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5. Yes it is... and there he is with his Deleted
Sat Feb 28, 2026, 03:31 PM
Saturday

Tattoo and Horribly Misogynistic Deleted post. Thankfully the internet is forever.

"Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner made disturbing comments about sexual assault victims in Reddit posts that were deleted shortly before he launched his campaign — saying assault victims should..."

“just take some responsibility for themselves” to avoid attacks and “act like an adult for f–cks sake.” He said people should avoid alcohol so they don’t end up in a “compromising situation” and downplayed the challenges service members face in reporting sexual assault."

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221051481

Self explanatory why ".. he deleted it Before he Launched his campaign.."

And, as Noted in the Thread.. he uses being "drunk" as an Excuse for the Tattoo But Tells Female Services Members they shouldn't drink or they could end up in a compromising situation."

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