Philip Smith

To me the Panorama edit is a valid version of Trumps speech. It is laughable that Trump has suffered any harm. So I would defend any suit and bring into light the grotesque actions of Trump on January 6th.

BBC should tell Trump to go away. There is no reputational harm. How can you harm the reputation of this POS. He has a long history of frivolous law suits.

Why is the BBC bowing to Trump?

So right. But why use the quaint term “marauder” when you can use “thug”.

Easy to say. I have yet to see any suggestions about how to work around the right wing control of traditional media (Fox, CBS, CNN, Washington Post) and new social media (TikTok - soon to be under Ellison control, Instagram, X/Twitter).

YouTube video by Breaking Points Graham Platner TELLS ALL: Blackwater, Pete Hegseth, Is He Communist?

Let's not take him out of context. He addressed your concerns and then some.
Please bear in mind that, if you can't offer a better alternative, Maine will just get six more years of Collins.
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I feel way safer seeing pride flags than Trump flags. Trump flags are scary.

Wow. Tell that to all the New Yorkers with Italian, Irish or Israeli dual citizenship.

When do we start keeping back federal tax payments until we have an operating government

If I were the rest of the world, I’d do my best to ignore the United States for the next 3 plus yrs. With this madman in the White House, the rest of the world can’t trust the United States. As long as this madman is in the White House, the United States is not a force for good.

Interesting. That provides an interesting aspect.

Seeing everyone is jumping on Platner for not removing the tattoo, I will propose an excuse. It costs $1000-$5000 to remove a tattoo. I would avoid spending the money unless I really had to. Part of Platner's appeal is that he is not wealthy.

Sure seems like a lot of opposition research got released. I guess if you want a 78 year old corporate democrat to run you should be happy.

So who would you choose in the Democratic primary and why?

I listened to his interview and he showed me that he is not a fascist sympathizer. I think you might be jumping to the wrong conclusion.

So, if you were a Maine voter you would choose 78 year old Janet Mills over Platner?

He acknowledges the tattoo, says he is not a secret Nazi, asserts opposition to racism and antisemitism, and has stated plans to remove it. I see no reason to say he is a Nazi sympathizer.

The Maine Democrats options are a 78 year old candidate or someone new with broad appeal. I know my choice.

So on the nose

Trump Unloads on No Kings | Crooked Media

In order to push back attacks on womens' autonomy you need allies in power. I suggest Graham Platner is such an ally. To me he seems genuine and also capable of zipping the Coleman tent into the patchwork tent of the left.

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Nice simple story repeated by the masters of propaganda

In order to win power to protect marginal groups we need a big tent. Which will include people you might disagree with on certain issues.

Graham Platner now disavows those comments and should be taken in the context of his evolving life story.

Sorry if you have to tolerate the whiff.

Did he ask the people of Gaza and the West Bank?

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump Crowds of Americans, many in costumes, aligned behind message that US is sliding into authoritarianism

Where is the NY Times in depth coverage of why 7 million Americans chose to spend the day protesting Trump?

I can’t find it.

A foreign newspaper seems to have more interest.

Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Browsing NY Times and there is no story about No Kings in Today.

The Guardian doing it right.

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No Kings Davis California had over 4,500 march. #NoKings

No Kings No Clowns

YES! #yeson50 See you Saturday! #nokings

Fascist says what?

I guess that is protected free speech. But talk about hating America.

I can only hope it backfires on them and a blue wave wipes them out.

Where is the libertarian outrage?

I wish billionaires stopped promoting civil war. Perhaps they should stop supporting politicians that promote division.