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tulipsandroses

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37. So many of these predators are the likable type. One of my very best friends was a predator without me realizing it

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #17)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 10:47 PM

23 hrs ago

I saw him as my big brother. It rocked me to find out he was sexually harassing coworkers and patients These guys are good at getting people to let down their guard. If they appeared as monsters, they could not have as many victims.

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His statement says he plans to resign. Not yet. But imminent. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #1

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That was fast! BigmanPigman Yesterday #2

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This is way different from Al n/t malaise Yesterday #9

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You're either against sexual assault or you're not malaise Yesterday #7

Yup- I feel the same way about him as I did Cuomo. Sure Cuomo was great during Covid, but he is despicable tulipsandroses 23 hrs ago #36

That simple malaise 16 hrs ago #39

This one too malaise Yesterday #27

Didn't realize that Swalwell was such an idiot RussBLib Yesterday #8

That is what is painful malaise Yesterday #11

I really saw him as a goody two shoes senseandsensibility Yesterday #17

I think something happens to men when they get in a position of power. milestogo Yesterday #19

Guy Was Closing In On Gov of Cali.. This Was Self Destruction! WizumbODaSage Yesterday #34

I think opportunity is the word malaise 16 hrs ago #40

So many of these predators are the likable type. One of my very best friends was a predator without me realizing it tulipsandroses 23 hrs ago #37

Ding ding malaise 16 hrs ago #41

I Mean There Are BILLIONS of Women on Earth! WizumbODaSage Yesterday #30

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Agree 100% malaise Yesterday #13

This one too malaise Yesterday #28

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He apologized for his actions. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #15

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I remember Gary Hart. Kid Berwyn 13 hrs ago #44

Don't feel bad MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #22

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Like I said malaise 16 hrs ago #42

He certainly does. 20 years of do-gooding down the drain. Kid Berwyn 13 hrs ago #45

Yep malaise 13 hrs ago #46

Statement from Congressman Swalwell LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #16

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Great question malaise 12 hrs ago #48