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RandySF

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5. But it's not happening in a vacuum.

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #3)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 12:27 AM

Oct 2025

The bowling alley mass shooting was not too many years ago.

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ME-SEN: Maine Senate candidate (D) promoted violent political action in since-deleted online posts [View all] RandySF Oct 2025 OP

Did he use his real name or something? SSJVegeta Oct 2025 #1

I don't know, but this should serve as a lesson RandySF Oct 2025 #2

Well his explanation is kinda important. SSJVegeta Oct 2025 #3

But it's not happening in a vacuum. RandySF Oct 2025 #5

Yeah. SSJVegeta Oct 2025 #12

All the more reason to be proactive about mental health for the military EdmondDantes_ Oct 2025 #14

Yes, endorsing without knowing them except for a label can lead to one's endorsement known as The Kiss of Death. betsuni Oct 2025 #17

#1 Do you think this is the reason the "too old" Dem. Gov. is running for this seat all of a sudden? Hekate Oct 2025 #4

I'm glad Gov. Mills is running. yorkster Oct 2025 #6

The timing though... Is this a hit by the Gov. On her opposition? JCMach1 Oct 2025 #9

I certainly claim no insider info. yorkster Oct 2025 #13

For Democrats, this seems like the best possible timing, allowing voters plenty of time to make an informed decision tritsofme Oct 2025 #15

This is an important consideration. SSJVegeta Oct 2025 #11

Platner is not ready for prime time. tritsofme Oct 2025 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Stacey Grove Oct 2025 #8

the only thing i see he did wrong was apologize. uncle ray Oct 2025 #10

His words are appropriate for a war lord when democracy has entirely failed us and war is the only option. SSJVegeta Oct 2025 #16

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