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Abaraji t1_iv3tigo wrote

Are charges NOT something we should consider? I feel like that's important

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Hotwheels-666 t1_iv47a0i wrote

I'd say if someone went from petty theft to running for office over two decades, it's worth considering that they have put a great amount of effort into making their own life much better. I'd consider that a bonus for someone who'd be charged with doing the same for the state.

People can change. I have a criminal record from 20 years ago, and I am not that same kid anymore. It also looks a great deal worse on paper than it ever was in real life, and those are convictions. These are charges. From 20 years ago? Doesn't that mean she was probably found not guilty or they were dropped?

Something like this humanizes her to a ton of people. It does to me.

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Null_Error7 t1_iv52v83 wrote

Assault with a dangerous weapon is a serious charge

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Hotwheels-666 t1_iv57o2j wrote

But it is a charge, not a conviction. You know the difference?

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bunnybates t1_iv66965 wrote

Most people don't. They just see the words and hastily make up their minds. It's very common and frustrating.

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Abaraji t1_iv49svu wrote

I do agree with you that it shouldn't necessarily be a deal breaker. And you're right that it only states charges, not convictions.

My point is that it's silly to say those are things that shouldn't even be considered.

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Hotwheels-666 t1_iv4aw26 wrote

Who said that?

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Abaraji t1_iv4f1ea wrote

Isn't that the point of this post?

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Hotwheels-666 t1_iv571bw wrote

Re read the title. It seems like it's pointing out the hypocrisy of the mailer existing considering the other parties past as well. Certainly not saying nothing is to be considered.

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8pointstar t1_iv81i6w wrote

This is a very good point that her life trajectory may have improved greatly and the work necessary to make that happen speaks well of her. This assumes that she repudiates the acts in question ofc. Some would vigorously defend any and all theft from big corps ... but that's another debate.
Why does any of this "humanize" her for you though? If someone hasn't committed a crime, are they less human, less real, less relatable? Genuinely curious about this.

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Hotwheels-666 t1_iv84qdp wrote

Lots of people have turned their lives around and don't want to be judged by youthful transgressions. I'm one of them. It makes her seem more like a normal person trying to do some good than another rich person doing rich person stuff.

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Stella430 t1_iv54bjp wrote

CHARGED, not convicted. Fung was charged with vehicular manslaughter but not indicted. Mommy and Daddy paid out the lawsuit. One was charged with stealing, one with charged with killing a person

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whatsaphoto OP t1_iv6t6us wrote

Thank you, this is precisely what I'm trying to say here lol

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bunnybates t1_iv65ybd wrote

Not really because she's put a bunch of effort into her life the past 20 years.

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Frequent_Ad_7824 t1_iv32vcx wrote

Why do both parties tend to find the worst people as candidates like can’t we do better than dung and this chick

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Cash50911 t1_iv3p0si wrote

Not sure why you are downvoted... Both parties contribute to congress's sexual harassment silence payment fund...

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diam213 t1_iv5su9n wrote

Forgive my ignorance but I’ve never heard of this, what is it called?

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Cash50911 t1_iv5tta5 wrote

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/policy-and-politics/2017/11/21/16679292/secret-fund-pays-victims-sexual-harassment-the-hill

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apanickednarwhal t1_iv47brq wrote

She made a statement regarding this entire situation and it makes it so much more fucked up. Fuck the RIBCO

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JoeFortune1 t1_iv6mp41 wrote

This after she was literally punched by a police officer at the woman’s rights rally. They are really scared of her

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HeWhoIsNotMe t1_iv5v5tj wrote

The FRIDAY THE 13TH fonts are pretty amusing.

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47KiNG47 t1_iv54dl3 wrote

In what world is assault with a dangerous weapon a petty charge?

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Able-Juggernaut-69 t1_iv5jded wrote

Eh, kicking someone with a shoe on qualifies as ABDW. I’ve seen it charged for throwing a plastic fabreeze bottle. It’s really up to the police how they want to charge it. The point is she wasn’t convicted tho.

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bunnybates t1_iv69lcn wrote

So fucking true! My aunt used to be a bartender and one night a couple gets into a fight and the lady is throwing coasters at her husband and she was charged with ABDW. The charges were later dismissed.

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47KiNG47 t1_iv6a2s1 wrote

If that’s true I’d call them unfounded charges, but certainly not petty.

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HeWhoIsNotMe t1_iv5uv09 wrote

What was the story with Fung? Did he fall asleep at the wheel or was he drunk driving?

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8pointstar t1_iv80atb wrote

Fell asleep. If I remember, he was 19. Paid the family with about 100,000 which to my mind shameful.

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Desperate_Expert_952 t1_iv77h87 wrote

Wasn’t Fung’s crash a straight up accident? Like zero charges or foul play involved?

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Relevant-Fill2424 t1_iv5etjf wrote

These Republican ads all looks like posters and book covers I saw last month at Horror Con. Do you think young Republicans notice and realize that this party is putting on a horror show? Flashy, scary and campy. Lurid color choices. Phony.

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wickedrhody t1_iv6teca wrote

I find it more concerning that a candidate randomly "loses consciousness", kills a person and has a role in government leadership than a person who knows exactly what they did and explains it and has worked many years to improve the world around them as well as themselves.

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Greggscottpub2019 t1_iv8eegu wrote

Seriously… What is also interesting; But due to lack of civics education: people do not remember or recognize that The United States is, in fact, a Republic.

It’s a FACT.

As is that arguably the best president, Abraham Lincoln was a Republican.

He abolished slavery, amidst much resistance… From the Democratic Party…

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quahaug1945 t1_iv6ysls wrote

You're accusing someone of murder?

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Easywind42 t1_iv5l544 wrote

She never even killed a man smh my head

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jpriss t1_iv3vdg7 wrote

You complain about something being brought up over 20 years ago then point out something over 30 years ago.. democrats are the best!! Pedo Pete taught you that

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whatsaphoto OP t1_iv3ywma wrote

I mean now I’m just curious who the hell Pedo Pete is lmfao

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TacticalTokeMissile t1_iv3zpw7 wrote

Shows how well read the dems are Lol strictly headlines no reading involved

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Elvish_Rebellion t1_iv42s90 wrote

I love how you make shit up. Laugh at people who don’t believe you. Fail to provide factual documentation to back up your words. Tell people to do their own research when it’s obvious you don’t do your own(correctly). Do you expect people to take you seriously. You’re not unlike a turd screaming random words out of a cesspool. Based on your name you’re a redneck who likes military violence, manly stuff and weed. So you’re someone who doesn’t think often, is easily triggered, and suffers from multiple mental health deficiencies which you try and “medicate” by blocking out executive function in your brain. What a pathetic loser you are.

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TacticalTokeMissile t1_iv42xb0 wrote

Wow. It seems I have triggered YOU in fact. I’m sorry you have the time to type this instead of something into google to find a local library.

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Elvish_Rebellion t1_iv431zb wrote

I’d rather not sift through shit to find corn. You need the fiber more to shit out your head.

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TacticalTokeMissile t1_iv434yk wrote

I’m sorry if that’s what you think is at the local library smdh Such anger from the anti violence side. Seems you enjoy inciting it Karen

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Elvish_Rebellion t1_iv43aqh wrote

What you find written on a bathroom stall doesn’t count.

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TacticalTokeMissile t1_iv43dlf wrote

Well we all know you use the 4th not yet found option just to make a problem and have something to complain about still lol

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Elvish_Rebellion t1_iv43kwn wrote

You’re high right now! Look how stupid you sound. Read what you just posted. Makes no damn sense. Fuckin word soup.

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TacticalTokeMissile t1_iv43plc wrote

Aw. ITs mad. Too bad you can’t sleep, can’t grow plants and your contribution to the recycling problem is found on overwatch! Dumbass…

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Elvish_Rebellion t1_iv44cov wrote

Finally doing some research, eh? That took what 2 mins of creeping on my profile? I didn’t even have to do that to know you were a piece of shit. That name say’s enough. Proud of you proud boy. Now do research for shit that matters.

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TacticalTokeMissile t1_iv44kmy wrote

Lmaoooo No proud boy. My wife’s a minority. I find it fucking ridiculous that you call me a terrorist proud boy. Shows how stupid the dems really are. Baseless feelings no facts. And feet stomping. Put you phone down. Pick up a book. And put a sock in it champ

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Elvish_Rebellion t1_iv456hq wrote

Does your wife know you use her as clout? Pretty misogynistic language you’re using there. I’m just taking jabs at you to see how much you whine. You seem pretty triggered to me. You’re still here responding to me. I have your attention. Am I that special? Do you think I’m cute? Do I make your socks crusty?

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TacticalTokeMissile t1_iv45dqc wrote

Nope. You make me not want to have kids. And if you can’t sleep you must have problems that can only be solved with online friends and talking to plants. I’m sorry you’re so sad and alone and angry sweetie. What are you pronouns after all?

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Elvish_Rebellion t1_iv46ezf wrote

Good news everybody! This guy is not gonna procreate! You shouldn’t btw because our planet is literally hell. Why bring life into such a terrible world huh? You wouldn’t want them to suffer. I DO talk to plants. A lot of people do it’s beneficial to both living beings involved. I’m happily married and I’m not having kids either because of chucklefucks like you who think they know better making decisions for them as if they don’t have a soul. Also who can afford children in this economy? That’s just signing up for a hard life not only for the parents but for the child as well. You know what these neglected kids develop into? More idiots like you. I really appreciate you stopping the cycle. Thank you for doing your part.

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whatsaphoto OP t1_iv6tn2w wrote

My man please provide a source to a serious journalist who uses "Pedo Pete" in their headlines before claiming I don't read well haha

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Abaraji t1_iv3xl2a wrote

You could easily have just left it at your first sentence and called it a day...

Then you had to be an asshole

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Hotwheels-666 t1_iv47oma wrote

It's okay, you just need to learn how hypocrisy works. You've almost got it.

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Rosco1217 t1_iv2yzvv wrote

Lol I find it laughable that Fung was actually never indicted by a grand jury for involuntary manslaughter. Which most likely was just an accident, buuuuut you don't accidentally steal or accidentally assault someone with a deadly weapon. Which does show that she cant be trusted, just saying

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Rickshmitt t1_iv3jfp3 wrote

I could give a shit about the theft. It was 250 bucks worth. Look at how much were being robbed right now with corporate profiteering.

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Rosco1217 t1_iv3w8jf wrote

Lmao, really that's all just corporate profiteering. How about the government spending trillions on another country while US Americans are struggling to even afford our electric bills, but you just keep getting gas lit by the democrats that all there spending is for us.

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johnnyrockets527 t1_iv5j3g8 wrote

This is laughably disingenuous. If we allocated the money to people struggling to pay the bills, you’d kick and scream about socialism.

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Human-Ad2370 t1_iv5514w wrote

Omg they have you trained so well - Putin shills are not welcome here

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Rosco1217 t1_iv5f8r6 wrote

The only reason why Putin has a platform to stand on is because our government in a whole portrays nothing but weakness. I'm not trained nor a shill. Simply America first.

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