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Wu at center of sex allegation

So what? I'll tell you so what: it's a crime for an adult to engage in sexual activity--consesual, or not--with a minor.

I don't believe it is in Oregon if she is of the age of Consent.. I could be wrong..

It isn't like a republican hasn't done it so what is the point?? The point is, you don't see Dems starting threads about it looking to trash anyone.. You do however see conservatives do it..

Stop feeding the trolls people..
 
And the girl happens to be 18 (at least they say her age cannot be verified, but she graduated from high school). So it's not certain if she is a minor, but probably not.

There you go; we don't know how she was when Wu raped her. The rape occured in November.

Also, Wu has a history of sexual assault and mental illness. He needs to resign immediately.
 
I don't believe it is in Oregon if she is of the age of Consent.. I could be wrong..

It isn't like a republican hasn't done it so what is the point?? The point is, you don't see Dems starting threads about it looking to trash anyone.. You do however see conservatives do it..

Stop feeding the trolls people..

Now, that's a hoot!!!! :lamo

Take a gander at the thread harping about Michele Bachman having headaches.

Libbos don't start threads trashing anyone? Man, that's funny! :lamo
 
There you go; we don't know how she was when Wu raped her. The rape occured in November.

She graduated high school in 2010, and registered to vote in August. She's likely at least 18 years old. In addition, the charge was sexual assault, not rape, and Wu insists it was consensual. I'm not making excuses for the guy, but there's no proof that a crime was committed as of yet. At this point it's just a bunch of he-said she-said.

Also, Wu has a history of sexual assault and mental illness. He needs to resign immediately.

Can't say I disagree, but I'll leave that up to his constituents to decide.
 
Weird, usually it's the ultra conservative types who are defending any male against any rape accusation, saying that an accusation after the fact doesn't mean it was rape, etc.

The wealthy and powerful have a different justice system set up for them, yes.

Usually it's the Liberals that make this crap up then believe it themselves.

I have never heard such a wild and crazy thing, and I am am not ultra Conservative and have never in my life defended anyone for rape.

I once worked for a Corp. with about 5,000 employees and was first to hire a woman into a traditionally male position, and the first openly lesbian way back in the 70s.

So be careful with your labels and what you make up, even in your own mind.
 
Also, this cracks me up:



Too funny! Do sort of wish he would have smiled or winked or something when he was giving that speech. Seems the fella was dead serious.

With regards to Wu's latest issue, agree that he deserves to get his side of the story out. Facts are sparse at the moment...



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She graduated high school in 2010, and registered to vote in August. She's likely at least 18 years old. In addition, the charge was sexual assault, not rape, and Wu insists it was consensual. I'm not making excuses for the guy, but there's no proof that a crime was committed as of yet. At this point it's just a bunch of he-said she-said.




Where does it say she registered to vote in August?

Can't say I disagree, but I'll leave that up to his constituents to decide.

No, if he's mentally ill and sexually assaulted someone--regardless of the victim's age--he needs to resign and possibly face criminal charges for the sexual assault.
 
Weird, usually it's the ultra conservative types who are defending any male against any rape accusation, saying that an accusation after the fact doesn't mean it was rape, etc.



The wealthy and powerful have a different justice system set up for them, yes.

Like Charlie Rangel, huh? Tim Geithner?
 
Where does it say she registered to vote in August?



No, if he's mentally ill and sexually assaulted someone--regardless of the victim's age--he needs to resign and possibly face criminal charges for the sexual assault.

Sources: Young woman accuses Oregon Rep. David Wu of aggressive, unwanted sexual encounter | OregonLive.com

Reporters could not verify the young woman's age. Notes on Facebook over the past 18 months indicate she graduated from high school in 2010. California records show she registered to vote in August.
 
Too funny! Do sort of wish he would have smiled or winked or something when he was giving that speech. Seems the fella was dead serious.

That just makes it all the funnier IMO :D

With regards to Wu's latest issue, agree that he deserves to get his side of the story out. Facts are sparse at the moment...

To be fair, the guy does have somewhat of a history, but I will reserve judgment until the facts are known.
 
The man is a freak and a creep.

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He one them furry folks. They are freaky:2razz:
 
As long as his politics are right, even sexual predators are A-Ok for pbrauer
I didn't say it was A-Ok, I said I would hold my nose and vote for him. What would you do is a similar situation, not vote or vote for the Democrat?
 
Which part of “unwanted sexual encounter” could be consensual? Just about all rape is she said, he leaves DNA, he goes to jail.

Lock his stupid ass up.

Come on...what could be better than rushing to defend against a 'kneejerk partisan attack' on a democrat with a history of sexual assault, than a kneejerk partisan defense by people that didnt so much as bother to read the very first line of the story?
 
So a democrat caught with his pants down... a big so what.. or is he one of those rare family values democrats promoting abstinence and the sanctity of marriage as one of his core beliefs? If so.. freaking hypocrite!.. if not... again so what...

People seem to make a big deal when it happens to a Republican. Why not the same standards for a Democrat? Ultimately, it has zilch to do with party affiliation because both sides have had similar things happen. It speaks more about the character of the person involved than anything.
 
People seem to make a big deal when it happens to a Republican. Why not the same standards for a Democrat? Ultimately, it has zilch to do with party affiliation because both sides have had similar things happen. It speaks more about the character of the person involved than anything.

More than that, setting aside the euphemisms, what he is accused of is at the least sexual harassment, more likely rape. Neither has anything to do with party affiliation, and either if true would make him scum. I am a lifelong democrat and an unabashed liberal, but I would rather a far right conservative have the seat than him, assuming the allegation turns out to be accurate.
 
More than that, setting aside the euphemisms, what he is accused of is at the least sexual harassment, more likely rape. Neither has anything to do with party affiliation, and either if true would make him scum. I am a lifelong democrat and an unabashed liberal, but I would rather a far right conservative have the seat than him, assuming the allegation turns out to be accurate.

Exactly. Now I might be a bit pre-disposed to believe Wu is guilty, sue me. He has a history of being less then right with the ladies. Is there a chance this is a media grab by the girl and her family, certainly. But Wu has been quite the flake of late.
 
So a democrat caught with his pants down... a big so what.. or is he one of those rare family values democrats promoting abstinence and the sanctity of marriage as one of his core beliefs? If so.. freaking hypocrite!.. if not... again so what...


I think spitting game to your friends teenage daughter raises some ethical concerns for voters. In fact, many might think it makes the person a total scumbag
 
Well, I was 35 when I met my wife, who was then 18 so I can't be all that critical about Wu.. She's young, yes, but as I discovered, you can't stop love when it bites you. The real test is once the lust phase wears off if it is really love, or just some old dude scoring with some unsuspecting teen? Only time will tell.. For me, we've been together 8 going on 9 years and two children together.. Seems like things are A-Ok.. :)


Tim-

was it your friends daughter?
 
It seems like the Democrats have a propensity for heterosexual scandals.
 
People seem to make a big deal when it happens to a Republican. Why not the same standards for a Democrat? Ultimately, it has zilch to do with party affiliation because both sides have had similar things happen. It speaks more about the character of the person involved than anything.

Not it has to do with the OP posting what basically is a rumour and claiming it is fact..

1) No age of the "teenager".
2) No real information if the supposed contact was consensual or not.

in fact the whole story of the OP is a lot of hearsay, speculation and what not.

To me this stinks of overprotective parents that are pissed that their daughter had sex and had sex with a family friend who is much older than herself.

And there is a difference if it is a democrat vs a Republican... Democrats usually dont go around promoting their family values credentials on their sleeve and promoting religious based dogma. Republicans do, and when they are caught with their pants down, consensual or not, then they are first of all HYPOCRITES.

So what if this guy had sex with a teenager? As long as it was consensual and the girl was of legal age, then a big wupti. And as a personal opinion, the legal age should be 15 not 18. Is it morally wrong for a 56 year old to bang a 17 year old? Sure, but that happens like it or not... it is no different than an 80+ year old with 3 girl friends that are 1/4 of his age or a 80+ year old marrying a woman half his age and getting two kids with her.
 
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