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RainCaster

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26. Was she clutching her pearls?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 11:00 PM

Aug 27

She needs to retire. Many years ago.

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Sen. Susan Collins drowned out by protesters at Maine ribbon-cutting event [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 27 OP

of all the lousy republicans, barbtries Aug 27 #1

She has no principles whatsoever. There's a reason why her "concerns" are so widely mocked. They're completely Karasu Aug 27 #6

She's like one of the "kind masters" who provide cover for Jack Valentino Aug 27 #22

Yet there she is, an elected senator from Maine Mysterian Aug 27 #2

Serious question about her head shaking. hamsterjill Aug 27 #3

It's a condition called BaronChocula Aug 27 #4

Thank you. hamsterjill Aug 27 #5

It's hard to give mercy to those on the moral margins BaronChocula Aug 27 #14

She probably can't help the voice now. soldierant Aug 27 #17

Yes, the baby talk (i.e., the quiet, subdued voice, etc.) is also a sign of submission. hamsterjill Aug 27 #18

I haven't listened to her, and now I never will if I can avoid it. Thanks. soldierant Aug 27 #19

I've scarred you for life, my friend!!!! hamsterjill Aug 27 #23

I see what you mean. ShazzieB Aug 28 #37

Well, I don't know about you, but I'm concerned. Xolodno Aug 27 #7

Great post! hamsterjill Aug 27 #24

You had me at drowned. nt Xipe Totec Aug 27 #8

oh Gawd.. I know what you mean. Cha Aug 27 #10

Collins So Had That Coming!! And Cha Aug 27 #9

She has no respect for her constituents! BidenRocks Aug 27 #11

S Collins' "Concerns" have come Back to Cha Aug 27 #12

Do you ever notice these characters are straight out of a cartoon. gordianot Aug 27 #13

Whats up with Maine? pimpbot Aug 27 #15

Stephan King? BidenRocks Aug 27 #16

Her constituents are the Aroostook County potato farmers, pulp mill loggers, blueberry pickers, Submariner Aug 27 #20

Lobstermen have always cut traps, and worse, to assert their territory. bluedigger Aug 28 #34

Concerning. Drum Aug 27 #21

fuck her. too bad her string of pearls didn't break and scatter all over the floor. nt orleans Aug 27 #25

Was she clutching her pearls? RainCaster Aug 27 #26

She's a master showman Flash953 Aug 27 #27

Didnt she say at one point johnnyfins Aug 27 #28

Don't forget,"Not an honest person" cstanleytech Aug 28 #30

What I've learned about people like her needing to go is there are worse people waiting in the wings. live love laugh Aug 28 #32

"Could you please just listen, for just one..." Collins said at one point" To what? How 'Concerned' you are? Bullshit!!! cstanleytech Aug 28 #29

Stupid bitch. live love laugh Aug 28 #31

I would have preferred to read,,, Woodycall Aug 28 #33

"Moderate Republican"? "Protester misinformation"? debsy Aug 28 #35

I'm sure that she's feeling "deeply concerned." Orrex Aug 28 #36