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progressoid

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72. But ageism IS okey if you're aiming it at a Republican.

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 11:30 AM

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I can't recall many people here saying we should back off of the ageism comments of say Donald Trump or Mitch McConnell.

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Graham Platner had more red flags than a prison soccer match [View all] dsc Monday OP

Some have not. drray23 Monday #1

Some don't tar and feather people until everything comes out. paleotn Monday #9

Here EdmondDantes_ Monday #13

And you trust Republican op research that much? My mind isn't made up. That's my point. paleotn Monday #21

Nice moving the goalposts there obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #46

Maine party leadership? RoseTrellis 14 hrs ago #75

Whatever happened to "Believe all women" ? MichMan Monday #17

See Eric Swalwell. People only 'trust' women who fill their narrative. Maru Kitteh Monday #20

Lying can be universal given the right incentives. paleotn Monday #23

So ya know, thx for stopping by and offering a radiant display Maru Kitteh Monday #24

Not in the slightest. Read the words and comprehend what I'm saying. paleotn Monday #30

Seriously, even after shown rhe excellent evidence obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #47

Honestly, during election season, I don't necessarily believe anyone. paleotn Monday #22

There is evidence obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #45

Give. It. Up. Time has been called. ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #59

Some of the posts here have been appalling obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #44

He needs to step down, whether innocent or guilty. Doodley Monday #2

Correct swong19104 Monday #5

Character not fitting? 31st Street Bridge 19 hrs ago #52

Is this supposed to be satire? Bluetus Monday #11

He's a politician. We must win that seat. yardwork Monday #29

He already won the primary. It isn't as simple as you make it sound. Bluetus Monday #31

What is more important? Him or America? We have to win these midterms and hold Trump to account or we all all fucked! Doodley Monday #33

The truth is the most important thing. Bluetus Monday #35

The truth is not all that important in politics. yardwork 19 hrs ago #42

Whether true or not, these allegations damage ALL Democratic candidates. Doodley 13 hrs ago #81

Nope. yardwork 19 hrs ago #41

And what if these allegations are completely false, created by foreign agencies in support of Trump's regime? Bluetus 17 hrs ago #69

Do you want use to win the midterm election? How are we going to get our message across if one candidate is constantly Doodley Monday #32

Yep, it was clear that more accusations LisaL Monday #3

Well said Grim Chieftain Monday #4

Now that we have destroyed Platner, could we refocus our attention on the current Nazi, child rapist, racist, grifter .. 1WorldHope Monday #14

I am right there Grim Chieftain Monday #19

No one destroyed Platner but Platner obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #48

Who is we? yardwork 19 hrs ago #53

Platner did thos to himself. redstatebluegirl 15 hrs ago #71

Maine voters decide duckworth969 Monday #6

But donations come from many areas of the country Keepthesoulalive Monday #8

I also can't envision any prominent democrats willing to campaign for him. LisaL Monday #12

True. Other politicians might... but no Democrats. QueerDuck 18 hrs ago #62

I get that duckworth969 Monday #15

True. The people have to decide. calimary Monday #16

I'm in maine. I talked to my Rep, who rescinded her endorsement. She GPV 18 hrs ago #54

Yea, your state just walked right into this one, didn't it? LisaL 18 hrs ago #58

Ayuh. Some of us tried to slow things down with Platner, GPV 18 hrs ago #64

There are progressives who don't come with baggage. yardwork 18 hrs ago #63

It never sat right with me, a non-office holder for Senator. GPV 18 hrs ago #65

It's very unusual. yardwork 18 hrs ago #66

I truly believe the fact that he's a shit-kicker and loudly GPV 18 hrs ago #68

Funny how this particular train of argument NEVER RAISED ITS RIDICULOUS HEAD..... ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #60

Maine's D leadship RoseTrellis 14 hrs ago #76

That is true yet it still affects the whole country nini 14 hrs ago #78

Tough choices for Maine Nasruddin Monday #7

Well they control the house, the senate, the White House and the judiciary. BannonsLiver Monday #26

Ones a rapist the other is old Boo1 Monday #39

😉 ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #61

Wow. Joinfortmill Monday #10

Mills was unpopular with Dem voters for reasons far beyond just her age. Mills the centrist is pro filibuster, she is Celerity Monday #18

Still better than Platner obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #49

There were better choices than either Mills or Platner, but once again Celerity 18 hrs ago #57

Lots of folks here still accusing the woman mcar Monday #25

Republicans would've dropped this one in October Sympthsical Monday #38

Like the info here about Swalwell dropped in time obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #51

And Swalwell was even worse Sympthsical 15 hrs ago #73

Some of the posts about this are sickeninh obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #50

Is soccer a thing in American prisons? I had no idea. BannonsLiver Monday #27

Are red flags a thing in soccer? Prairie Gates Monday #37

I mean, shouldn't the SS tattoo have been the first clue? nycbos Monday #28

This is not important, but what is that metaphor? Music Man Monday #34

Some folks would be surprised to see just how civilized people can be JoseBalow Yesterday #40

You're setting up a false choice Sympthsical Monday #36

Well said! obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #43

I think the question Democrats should ask is why Platner won such overwhelming support from Maine's Democratic voters. sop 18 hrs ago #55

No question about that. yardwork 18 hrs ago #67

+1 leftstreet 16 hrs ago #70

There are plenty here that disagree and will never learn Ziggy Beans 14 hrs ago #74

Voters are falling for lip service more and more. We need to VET candidates nini 14 hrs ago #79

Oh, my, you have awakened the "Not 'literally'!" dragon within me! 😇 🐲....... ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #56

But ageism IS okey if you're aiming it at a Republican. progressoid 15 hrs ago #72

My brother in Christ, let me put this into perspective for you: CrimsonBight 14 hrs ago #77

There will be more like him JustAnotherGen 13 hrs ago #80