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OneGrassRoot

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36. I'm worried about that too...

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 04:16 PM

Oct 28

I saw one of the Parkland kids (Cameron Kasky?) interviewed and he was asked about this. He had a take that I hadn't considered, and I do wonder if different generations of liberals/progressives will react differently.

He said he wasn't concerned because his is the first generation for whom EVERYTHING is on social media, and that they no doubt made a lot of stupid mistakes and he hopes they'll be granted grace. That makes sense.

HOWEVER, this guy is old enough and the poor judgment involved in how he handled the tattoo (even talking about it and defending it on reddit years ago), combined with his Blackwater interlude, is troubling. And now blaming Dems, maybe he'll back out before having a chance to become a Fetterman.

I appreciate his stances, as I always have with Bernie, too, but sometimes it isn't about "mistakes" as much it is poor judgment and overall worldview issues.

We absolutely need to get away from any whiff of purity politics but his "mistake" in context is troubling about his ability to represent citizens. Wonder how long he has been a registered Dem?

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ME-SEN: Platner says Democratic Party 'trying to destroy my life' [View all] RandySF Oct 28 OP

He's running against Collins AND the Democrats? leftstreet Oct 28 #1

Actually he's running against AIPAC, both collins and the governor are AIPAC approved while platner is not questionseverything Oct 28 #5

AIPAC forced him to get a Nazi tattoo? mcar Oct 28 #15

It's in the lacing of the boot... (nt) GJGCA Oct 28 #17

So Graham..question... agingdem Oct 28 #6

Being questioned JBTaurus83 Oct 28 #29

Blaming others on his own actions. Who else does that? lostincalifornia Oct 28 #2

This guy seems like a DINO "plant", despite apparently fooling Bernie AZJonnie Oct 28 #3

This guy. Fetterman. Gabbard. Turner. W_HAMILTON Oct 28 #26

I'm worried about that too... OneGrassRoot Oct 28 #36

Actually, Sanders core belief is that Democrats ignore the working class but FDR's party was working class. betsuni Oct 28 #35

I understand, that's why I only said "If I am any kind of Democrat" AZJonnie Wednesday #42

Dang, somebody needs to give him cheese to go with that whine. Phoenix61 Oct 28 #4

I don't get it. everyonematters Oct 28 #7

His claim of over a decade of ignorance of his own tattoo isn't plausible. Maru Kitteh Oct 28 #14

Lots of errors karynnj Oct 28 #18

It seems Platner has failed some kind of purity test that is administered only by the Democratic base. everyonematters Oct 28 #22

I don't live in Maine, but I would hope he beats Collins karynnj Oct 28 #24

I don't think Nazis or bigots is a "purity test," and am shocked you do obamanut2012 Oct 28 #31

I can understand people feeling uneasy or doubting him. What I don't understand is the complete rejection since everyonematters Oct 28 #38

You need to correct the misinformation in your post obamanut2012 Oct 28 #30

He's a smooth talker, charismatic, and better looking Polybius Oct 28 #41

oh did the party force him to run with all that baggage? WhiskeyGrinder Oct 28 #8

Or to get that tattoo? Aristus Oct 28 #9

I've defended Graham Platner in several posts because I think people can just make mistakes thought crime Oct 28 #10

If your life can be destroyed by your own actions, maybe it's your own fault EdmondDantes_ Oct 28 #11

Was that before or after he talked shit about gays and got a Nazi tattoo? Jbraybarten Oct 28 #12

He apparently doesn't understand that anything a Democrat karynnj Oct 28 #13

F this guy. More baggage than Samsonite. BannonsLiver Oct 28 #16

He seems to be learning a poor lesson. Torchlight Oct 28 #19

Who the fuck put that motherfucking tattoo on his chest? Was it fucking his party? SoFlaBro Oct 28 #20

And kept it for years. RandySF Oct 28 #21

Oh, here we go. W_HAMILTON Oct 28 #23

Big Mistake Trying to Blame Cha Oct 28 #25

I think he's doing that just fine without anyone's help Patton French Oct 28 #27

Did we force you to get a Nazi tattoo? Initech Oct 28 #28

well then FUCKING LEAVE Skittles Oct 28 #32

Did the Dem Party make him run as "Working Class.. " Cha Oct 28 #33

Oyster farmer should clam up. yorkster Oct 28 #34

A new KFILE investigation uncovers deleted social posts that undercut claims sheshe2 Oct 28 #37

Running as one and be one can be two different things. republianmushroom Oct 28 #39

Whaaaaaaa! 😢😥 QueerDuck Oct 28 #40

"destroy my life" rogue emissary Wednesday #43

No one would have known that Platner had that tattoo had that old video of him shirtless not surfaced MichMan Friday #44

I think a candidate should have the self awareness to be proactive in dealing with potentially negative information. RandySF Friday #45