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Emile

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5. The context to that quote is about the wasteful spending

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 08:27 AM

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and corruption within the Pentagon and defense procurement.

His platform focuses on:

Pentagon Reform: Addressing the "revolving door" between the military and defense contractors.
Shipbuilding: Reinvesting wasted funds into closing the shipbuilding gap.
Veteran Advocacy: Leveraging his background as a sergeant in the Marine Corps and National Guard (serving in Iraq and Afghanistan) to reform military spending.

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Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats. [View all] BeyondGeography Wednesday OP

Platner has the makings of being a great Senator. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #1

As long as he has REALY & SINCERELY left his racist, bigoted, misogynistic attitudes--as expressed hlthe2b Wednesday #10

There are those of us UpInArms Wednesday #13

Yes... One can only hope... hlthe2b Wednesday #15

and, like Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, etc, etc, etc, etc.. mountain grammy Wednesday #31

All we have is hope brakester Wednesday #42

Ditto Cosmocat Wednesday #43

Does American society incubate Toxic Masculinity and give the idea birth ? magicarpet Wednesday #74

I also hope he's not another Fetterman. ananda Wednesday #50

I agree.. mountain grammy Wednesday #28

ICYMI ariadne0614 Wednesday #30

Thank you. Great presentation by the candidate on what we are missing. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #38

It is my pleasure to share this window into his personal evolution. ariadne0614 Wednesday #44

The measure of strength is not about who we beat down but about who we lift up Redleg Wednesday #54

+1 K & R Emile Wednesday #2

K & R democrank Wednesday #3

"Send me to Washington and I will work tirelessly to rebuild the American military." WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #4

The context to that quote is about the wasteful spending Emile Wednesday #5

For a plain-spoken oysterman, his statements sure seem to take a lot of explaining. WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #6

Probably because all the disinformation to ruin the democrats chances to oust Collins? Emile Wednesday #7

Both he and Mills poll ahead of Collins. WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #8

Platner leads Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins by 7 to 14 points (48% to 41%), Emile Wednesday #12

Graham Platner a blessing or a demon ? magicarpet Wednesday #16

thank you for this useful post justaprogressive Wednesday #33

What's the action evidence he's changed? EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #39

I've regretted not having used a better choice of words Zambero Wednesday #9

If I hear "restructure," it makes me think layers of bureaucracy or departments or missions/scopes will be removed WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #11

"that definitely sounds like someone who's running as an anti-war candidate." EX500rider Wednesday #52

lol exactly WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #55

Ben Rhodes, the author, was a foreign policy advisor in the Obama administration. Nt Fiendish Thingy Wednesday #14

Platner would be a breath of fresh air over biocube Wednesday #17

Graham Platner is running to grab the seat from GOPee (MAGA) leaning senior senator from Maine Sue Collins,for those,. magicarpet Wednesday #56

Jesus Christ,... The damn Android operating system is editing my words because it,... magicarpet Wednesday #59

"There's a big difference between saying the war shouldn't be happening because it is bad and Nanjeanne Wednesday #18

And I have the reverse reaction dsc Wednesday #19

I think you might be misunderstanding me and perhaps Platner as well Nanjeanne Wednesday #22

My Town Classmates Maninacan Wednesday #20

I don't trust Platner. He has no relevant experience for being a Senator. I'm not sure why the Crooked folks are LymphocyteLover Wednesday #21

Ben Rhodes is crooked? BeyondGeography Wednesday #24

Crooked Media.. is supporting Platner mountain grammy Wednesday #32

lol...thanks for clearing that up for me BeyondGeography Wednesday #35

I listen a couple times a week if it's something I'm interested in hearing. mountain grammy Wednesday #37

Yes, I listen to Lovett or Leave It and also Pod Save the World. I haven't listened to Pod Save America after what they LymphocyteLover Wednesday #62

Yes I also had a hard time with that. mountain grammy Wednesday #90

Yes, he's part of the media network and is on Pod Save the World LymphocyteLover Wednesday #63

Have to say, as an outsider looking in, I feel the same. Bev54 Wednesday #26

I have that same worry LymphocyteLover Wednesday #61

I only read the first bit of this breathless excerpt from the NYT. How many Iraqi/Afghani children were murdered by US erronis Wednesday #23

I hope the voters in Maine choose wisely. sop Wednesday #25

Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%. Emile Wednesday #27

I cannot get past his vile misogyny and his "working man of the people" niyad Wednesday #29

yup Skittles Wednesday #79

I think Platner's anti-war stance is sincere, and he has matured since his early offensive behavior Martin Eden Wednesday #34

As much as... 2naSalit Wednesday #41

You have a valid point regarding experience, and lingering questions about his character. Martin Eden Wednesday #45

I'd really have to... 2naSalit Wednesday #48

"Sanders stupped for Fetterman", too.. Cha Wednesday #60

It "resembled" a Nazi symbol?? SERIOUSLY?? -- No, sorry... it ABSOLUTELY IS a Nazi symbol! QueerDuck Wednesday #36

It did resemble a Nazi symbol what with it being a Nazi symbol... mr715 Wednesday #93

LOL! Nailed it! I'm sure that's the same type of hair splitting that the NYT's editorial board does... QueerDuck Wednesday #97

How far truth has fallen. mr715 Wednesday #99

That's nice... 2naSalit Wednesday #40

It 'resembled a swastika' in the same way my 8th grade book report Torchlight Wednesday #46

I find no mention in the article that it 'resembled a swastika' Abolishinist Wednesday #49

You will not find that wording in the NYT article because he did not have a swastika tattoo. Celerity Wednesday #57

Exactly. The article says it 'resembled a Nazi symbol', of which there are many. Abolishinist Wednesday #71

This message was self-deleted by its author Torchlight Wednesday #47

I agree with him on his war stance ☮ walkingman Wednesday #51

I don't trust a "Democrat" whose message trashes Congressional Dems and cheers for MAGAts MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #53

JHC, Planter... sorry the Dems are Passionate Cha Wednesday #65

I have many draft age grandsons and I am glad he is anti war questionseverything Wednesday #67

Shane on Planter for sounding like Fetterman.. Cha Wednesday #69

Fetterman is totally pro war backing Israel, platner is the exact opposite questionseverything Wednesday #72

Planter is attacking Dems for being "passionate Cha Wednesday #100

They sound entirely, 100%, completely different. mr715 Wednesday #77

Planter is Attacking Dems for no reason Cha Wednesday #101

We are perceiving different things. mr715 Wednesday #102

iff elected which planner will show up? msongs Wednesday #58

The one who will not cater to the whims of billionaire donors. Emile Wednesday #64

You why he won't be another Fetterman? Intractable Wednesday #66

Why do we compare him to Fetterman? mr715 Wednesday #75

Not my idea to compare him. Mine is just a response to all of the above. Intractable Wednesday #78

Understood. mr715 Wednesday #82

Mills is part of the old guard. Many Democrats want a renewed Democratic party. Intractable Wednesday #84

That is my sense. mr715 Wednesday #89

Concerns could be mitigated if he was running for smaller office and built a strong verifiable record themaguffin Wednesday #68

I do not understand why anyone is even entertaining the thought of supporting this guy over the extremely qualified and Quiet Em Wednesday #70

Both can defeat Sen. Collins. mr715 Wednesday #73

I do not believe Platner can beat Collins. Quiet Em Wednesday #81

We shall see. mr715 Wednesday #85

He's still a slow motion train wreck. RandySF Wednesday #76

Says you. Intractable Wednesday #80

and me Skittles Wednesday #83

Too bad you will lose this one, eh? Intractable Wednesday #86

says you Skittles Wednesday #87

Polling says, "Mills loses." That your pick. Intractable Wednesday #88

He probably will win the primary. RandySF Wednesday #92

Yeah, well, too bad he's going to win, right? Intractable Wednesday #94

November? I wouldn't bet on it. RandySF Wednesday #95

Mills is severely losing in the polls. But, if you want to keep the up the faith, it'll just hurt that much more in Nov Intractable Wednesday #96

I can understand why you wouldn't bet on it. Mills doesn't Emile Wednesday #104

Respectfully, he's winning. mr715 Wednesday #91

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Wednesday #98

What is the "simple message for Democrats"? maxsolomon Wednesday #103

You got it BeyondGeography Thursday #105