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hlthe2b

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40. I fear the party powers-that-be are going to make everything even worse (if that is possible)..

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 07:05 PM

6 hrs ago

I have no idea who is the best alternative. But, I don't think it is wrong to look at the policy positions he proclaimed that had the electorate wanting to support him to find someone compatible to those principles.

The problem is without name identity, there will be so little time to inform--even if they quickly hold a dozen or more caucuses throughout the state. I don't see much of an alternative, though. If the leadership picks someone, I predict abysmal failure and backlash--no matter who it is.

Age has become so much an issue on so many political fronts, I just don't see the former governor, Janet Mills being an option and she holds more centrist ideology, I think. But, she sure would be a logical choice ordinarily.

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Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says he removed condoms without consent during sex [View all] demmiblue 7 hrs ago OP

I don't need to know more about this guy... lame54 7 hrs ago #1

I believe her. QueerDuck 7 hrs ago #2

Also a crime in many states. RandySF 7 hrs ago #3

Only if it is a clear violation of a consensual agreement--and then almost always ONLY if repercussions hlthe2b 7 hrs ago #6

It is illegal in my state because it negates a woman's consent and it is treated as sexual assualt. 50 Shades Of Blue 7 hrs ago #9

It is hard to prove. I have a close relative who lives in such a state-- and has tried to prosecute... hlthe2b 7 hrs ago #13

Regardless, it's a crime. Plenty of crimes are hard to prove. 50 Shades Of Blue 7 hrs ago #15

And given courts, juries, judges believe the defendent's claim of accident--sans a lot of other hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #16

How many shitty behaviors does a guy get to get a pass on? EdmondDantes_ 6 hrs ago #28

EdmondDantes. You tell me we exactly where I have ever given him benefit-of-the-doubt? hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #31

Here's the exact quote: EdmondDantes_ 4 hrs ago #53

The intent (as you WELL know is to put emphasis on the rape allegations already made) hlthe2b 2 hrs ago #54

Nothing would surprise me about him now. WinningAgain 7 hrs ago #4

This is becoming gratuitous.. We get it.. He needs to go... hlthe2b 7 hrs ago #5

This woman already talked about this months ago with the NYT obamanut2012 6 hrs ago #20

I have addressed this repeatedly in this and other posts... hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #27

Platner is done MerryBlooms 6 hrs ago #38

I fear the party powers-that-be are going to make everything even worse (if that is possible).. hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #40

Mills was right of centrist MerryBlooms 5 hrs ago #49

I take your opinion on Mills and the reasons for her rejection... hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #51

TMI (too much information). Spare us the details Katinfl 7 hrs ago #7

She is talking about him sexually assaulting her obamanut2012 6 hrs ago #22

This message was self-deleted by its author WhiskeyGrinder 7 hrs ago #8

Oh who cares about this? Are people really interested in these kinds of details? Nanjeanne 7 hrs ago #10

Same here. Why do I need to hear about this. Polly Hennessey 7 hrs ago #12

it's sexual assault, so it's okay if it happens all the time? obamanut2012 6 hrs ago #24

Even those few states that have developed (mostly civil statutes) fail to consider it rape hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #36

Yes, it's sexual assault obamanut2012 6 hrs ago #23

In only a few states, no matter how you or I may feel about it. Please stop calling out DUers hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #37

Ok I'm jumping out of semi retirement to address this JefilteFish 4 hrs ago #52

I am downplaying nothing. Only that the emphasis on the rapes is enough to remove him hlthe2b 2 hrs ago #55

You're carrying water for anyone who wants to dismiss JefilteFish 28 min ago #56

That's downright galling and disgusting. no_hypocrisy 7 hrs ago #11

I assume bathroom habits and personal grooming are next? NoMoreRepugs 7 hrs ago #14

Why are you excusing rape??? THIS IS RAPE obamanut2012 6 hrs ago #25

I think it should be But those states with or considering stealthing statutes largely have not... hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #35

What. The. Fuck? mcar 6 hrs ago #33

He wanted 18 years of child support payments. milestogo 6 hrs ago #17

I suspect it had more to do with MorbidButterflyTat 5 hrs ago #50

Thanks for this post. The subject line is clear about its content TommyT139 6 hrs ago #18

Thank you for the link. demmiblue 6 hrs ago #21

Seriously, this is literally a form of rape obamanut2012 6 hrs ago #26

It's been eye-opening. demmiblue 6 hrs ago #30

Maybe, just maybe others are either less informed or actually MORE INFORMED on the issue hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #44

Honestly, I thought (like others) it was more universally outlawed. TommyT139 6 hrs ago #29

Especially with the downfall of Roe, and the attack on women's reproductive healthcare.n/t demmiblue 6 hrs ago #32

Yeah, it's a way to control and baby trap women obamanut2012 5 hrs ago #41

I think many do. But there is a lot of misinformation and conflation on this issue and hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #39

Except this is more proof of rape obamanut2012 5 hrs ago #42

It can be. As I posted earlier... hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #46

Stealthing is rape obamanut2012 6 hrs ago #19

It is no wonder women feel there's no point in reporting sexual assaults sarisataka 6 hrs ago #34

Thank you obamanut2012 5 hrs ago #43

So he sexually assaulted her. Jirel 5 hrs ago #45

Yes, when consensual sex turns into rape, it's rape. Iggo 5 hrs ago #48

I've already heard enough about this guy. Iggo 5 hrs ago #47