How about people who are elected to congress have to divest themselves of all personal wealth and receive a lifetime generous pension (300k?) and have to keep their personal wealth below 500K or so forever?
I ran into a commenter on Threads that had run into Swawell at various times in his career (both his and S). This person said that it was the last about 8 years where S’s ego was completely out there and they had a very bad feeling about him (which hadn’t been true when he first was in politics). I really think people should not be making a “career” out of serving their community/state/country. It should be a good deed which you do and then get the hell out after about 10 years. But the grift is always too strong and the ego stroking feels too good. We are an awful species.
The most disappointing reaction I read was in the comments on a blog I follow. They did condemn Swalwell, but then went on to say that they would NEVER vote for Katie Porter because she was behind the release of the scandal, which WHAT? Was she supposed to hide this? Was she supposed to not use truthful, negative information to try to win? This was going to come out and better now than after Swalwell secured the nomination and the Republicans would hammer him with it from now until the election. But sure, blame the uppity woman trying to win.
I was 22 when I got my very first real full-time job after I finished grad school. I worked for Chris Kelly, County Clerk of Boone County MO. He was a good boss for a year until the day I stayed late to finish typing a report that had to be done by 8 am the next day, and then he came up to stand right behind my desk chair, effectively trapping me at the desk, put his hands on my shoulders and started massaging them, then bent over to kiss my neck. This all happened very fast and I froze, not having experienced such a thing before. Then he asked me out to dinner. I declined his invitation. He walked away (thank god!)
He was ten years older than me, married, with kids. He was also the Rising Star in the local county Democratic Party and was expected to move up to the legislature soon (he did), possibly even reach the governor's mansion (he didn't). He was married to an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney whom everyone knew was a terrifying witch. He was also quite unattractive to me, being as he had no chin, and I had never at any time given him the slightest indication that I was interested in him.
I did not report it because there were no witnesses and nobody would have believed me. I just immediately gave 2-weeks notice and found a better job. However, it was bona fide sexual harassment and abuse of power.
But I have kept my eyes on the obituary column these last few years hoping to see his. No luck yet. Someone told me that he moved to Colorado after he lost the Mayor's race, but I don't know if that's true or not. I'd bet real money he did this again to other young women, but nobody ever reported it because he was a wealthy white man with power, and they always pick very young women who have no power at all and will never be believed.
Ugh. This is so disappointing! But, I'm glad he dropped out. I have no idea what's going to happen in the upcoming primary, but I'm so glad the victims felt supported enough to come out.
what i was thinking too. Dear god, this is a big part of why I prefer a well run democracy. Still a lot of potential for corruption and abuse but at least we have a better chance of voting the damned man out.
I hope this does get Porter a win for Gov. Terribly disappointed in Swalwell if/when investigations find he was stupid enough to do this kind of shit. Looks bad for him. Really bad. Dog dammit, he was so good on the J6 committee and had a future that is now all blown to hell. If proven guilty, he's looking at big trouble. I don't feel sorry for him, but I do feel for his wife & kids & extended family. Why do these guys risk this stuff? Why do they do it in the first place? WTF?
I would not trust the deal Dem leadership is exploring to have with the R controlled ethics committee. I believe it is 4 total, 2 Rs 2 Ds, with the "promise" that all 4 will leave congress if found guilty because you know the Rs will not expel their guys no matter what they promise. That is a suckers deal.
Just read his wiki, seems ok. I do remember something about Porter being hard on her staff or something, something. Another billionaire Gov., sigh. Maybe he'll be as good as Pritzger. Unless he too get's busted for cocky behavior somewhere down the road. I predict the Steyer will win, because...male. Hope he can keep his dick in his pants!
I've been hoping more Democrats would drop out of the CA Governor's race, so Rethugs don't get the top 2 picks in the primary, but not like this.
How about people who are elected to congress have to divest themselves of all personal wealth and receive a lifetime generous pension (300k?) and have to keep their personal wealth below 500K or so forever?
I ran into a commenter on Threads that had run into Swawell at various times in his career (both his and S). This person said that it was the last about 8 years where S’s ego was completely out there and they had a very bad feeling about him (which hadn’t been true when he first was in politics). I really think people should not be making a “career” out of serving their community/state/country. It should be a good deed which you do and then get the hell out after about 10 years. But the grift is always too strong and the ego stroking feels too good. We are an awful species.
Rapeis not merely a mistake in judgement it's a sign of your hubris and entitlement
The most disappointing reaction I read was in the comments on a blog I follow. They did condemn Swalwell, but then went on to say that they would NEVER vote for Katie Porter because she was behind the release of the scandal, which WHAT? Was she supposed to hide this? Was she supposed to not use truthful, negative information to try to win? This was going to come out and better now than after Swalwell secured the nomination and the Republicans would hammer him with it from now until the election. But sure, blame the uppity woman trying to win.
Hm. Yeah, that does sound like an odd position to take.
I was 22 when I got my very first real full-time job after I finished grad school. I worked for Chris Kelly, County Clerk of Boone County MO. He was a good boss for a year until the day I stayed late to finish typing a report that had to be done by 8 am the next day, and then he came up to stand right behind my desk chair, effectively trapping me at the desk, put his hands on my shoulders and started massaging them, then bent over to kiss my neck. This all happened very fast and I froze, not having experienced such a thing before. Then he asked me out to dinner. I declined his invitation. He walked away (thank god!)
He was ten years older than me, married, with kids. He was also the Rising Star in the local county Democratic Party and was expected to move up to the legislature soon (he did), possibly even reach the governor's mansion (he didn't). He was married to an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney whom everyone knew was a terrifying witch. He was also quite unattractive to me, being as he had no chin, and I had never at any time given him the slightest indication that I was interested in him.
I did not report it because there were no witnesses and nobody would have believed me. I just immediately gave 2-weeks notice and found a better job. However, it was bona fide sexual harassment and abuse of power.
But I have kept my eyes on the obituary column these last few years hoping to see his. No luck yet. Someone told me that he moved to Colorado after he lost the Mayor's race, but I don't know if that's true or not. I'd bet real money he did this again to other young women, but nobody ever reported it because he was a wealthy white man with power, and they always pick very young women who have no power at all and will never be believed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Kelly_(American_politician)
So Swallwell gets punishment but Epstein perverts go free?
Do what is right not what is common.
Creep. GTFO
"Liked" but do not like.
I have to admit, this song popped into my head when I was reading the CNN article this weekend. Alanis Morisette, “Hands Clean.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dH289KxkGw
Ugh. This is so disappointing! But, I'm glad he dropped out. I have no idea what's going to happen in the upcoming primary, but I'm so glad the victims felt supported enough to come out.
I note that Swalwell apologized to friends and family but NOT to the women he hurt.
Apologizing at this point is bad move in our legal environment.
I feel bad for his wife and kids.
Yeah.
So so disappointing. Power corrupts.
what i was thinking too. Dear god, this is a big part of why I prefer a well run democracy. Still a lot of potential for corruption and abuse but at least we have a better chance of voting the damned man out.
I hope this does get Porter a win for Gov. Terribly disappointed in Swalwell if/when investigations find he was stupid enough to do this kind of shit. Looks bad for him. Really bad. Dog dammit, he was so good on the J6 committee and had a future that is now all blown to hell. If proven guilty, he's looking at big trouble. I don't feel sorry for him, but I do feel for his wife & kids & extended family. Why do these guys risk this stuff? Why do they do it in the first place? WTF?
I would not trust the deal Dem leadership is exploring to have with the R controlled ethics committee. I believe it is 4 total, 2 Rs 2 Ds, with the "promise" that all 4 will leave congress if found guilty because you know the Rs will not expel their guys no matter what they promise. That is a suckers deal.
No deals with the Rs.
I will laugh my ass off when the inevitable happens where 2 Dems get expelled and Rs get to stay. Suckers!
She seems not to take even minimal pushback very well. I am backing Steyer.
Just read his wiki, seems ok. I do remember something about Porter being hard on her staff or something, something. Another billionaire Gov., sigh. Maybe he'll be as good as Pritzger. Unless he too get's busted for cocky behavior somewhere down the road. I predict the Steyer will win, because...male. Hope he can keep his dick in his pants!
To quote one of my favorite MST3Ks:
"Feelthy peeg!"