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Martin Eden

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14. I don't think the word "justified" is justifiable
Wed Jul 8, 2026, 01:40 PM
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It implies that Democrats say the victims deserved what was done to them -- that the abuse should have happened, because it was the right thing to do.

I think you'll have difficulty making the case that "Democrats" (painting with a broad brush) have said rape and other forms of abuse against women is justifiable.

If you had stated that some Democrats choose to turn a blind eye to it, make excuses, or disbelieve the women because they don't want to admit that Democratic candidates and officeholders have committed such heinous acts, I would not have bothered to post this because you'd have a valid point.

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