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A woman named Lonna Drewes at a news conference just now accused Eric Swalwell of drugging her drink and sexually assaulting her. Here's part of her statement.

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Believe Survivors. For every one False Accusation of rape, there are 1,110 real victims/survivors of rape. When alleged rapists say they were falsely accused, (99% do), look at them as if they raped 1,110 women or girls. If they were accused by 4 people, there's a 0% chance they are innocent.

Andrew Flanagan@andrewf68.bsky.social

Kinda ‘torn’ on Swalwell situation☹️ Him resigning from Congress on accusations is ‘bitter pill’, while repugs r Fine with tRump’s Adjudicated Rapist Conviction! Dems r clear minded with their leaders - No cult following - Accountability & decency prevail. This knowledge, at least, is consolation

Yes. I'm sad about it but it took too long! If this happened bc Roger Stone threw $$ at it and we didn't adjudicate it on our own as Dems; then we deserve the worst criticism. That's why Gallego is answering questions now, we should have done something sooner, much sooner. This too is on Schumer.

Andrew Flanagan@andrewf68.bsky.social

SHOCKING audio testimony During years Sascha Riley was trafficked within tRump/Epstein ring, he was forced to perform sexual acts during filming of 10-12 child pornography films - including snuff film where girl child was shot & killed lisevoldeng.substack.com/p/dont-worry...

The timing was wrong *before* he resigned -- and now the timing is wrong *after* he resigned? It's almost as if there's no timing that would make people like you happy, huh?

Sorry but it is to far fetched. A Trump Rape example told several times and now twisted to insinuate that Eric Swalwell fed her drugs or forced her to drink until drunk but she has no recall of what happened. We still want the Epstein Files made public.

I hope this gives other victims if any, the courage to speak out against any other members of Congress who may have been involved in the same behaviors as Swalwell. It definitely seems like this is a problem that has been swept under the rug for a long time.

Lemme guess - republicans lining up outside to believe these women but can't be bothered to listen to the Trump accusers........... Note: I believe all of them regardless of who they are accusing

They were condemning republicans, who wouldn't believe victims of Trump and other conservatives, of being selective in which victims they choose to believe. They weren't questioning the legitimacy of this woman's claims.

Contempt prior to investigation is not a healthy proccess. Everyone is so quick to condemn Swalwell. This woman was so violated she came back 3 times. 8 Years ago. Did she file a police report? Rape Kit? I understand reasons not to. One reason may be bc she didnt want to file false report.

Recently saw a video of a young woman confronting her pastor in front of the congregation, and how he SA'd her in the church after hours. She went on station, grabbed the mic and admitted this to the crowd, who then all got up to confront her, physically. Yeah. These people are sick.

I was banned from the school bus for hitting an 8th grader with my book bag. He had been SA'ing me for months. As I walked past to get off at my stop, he would "grab me by the pussy." The bus driver knew it. I was 12.

When a male bonobo ape assaults a female, her troop sends out a special cry to ALL FEMALES. They respond by gathering & BEAT the male so severely he NEVER reoffends. The laws will NOT protect us, we must do it ourselves! JS! Unite! Teach! Believe! The Bonobo Sisterhood! End female abduction & abuse!

He took her career, her vitality, her optimism, her... everything. He's a vampire. The really sad part: for every Lonna, there are 20 that are unreported, unresolved... never healed... wandering through a life without feeling. Romeo and Juliet, A5S3: "All are punish'd. ALL... are punish'd"

Why do you limit your comment to Swalwell and the Democrats? There are no doubt scumbags in both parties who help keep this sort of outrageous behavior quiet and they all should be ashamed. Hell, Gaetz and Trump openly bragged about their conduct.

I’ve heard this over the past few days (at least that it was a know secret in DC), but I’ve also heard several prominent people in the media say this was news to them.

Given the other women's reports, I had no doubts he drugged them. And yet, over in the bad place, people are posting the women shouldn't have gotten drunk (as if that's consent) or that they actually raped Swalwell(?). There's so much victim blaming and its WHY women don't report ASAP or at all.

It’s not consent. It is still SA. But getting drunk with co-workers isn’t appropriate, nor is a SnapChat friendship or entering their hotel room intoxicated. The behavior of the accused and the accusers prior to several of the incidents appear to show lack of good judgment.

While it’s understandable that all parties concerned displayed poor judgment at certain points, her poor judgment is no excuse for Swalwell to rape her. Though hope she learns some lessons and protects herself in the future. I hope her and all the victims get restitution.

I’m so angry right now for so many reasons but number one is why do we as a society allow it to happen? Over and over and over. Let it all come out. I feel so bad for his family. The only good thing to hopefully come out of this is to show this country the proper way to deal with sexual abusers😡

Agreed. I keep thinking “imagine if she were accusing a republican, they’d tear her apart, labeling her terrified mannerisms as something sinister.” I’m ashamed it was Lib, but grateful she won’t hear such things from our side. (And we know republicans believe her 😑.)

Bullshit. Absolutely bullshit. I have seen and responded to multiple liberal men and women here whose immediate response was to defend Swawell.

I have no problem w/ Dems who have some initial skepticism. The scammer who accused Biden was taken seriously longer than she should have been. I think it’s okay to wait for confirmation. But I was stunned to see posts on BlueSky blaming the women for allowing themselves to be assaulted.

I saw a few. But thankfully it’s not ALL of them at least. I watched ALL of maga defend trump. And drag the victims through the mud. And they continue to believe he’s innocent. At least this woman has a bunch of us giving her the benefit of the doubt.

Right?!? I never block, but I had to block one today who called me stupid, and he was a follower too. I totally understand where people are coming from when saying it seems opportunistic, but maga said that about every single woman who accused trump. And we can’t be like them. We need to be better.

It really is convenient to believe women when it’s a Democrat being targeted but Trump literally brags about SA on tape, is an adjudicated rapist, and has over 2 dozen women accusing him, but conservatives will latch onto any rationalization to excuse him. How about getting rid of all predators.

Swalwell has been my US Representative, and I was originally inclined to vote for him for governor. No more. I believed the first set of women and it’s likely there are more who haven’t had the courage to come forward yet.

They'd run out of pastors too quickly they'd need some kind of compromise, bloweys on even days handjobs on odd aught to do it; oh and boys at the weekends.

If you watch that and feel anything but abject rage against Swalwell you are broken inside. He needs to spend the rest of his life in prison. Along with everyone of the Epstein predators.

Swalwell had me fooled, I thought that he was a wholesome family man. He deserves what he gets for assaulting women. Prayers for all the victims. I just wish that republicans recognized their leader is also guilty of such crimes.

Feel sorry for the victims, his wife and his children. What an arrogant fucktard. All these men abusing their power to harm others. Fuck the patriarchy. Take them down.

Andrew Flanagan@andrewf68.bsky.social

Kinda ‘torn’ on Swalwell situation☹️ Him resigning from Congress on accusations is ‘bitter pill’, while repugs r Fine with tRump’s Adjudicated Rapist Conviction! Dems r clear minded with their leaders - No cult following - Accountability & decency prevail. This knowledge, at least, is consolation

I feel most sorry for the kids. They certainly didn't ask to be born to a father like this. Also, I'm extra disgusted, I remember Rep. Swalwell holding his daughter, who was only days old, on the floor of the House when it opened in 2019, pro-women, in the white suits, Pelosi as Speaker again.

Rape victims are often victimized again and again when they speak out. They have to relive the act when reporting it to cops, in court, etc. They are accused of lying, or blamed because of what they were wearing or what they were doing. Speaking out can make it worse. I am speaking from experience.

She came out now, because it was 'safe'. Those who are sexually assaulted have to hope that it wasn't just them to have any chance of accountability. Rarely when a public figure has an accusation is it the first instance. Rarely did they misinterpret anything. Hoping for other victims. We suck.

Hearing this story…I’m filled with rage regarding what happened to Lonna. Lonna didn’t ask for this. Swalwell took what he wanted because of who he his. He’s a predator who was protected by too many. Our system is too broken. Purge these perverts who believe sex with unconscious women is okay.

It could be she is afraid of being exposed. Every word of her statement was read. Like from a script that could have been written by her lawyer. I wish we could see a money trail, unfortunately trumps crypto company will never reveal.

It’s really disturbing how many politicians have severe personality disorders and think they can do whatever. It’s also really disturbing how the people around them see it happening and do nothing.

Jesus fucking christ in a goddam sidecar. This is nuts! Is there no one in congress that can be trusted anymore? People knew. They had to have known. Shame on all of them but especially women in congress that had an inkling and stayed silent.

not for nothing, and I’m really not the way this sounds, but why isn’t she going to the police about this, I’m not a corporate media propaganda consumer so maybe she had and I’m unaware do to a lack of information…someone care to please update me on this?

There are many legitimate reasons why women don’t report having been sexually assaulted by professional acquaintances. Some don’t want to be typecast as victims. Some fear retribution. Others worry about the effects on family, relationships or career. Lots of legit concerns. Don’t blame the victims.

Yeah…I acknowledge what you are describing, don’t necessarily agree with the rationalization, my issue is, I was unaware that this happened in the past, thought it was a recent…that is all.

I know my question sounded like I didn’t believe her story…not the case with me, I just don’t understand why these things aren’t treated by the victims as a crime and report it! All I’m saying…

Okay, on the presumption of good faith walk me through this. You get raped by your boss. You were at a party, though, and your coworkers have teased you about having a crush on your boss for years. If you tell anyone, they won't believe you. They'll think you made it up.

This breaks my heart. He lost his bid for governor. He lost his seat in Congress. Now it's time for him to be put on trial for rape. (and I thought he was awesome...)

I'm a lifelong Dem. Never trusted this guy. Especially after he was caught having an affair w a Chinese spy. Not sure why others Dems let this just breeze on by without a second thought.

On top of that, he was previously a prosecutor. Maybe the Chinese knew a long time ago that he was a sexual predator, and that's why they targeted him with a female Chinese spy. At first, I was sceptical about those allegations. But having multiple accusers looks really, really bad for him.

When a male bonobo ape assaults a female, her troop sends out a special cry to ALL FEMALES. They respond by gathering & BEAT the male so severely he NEVER reoffends. The laws will NOT protect us, we must do it ourselves! JS! Unite! Teach! Believe! The Bonobo Sisterhood! End female abduction & abuse!

It’s just dumbfounding how he can be doing this while thinking he can also be in office/run for higher office and no-one will ever call him out. Trump did it because he is mentally deranged; what was Eric thinking?

Never could stand him. Those fake "Hey, Congressman, what the fuck is up with [fill in the blank]" videos told me he was more about telling us he was doing things rather than busy actually DOING those things. Now let's get behind #XavierBecerra and elect someone without baggage.

I thought he was a "good guy". Deeply disappointed in him - absolutely disgusted at this point. He is a predator who clearly took advantage of younger women. This woman sounds very credible and has NOTHING to gain at this point. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

A woman named Lonna Drewes at a news conference just now accused Eric Swalwell of drugging her drink and sexually assaulting her. Here's part of her statement.

Andrew Flanagan@andrewf68.bsky.social

Kinda ‘torn’ on Swalwell situation☹️ Him resigning from Congress on accusations is ‘bitter pill’, while repugs r Fine with tRump’s Adjudicated Rapist Conviction! Dems r clear minded with their leaders - No cult following - Accountability & decency prevail. This knowledge, at least, is consolation

There is literally no one that surprises me. There wasn’t a single person that I would have been shocked to be named in the Epstein files Guys like Swalwell who seem to be fighting the good fight do sting a little bit because he was too good at hiding being a piece of shit Under the jail please

1/2 Very disappointed, tho not shocked. There r many people like him. My friend was married 2 a man for 5 years. Her first husband. She worked to put him through med school. He treated her like crap. He became a prominent doc in VA specializing in pain management. 8 or so women claimed he raped them

2/2 while at his office 4 pain mgmt.. Some claimed he extorted them 4 pain meds after getting them hooked. He was arrested, tried, convicted. He's in jail today. Ppl online blamed the women. "He would never do that! Such a nice man." I knew him personally. Never liked him. He would do those things.

Didn’t John Edwards have one long-term affair? While not exemplary behaviour, I wouldn’t put him in the same category as an actual (alleged) rapist. I wouldn’t be surprised if a majority of congressmen have had/are having consensual affairs.

True. I just remember his relationship w/Elizabeth & how they appeared to be a true love story. & she had cancer while he fathered a child. But yes, not on the scale of these crimes. I just remember when it came out I was gobsmacked because I thought he was a good guy & I was ready to vote for him.

I know of a kid who was molested by a predator. When I learned what had happened and who the predator was I was SHOCKED. Hint: it was as a soccer mom we all knew and hung out with. This Swalwell mess hits the same way. Just a complete - how did I not see that this person is a monster???

What is it with these assholes? He has a wife and children, limitless possibilities with his career but it just wasn’t enough to get him to think maybe I shouldn’t be doing this crap. Entitled piece of garbage.

Magats been putting him through hell for years about a Chinese lady he briefly dated while drumpf had a Chinese spy wandering around mar a turdo amongst his stolen classified documents They’ve been trying to find something on him for years and couldn’t find this?? If true-it’s a jedwards moment

Well forgive me for asking something! I'm not the reason you or others don't speak up but I've been there did I speak up NO & it was my fault know one else's! For your fucking info I'm not nor have ever been in 69 yrs. a blue maga & I resent the hell out of your insendration. Have a nice life

Blocking assholes who reply with some version of “she should have,” “why didn’t she?” If you’ve never been sexually assaulted, you don’t have a right to criticize or comment negatively because you have no idea the impact it has on you mentally, emotionally, physically, socially. Ms Drewes is brave❤️

These people don't understand what it's like to be made a prisoner in your own body. They think it's a movie where you have time to process a response. They don't understand the disbelief and detachment of those first moments. Rape is about domination and control, not sex.

I’ll wait for more evidence of sexual assault. The inappropriate comments/texts/pics I believe because many women have experienced those in the workplace, but if an investigation supports the accusations of sexual assault, then he should be charged.

Go after all sexual predators Swalwell needs to be held accountable for this That's how we should handle these things We need sexual predator accountability for everyone This is not how anyone should behave, but especially not a "public servant" Criminal behavior

One assault is enough to necessitate both political & legal investigations. I don't need to hear the testimonies of other victims. They're all similar in nature and extremely disturbing. If true, he is a predatory monster. Let the justice system do its work. It will interview the alleged victims.

She sounds sincere and this is very disgusting and disturbing. I was suspicious about the timing at first but now listening to the victims, I don’t have any doubts.

We have a sexual violence pandemic in this country and it starts at the top, but it's at every layer of society here. This has to change.

3/4/26 House votes 357-65 to kill releasing congressional records regarding sexual harassment and taxpayer funded settlements! They should open this up to the taxpayers. THEY WORK FOR US! If I sexually harass someone I don’t get to keep my job and keep it secret why should they? Why are WE paying?

The only - and I mean only - positive thing to come out of this is that it triggered Tony Gonzales to also finally resign. I remain angry that the House Ethics committee dragged their heels on him.