The populist left pushed him. He said the right words.
The populist left defended him as every red flag came out. Not only defended him, but shouted down anyone who dared to point out that there might br some problems with him as a candidate and person.
Now, the people who whitewashed a Nazi tattoo, dismissed the racism, waived away the misogyny, ignored that he claimed to join the military just to kill people, then joined up Blackwater for the same reason will claim he was never vetted and they couldn't have known. They will defend this too. She's lying, AIPAC, the establishment, she's lying, political hit job, the timing is suspect, and of course she's lying.
Populism in America means white men are placed first and foremost. It always has. The brocalist left is every bit as white male focused as the right, just slightly more polite about it. There's a lot of people who need to recognize there's a problem here so it can be reckoned with instead od activity denying the problem
Baconzgood has been to Maine many times. 3 times was required because of....well the courts were insistent.
5 things I know about Maine.
1) Great Chowder (better than Boston).
2) Stay out of Booth Bay Harbor
3) Stay out of Booth Bay Harbor
4) my lawyer had the same hair cut as Gary Oldman in Dracula (shit I would have fined him for contempt for that. The prosecutor came with Martin guitar strings stickers on his brief case).
5) STAY OUT OF BOOTH BAY MAINE.
(Extra bonus about Maine.Stay out of Booth Bay!!!!!! In fact completely avoid Lincoln County).
As rumors continue to grow surrounding the health status of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), GOP pundit Scott Jennings claimed on Tuesday he had spoken directly with the Kentucky Republican earlier that morning for “just shy of 20 minutes,” though critics expressed major doubts.
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Bull. Fucking. Shit. Liar.
If he was lucid enough for a 20-minute chat with you, he's lucid enough for a 20-second proof of life tic-tok.
Platner needs to fuck off and rethink everything about his life. But I truly don't care about him. I'm not even upset with those who thought, because he said all the right things, he was the right guy for the job.
I'm angry right now at the people who insisted I was a fool, an establishment shill, or a plant working for Collins because I kept insisting he showed poor judgment and had no track record to back up his suddenly saying all the right things. Some people couldn't just accept that some of us thought he needed to do more to earn our trust, and those are the people I know still haven't learned a fucking thing from this mess.
There's a way "I got a Nazi tattoo when I was 20," isn't a disqualifying thing. It involves getting the tattoo removed or covered at least a decade before you consider running for office, though.
I just want to comment to give a compliment on the quality of writing here ^^^^
On a second read of this gently persuasive, meticulously researched screed that omits nothing, Evan, I'm literally dabbing away some tears, this essay is so good
I simply will not hear these slights against the man who flies airplanes with his toes; invented diesel fuel; AND is the owner of the only legal 1933 Saint-Gaudens double eagle!
Do you like the ladies of punk and riot grrrl music?
They did a Portland, Oregon show, lots of bands and lots of songs about menopause. The show focused on the health issues and how it is often not like people think.
I used to wonder if PMS was a myth made up by *men* to justify belittling them in the way that you describe. Like if a wife calls out a husband for not taking out the trash, he would say, “You sound upset. Is it that time of the month?”
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is no longer backing Graham Platner. “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine," Sanders said in a statement. "In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside." [HuffPost]
What a courageous woman! Not only did she publicly announce this but also gave her name and was interviewed on TV. That takes a lot of guts. Moreover this was a well considered decision with full knowledge of the potential consequences. She's a genuine heroine not only for women but for the country. Boundless respect.
(I also despised Platner's 'man of the people' shtick. Calculated.)
OT: Catnip lotion instead of deet.
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/07/catnip-lotion-as-effective-as-deet-at-repelling-mosquitoes-study-finds?CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=#Echobox=1783438098
HRC for senate!
What, again?
Heather Cox Richardson
Another Bernie candidate is having a day.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/07/andrew-gillum-arrested-drug-charges-alabama/90833425007/
Andrew Gillum, who narrowly lost a bid for Florida governor, is facing drug charges after being arrested in Alabama, law enforcement records show.
He has the cheek to call for a progressive replacement! What part of rape is “progressive”?
It takes some pretty brass balls to make any sort of demands. This isn't a fucking hostage negotiation, asshole
He has the cheek to call for anything but a lawyer.
Why? Did she file charges?
The populist left pushed him. He said the right words.
The populist left defended him as every red flag came out. Not only defended him, but shouted down anyone who dared to point out that there might br some problems with him as a candidate and person.
Now, the people who whitewashed a Nazi tattoo, dismissed the racism, waived away the misogyny, ignored that he claimed to join the military just to kill people, then joined up Blackwater for the same reason will claim he was never vetted and they couldn't have known. They will defend this too. She's lying, AIPAC, the establishment, she's lying, political hit job, the timing is suspect, and of course she's lying.
Populism in America means white men are placed first and foremost. It always has. The brocalist left is every bit as white male focused as the right, just slightly more polite about it. There's a lot of people who need to recognize there's a problem here so it can be reckoned with instead od activity denying the problem
100% focused on the white male and it’s heavy duty here sometimes. Glad you are one of us :)
Hoo boy, 47 is back on invading Greenland. World Cup and 250th stopped holding interest i guess.
His cognitive processes continue to degrade.
but rubio has been working so hard hard at his eleventy million jobs. . . when Cuba?
Baconzgood has been to Maine many times. 3 times was required because of....well the courts were insistent.
5 things I know about Maine.
1) Great Chowder (better than Boston).
2) Stay out of Booth Bay Harbor
3) Stay out of Booth Bay Harbor
4) my lawyer had the same hair cut as Gary Oldman in Dracula (shit I would have fined him for contempt for that. The prosecutor came with Martin guitar strings stickers on his brief case).
5) STAY OUT OF BOOTH BAY MAINE.
(Extra bonus about Maine.Stay out of Booth Bay!!!!!! In fact completely avoid Lincoln County).
As rumors continue to grow surrounding the health status of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), GOP pundit Scott Jennings claimed on Tuesday he had spoken directly with the Kentucky Republican earlier that morning for “just shy of 20 minutes,” though critics expressed major doubts.
***
Bull. Fucking. Shit. Liar.
If he was lucid enough for a 20-minute chat with you, he's lucid enough for a 20-second proof of life tic-tok.
So we're doing obits by vibe nao? Cool cool.
Finally found a use for TikTok.
"with" or "to"?
Wavelength.
"At" is also acceptable.
Platner needs to fuck off and rethink everything about his life. But I truly don't care about him. I'm not even upset with those who thought, because he said all the right things, he was the right guy for the job.
I'm angry right now at the people who insisted I was a fool, an establishment shill, or a plant working for Collins because I kept insisting he showed poor judgment and had no track record to back up his suddenly saying all the right things. Some people couldn't just accept that some of us thought he needed to do more to earn our trust, and those are the people I know still haven't learned a fucking thing from this mess.
No…there were/are a lot of people constantly pushing back, “normie candidates fail must have nazi” he’s so wonderful
Mamdani just abandoned the prick, and DSCC killed a planned $24 million ad buy. He’s done.
😂😆🤣
An avalanche! Sweet.
No kidding. Any adult who doesn’t know Nazi symbols is too dim to run for office.
There's a way "I got a Nazi tattoo when I was 20," isn't a disqualifying thing. It involves getting the tattoo removed or covered at least a decade before you consider running for office, though.
Has he ever been in any white supremacist organizations?
I hope not. But you never know.
I just want to comment to give a compliment on the quality of writing here ^^^^
On a second read of this gently persuasive, meticulously researched screed that omits nothing, Evan, I'm literally dabbing away some tears, this essay is so good
Thank you
We appreciate you
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
It seems they went for background check lite. Didn't want to spend the money ......
The vetting was clear and public. We were told, constantly, to ignore it, because he was the great white hope for beating Collins.
Considering that entire lives are on the Internet for the examining these days, I have to ask how LITTLE vetting is actually done anymore.
“George Santos on line one”
I simply will not hear these slights against the man who flies airplanes with his toes; invented diesel fuel; AND is the owner of the only legal 1933 Saint-Gaudens double eagle!
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/07/menopunkapalooza-menopause-festival
Do you like the ladies of punk and riot grrrl music?
They did a Portland, Oregon show, lots of bands and lots of songs about menopause. The show focused on the health issues and how it is often not like people think.
This issue needs to be tackled. "Oh, it's just a few hot flashes. Calm down you bitches" seems to be the attitude among men.
If this shit happened to men billions would be spent on research every year.
Yes indeed.
There's been much more spent on erectile dysfunction than breast cancer.
That needs to switch.
ED pills are here. They exist.
Women are half the population. Our needs count.
I used to wonder if PMS was a myth made up by *men* to justify belittling them in the way that you describe. Like if a wife calls out a husband for not taking out the trash, he would say, “You sound upset. Is it that time of the month?”
That sounds like a thing someone who’s never experienced PMDD would say.
I've not had that, but have known women who do.
Horrifying, isn’t it?
Yep. That, too, LOL!
Exhibit 1: Viagra.
Yep. This right here.
But that's OK. They deserve young women.
We old hags can just have nothing. /s
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is no longer backing Graham Platner. “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine," Sanders said in a statement. "In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside." [HuffPost]
'Bout time. Has Warren spoken up?
Yes.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5956445-warren-calls-for-platner-withdrawal/
Good! Thanks for that.
What a courageous woman! Not only did she publicly announce this but also gave her name and was interviewed on TV. That takes a lot of guts. Moreover this was a well considered decision with full knowledge of the potential consequences. She's a genuine heroine not only for women but for the country. Boundless respect.
(I also despised Platner's 'man of the people' shtick. Calculated.)
Brave women are the best people America has to offer…and white supremicists hate them.
She knows her life is forever changed, and probably not for the better…and she did it, anyway.
Well said.
I mean? Lowest common denominator? Is that who he's trying to connect with? Blackout drunks?
Amen!