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Chasstev365

(8,215 posts) Sun May 31, 2026, 12:39 PM 19 hrs ago

I don't care about Platner's sexting issue, but I do care about his Nazi Tattoo. [View all]

Last edited Sun May 31, 2026, 04:59 PM - Edit history (1)

It wasn't a "Youthful Indiscretion." You can't tell me he didn't know what it stood for. If a Republican candidate had one DU would be hammering them continuously.

May I remind everyone that 12 million innocent civilians were murdered by the Nazi regime. That still matters to me!

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I don't care about Platner's sexting issue, but I do care about his Nazi Tattoo. [View all] Chasstev365 19 hrs ago OP

It matters to me also - TBF 19 hrs ago #1

Do you think Platner is a Nazi? Ocelot II 19 hrs ago #2

It is what some imply (with absolute intent) and I think it is an absolutely false charge. Platner is not a nazi. He is Celerity 17 hrs ago #32

Of course he isn't. I was looking for someone to explain why having gotten a tattoo Ocelot II 17 hrs ago #35

"Graham Platner is no Nazi". AloeVera 14 hrs ago #74

The tattoo really pesters me LetMyPeopleVote 19 hrs ago #3

I don't think sexting is a good idea in a candidate LisaL 18 hrs ago #12

To be fair the sexting was years ago EdmondDantes_ 18 hrs ago #18

He has only been married for 3 years. LisaL 18 hrs ago #20

In this context, I would say during the campaign EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #52

He was not running at the time. Nt AloeVera 18 hrs ago #24

Well, I guess anything you did before the campaign LisaL 18 hrs ago #29

Like I said, he's running for sainthood. AloeVera 14 hrs ago #57

Actually, given how he surged in spite of the tattoo and posts, karynnj 13 hrs ago #77

right? Skittles 18 hrs ago #25

i urge you to not check Lindsay Graham's browser history mr715 10 hrs ago #108

Whoa, I did not know that PatSeg 18 hrs ago #22

Those things matter to me, too, but I don't want Collins to be re-elected. sop 19 hrs ago #4

I agree, but I think Maine Democrats could have come up with less controversial candidate Chasstev365 19 hrs ago #6

They didn't, so the only choice will be Collins or Platner. I would prefer Susan Collins not be re-elected. sop 19 hrs ago #9

Fair Enough! Chasstev365 18 hrs ago #11

THANK YOU Skittles 18 hrs ago #26

Somebody vetted him. That's how we know that Platner is a gay bashing, rape apologizing, racist lapucelle 9 hrs ago #112

JFC Skittles 8 hrs ago #117

Did I mention that Platner sounded a bit wistful that urinating on [enemy] bodies is now a "poor choice, lapucelle 1 hr ago #124

The person you describe misanthrope 5 hrs ago #121

I forgot about his not voting for Biden and Harris. betsuni 4 hrs ago #122

That's not true. Three Democrats will be on the June 9 ballot: Platner, Mills, and David Costello. lapucelle 10 hrs ago #106

Costello's polling at 3 to 4%, Mills withdrew from the race, and Platner is the presumptive nominee. sop 35 min ago #127

So it hasn't been determined that "the only choice will be Platner or Collins", lapucelle 29 min ago #128

You're right, it's never too late; Mills could re-enter the race and Platner could do the decent thing and drop out. sop 20 min ago #131

Mills is still on the ballot, but I'm not sure why David Costello is being dismissed out of hand. lapucelle 14 min ago #134

I do believe Platner's explanation. Americanme 19 hrs ago #5

What's his explanation for sexting? LisaL 18 hrs ago #13

I have not heard his explanation for that, or even what the texts were about. Americanme 15 hrs ago #54

I find that hilarious. LisaL 14 hrs ago #63

On that, I agree 100%. Americanme 11 hrs ago #99

Getting it drunk sure, possible, having it for almost 20 years without knowing seems very unlikely to me EX500rider 14 hrs ago #56

Exactly. LisaL 14 hrs ago #67

He wasn't running for office then MichMan 11 hrs ago #100

WTF does it have to do with running for office? LisaL 9 hrs ago #111

Amen to everything. If he was so indoctrinated in the military as is claimed, Nixie 19 hrs ago #7

He protested a Bush appearance in 2002. WhiskeyGrinder 19 hrs ago #10

This is better than nothing, but I was actually hoping for his Nixie 15 hrs ago #49

Of course he's criticized Bush/ Cheney! AloeVera 14 hrs ago #68

LOL, This is from after he started his senate campaign. Apparently you don't care about knowing why Nixie 14 hrs ago #71

Good Lord. He was not a public figure before then! AloeVera 14 hrs ago #75

Good Lord, yourself. He was also a former Republican. His own words. Nixie 14 hrs ago #76

I see.. AloeVera 13 hrs ago #79

Hilarious that you now know nothing about him and are asking for all sorts of links that are all right here on Nixie 13 hrs ago #81

No sources, no evidence? AloeVera 13 hrs ago #83

More LOL. The answers are all over this site and you know it. Nixie 13 hrs ago #86

His interview with NBC News. sheshe2 10 hrs ago #107

That doesn't make him a Republican. Political affiliation is determined by voter registration, not how you vote. AloeVera 6 hrs ago #119

Ummm K sheshe2 5 hrs ago #120

Platner is a either serial mis-rememberer or a liar, though. lapucelle 43 min ago #125

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he spoke to CNN six months ago? lapucelle 39 min ago #126

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he claimed to never have been "close to money" lapucelle 24 min ago #130

Woh, Platner seems to be *mis-remembering* his record of voting for Collins. lapucelle 1 hr ago #123

Thanks AloeVera Coolgoober 9 hrs ago #110

"They are full of shit" sheshe2 9 hrs ago #115

So protested the war then joined up to fight in it & re-enlisted to do so again? EX500rider 14 hrs ago #58

It's almost as if he's disingenuous MorbidButterflyTat 14 hrs ago #72

look... he's going to face Susan Collins Takket 19 hrs ago #8

David Costello is also running in the Democratic primary PatSeg 18 hrs ago #31

But, yes. Nobody is talking about him. So there's that. Scrivener7 15 hrs ago #47

I suppose Platner PatSeg 13 hrs ago #84

he had the money top have it removed DonCoquixote 18 hrs ago #14

Would He Vote Consistently with the Democratic Caucus? MineralMan 18 hrs ago #15

Of course I'm not going to vote in that election PCB66 18 hrs ago #16

I am not a resident of Maine so I have to leave the fitness of their candidates up to people who are. Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #17

Platner is not even nominated yet. LisaL 18 hrs ago #19

The tattoo... 2naSalit 18 hrs ago #21

This. MontanaMama 13 hrs ago #90

You are right on this point. sheshe2 8 hrs ago #116

I care about both, but neither is as bad as enabling the Rapist Felon Party. RandomNumbers 18 hrs ago #23

Why do I keep thinking about Sinema and Fetterman? Irish_Dem 18 hrs ago #27

Post removed Post removed 17 hrs ago #34

Sexual pervert good. Nazi bad. Irish_Dem 18 hrs ago #28

Of Whose Values Do You Speak? And Are You Suggesting ...... ColoringFool 14 hrs ago #69

Our new value system. As per instructions. Irish_Dem 13 hrs ago #78

I care about Susan Collins tattoos. mr715 18 hrs ago #30

It's a Nazi Bugs Bunny? Chasstev365 17 hrs ago #36

No, but the Donald Duck is a horrific Japanese stereotype mr715 17 hrs ago #37

I care about Susan Collins sitting out Krasnov's crime spree of GoodRaisin 15 hrs ago #46

Collins has no tattoos Polybius 12 hrs ago #94

I was joking mr715 11 hrs ago #96

Post removed Post removed 17 hrs ago #33

As far as I am concerned, he might just be a perfect candidate, if he were a Republican. LisaL 17 hrs ago #39

The midterms will give us a good read on direction gulliver 17 hrs ago #38

Complete non issue. How about something real. Blue Full Moon 17 hrs ago #40

AIPAC has said he is a "direct threat to the US-Israel relationship". AloeVera 14 hrs ago #70

I don't care about a tattoo Miami Blue 17 hrs ago #41

Many did and that's why zero Democrats voted to approve him rogue emissary 16 hrs ago #43

Rogue, I think that you misunderstood me, so please review my statement again Miami Blue 15 hrs ago #48

What did I miss understand in below question? rogue emissary 15 hrs ago #50

Okay, rogue, peace ✌️🏻 Miami Blue 14 hrs ago #59

Enjoy the Sunshine. 😎 rogue emissary 12 hrs ago #93

I care about a Senate majority. RockRaven 17 hrs ago #42

He isn't the nominee. The primary hasn't even happened yet. LisaL 15 hrs ago #45

It's almost as if some people aren't aware of it MorbidButterflyTat 14 hrs ago #73

It is almost as if some people believe a news story 9 days out can swing an election polling 76-10-3. RockRaven 13 hrs ago #89

It might matter to Maine voters MorbidButterflyTat 11 hrs ago #97

Please provide a link to This Will Hold. mr715 9 hrs ago #114

He IS the nominee. Mills suspended her campaign, the others are polling in the single digits, and it's a week away. RockRaven 13 hrs ago #85

I am not optimistic about his chances in the general. LisaL 13 hrs ago #87

Collins will clobber him MorbidButterflyTat 11 hrs ago #98

I hope we both agree that should he win the nomination, mr715 10 hrs ago #109

Not to mention BWdem4life 16 hrs ago #44

He's already had it covered with another tattoo nt Rob H. 11 hrs ago #101

Shhhh.... luv2fly 10 hrs ago #104

Then this is a tempest in a teapot. nt BWdem4life 6 hrs ago #118

In 2025. LisaL 17 min ago #133

Platter? Skittles 15 hrs ago #51

Got it! Thanks! Chasstev365 15 hrs ago #53

He got a swastika??! SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #55

totenkopf WhiskeyGrinder 14 hrs ago #60

Oh. Does it look like a swastika? SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #61

No, it's the emblem SS death camp guards used on their uniforms. WhiskeyGrinder 14 hrs ago #65

It's skull and cross bones symbol. LisaL 14 hrs ago #66

Something worse IMO, the insignia worn by the Nazi Death Camp guards EX500rider 14 hrs ago #62

Former Platner political director weighs in on his tattoo LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #64

It was something he did 30 some years ago while a young soldier and didn't realize it and he calls it a mistake oldmanlynn 13 hrs ago #80

Yea, sure. LisaL 13 hrs ago #82

30 some years ago? Polybius 12 hrs ago #95

Nazis enid602 13 hrs ago #88

12?? 25 million Russians alone. WarGamer 12 hrs ago #91

Official number of Russian casualties is 20 millions. LisaL 12 hrs ago #92

I don't think it was a Nazi tattoo ruth diamond 11 hrs ago #102

In 20 years being around Marine "tough guys" sarisataka 10 hrs ago #105

it was an actual SS Totenkopf tattoo... precisely. WarGamer 9 hrs ago #113

I cared too AZProgressive 10 hrs ago #103

I don't care about either. He was young and in the military. It's been covered up Autumn 28 min ago #129

He might have been young when he got it, but he had it for nearly 20 years. LisaL 18 min ago #132