▲ 52 ▼ Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary (www.theguardian.com) submitted 5 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world 13 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] DoubleDongle@lemmy.world 14 points 5 months ago (11 children) Hard to beat his platform permalink fedilink source hideshow 11 child comments replies: [+] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -9 points 5 months ago (10 children) It is the Fetterman-Trump strategy: reverse psychology the Fascist you want elected. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] DoubleDongle@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago (9 children) Don't think so. He's aggressively anti-war and pro-union. A lot of his positions are things the ruling class wouldn't even want him pretending to believe in. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (8 children) What unions? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (7 children) Maine unions, who contain people who would be his constituents. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) According to his platform, he supports the PRO Act, to extend labor protections and the right to organize. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 point 5 months ago Unfortunately, the only record he has is Reddit history, and ex girlfriends. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (4 children) The Phantoms of Maine, the Wesakechak Traders, the Wendigo of Blueberries? Name them! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (3 children) What’s your play here? What are you trying to do? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 5 months ago (2 children) The truth! What actual coalition is he even forming‽ I can claim to have 👴👱♂️“the greatest coalition of all time, all the biggest players are there, like you wouldn't believe!” and people would fall for it without a single shred of investigatory curiosity. Why should we believe another promise maker without proof of founding anything? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -9 points 5 months ago (10 children) It is the Fetterman-Trump strategy: reverse psychology the Fascist you want elected. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] DoubleDongle@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago (9 children) Don't think so. He's aggressively anti-war and pro-union. A lot of his positions are things the ruling class wouldn't even want him pretending to believe in. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (8 children) What unions? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (7 children) Maine unions, who contain people who would be his constituents. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) According to his platform, he supports the PRO Act, to extend labor protections and the right to organize. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 point 5 months ago Unfortunately, the only record he has is Reddit history, and ex girlfriends. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (4 children) The Phantoms of Maine, the Wesakechak Traders, the Wendigo of Blueberries? Name them! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (3 children) What’s your play here? What are you trying to do? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 5 months ago (2 children) The truth! What actual coalition is he even forming‽ I can claim to have 👴👱♂️“the greatest coalition of all time, all the biggest players are there, like you wouldn't believe!” and people would fall for it without a single shred of investigatory curiosity. Why should we believe another promise maker without proof of founding anything? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] DoubleDongle@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago (9 children) Don't think so. He's aggressively anti-war and pro-union. A lot of his positions are things the ruling class wouldn't even want him pretending to believe in. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (8 children) What unions? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (7 children) Maine unions, who contain people who would be his constituents. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) According to his platform, he supports the PRO Act, to extend labor protections and the right to organize. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 point 5 months ago Unfortunately, the only record he has is Reddit history, and ex girlfriends. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (4 children) The Phantoms of Maine, the Wesakechak Traders, the Wendigo of Blueberries? Name them! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (3 children) What’s your play here? What are you trying to do? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 5 months ago (2 children) The truth! What actual coalition is he even forming‽ I can claim to have 👴👱♂️“the greatest coalition of all time, all the biggest players are there, like you wouldn't believe!” and people would fall for it without a single shred of investigatory curiosity. Why should we believe another promise maker without proof of founding anything? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (8 children) What unions? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (7 children) Maine unions, who contain people who would be his constituents. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) According to his platform, he supports the PRO Act, to extend labor protections and the right to organize. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 point 5 months ago Unfortunately, the only record he has is Reddit history, and ex girlfriends. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (4 children) The Phantoms of Maine, the Wesakechak Traders, the Wendigo of Blueberries? Name them! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (3 children) What’s your play here? What are you trying to do? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 5 months ago (2 children) The truth! What actual coalition is he even forming‽ I can claim to have 👴👱♂️“the greatest coalition of all time, all the biggest players are there, like you wouldn't believe!” and people would fall for it without a single shred of investigatory curiosity. Why should we believe another promise maker without proof of founding anything? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (7 children) Maine unions, who contain people who would be his constituents. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) According to his platform, he supports the PRO Act, to extend labor protections and the right to organize. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 point 5 months ago Unfortunately, the only record he has is Reddit history, and ex girlfriends. permalink fedilink source parent [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (4 children) The Phantoms of Maine, the Wesakechak Traders, the Wendigo of Blueberries? Name them! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (3 children) What’s your play here? What are you trying to do? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 5 months ago (2 children) The truth! What actual coalition is he even forming‽ I can claim to have 👴👱♂️“the greatest coalition of all time, all the biggest players are there, like you wouldn't believe!” and people would fall for it without a single shred of investigatory curiosity. Why should we believe another promise maker without proof of founding anything? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) According to his platform, he supports the PRO Act, to extend labor protections and the right to organize. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 point 5 months ago Unfortunately, the only record he has is Reddit history, and ex girlfriends. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 point 5 months ago Unfortunately, the only record he has is Reddit history, and ex girlfriends. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago (4 children) The Phantoms of Maine, the Wesakechak Traders, the Wendigo of Blueberries? Name them! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (3 children) What’s your play here? What are you trying to do? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 5 months ago (2 children) The truth! What actual coalition is he even forming‽ I can claim to have 👴👱♂️“the greatest coalition of all time, all the biggest players are there, like you wouldn't believe!” and people would fall for it without a single shred of investigatory curiosity. Why should we believe another promise maker without proof of founding anything? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (3 children) What’s your play here? What are you trying to do? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 5 months ago (2 children) The truth! What actual coalition is he even forming‽ I can claim to have 👴👱♂️“the greatest coalition of all time, all the biggest players are there, like you wouldn't believe!” and people would fall for it without a single shred of investigatory curiosity. Why should we believe another promise maker without proof of founding anything? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -2 points 5 months ago (2 children) The truth! What actual coalition is he even forming‽ I can claim to have 👴👱♂️“the greatest coalition of all time, all the biggest players are there, like you wouldn't believe!” and people would fall for it without a single shred of investigatory curiosity. Why should we believe another promise maker without proof of founding anything? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago (1 child) What are you talking about? Are you seriously trying to push the narrative that he’s a trumpian? Because he’s very, very obviously not. Again: I trust a guy who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -3 points 5 months ago Reread what I wrote. Is there even labor unions in Maine? Again: I trust none who seems to have done his best to change into a better person from a very flawed starting point, and who now supports a ton of progressive positions that I and his potential constituents agree with, than a status quo establishment Democrat candidate pulling the same bullshit I’ve seen done for pretty much the entirety of my politically active life. But you do you. Carry on with your ad hominem attacks. Nothing to see here. permalink fedilink source parent