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In reply to the discussion: Graham PLATNER! [View all]

QueerDuck

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3. So, my interpretation was correct. Thanks for confirming.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 02:09 PM
5 hrs ago

And if, as you say, there is "no reason" to taunt, then why do it? What greater good is being served? Victory laps feel good in the moment, but they create unnecessary friction that we simply cannot afford.

My point isn't to diminish the win, but to highlight that the tone we set today dictates our ability to organize tomorrow. The heated primary is over. Let the flames die down. Time to let go of resentments rather than to feed and stoke them and pour gasoline on the embers. I think it's best to make sure our online presence reflects the unity we need to win the seat.

When we have a general election to win, every post that prioritizes a divisive taunt over actually promoting unity makes our job in November that much harder. Why risk the coalition for a victory lap? It is worth considering the cost of that division.

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Graham PLATNER! [View all] orangecrush 12 hrs ago OP
I appreciate the enthusiasm, but I worry that this kind of messaging works against us. QueerDuck 11 hrs ago #1
Just taking a victory lap orangecrush 6 hrs ago #2
So, my interpretation was correct. Thanks for confirming. QueerDuck 5 hrs ago #3
Bye orangecrush 5 hrs ago #4
It's a new world. Taunting works leftstreet 5 hrs ago #5
You're right that "anti-establishment" energy is a powerful motivator... QueerDuck 4 hrs ago #9
Do voters feel there's been much progress? leftstreet 4 hrs ago #11
Here's the thing... people like to falsely blame the Democrats but this is wrong. QueerDuck 4 hrs ago #12
MAGA tsktsk 4 hrs ago #8
We can't risk H2O Man 4 hrs ago #10
... orangecrush 55 min ago #13
DURec leftstreet 5 hrs ago #6
Thank you orangecrush 5 hrs ago #7
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