OK, we have to back up a few steps before we get to journalist Ron Fournier’s tweet, but it all begins with the very valid complaint that Democrats and the mainstream media have said and done virtually nothing about some very credible sexual abuse charges leveled at DNC vice deputy chair Keith Ellison.
Like Twitchy reported earlier, Ellison said that other women might “cook up” allegations against him, which sure sounds like there might be some more shoes he’s expecting to drop.
Keith Ellison says his accuser fabricated domestic violence abuse story, can't be sure others won't 'cook up' allegations https://t.co/ECTXcNJ7C9
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 22, 2018
Not a single liberal I've seen has jumped to this woman's defense.
Not one.
Even if you don't believe her, having a Democrat call her a liar…? https://t.co/m2LaLDYEF0
— Pradheep J. Shanker, M.D., M.S. (@Neoavatara) September 22, 2018
Not even Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand? She’s usually right on top of these things.
Here’s Fournier apparently self-identifying as a liberal and also imploring people to “defend every woman.”
I believe her.
Ok, now it’s your turn.
Stop the whataboutism and defend every woman. https://t.co/djqr63XipF
— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) September 22, 2018
Actually you are the one talking whataboutism, Ron.
I said from the beginning I think Dr. Ford is telling the truth from her point of view.
But why aren't you holding Dems to the same standard then? Democrats aren't defending this woman…and the media has largely ignored it.
— Pradheep J. Shanker, M.D., M.S. (@Neoavatara) September 22, 2018
Like how Rolling Stone defended Jackie?
…awkwardOr Hillary Clinton defended Juanita Broaddrick?
…very awkwardOr the DNC defended Karen Monahan?
…super awkward https://t.co/K1s7Kh39Nm— Solaris Rex (@SolarisRex) September 22, 2018
Did you believe the accuser in the Duke Rape Case? How about Jackie of Rolling Stone fame?
Why have you abandoned fundamental Rights in service to your ideology?
— Barbarian Steve (@Redpot86) September 22, 2018
Hey, he said stop the whataboutism. Believe every woman, starting with Christine Blasey Ford.
“I believe her. But I’m not going to run 24/7 coverage on this.” https://t.co/Et4VNOj9eR
— Smittie™ GED (Hons), BS (D-) (@smittie61984) September 22, 2018
You believe her based on what??
— Rubric Marlin (@ChrisHe64908658) September 22, 2018
“I believe her. I’m just not going to mention it except when forced to because that would make Democrats uncomfortable. Now let’s go back to talking about how bad Republicans are” https://t.co/wbIm9TmD6f
— Big Pickle Energy (@sunnyright) September 22, 2018
I don’t. https://t.co/BFH1lqoifn
— Elisabeth (@grizzlymamabear) September 22, 2018
I don't.But I believe Juanita Broderick. I believe Keith Ellison beat up his girlfriend. I believe Robert Melendez slept with underage hookers in South America. https://t.co/PwuAFjWG0I
— ❌Lincoln Kerney, toothless deplorable hillbilly ❌ (@linckerney) September 22, 2018
Your belief is irrelevant, how about you stop being biased for women, and actually follow evidence. I know it must suck being on the wrong side so often. https://t.co/hxM8onvS3N
— Jordan Ratz (@RatzJordan) September 22, 2018
Upholding the standards of due process doesn’t mean you don’t believe someone. It means you believe every person gets his/her day in court. This thinking is utterly obscene. This isn’t a banana republic, Ron. We have standard procedures. https://t.co/enTAVqXesf
— Erielle Davidson (@politicalelle) September 22, 2018
It's refreshing when people stop pretending they're interested in due process. Authoritarian, but refreshingly honest. https://t.co/bVykia7s4B
— David Harsanyi (@davidharsanyi) September 22, 2018
Why do we have to discard due process to defend every woman? Why can't we do both, defend every woman, while defending every person's right to due process?
Asking for a friend. https://t.co/RLhxgYk2Ye— Founding Ideals (@founding_ideals) September 22, 2018
How ‘bout, instead of that, we look at the evidence in each case and make unique determinations based on that? Or are we past that sort of thing? https://t.co/nbQOfBc8Ot
— Gimbal Locke (@GimbalLocke) September 22, 2018
There is no firm basis for believing her. But despite lack of evidence, it is also unjust to declare her a liar. “Defend every woman” is an offense against logic and morality. “Honestly and thoroughly assess every accusation” is the only way to go.
— Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) September 22, 2018
There’s no evidence so please don’t ever sit on a jury. https://t.co/EZ9xpK3nYa
— Vinny Gambini (@usc91787) September 22, 2018
I don’t know whether to believe her, because she refuses to talk.
But I won’t “defend every woman,” because not all are worthy of defense. For example, Crystal Gail Mangum is not.
And whataboutism is a red herring.
Stop attacking due process. https://t.co/pkwMWLhE6s
— Patrick Henry,The2nd (@patrickhenry2nd) September 22, 2018
What does "defend every woman" even mean? It's a meaningless platitude. Should we defend the woman who tried to ruin the Duke Lacrosse players' lives? The one that made up accusations about the UVa fraternity? Should we defend those women?
— KilroyFSU (@KilroyFSU) September 22, 2018
I guess Ron wants all men to be guilty before innocent. That’s psychotic.
— GayPatriot™️ (@GayPatriot) September 22, 2018
And so what exactly are you doing about it?
— JamesWill (@JWCripp) September 22, 2018
Are you calling on Ellison to resign as deputy chair of the DNC or drop his campaign for AG? Let's see the tweets. https://t.co/iBSwCQO1FF
— Rev. Ducati ⚠️ (@Reverend_Ducati) September 22, 2018
You believe Ellison’s accuser? Refreshing. So what’s next with Ellison? Should he step down? How would you suggest he pays the price?
— John (@johninUT) September 22, 2018
So…what have you done about it?
Because mysteriously the only investigation into the allegations of Ellison's domestic abuse are by the DNC.
— Andrew Follett (@AndrewCFollett) September 22, 2018
Hi Ron https://t.co/e2seyKB5Kl
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) September 22, 2018
“Yes, Bill Clinton is a good man too.”
Fatality!
— adam (@AdamForTrump) September 22, 2018
Savage Steve Miller with the win.
— Socrates (@socratictimes) September 22, 2018
Oh, shit.
— Jim Treacher (@jtLOL) September 22, 2018
"Whataboutism" is often used as a dodge by people on the left who want to hold on to the partisan focus handed them by the media. We're only talking about THIS allegation! Stop the whataboutism! But there's nothing wrong with using other, similar cases as a benchmark.
— John Sexton (@verumserum) September 22, 2018
Anyone who says Trump should be impeached but who doesn't also have a firm opinion about Juanita Broaddrick and Bill Clinton is just a partisan using the weapon at hand. What some dismiss as "whataboutism" is often a valuable sincerity test.
— John Sexton (@verumserum) September 22, 2018
Exit questions for Fournier:
I believed Roy Moore's accusers were telling the truth and said so.
Now it's your turn.
Do you believe @atensnut's allegations against Bill Clinton?
— John Sexton (@verumserum) September 22, 2018
Did you believe Mary Jo? https://t.co/0F02984yMS
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) September 22, 2018
Sadly, she was unavailable for comment.
Related:
BRUTAL: Chuck Schumer's 'we stand with you, we believe you' tweet just BLEW UP right in the Dems' faces https://t.co/8n4JwRNF2Y
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) September 21, 2018
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