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AloeVera

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75. Good Lord. He was not a public figure before then!

Sun May 31, 2026, 06:02 PM

May 31

Do you expect to see his opinions as a private citizen written up in the NYT?

What? Main criticism is about Susan Collins? Did you miss this part he said about CHENEY?

"...the only legacy that we have to remember is that he wasted thousands of young American lives, hundreds of thousands of Iraqi lives, and trillions of dollars for absolutely nothing.”

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I don't care about Platner's sexting issue, but I do care about his Nazi Tattoo. [View all] Chasstev365 May 31 OP

It matters to me also - TBF May 31 #1

Do you think Platner is a Nazi? Ocelot II May 31 #2

It is what some imply (with absolute intent) and I think it is an absolutely false charge. Platner is not a nazi. He is Celerity May 31 #32

Of course he isn't. I was looking for someone to explain why having gotten a tattoo Ocelot II May 31 #35

"Graham Platner is no Nazi". AloeVera May 31 #74

The tattoo really pesters me LetMyPeopleVote May 31 #3

I don't think sexting is a good idea in a candidate LisaL May 31 #12

To be fair the sexting was years ago EdmondDantes_ May 31 #18

He has only been married for 3 years. LisaL May 31 #20

In this context, I would say during the campaign EdmondDantes_ May 31 #52

Years ago? Try 3 or less mcar Jun 1 #181

He was not running at the time. Nt AloeVera May 31 #24

Well, I guess anything you did before the campaign LisaL May 31 #29

Like I said, he's running for sainthood. AloeVera May 31 #57

Actually, given how he surged in spite of the tattoo and posts, karynnj May 31 #77

Peccadillos? sheshe2 Jun 1 #204

I was only addressing the sexting, I gather you missed that. I did not call anything else the P word. AloeVera Jun 1 #209

right? Skittles May 31 #25

i urge you to not check Lindsay Graham's browser history mr715 May 31 #108

Whoa, I did not know that PatSeg May 31 #22

Those things matter to me, too, but I don't want Collins to be re-elected. sop May 31 #4

I agree, but I think Maine Democrats could have come up with less controversial candidate Chasstev365 May 31 #6

They didn't, so the only choice will be Collins or Platner. I would prefer Susan Collins not be re-elected. sop May 31 #9

Fair Enough! Chasstev365 May 31 #11

THANK YOU Skittles May 31 #26

Somebody vetted him. That's how we know that Platner is a gay bashing, rape apologizing, racist lapucelle May 31 #112

JFC Skittles May 31 #117

Did I mention that Platner sounded a bit wistful that urinating on [enemy] bodies is now a "poor choice, lapucelle Jun 1 #124

hoo boy, my instincts were right on Skittles Jun 1 #188

The person you describe misanthrope Jun 1 #121

This is the issue. It's amazing the kerfuffle over non-Mainers Nixie Jun 1 #159

Chuck Schumer endorsed Fetterman. Emile Jun 1 #162

Chuck Schumer promoted Janet Mills. But she dropped out. Nixie Jun 1 #165

Yes you are half correct. Us Bernie people know we were fooled by a centrist. Emile Jun 1 #171

Oh please. Fetterman's victory over Connor Lamb was all the rage because "corporations." Nixie Jun 1 #198

Lamb was more honest. He ran as a centrist, Emile Jun 1 #200

More rewriting and very pathetic attempts at that. Nixie Jun 1 #201

Egads, I admitted more than once he fooled Emile Jun 1 #202

More rewriting. Nixie Jun 1 #203

LOL Emile Jun 1 #205

Bernie Sanders backed John Fetterman prevails in Pennsylvania Nixie Jun 1 #168

Same reply as Post 171 Emile Jun 1 #172

Didn't Sanders also elevate Tulsi Gabbard and Nina Turner? lapucelle Jun 1 #178

Chuck Schumer has a track record of endorsements too. Emile Jun 1 #179

Sorry, "Quick! Look over here!" doesn't work on me. lapucelle Jun 1 #183

A lot of us were fooled by Centrist Fetterman, but imo I think Schumer knew. Emile Jun 1 #184

Yes, great reminder about Gabbard and Uyger. It's quite an unmistakable list, and there is no apology or explanation Nixie Jun 1 #195

I forgot about his not voting for Biden and Harris. betsuni Jun 1 #122

He has some room for improvement... Orangenero Wednesday #212

That's not true. Three Democrats will be on the June 9 ballot: Platner, Mills, and David Costello. lapucelle May 31 #106

Costello's polling at 3 to 4%, Mills withdrew from the race, and Platner is the presumptive nominee. sop Jun 1 #127

So it hasn't been determined that "the only choice will be Platner or Collins", lapucelle Jun 1 #128

You're right, it's never too late; Mills could re-enter the race and Platner could do the decent thing and drop out. sop Jun 1 #131

Mills is still on the ballot, but I'm not sure why David Costello is being dismissed out of hand. lapucelle Jun 1 #134

I do believe Platner's explanation. Americanme May 31 #5

What's his explanation for sexting? LisaL May 31 #13

I have not heard his explanation for that, or even what the texts were about. Americanme May 31 #54

I find that hilarious. LisaL May 31 #63

On that, I agree 100%. Americanme May 31 #99

Nice switch. intheflow Jun 1 #142

Getting it drunk sure, possible, having it for almost 20 years without knowing seems very unlikely to me EX500rider May 31 #56

Exactly. LisaL May 31 #67

He wasn't running for office then MichMan May 31 #100

WTF does it have to do with running for office? LisaL May 31 #111

Because it wasnt a problem until he ran DetroitLegalBeagle Jun 1 #135

Amen to everything. If he was so indoctrinated in the military as is claimed, Nixie May 31 #7

He protested a Bush appearance in 2002. WhiskeyGrinder May 31 #10

This is better than nothing, but I was actually hoping for his Nixie May 31 #49

Of course he's criticized Bush/ Cheney! AloeVera May 31 #68

LOL, This is from after he started his senate campaign. Apparently you don't care about knowing why Nixie May 31 #71

Good Lord. He was not a public figure before then! AloeVera May 31 #75

Good Lord, yourself. He was also a former Republican. His own words. Nixie May 31 #76

I see.. AloeVera May 31 #79

Hilarious that you now know nothing about him and are asking for all sorts of links that are all right here on Nixie May 31 #81

No sources, no evidence? AloeVera May 31 #83

More LOL. The answers are all over this site and you know it. Nixie May 31 #86

His interview with NBC News. sheshe2 May 31 #107

That doesn't make him a Republican. Political affiliation is determined by voter registration, not how you vote. AloeVera Jun 1 #119

Ummm K sheshe2 Jun 1 #120

Platner is a either serial mis-rememberer or a liar, though. lapucelle Jun 1 #125

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he spoke to CNN six months ago? lapucelle Jun 1 #126

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he claimed to never have been "close to money" lapucelle Jun 1 #130

Woh, Platner seems to be *mis-remembering* his record of voting for Collins. lapucelle Jun 1 #123

Thanks AloeVera Coolgoober May 31 #110

"They are full of shit" sheshe2 May 31 #115

Which doesn't answer tge question that he was a republican AloeVera Jun 1 #166

please dont say DUers are full of shit Old-8643 Jun 1 #161

28 days and you think you get make the rules? questionseverything Jun 1 #164

ops posted this reply twice, my bad please disreguard Old-8643 Jun 1 #197

I was on this site in 2001! Old-8643 Jun 1 #199

People make a claim on du Coolgoober Jun 1 #211

So protested the war then joined up to fight in it & re-enlisted to do so again? EX500rider May 31 #58

It's almost as if he's disingenuous MorbidButterflyTat May 31 #72

look... he's going to face Susan Collins Takket May 31 #8

David Costello is also running in the Democratic primary PatSeg May 31 #31

But, yes. Nobody is talking about him. So there's that. Scrivener7 May 31 #47

I suppose Platner PatSeg May 31 #84

he had the money top have it removed DonCoquixote May 31 #14

Would He Vote Consistently with the Democratic Caucus? MineralMan May 31 #15

Of course I'm not going to vote in that election PCB66 May 31 #16

I am not a resident of Maine so I have to leave the fitness of their candidates up to people who are. Ocelot II May 31 #17

Platner is not even nominated yet. LisaL May 31 #19

The tattoo... 2naSalit May 31 #21

This. MontanaMama May 31 #90

You are right on this point. sheshe2 May 31 #116

I care about both, but neither is as bad as enabling the Rapist Felon Party. RandomNumbers May 31 #23

Why do I keep thinking about Sinema and Fetterman? Irish_Dem May 31 #27

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Centrists, beats me.? Emile Jun 1 #138

Sure that must be it. Irish_Dem Jun 1 #139

You think Platner is centrist? LOL Emile Jun 1 #140

You typed that stuff, not me. Irish_Dem Jun 1 #144

Well then why are you reminded of Sinema and Fetterman Emile Jun 1 #158

Sexual pervert good. Nazi bad. Irish_Dem May 31 #28

Of Whose Values Do You Speak? And Are You Suggesting ...... ColoringFool May 31 #69

Our new value system. As per instructions. Irish_Dem May 31 #78

I care about Susan Collins tattoos. mr715 May 31 #30

It's a Nazi Bugs Bunny? Chasstev365 May 31 #36

No, but the Donald Duck is a horrific Japanese stereotype mr715 May 31 #37

I care about Susan Collins sitting out Krasnov's crime spree of GoodRaisin May 31 #46

Collins has no tattoos Polybius May 31 #94

I was joking mr715 May 31 #96

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As far as I am concerned, he might just be a perfect candidate, if he were a Republican. LisaL May 31 #39

The midterms will give us a good read on direction gulliver May 31 #38

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AIPAC has said he is a "direct threat to the US-Israel relationship". AloeVera May 31 #70

AIPAC and his tattoo are separate issues. RandySF Jun 1 #151

Not really Always Blue Jun 1 #170

Sure RandySF Jun 1 #173

Of course AIPAC is behind it sarisataka Jun 1 #175

Both parties Always Blue Sunday #215

I don't care about a tattoo Miami Blue May 31 #41

Many did and that's why zero Democrats voted to approve him rogue emissary May 31 #43

Rogue, I think that you misunderstood me, so please review my statement again Miami Blue May 31 #48

What did I miss understand in below question? rogue emissary May 31 #50

Okay, rogue, peace ✌️🏻 Miami Blue May 31 #59

Enjoy the Sunshine. 😎 rogue emissary May 31 #93

I care about a Senate majority. RockRaven May 31 #42

He isn't the nominee. The primary hasn't even happened yet. LisaL May 31 #45

It's almost as if some people aren't aware of it MorbidButterflyTat May 31 #73

It is almost as if some people believe a news story 9 days out can swing an election polling 76-10-3. RockRaven May 31 #89

It might matter to Maine voters MorbidButterflyTat May 31 #97

Please provide a link to This Will Hold. mr715 May 31 #114

He IS the nominee. Mills suspended her campaign, the others are polling in the single digits, and it's a week away. RockRaven May 31 #85

I am not optimistic about his chances in the general. LisaL May 31 #87

Collins will clobber him MorbidButterflyTat May 31 #98

I hope we both agree that should he win the nomination, mr715 May 31 #109

Not to mention BWdem4life May 31 #44

He's already had it covered with another tattoo nt Rob H. May 31 #101

Shhhh.... luv2fly May 31 #104

Then this is a tempest in a teapot. nt BWdem4life Jun 1 #118

In 2025. LisaL Jun 1 #133

Not until he decided to run for office mcar Jun 1 #185

Platter? Skittles May 31 #51

Got it! Thanks! Chasstev365 May 31 #53

He got a swastika??! SSJVegeta May 31 #55

totenkopf WhiskeyGrinder May 31 #60

Oh. Does it look like a swastika? SSJVegeta May 31 #61

No, it's the emblem SS death camp guards used on their uniforms. WhiskeyGrinder May 31 #65

It's skull and cross bones symbol. LisaL May 31 #66

Something worse IMO, the insignia worn by the Nazi Death Camp guards EX500rider May 31 #62

It's been used by the German military for several centuries. GCG Jun 1 #137

Yes and the swastika was an ancient symbol used in Tibet EX500rider Jun 1 #146

This reminds me of Hell's Angels PCB66 Jun 1 #191

Former Platner political director weighs in on his tattoo LetMyPeopleVote May 31 #64

It was something he did 30 some years ago while a young soldier and didn't realize it and he calls it a mistake oldmanlynn May 31 #80

Yea, sure. LisaL May 31 #82

30 some years ago? Polybius May 31 #95

Nazis enid602 May 31 #88

12?? 25 million Russians alone. WarGamer May 31 #91

Official number of Russian casualties is 20 millions. LisaL May 31 #92

I don't think it was a Nazi tattoo ruth diamond May 31 #102

In 20 years being around Marine "tough guys" sarisataka May 31 #105

Just out of curiosity , why is the skull and cross bones not to be replicated questionseverything Saturday #213

Our eagle is not clutching a swastika sarisataka Saturday #214

it was an actual SS Totenkopf tattoo... precisely. WarGamer May 31 #113

I cared too AZProgressive May 31 #103

I don't care about either. He was young and in the military. It's been covered up Autumn Jun 1 #129

He might have been young when he got it, but he had it for nearly 20 years. LisaL Jun 1 #132

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile Jun 1 #136

You are confusing me with somebody else. LisaL Jun 1 #210

I can't believe that our party would even consider him as a candidate. milestogo Jun 1 #141

What things in his platform you against? Here Emile Jun 1 #143

Anti-semitism. milestogo Jun 1 #145

Sorry, it's not in his platform. Emile Jun 1 #147

Are we that hard up for candidates that we can't find someone who HAS NEVER had an antisemitic tattoo milestogo Jun 1 #149

Really, this is a great candidate. Must Emile Jun 1 #150

Its his character that I am not impressed with. milestogo Jun 1 #153

Still not in his platform. Waiting . . . Emile Jun 1 #154

You just don't get it. milestogo Jun 1 #156

I get it, I even posted his platform to Emile Jun 1 #157

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile Jun 1 #155

The future of the country is at stake. mainer Jun 1 #148

Kids are crying from hunger as they wait in food bank lines questionseverything Jun 1 #163

So it's "Israelis'" fault the US has hungry children? sarisataka Jun 1 #169

It's the fault of Israel supporting politicians both republican and democratic questionseverything Jun 1 #180

You could have just said "yes" sarisataka Jun 1 #186

I care about both, the sexting indicates his charactor vapor2 Jun 1 #152

Susan Collins thanks you for your concern. Jack Valentino Jun 1 #160

A good cause and a polished image can hide just about anything. Torchlight Jun 1 #167

The whole sexting scandal just broke and still people mostly want to talk about his tattoo standingtall Jun 1 #174

False rumors flying about Platner mainer Jun 1 #176

nothing about him says "Senator Platner" lapfog_1 Jun 1 #177

"Well, calling himself 'Senator Platner' on his resume is usually the first step to changing that." Emile Jun 1 #182

Doesn't he have to be elected first? LisaL Jun 1 #193

Let's work together and make that happen. Emile Jun 1 #194

I like Chris Murphy's response to this... maybe other Dems should think like Murphy Nanjeanne Jun 1 #187

Good reason for Sen. Murphy to be Leader mr715 Jun 1 #189

The more we learn about him PCB66 Jun 1 #190

That seems to work much better for a republican candidate. LisaL Jun 1 #192

Well, I guess the only mystery left is why you've been spending so much time hanging out in his closet? Emile Jun 1 #196

We don't need a reminder that the Nazis murdered 12 million people FFS. He was in the military and has Autumn Jun 1 #206

Please UpInArms Jun 1 #207

I care about both ABC123Easy Jun 1 #208