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38. His political stand is excellent, and deserves consideration, even if hs is (allegedly) Jack the Ripper.

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 01:06 AM

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Now, his ideology has been on target, and whether one is a saint or sinner, that matters.,

Why? because fighting oligarchy is winning. It is an overwhelmingly resonant issue when explained simply.

There's a fundamental attribution error that plagues people.

And it's used very effectively to smear imperfect people to discredit their ideas, when they are really separate.

I have given the usual examples.

IDEAS ARE SEPARATE FROM PEOPLE WHO ESPOUSE THEM.

I'd want THAT kind of advice, but Carnac here sees the outcome.

"Centrists" will be pushed into the limelight and lose.

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Maine Democratic Party Says Platner Will Have 'No Role' in Next Nominee [View all] Jose Garcia Tuesday OP

What an over-inflated ego, this guy. mahina Tuesday #1

Too big for his britches was my first thought. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #40

Nothing to lose manicdem Tuesday #2

then the Maine Democratic Party had better be thinking about what to do if Platner doesn't drop out by Monday 0rganism Tuesday #3

I don't think rules allow for him to be expelled. LisaL Tuesday #4

then the Maine Democratic Party is completely incorrect about Platner having no say 0rganism Tuesday #24

It's a real good time to do things without announcing to the world somsai Tuesday #5

They can be Mad at Sen Sanders, too.. he asked Cha Yesterday #29

Oh, Planters volunteers are anxious to Cha Yesterday #32

Can party leadership actually remove him from the ballot if he does not agree to step down? thesquanderer Tuesday #6

I don't think so. LisaL Tuesday #8

Very doubtful after a primary win. paleotn Tuesday #17

His team JustAnotherGen Tuesday #7

They knew what he was and they didn't care Keepthesoulalive Tuesday #16

Then, imo, he will stay in the race... -misanthroptimist Tuesday #9

He can stay on, but I fail to see how he can force anybody to support his campaign. LisaL Tuesday #11

Think back to 2016 -misanthroptimist Tuesday #18

I don't know what you base that on -misanthroptimist Tuesday #23

He's dead to me. RandySF Tuesday #12

Yes, his supporters walked right into this one. LisaL Tuesday #13

Enjoy your Republican Senate -misanthroptimist Tuesday #21

'Your" Republican Senate? sheshe2 Yesterday #28

More gaslighting MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #34

Yes, on both counts. sheshe2 Yesterday #37

This is a measure of his character. paleotn Tuesday #19

Again, I agree -misanthroptimist Tuesday #22

His character is entitled. RandySF Yesterday #27

If you can see into the hearts and minds of men and women... paleotn 13 hrs ago #69

Stay, and force us to either lose the senate or lose the senate Torchlight 23 hrs ago #56

"Accused rapists chooses (fill in the blank)." RandySF Tuesday #10

This statement made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #14

+1,000 WSHazel Tuesday #15

TY for posting the Vid with Cha Yesterday #35

Agree! MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #36

Yeah, she's mad and direct. no sugar- Cha Yesterday #39

With our outstanding 0 for 2 record, we don't need any advice. usonian Tuesday #20

Advice from a guy (and his pals) who was too dumb to realize that raping his girlfriend wasn't... LudwigPastorius Yesterday #33

His political stand is excellent, and deserves consideration, even if hs is (allegedly) Jack the Ripper. usonian Yesterday #38

As a Maine voter, I think both sides are correct. He should be done GPV Yesterday #42

There must be other candidates in Maine with similar platforms? yardwork Yesterday #47

Yes, you got a lot right there. Do come up for a visit sometime! The issue GPV Yesterday #49

I'd love to visit! yardwork Yesterday #50

Do you remember why the DNC bailed on being GPV 23 hrs ago #54

The media was all in on Reagan. yardwork 17 hrs ago #65

Hate me if you want. We can write off the Maine Senator race. Jacson6 Yesterday #25

We only had a slightly greater chance of pushing See-Saw Susie out. People GPV Yesterday #43

I'm feeling more hopeful now than I was a week ago. yardwork Yesterday #48

He'll have no role because it will be caucuses or a "pop-up" convention the weekend of 7/25 pat_k Yesterday #26

He has to step down for any of that to happen. LisaL Yesterday #45

Of course, but I just can't imagine him not stepping down. pat_k 16 hrs ago #66

Platner has been "86'ed" FakeNoose Yesterday #30

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Yesterday #31

Always thought this guy was an opportunist ringer. Oh, and a nazi. tazcat Yesterday #41

🎉 GOOD! --- When a candidate disqualifies themselves, they lose the right to dictate the party's future. QueerDuck Yesterday #44

Can He Endorse Susan Collins, Please? His Endorsement Rivals Jeff Epstein At This Point DrFunkenstein Yesterday #46

I get hes a rapist and all but he is also the nominee SSJVegeta Yesterday #51

Maine is lost this cycle WinningAgain Yesterday #52

This feels more and more like a ratfuck WSHazel Yesterday #53

I wonder if there was a better way to word this Polybius 23 hrs ago #55

Yup, Karma13612 20 hrs ago #60

I think Paxton's team in TX is taking notes Torchlight 23 hrs ago #57

This might not be popular, but I will post it anyway: Karma13612 22 hrs ago #58

His supporters are gone Quiet Em 20 hrs ago #61

Doesn't mean they don't Karma13612 19 hrs ago #62

Do you mean a woman? What's a "young gal"? obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #64

I'm 72 years old.... Karma13612 13 hrs ago #68

Meanwhile Collins 38 year affair with a married guy who she later married Bengus81 22 hrs ago #59

You know, Swalwell knew when to bow out obamanut2012 18 hrs ago #63

But since he was already a rep, it was easier to force him out. LisaL 16 hrs ago #67