Graham Platner is NOT what the Dems need.
Nazi tattoos and rape rationalizations because “military.” No thanks. If this what the “everyman” needs it’s not worth it.
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PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M
From what I can find online it seems like people are determined to find things about him to dirty him up. I defy anyone to claim they have never said anything at any point in their lives that could blow back on them. Such a person doesn't exist.
And the "nazi" tattoo was a skull and bones which apparently the military didn't see any connection to the far right because those tattoos will get you bounced out of the Armed Forces.
There is one thing having legit concerns and quite another to manufacture concerns.
And as near as I can tell even the so called "rape rationalization" was a comment that if you don't feel safe around someone don't get intoxicated. That is just common sense. Same would apply if you have to go through a rough neighbourhood and are worried about getting mugged.
It is not rape apology to state that if you are in a situation you don't feel safe in don't engage in behavior that makes you more unsafe.
And the "nazi" tattoo was a skull and bones which apparently the military didn't see any connection to the far right because those tattoos will get you bounced out of the Armed Forces.
There is one thing having legit concerns and quite another to manufacture concerns.
And as near as I can tell even the so called "rape rationalization" was a comment that if you don't feel safe around someone don't get intoxicated. That is just common sense. Same would apply if you have to go through a rough neighbourhood and are worried about getting mugged.
It is not rape apology to state that if you are in a situation you don't feel safe in don't engage in behavior that makes you more unsafe.
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Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow I’m generally not a fan of the far left of the party, but definitely hate Glen Beck types more. I do like Mamdani, though. Go figure.
PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M
@Fukfacewillie The US doesn't have a far left. Even Ilhan Omar and AOC or Bernie are Centre Left.
But they are also the only ones even engaging in objective reality for the majority of Americans.
MAGA talks the talk and lies to their people but the Democratic establishment doesn't even acknowledge anyone who is not college educated suburban liberals exist with their policies.
Short of nominating Mamdani or someone like them the Democratic Party will be like the Whig Party. A footnote in a history book.
But they are also the only ones even engaging in objective reality for the majority of Americans.
MAGA talks the talk and lies to their people but the Democratic establishment doesn't even acknowledge anyone who is not college educated suburban liberals exist with their policies.
Short of nominating Mamdani or someone like them the Democratic Party will be like the Whig Party. A footnote in a history book.
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow Centre left then but not how they are generally labeled in the US. I like Bernie, but not so much Omar.
The Dems may very well disappear, and I’m okay with that. I’d prefer they favor higher taxes and banking regulations, but also ease up on endless red tape. I will never forgive the country for supporting Trump, anyway. It’s all pretty pointless now.
The Dems may very well disappear, and I’m okay with that. I’d prefer they favor higher taxes and banking regulations, but also ease up on endless red tape. I will never forgive the country for supporting Trump, anyway. It’s all pretty pointless now.
BohoBabe · M
Platner says that he got that tattoo while he was drunk in Croatia. I believe him because Croatia has tons of Neo-Nazis.
What actually scares me is that the military screens for extremist tattoos, but they didn't have a problem with this. So are there just so many Nazis in America's military, that they have to let someone in just as long as they don't have a swastika?
But to be fair, Germany was using the Totenkopf before the Nazis. You can find pics of soldiers using it in WWI. So IDK, is it possible that the military just decided it's not a nazi tat? Maybe they just saw it as German?
What actually scares me is that the military screens for extremist tattoos, but they didn't have a problem with this. So are there just so many Nazis in America's military, that they have to let someone in just as long as they don't have a swastika?
But to be fair, Germany was using the Totenkopf before the Nazis. You can find pics of soldiers using it in WWI. So IDK, is it possible that the military just decided it's not a nazi tat? Maybe they just saw it as German?
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
@BohoBabe I appreciate your points. I thought he was in the military when he got the tattoo, but my gut is just that this guy has baggage and is not what the Dems need.