The Democrats' Graham Platner Problem

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

Either the flamethrowers are held accountable and marginalized by the parties, or we just keep going down this road.

Party affiliation irrelevant. We're about out of time.

If the flamethrowers were held accountable 90% of democrats politicians and their media wing would be fired.

 

[marvin martian]

Shut up idiot. I offered two possibilities: 1. He was a drunk moron 2. He is a racist pretending he was a drunk moron. I was unaware of the meaning of this tattoo but your comment about tattoo shops telling him makes sense to me - although he did get it overseas. He looks like a MAGA plant to me.

Reputable tattoo shops won't:

A) Tattoo despicable Nazi shit, which pretty much everyone besides you knows this is, and
B) Tattoo drunk people (alcohol thins blood and reduces clotting)

He went looking for this. Specifically.

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

Yup, and he's got a big old Nazi SS tattoo on his chest. Cool, huh?

Must be one of the “good people on both sides” leftists are hysterical about.

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

What is the lie dipshit?

Read your own posts.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Comparing a walnut to a watermelon is not hypocrisy.

This guy expresses regret for things he has said in the past.

No, he expresses regret that he got caught. You're okay with it because you're as much a tribalist hack as MAGA. You're two sides of the same coin.

 

[Nobody911]

Go and vote for those (dis)honest politicians! If you still believe in democracy, it’s your responsibility to participate.


## Trustworthiness of US Politicians: A Critical Analysis

### Overall Trust Levels

US politicians are currently experiencing historically low levels of public trust. According to recent Pew Research data from 2024:

• Only 22% of Americans trust the government to do what is right "most of the time" or "just about always"
• This is a slight improvement from 16% in 2023, but still near historic lows
• Trust has been consistently declining since the 1960s

### Partisan Breakdown

Party-Specific Trust Levels:

• 35% of Democrats trust the federal government
• Only 11% of Republicans trust the federal government
• Trust tends to be higher among the party controlling the White House

### Historical Context of Dishonesty

Major Trust Erosion Points:

• 1960s: Vietnam War escalation
• 1970s: Watergate scandal
• Post-9/11: Initial spike in trust followed by rapid decline
• Recent years: Continued partisan polarization

### Key Observations

Systemic Issues Undermining Political Trustworthiness:

• Persistent partisan gridlock
• Frequent government shutdowns
• Economic uncertainties
• Diverging narratives about national issues

### Current Political Landscape (as of October 2025)

• Most Americans believe political extremism and threats to democracy are the most critical national issues
• 53% want Congress to act as a check on the current administration
• 54% view the Democratic Party as "too liberal"
• 49% view the Republican Party as "too conservative"

### Conclusion

The data suggests that most US politicians from both parties are currently viewed as untrustworthy by a significant majority of Americans. The erosion of trust is a long-term trend driven by:

• Partisan polarization
• Perceived self-interest
• Inability to effectively address national challenges
• Consistent failure to maintain transparent and consistent governance

The bottom line is that systemic political dysfunction, rather than individual moral failings, seems to be the primary reason for the widespread distrust in US politicians.

sources:

1. https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/06/24/public-trust-in-government-1958-2024/
2. https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/latest-us-opinion-polls

## Voting: A Critical Civic Responsibility Despite Political Challenges

### The Importance of Voting

Voting remains crucial, even when politicians seem untrustworthy. Here's why:

1. Democratic Process Fundamentals
- Voting is the primary mechanism for:
Holding politicians accountable
Driving systemic change
Preventing further democratic erosion

2. Consequences of Non-Participation
- Not voting means:
Allowing the least representative voices to dominate
Surrendering your political agency
Potentially enabling more extreme political elements

### Strategic Voting Approach

1. Research Beyond Rhetoric
- Investigate candidate:
Voting records
Policy positions
Actual legislative achievements
Funding sources

2. Local Elections Matter Most

• Local and state elections have more direct impact on daily life
• Often feature candidates with more genuine community connections

### Ethical Voting Strategies

1. Vote for Principles, Not Personalities
- Focus on:
Policy platforms
Demonstrated integrity
Commitment to democratic values

2. Consider Third-Party and Independent Candidates

• Challenge two-party system dominance
• Introduce alternative perspectives

### Systemic Improvement

Voting is a tool for gradual systemic reform

• Support electoral reforms
• Advocate for:

Campaign finance transparency
Reduced gerrymandering
More robust ethics regulations


### Conclusion

Yes, American voters should absolutely continue voting. Non-participation is not a solution to political dysfunction. Instead, engaged, informed, and strategic voting is the most powerful tool for democratic renewal.

Remember: Democracy is not a spectator sport. Your vote is your voice in shaping the political landscape.

 

[citygator]

Reputable tattoo shops won't:

A) Tattoo despicable Nazi shit, which pretty much everyone besides you knows this is, and
B) Tattoo drunk people (alcohol thins blood and reduces clotting)

I don’t hang with the tattoo crew so thanks for the details.

He went looking for this. Specifically.

Definitely a maga plant.

 

[marvin martian]

I don’t hang with the tattoo crew so thanks for the details.

Definitely a maga plant.

Right. Go with that, and make sure you keep voting for the guys with the Nazi ink.

More importantly, make sure you keep giving this guy a pass. He (and his Nazi buddies) definitely appreciates your support.

 

[Meister]

Translation....You know Trump and you mentally disturbed MAGAs are racist and corrupt as ****. No discussion necessary.

Your deflection speaks volumes.
No need to go any further.

 

[Dr. Phosphorous]

No, he expresses regret that he got caught. You're okay with it because you're as much a tribalist hack as MAGA. You're two sides of the same coin.

Such bullshit.

MAGA assholes like Trump get caught doing bad stuff all the time.....and they never express regret for it!! What are you talking about??

There is a difference between being neutral and being objective.....and you obviously are not being objective.

 

[Dr. Phosphorous]

Your deflection speaks volumes.
No need to go any further.

Good thing for you.....your MAGA simp ass ain't got the brain power to go any farther.

Engaging in a debate with you is pointless. You are always a dishonest POS.

 

[Billiejeens]

Shit....this doesn't even register as a problem in MAGA world.

Stupid

 

[Billiejeens]

Well, you are wrong about that.

We are not running out of time.


We are out of time, full stop. The United States cannot be fixed.

Through legal means.

 

[Unkotare]

... No discussion necessary.

The one and only leftist rhetorical device ^^^.

 

[Edgetho]

dimocraps are the scum of the Earth. Every one of them

Maine Kampf: Bernie Sanders Doubles Down on Nazi Endorsement as Nazi's Former Campaign Manger Spills the Beans: Of Course He Knew It Was an SS Symbol​

—Ace​

"Maine Kampf," the fake Blue Collar candidate who has given guerilla shooting training to an antifa-related socialist revolutionary group and who has freely called himself a "communist" and bragged that he was an "Antifa Supersoldier," claims that he just randomly chose the Waffen Totenkopf (Death's Head) tattoo out of a book of designs at a tattoo parlor and never had any suspicion it might be a symbol worn by SS guards at concentration camps.

That's a lie, says a former acquaintance. He literally referred to it as "Mein Totenkopf."

according to a person who socialized with Platner when he was living in Washington, D.C., more than a decade ago, Platner had specifically acknowledged that the tattoo was a Totenkopf, the "death's head" symbol adopted by an infamous Nazi SS unit that guarded concentration camps in World War II.
"He said, 'Oh, this is my Totenkopf,'" the former acquaintance told Jewish Insider recently, speaking on the condition of anonymity to address a sensitive issue. "He said it in a cutesy little way."

The exchange occurred in 2012 at Tune Inn, a popular dive on Capitol Hill where Platner later worked as a bartender and was a frequent patron while he attended The George Washington University on the G.I. bill, according to the former acquaintance. He would often take his shirt off drinking with friends late at night at the bar, and on at least one occasion had stated he knew what the tattoo represented, the former acquaintance recalled.

Platner gave varying accounts of the image during this time, saying at one point he was aware it was a Totenkopf when he had first gotten the tattoo several years prior and at another time claiming he had not known, according to the former acquaintance.

The mixed accounts indicate that Platner has at least long been aware of the symbols's connection to Nazism, even as he said in the podcast interview he was not familiar with any such association when he chose to get the tattoo.

Continue reading

 

[Edgetho]

Well, you are wrong about that.
We are not running out of time.
We are out of time, full stop. The United States cannot be fixed.

It can if we destroy the scummiest scumbag political party in human history. dimocrap scum are diseased filth. ALL of them. Down to the lowest, most illiterate voter. ALL of them.

 

[Darkwind]

It can if we destroy the scummiest scumbag political party in human history. dimocrap scum are diseased filth. ALL of them. Down to the lowest, most illiterate voter. ALL of them.

Will take the killing of 30 million people.

The USA is lost.

The only real hope is to get the kids away from the Universities and into centers of real occupational education.