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In reply to the discussion: Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats. [View all]
Nanjeanne
(6,621 posts)22. I think you might be misunderstanding me and perhaps Platner as well
Starting this war was wrong. I don’t need someone saying the problem is he didn’t get authorization. Of course that’s necessary. BUT it isn’t the only problem. The real problem is the US engaged in not only an unauthorized war against a country but the US unilaterally bombed a country that was not an imminent threat to us. It is ordinary people, civilians, poor and elderly people, women and children who will bear the brunt of this war.
Iran bad but he should have gotten permission is not the correct response from anyone including Democrats.
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Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats. [View all]
BeyondGeography
Yesterday
OP
As long as he has REALY & SINCERELY left his racist, bigoted, misogynistic attitudes--as expressed
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#10
Does American society incubate Toxic Masculinity and give the idea birth ?
magicarpet
17 hrs ago
#74
The measure of strength is not about who we beat down but about who we lift up
Redleg
19 hrs ago
#54
"Send me to Washington and I will work tirelessly to rebuild the American military."
WhiskeyGrinder
Yesterday
#4
For a plain-spoken oysterman, his statements sure seem to take a lot of explaining.
WhiskeyGrinder
Yesterday
#6
Probably because all the disinformation to ruin the democrats chances to oust Collins?
Emile
Yesterday
#7
Platner leads Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins by 7 to 14 points (48% to 41%),
Emile
Yesterday
#12
If I hear "restructure," it makes me think layers of bureaucracy or departments or missions/scopes will be removed
WhiskeyGrinder
Yesterday
#11
"that definitely sounds like someone who's running as an anti-war candidate."
EX500rider
19 hrs ago
#52
Ben Rhodes, the author, was a foreign policy advisor in the Obama administration. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Yesterday
#14
Graham Platner is running to grab the seat from GOPee (MAGA) leaning senior senator from Maine Sue Collins,for those,.
magicarpet
19 hrs ago
#56
Jesus Christ,... The damn Android operating system is editing my words because it,...
magicarpet
18 hrs ago
#59
"There's a big difference between saying the war shouldn't be happening because it is bad and
Nanjeanne
Yesterday
#18
I don't trust Platner. He has no relevant experience for being a Senator. I'm not sure why the Crooked folks are
LymphocyteLover
Yesterday
#21
I listen a couple times a week if it's something I'm interested in hearing.
mountain grammy
Yesterday
#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
18 hrs ago
#62
I only read the first bit of this breathless excerpt from the NYT. How many Iraqi/Afghani children were murdered by US
erronis
Yesterday
#23
Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%.
Emile
Yesterday
#27
I think Platner's anti-war stance is sincere, and he has matured since his early offensive behavior
Martin Eden
Yesterday
#34
You have a valid point regarding experience, and lingering questions about his character.
Martin Eden
22 hrs ago
#45
It "resembled" a Nazi symbol?? SERIOUSLY?? -- No, sorry... it ABSOLUTELY IS a Nazi symbol!
QueerDuck
Yesterday
#36
LOL! Nailed it! I'm sure that's the same type of hair splitting that the NYT's editorial board does...
QueerDuck
16 hrs ago
#97
You will not find that wording in the NYT article because he did not have a swastika tattoo.
Celerity
18 hrs ago
#57
Exactly. The article says it 'resembled a Nazi symbol', of which there are many.
Abolishinist
17 hrs ago
#71
I don't trust a "Democrat" whose message trashes Congressional Dems and cheers for MAGAts
MorbidButterflyTat
19 hrs ago
#53
Fetterman is totally pro war backing Israel, platner is the exact opposite
questionseverything
17 hrs ago
#72
Mills is part of the old guard. Many Democrats want a renewed Democratic party.
Intractable
17 hrs ago
#84
Concerns could be mitigated if he was running for smaller office and built a strong verifiable record
themaguffin
17 hrs ago
#68
I do not understand why anyone is even entertaining the thought of supporting this guy over the extremely qualified and
Quiet Em
17 hrs ago
#70