetrueself 2 years ago
@Myonetrueself Negligent Hiring means, hiring a criminal or murderer or convicted rapist, without having done a background check, and then having them commit a similar crime again while under your supervision and continuing to retain them in your employ. YOU at some point are then liable. those 30 republicans aren't Pro Rape they are Pro not caring about you or me. They are PRO KBR and PRO Corporate CASH... U silly person.
advwolf 1 year ago
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@maha77
I'm not a senator, but you can add me! :)
LogInAnders 2 years ago
@maha77 Any of those scumbags running for the mid-trem? Al Franken, you have made the smartest bill. At least no body blocked, phillabuster or held up the vote. I don't think you want to vote against the bill and then face the victims of rape in your state.
Renagade70 1 year ago
@maha77 THANK YOU for this post
paulyhart 1 year ago
who is this hot al franken guy? i'd like to rape him!
acekingie 2 years ago
Check SNL in the 80's
chadbrochill19 2 years ago
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More America-hating liberals destroying the fabric of all that is just and right. That bill was originally passed by our (American) legislation to begin with and it is absolute TREASON to even suggest that there must be an amendment to it to restrict the rights of cooperations to handle their own rape cases.
Not only that, you libertards haven't even shown me one piece of evidence to suggest that gang rape has any substantial negative affect on its "victim."
ZmickTrick 2 years ago
@ZmickTrick Holy shit what is wrong with you.
kazkernel 2 years ago
The internet is full of insanity. That was my best attempt to imitate it.
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voxextremos22 1 year ago
Having gone thru a similar experience, I can't thank Al Franken enough for taking a stand on this.
AapKiNisha 2 years ago 2
The conservaturds that voted against this amendment should be droped off at the local prison and let them get gang raped.
disturbed341 2 years ago 25
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You deserve to be waterboarded for spewing such hateful filth. Gang rape (outside of the context of the operations of a corporation) is an abomination and should not even be mentioned anywhere outside of the workplace.
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BrittPhillips 2 years ago
Thanks for the vid! I love Al Franken so much! So grateful he is in the Senate now.
meeshlabelle 2 years ago 6
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LOL you people are idiots. Your own party is throwing it out yet you continue to bash republicans. and Riceowl before you say theres no excuse reseach the damn thing and read it. So you know what the fuck you're talking about. K BAI!
nsm1984rsb2003 2 years ago
"reseach [sic] the damn thing and read it."
Tell you what, sport, you read the fucking thing. Unless you're a heartless, mindless, gutless thug (i.e. republican) you may learn a little something about the unfortunate need to buttress laws against rape and torture because corporations like KBR and Blackwater would skewer babies if they could get away with it.
YourKidsArentSpecial 2 years ago 3
I never said I thought she was lying. I think it's disgusting what happened but I would like to hear all sides of the story, before I make my mind up. My whole problem is that people would rather pass an amendment simply because it supports something useful with out knowing the literature of it. For it to be affective it needs to be written in a very matter of fact way. If its written as just a general amendment even though its passed it may have loopholes and could be discarded in future events
nsm1984rsb2003 2 years ago
What possible harm could there be to allow a women to take her rapist to court? What is it about Republican conservatives anyway? They are what stagnate our country. Chicken littles of anything that might seem progressive. They find the negitivity in EVERYTHING and if there isn't anything to be found they make chit up! When will we work together for the people of our country instead of playing power trips over money which has put us where we are today?
jeangrey65 2 years ago 8
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Are you serious?! This is our Socialist government once again meddling in the rights of corporations and the American people. If one agrees to work for a company, that company has the right to decide how much compensation a gang rape victim receives. It's in the CONSTITUTION!!!
"No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities"
Since when have we been a nation that abridges the privileges of corporations to pay an arbitrator to oversee their litigation?
ZmickTrick 2 years ago
No this is your greedy corporations taking the rights away from the little people to hide their dirty l ittle secrets. What seems more socialist? Those who take away the rights of someone to sue their rapist or the ones who try to give her back her rights? Why don't you ask your Mom, sister or daughter what she thinks. Your discusting to think that she as well as the many others arent "VICTIMS" when raped. Leave it to the one with the penis to victimize the raped and give aid to the rapists.
jeangrey65 2 years ago 7
You complain about generalizations against Republicans...well listen to yourself.
You didnt say she was lying but you want to hear both sides...blah blah blah...you would rather pass an amendment blah blah blah.
Yeah dumbass, the amendment is so companies cannot STOP people from hearing BOTH sides of the fucking story...god damn, use your fucking head for fucks sake. The fucking amendment is to stop companies from blocking rape cases from going to COURT, which is a right BTW.
rdrakken 2 years ago
Oh and its just like a liberal to generalize the republican party and throw out personal attacks to people you don't know and could give to shits about. Why don't you try having an intelligent conversation without the third grade name calling, you might be taken on a more serious note. Just a thought ;) And just so you know I'm not a republican, I'm more of a libertarian, so you might want to correct your insults so that they suit me. Have a nice night.
nsm1984rsb2003 2 years ago
"just like a liberal" lol
pot calling kettle black?
i actually agree, generalizations are the root of hostility between ppl. it's easier to hate generalized groups rather than actual free-thinking individuals.
think about that when u listen to extreme left or right talkers. they constantly label us in order to divide and cause miscommunication....though the right is more guilty, u can't deny that
DannyEmbry 2 years ago
I think both parties are extremely polluted, and honestly I don't think one is any dirtier than the other. That's why I don't claim either party they're both full of foul corrupt people. I think it would do good to get some fresh blood in the house. The whole problem is that what Liberals think is right the conservatives think is wrong and vice versa so there's never any level ground for them to stand on. Maybe one day we'll find that common ground we can all come together and agree on.
nsm1984rsb2003 2 years ago
All I know is that when "I" Watch Fox news I see witch hunts and scare tactics on anything progressive. ANYTHING from the current administration is deemed villianous and if they can't find something wrong with it then they make something up. Then I watch MSNBC " which I was recently told has only 45% liberal viewers" and all they seem to do is counter these Fox attacks with common sense and facts. Two party system needs to be removed so we're not fighting against eachother rather FOR eachother.
jeangrey65 2 years ago
Can you explain how passing the bill is throwing it out?
Your logic is astounding.
JonDavidson 2 years ago 2
The "Party of No" becomes the "Party of 'No Means Yes'"
YourKidsArentSpecial 2 years ago 6
I won't lie, I'm probably going to use that.
Roland1232 2 years ago
To vote against this is inexcusable...
riceowl88 2 years ago 3
BECAUSE it's poorly written I might add. . .
nsm1984rsb2003 2 years ago
Oh certainly they all voted it in, but do a little research. They're thinking twice. Sen. Dan Inouye, a longtime Democrat from Hawaii, is considering removing or altering the provision. Look it up know it all. He's not the only one. Next time you want to call me a liar do some research. I will shoot you down EVERY TIME.
nsm1984rsb2003 2 years ago
They weren't voting against the bill itself, they were voting against a POORLY WRITTEN bill. And don't bash republicans, Democrats are now nixing the bill also. So curse you liberal allies as well.
nsm1984rsb2003 2 years ago
Are you kidding me? How poorly written can a NO YOU CANT GANG RAPE YOUR EMPLOYEES bill be? Stop lying, every damn Democrat voted for the bill as well as 10 other Republicans which is why it passed. Of course all the WOMEN voted for it! It was the Franken Amendment to the 2010 Defense spending bill and it passed. Now go back to sensationalizing the Acorn issue.
jeangrey65 2 years ago
Rape-publicans.
jayscott49 2 years ago
Odd isn't it that Republicans go nuts over the way women are treated in some Islamic countries yet see nothing wrong with KBR or Haliburton in the unjust way women are treated by these corporations or by the US military. Republicans & conservatives & their TV stars at Fox news argue the rights of corporations come before the rights of individual US citizens.
If corporations are to be treated as individuals under the law then they like individuals can be prosecuted for alleged crimes.
gothgod 2 years ago 3
Now, I ask you which is worse - Haliburton or ACORN?
As far as I know, ACORN never raped anyone and locked them in a shipping container so they couldn't tell anyone...
informatist 2 years ago 6
No they just give tips on how to open under aged brothels. And HALIBURTON didn't rape anyone. IT happened in the barracks on off duty hours. Why is Haliburton responsible for it's employees while they aren't at work? I don't think rape is right but we also don't know the whole story about what went on that night.
nsm1984rsb2003 2 years ago
The republicans are on a great path to win back seats!
tylertyler82 2 years ago 5
Thank you Senator Franken.
Allagiti 2 years ago 8
Fuck you KBR, wow that is just inhumane. And the 30 republicans who voted against this are filthy human beings.
yoops 2 years ago 10
Haliburton and KBR are both among the most curropt U.S. contractors that we have. They need to be dismantled and the owners dragged into the streets where we can beat the shit out of them.
snoid88 2 years ago 8
Disgusting!
Moviebro 2 years ago
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Considering this tragic story is revealed by Alie boy I question the circumstances and the accuracy of them. Not saying he is lying but simply that it requires thorough investigation.
According to feminist women and men are the same so she did not deserve special housing or treatment of any kind, and the feminist are correct. Same pay, same work and working conditions.
No one forced her to take the job and she should have read the entire contract before signing it.
jsruss1961 2 years ago
men who gang raped the woman, they already testified that they did it. i do think that she was kind of dumb to take that job but but there should be some consequences to companies that let rapers to get away.
doyangk 2 years ago
Ok, well according to Al she was locked in a shipping container...so that's not the same conditions.
Secondly, the law is the law. They broke the law, contracts do not matter.
Lastly, "No one forced her to take the job and she should have read the entire contract before signing it."....seriously...so everything I sign I'm going to ask "Hey, if I get raped while here is it ok to take it to court??" Because thats what it sounds like your saying.
Zio121 2 years ago 2
Way to fight for the rights of rapists. It amazes me when someone can be so partisan they deny their own common sense. This is a well documented case so you don't have to take his word for it. Franken is just trying to make congress get off their ass and do something for a change. Give the guy some credit. I occasionally agree with O'reilly and even Buchanan when their right... which is rare but it happens. Don't let the party aisle shut down your sense of right and wrong.
kemicon 2 years ago 7
Not getting special treament is not the same as being gang raped.
Why are you being more jugemental of the victim then the men who did the raping and KBR who kept her locked in a shipping container?
alanagkelly 2 years ago 4
Didn't Franken tell jokes about sexual assaults???
kevind360 2 years ago
Why the fuck did you hack my account?
kevind360 2 years ago
speechless....
chenchiheshang 2 years ago
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) Alabama ...is a JACKASS!
branscom81203 2 years ago 7
Aren't most Republicans Jackasses?
whatnowgop 2 years ago
Arbitration is designed to settle contract disputes...when a crime is alledged then arbitration is no longer viable. You could make a case for Conspiracy in that the arbitration was a required part of the contract...and the company's actions after the event. The denial of medical attention is a crime as well.
gwhitetx 2 years ago 2
gwhitex - I accidentally down-marked you - I am so embarrassed!!!
FlaviaR 2 years ago
I am disgusted by the thirty Republicans that voted against this amendment.
ericzum 2 years ago 11
in my opinion, conservatives republicans are EXACTLY the same as conservative muslims. they hate women, they hate gays, they both kill in the name of god. the only difference is that when republicans kill innocent people they say it's b/c they LOVE America, when muslims kill innocent people they say it's b/c they HATE America.
deveousdevil 2 years ago 12
You're a dumbass.
kevind360 2 years ago
why? because you can't come up with a real answer to the truth? typical behavior of a moron.
deveousdevil 2 years ago
GOP doesn't care about women, except as baby makers. You'll get no sympathy from them.
rff2206 2 years ago 10
Perhaps the brutal treatment at Gitmo has not been put to rest; it has simply been shifted to a new victim--women. The Department of Defense should not defend the indefensible. Go get 'em Jamie and Franken, make them suffer.
rff2206 2 years ago 6
how come when i watch these house proceedings it seems like all the member of the house are moving about not really listening. do they actually have discussion or do they just walk in say their peace and walk out. odd to me.
freethinker3161 2 years ago
yeah and the thirty??? REPUBLICAN MEN. What a piece of shit that party is, yet they pretend to be on some kind of moral high ground...pathetic.
a566626 2 years ago 6
that was the perfect first amendment....
the thirty that voted against....shameful
EnhancementSmoker 2 years ago 3
has anyone hear even read the bill on this? your comments say no you haven't this bill isn't just about rape it pretty much destroys arbitration i agree Rape should NEVER be in arbitration but this bill stops arbitration of everything from the little to the big "you hurt your leg in Iran looks like were going back to the states for your court case which will make Lawyers huge amounts of money which me, you, your parents, grandparents all pay for his is just using this womans tragic case trick us
jdchoas 2 years ago
Well guess what, then that means that defense contractors will have to actually have to go out of their way to provide a work environment that will not be conducive to people wanting to sue them....It'll clean up their freaking act....
coon35 2 years ago 4
No dude you dont understand this pretty much means that now when you go to sue them you get nothing but an empty wallet Arbitration protects us from corp's draging out things in court which pretty much fucks any employee that sues them over anything.
jdchoas 2 years ago
This really should be use to cause a split in the Republican party. Go to every church, start emails and get petitions going.
Its time Conservatives took back their party from the Neo-Cons...it would cut their power from under them.
Everyone, no matter what political party they believe in. No matter what their faith or lack there-of is...should be OUTRAGED at anyone that voted against this.
DO IT. DONT LET THIS DIE WITHOUT CAUSING AN UPROAR OVER IT!
rdrakken 2 years ago 6
Republicans, putting politics before crime and morality.
cnuchavez84 2 years ago 4
I am ashamed that Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker are my senators.
Addendum69 2 years ago 5
30 votes against=30 sick Republican fucks
Kippe1702 2 years ago 9
Every single one of the republicans should be "fired" by their respective constituents... that is fucking disgusting
jpmorgan187 2 years ago 8
I see there is still some good in the rotten country of America.
Gorfob 2 years ago 5
Senator Al Franken is doing an outstanding job!!
Mayofour 2 years ago 8
I'm glad NC has one senator (Hagan) who knows accountability in cases of rape/assault is good thing. As for the other senator, Burr is a human turd.
Aren't republicans supposed to be all about personal responsibility, tough on crime, etc? Every man on the 'nay' list is trash and every man on the 'nay' list is republican. Surprise, surprise.
It bothers me that female (R)senators voted sensibly against rape on this and didn't chastise their male members. They want to have it both ways.
h4KK 2 years ago 9
It's funny that KBR still gets millions more that ACORN ever did and yet no one in the government speaks out about a contractor that is COMMITTING ACTUAL CRIMES.
mwells219 2 years ago 10
Shh you, someone might hear.
D0g63rt 2 years ago
you're a republican not in favor?
jpmorgan187 2 years ago
I'd like to know why the 30 NAY'ers (all Republican by the way) voted this down and what their justifications are?
That's just fucked up!
gozips30 2 years ago 11
course they're all males (all the women voted YES) and they're flushed with power (and donations from Halliburton)
vsovereign3 2 years ago 7
Not Voting - (WTF DID THESE DEMS NOT VOTE?)
Byrd (D-WV)
Specter (D-PA)
cpmondello 2 years ago 6
How can americans pay their taxes knowing they finance rape and murder?
RCinPAWA 2 years ago 6
Haditha comes to mind...
vsovereign3 2 years ago
Yes it does.
I will no longer finance the rape and murder of their women or ours.
RCinPAWA 2 years ago 3
The corrupt government protect their own, while others, kids, as your as 4, are being labeled sex offenders, while these jerks, if true, get a free pass.
SexOffenderIssues002 2 years ago 2
I am so proud and thankful of Al Franken's public service.
raypereda 2 years ago 6
Holy shit. This is incredible. Being raped (let alone gang raped) is indescribably bad enough without having to be re-victimized over and over again for 4 fucking years by having to fight for your right to justice. This makes me sick. Wake the hell up, America, and stand up for your women. And supposedly men are supposed to be our protectors? Thanks anyway, but I don't think I'll hold my breath.
fabaroni 2 years ago 4
Punishment for rape victim happens in US too.
exChristian666 2 years ago 3
Just google republicansforrape to see a list of the republican scumbags who tried to vote this down. Then send them an email and let them know what you think.
bignewf 2 years ago 4
wow the person named cater94 should be arrested... as for the amendment... the fact that 30 republican senators did not vote for it should prove beyond a shadow of a doubt the miderable nature of conservativism... Does conservatism mean conserving man dominated society where men get away with rape!!!!!
seriously people like cater here should be put in prison and forced to attend 1000 hours of classes on the history of the plight of women. wow... this makes me very sad.
peterphilip 2 years ago
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oh come on you know she loved every second of it
cater94 2 years ago
Thank you, Senator Franken.
blueprairiedog 2 years ago 8
I've got some serious bitching to do at Sen. Judd Gregg. Actually shocked that he's even in office. *I* sure as hell didn't vote for him here in New Hampshire!! He's definitely going to hear it from me!
terabyte30 2 years ago
did you even vote?
marksiwel 2 years ago
stupid Republicunts like rape
WKaliberr 2 years ago
Good job Franken. Maybe there is hope after all.
Corponation 2 years ago 8
JATESx70 2 years ago
LMAO! A bill condemning corporations literally GANG-RAPING their employees scrapes by with 68% approval. Do you seriously think that these bloodthirsty, misogynistic Neanderthals will ever pass universal healthcare of any kind, let alone single-payer healthcare?
SAGEBOT500 2 years ago 14
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the only reason girls get 'raped' is because they want to have sex but are afraid of being called a slut, so they pretend that they were forced to have sex, while the man gets in trouble
cater94 2 years ago
Really? Is that what you told the judge?
SpaceHelicopter78 2 years ago 4
You moron, she needed reconstructive surgery because of the trauma her rapists inflicted on her body. They tore her apart. She didn't consent to that. How do you explain the toxicology reports that prove she was drugged?
And she sure as hell didn't consent to be locked in a shipping container and held prisoner.
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its a sex game, i bet she asked them to do that for some sort of thrill, and so she could justify getting cosmetic surgery and she asked them to drug her so she could claim she didnt consent to it.
and as for the shipping container, that was just to prevent her from running away and giving other people std's.
cater94 2 years ago
You are 19... and extremely ignorant and scary... please by all means go to college... and please take courses in women's studies... I am trying to save your life by saying this... you should listen.
peterphilip 2 years ago 5
You are fucking stupid. You're dumb. You're ignorant. I can't think of enough adjectives that describe just how unintelligent you are. I hope that one day you too will be raped/sodomized so that you will know the horrors of the experience. You pig. You are a disgusting excuse for a human being. A waste of flesh.
Trevor10Brink 2 years ago 7
That was in reply to cater94 if that wasn't clear to the rest of yous
Trevor10Brink 2 years ago 2
cater94 ...You're a disgusting fucking rape lover ,,, you fucking piece of shit excuse for a human being. You need to rot in fucking hell like the 30 rethuglican men who voted against this , you motherfucking scumbag....Get hit by a car & die.
coon35 2 years ago 4
No need to be so hostile.
We should be supportive of people who are trying to make change; we should be supportive who have been abused and effected by the lame situation in Iraq, yadda-yadda.
We should not be hostile to those who aspire to get us out of this mess.
dukeflora 2 years ago
No non-disclosure clauses for crime either!
givebirthathome 2 years ago
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Wow, you people are so fucking narrow minded. You can't possibly think that the Republicans who voted against this are truly evil can you? That they have no regard for human life?
How about you look into the issue, BOTH SIDES OF IT, and then if you still disagree you can come back here and start bitching again.
This is about more than just a woman getting raped. It's not like the Republican senators just want women to be raped. Have some fucking common sense.
shadowjinx 2 years ago
Obviously, you think you know both sides of it. So, tell us the Republican side.
So far, all you're doing is breathing hot air with no substance.
qyaxxine 2 years ago 3
Its not really a Republican side, its about Government interference in contracts. But in cases like this its really hard to defend.
marksiwel 2 years ago
They don't want women to be raped, but they do want to remove any legal recourse for women who are drugged and gang-raped in this situation.
NaturalGrace 2 years ago
30 Republicans voted to support KBR's ability to treat their employees like slaves and that suing the employer that provides an unsafe work environment "violates due process." Really, what planet are Republicans currently inhabiting?
Doc418 2 years ago 16
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A lot of the people leaving comments seem to be confused here. She could take the people that commited the crime itself to court. This IS NOT about that at all. This is her publicly taking her company into civil court over an unsafe situation that her company put her in. This IS NOT a case where rapists are getting away with no punishment. Please understand something before you react.
ronworkman 2 years ago
Mccain voted for this shit, and he was this close with Sarah FAILIN to becoming president of the United States.
This scares the living shit out of me. Republicans are done for a few decades, mark my words.
DigitalAquarius 2 years ago 14
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she deserved it for going to iraq
NEDM404 2 years ago
Stupid americans.
violetbloodtimisoara 2 years ago
Way to go Republicans! You never cease to shock me with your Medieval decisions.
firewallx 2 years ago 15
McConnell (R-KY)
Risch (R-ID)
Roberts (R-KS)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Thune (R-SD)
Vitter (R-LA)
Wicker (R-MS)
firewallx 2 years ago 15
DeMint (R-SC)
Ensign (R-NV)
Enzi (R-WY)
Graham (R-SC)
Gregg (R-NH)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johanns (R-NE)
Kyl (R-AZ)
McCain (R-AZ)
firewallx 2 years ago 14
firewallx 2 years ago 12
Anyone who voted against the amendment is human shit.
That means you Mccain.
AndroidPolitician 2 years ago 25
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Gatorific 2 years ago
And if Palin were a senator, she would have probably sold out to the NEO-cons, too...
Gatorific 2 years ago
I keep telling these Tea Baggers that these so called Republicans will sell their ass out in a hot minute when it comes to their crony friends and their profits. Some Democrats too. Just like with healthcare. Keeping these assholes on Wall Street rolling in the dough is what funds their campaigns. They couldn't give a rats-ass about your healthcare. Look what happened when Obama took student loans away from the Bankers to save taxpayers 80 billion over 10 years - the Repubs voted against it.
HemiHead66 2 years ago 4
..... & they want to stop funding ACORN???
kevinthe1st 2 years ago 2
Out of curiosity, did any Democrats also oppose this amendment?
Impact009 2 years ago 3
Nope - No Dems - just stinking neo-cons.
Alexander (R-TN) Wicker (R-MS) Vitter (R-LA) Thune (R-SD) Shelby (R-AL) Sessions (R-AL) Roberts (R-KS) Risch (R-ID) McConnell (R-KY) McCain (R-AZ) Kyl (R-AZ) Johanns (R-NE) Isakson (R-GA) Inhofe (R-OK) Gregg (R-NH) Graham (R-SC) Enzi (R-WY) Ensign (R-NV) DeMint (R-SC) Crapo (R-ID) Cornyn (R-TX) Corker (R-TN) Cochran (R-MS) Coburn (R-OK) Chambliss (R-GA) Burr (R-NC) Bunning (R-KY) Brownback (R-KS) Bond (R-MO) Barrasso (R-WY)
HemiHead66 2 years ago 8
horrible. unacceptable. CASTRATION would be the ONLY reasonable sentence.
ReVolttttt 2 years ago 4
LOL COMMUNIST!
Spifficus 2 years ago
Of course Republicans oppose anti-gang rape laws. It the supported anti-gang rape laws how could they continue to let corporate America gang rape the people?
A86 2 years ago 6
I prevented a 16 year old lesbian from committing suicide. She was raped two years later by a man who thought that lesbian's had no right to complain because they are not normal.
I also prevented a 12 year old gay boy from committing suicide. At age 15 he was raped by a "kind hearted Christian Republican" who then said he would kill the boy and his family if he told. He also said he would kill them if he was not allowed to continue having sex. The boy finally told and the pervs ass is in jail
sloopy312 2 years ago 13
Boobalopbop, I'd like to add to that comment. I often wonder how many retarded men, actually think "well women enjoy sex so rape must feel good..." lol! Morons.
Anyway, and yes republicans are pretty much scum. One day many years from now if we still exist, we can look back at the stupidity of these people, like we have so many other morons in history, and think, man they were outta line!
AdrianNicole33 2 years ago 4
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And we will also remember the sheer stupidity of Americans in 2006 and 2008. How comedians, crooks, and labor leaders came to congress, and the whitehouse. And hopefully, we will teach our kids that progressiveness is another mask of a stone age system that has failed continuously across the world. And maybe, the "inspired" college students will have finally understood the folly of their "revolutionary votes in these elections.
TheGeekyNinjaStudios 2 years ago
I guess actions speak louder that words that goes for both parties
mike19007 2 years ago
woodycoat, your parents had all retarded chidlren.
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wildwilly1111 2 years ago 6
The wall of shame (continued):
DeMint (R-SC)
Ensign (R-NV)
Enzi (R-WY)
Graham (R-SC)
Gregg (R-NH)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johanns (R-NE)
Kyl (R-AZ)
wildwilly1111 2 years ago 8
The wall of shame (continued):
McCain (R-AZ)
McConnell (R-KY)
Risch (R-ID)
Roberts (R-KS)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Thune (R-SD)
Vitter (R-LA)
Wicker (R-MS)
wildwilly1111 2 years ago 8
No surprise about McCain... He famously made a crude joke about women enjoying being raped. Sad thing is, these men have wives, daughters. How could they face them after voting against this?
Boobalopbop 2 years ago
This is disgusting. See how many Repubes (I MADE A FUNNY) voted against this? Same people that would use the boys will be boys excuse.
ciscornBIG 2 years ago
this is an amendment to a bill in the senate,
if this was a bill it self then it would pass however it's not.
Questionssm 2 years ago
The vote was not for the bill. The vote with 30 Republican Senators voting nay was specifically against this amendment. It did pass btw.
yebhx 2 years ago 7
It did pass.
eXcommunicate1979 2 years ago
It's simple. Republicans are fucking scum, and will side with a buck over your life in a minute.
bigtexansfan 2 years ago 4
Franken for president!
freedomsfart 2 years ago 6
Dems/Inds: 60-0 in favor.
GOP: 30-9 against.
Remind me which party supports the "sanctity of life"?
tollboothjason 2 years ago 14
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It's wrong she got raped for sure but seriously WTF is a gorgeous 19 yr old girl doing in Baghdad?
Hot women are our greatest natural resource and should be protected from harm at all costs!
woodycoat 2 years ago
@woodycoat....holy shit! Can you be any more of a chauvinistic fuck? God you make me wanna hurl. For one thing....who said she's a "gorgeous 19 yr old girl"? She could've had a face that stopped a freight train and weighed 300 lbs....your second comment must have been written by your dick.....Fuck what filth
Starbuckfsd 2 years ago 4
who said? google the story dumbass cat man
woodycoat 2 years ago
KBR and Halliburton are run by demons in hell.
pipersmitty87 2 years ago 9
al Franken- yea baby..
pipersmitty87 2 years ago
and how did KBR get that no-bid contract to begin with? no-bid contracts are something I never heard of before KBR getting the one for all of Iraq.
SuperKixxx 2 years ago 3
This is not Fox News.
mcthorogood 2 years ago
As a Kentuckian, I must say that I hate my Senators for voting against this, among other things.
nightmareofsolomon 2 years ago 5
F yea Al Franken. Jeez I can't believe this fight even had to be fought. What the F is wrong with Halliburton? Doesn't this make them like the cancerous part of capitalism?
teafordinner 2 years ago 3
It took you six years to figure this out?
SchwarzeWitwe2 2 years ago
Thank you Al Franken for giving these ladies a voice. I have heard things about these contractors and others, that are above our laws. These people act like the perverts were are at war with! Thanks for kicking billo's ass at that book signing. Go Get'em Al !
billeybop 2 years ago 2
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Al madafahin Franken will fight for you.
vitaminec109 2 years ago
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