So, I got up early this morning and whoever it was that hosts MSNBC at five in the morning

[Baitball Blogger]

reported on something incredibly heinous. They said that the border along Ukraine has to be patrolled for of all things, sexual predators. And the police have caught a few of the known predators driving around the area, looking to exploit these young women and children who are looking for a place to stay.

So, you know that more than a few have succeeded.

This is something we need to give far more attention to.

[MagickMuffin]

1. Well there appears to be a lot of preying pastors from the US

Perhaps focus on them as well

[Baitball Blogger]

2. That weirdo who pulled in 62 orphand children is def on my list.

Frankly, I think right-wing Christian indoctrination is child abuse. They're trying to raise young soldiers for the cause, IMO.

But we shouldn't exclude the possibility that these children will end up victims of sexual abuse. You know how Republicans like to project their sins on the Democratic Party, and they're always accusing the Democrats of child porn.

[2naSalit]

4. +1

[MagickMuffin]

5. And how most all pedophiles are republicons churchy types or politicians

Come let us Pray!

GOP: government oppressing projectionist!


I pray for the safety of all Ukrainians! They didn't ask for any of this be!

[Baitball Blogger]

14. Why is it so difficult to use facts to prove that Republicans and their

autocratic methods are far more at fault at abusing children? I just don't get it.

[yorkster]

8. Yes. Matt Shea, former state rep. from WA.

Seattle Times article by David Guttman covered this guy on March 16. Very iffy to say the least.

Let us "prey". It ties neatly into the fundie full quiver concept. Adopt little soldiers for christ. And who knows what lies ahead for them.

[Rebl2]

10. 👆👆👆

[plimsoll]

23. Imagine having that guy as a leader of the state GOP in your state.

Washington may have a reputation for being liberal, but you get outside the Seattle/Tacoma/Everett metropolitan area and there are some very strange places. Spokane used to be a great place, but Matt Shea? It will be interesting to see if he can get on a plane. He should be on a watchlist, there's pretty good evidence of participation in domestic terrorism. Oh, wait, he's Christian so it must be OK.

[2naSalit]

3. +1

[Demovictory9]

6. Kick...ugh

[Maraya1969]

7. I thought I just read an article here about a white nationalist group that wants to go over there

to sex traffic women. I can't find it now.

[L. Coyote]

11. Saw this on Twitter:

Link to tweet

[Maraya1969]

13. That's it!! Thanks

[L. Coyote]

19. They will be rejected even faster over there for being Russophiles.

Aren't they called Boys because they are all involuntary virgins?

Kidding. They certainly are in the Putin/Trump camp though, no joking there.

Link to tweet

[kiri]

21. boon to incels?

Will Proud jerks invite incels to join in?

[Wounded Bear]

9. It has been mentioned on MSNBC, though I don't remember an in depth report...nt

[bucolic_frolic]

12. Criminal elements and organizations

love environments of chaos, lawlessness, anarchy, confusion, and regulatory vacuum. This incident is no exception.

[stopdiggin]

18. +1. and then you always have the 'average joe'

human degenerate - that's quite willing to capitalize and exploit the situation, and the people caught up in its web. The refugee crisis is going to be massive (and overwhelming) - and the predators will not all be lurking around the 'border' or the fringes.

[ananda]

15. And we have one here: Matt Shea ...

and probably more.

[niyad]

16. And then we have the stories about "proud boys" braving all to rescue Ukranian

women, and send them here to marry other "proud boys".

[AncientOfDays]

20. Do be aware, however ...

==========
Crying 'Pedophile' Is the Oldest Propaganda Trick in the Book

Alleging that your enemy preys upon children is an ancient propaganda tool that’s been used by everyone from medieval Catholics to the Soviet Union.

https://www.wired.com/story/crying-pedophile-is-the-oldest-propaganda-trick-in-the-book/

=======

I've read elsewhere that Putin has used this as one reason for the invasion of Ukraine.

Also, recall about the Hillary Pizzagate fiasco.

[plimsoll]

24. Fantastic point,

Matt Shea is probably not a pedophile, and probably not trafficking those girls for the sex trade in the usual sense. He is weird enough to collect "brides" for his Christian Dominionist followers though, so it's still pretty sick in my opinion.

[pandr32]

22. This is likely true

Predators exploit weakness. Not only are there direct predators (the world will never rid itself of their evil) but likely some who would capture women and children to sell into the sex trade.
White slavery has become a booming business. I remember warning my daughter and her friend when they took a pre-college trip to Europe. Some of these dangerous dealers get other women and children to work as lures.

[BobTheSubgenius]

25. War brings out the very worst in people, in many ways.

This horrifying behaviour is as old as human beings. The Old Testament demands rape and pillage, and I'm sure it wasn't new then, either.

[COL Mustard]

26. Yes, human trafficking is a genuine concern

Women and children are especially vulnerable. They've already lost everything so a seemingly kind face can be big trouble.

I hope the authorities are able to prevent it.

[Raster]

28. you have to be a grievous fucking scumbag to prey on those so vulnerable.

they deserve to have their genitals removed with a rusty blade and without anesthesia. Yeah, I said it.
And it will be men. It is ALWAYS MEN doing this sex trafficking shit.

[TexasBushwhacker]

27. Happens to women and children coming to our southern borders

all the time. The sexual exploitation of females is just part of war to many. The exploited are just another form of "spoils". They feel they have a right to them.