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PufPuf23

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31. Concur with items #1, #2 and #3.
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 11:19 PM
12 hrs ago

Platner is in the crosshairs of pro-Israel Democrats every bit as much as the GOP. Look at DU and how much DU is talking about Platner.

Suggested to the OP that the Platner smears were because Platner concurs with #1, #2 and #3 and has said will not accept AIPAC or similar funding.

Posted that to shine light on the thoughts and motivations of anti-Platner voices among Democrats.

DU would not be discussing Platner so much nor would there be so many negative reports on the internet if Platner were expected to vote in favor of continued funding and unqualified support of contemporary Israel in actions toward their neighbors.

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He discusses here: AStern 10 hrs ago #35
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Graham Platner's anti-Israel fixation in the Maine Senate race may be motivation too. PufPuf23 Friday #24
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I get the issue with the links, but I think the poster's point was... AloeVera 13 hrs ago #26
You understood my point. When I made response #33, did not see this post by you. PufPuf23 10 hrs ago #34
Concur with items #1, #2 and #3. PufPuf23 12 hrs ago #31
Exactly What Are You Suggesting About DU Members? ColoringFool 4 min ago #44
"FiXaTiOn" regnaD kciN 11 hrs ago #33
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All the hallmarks of an orchestrated smear from the get go. pat_k 12 hrs ago #32
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