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yellow dahlia

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6. Well written, max.

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 01:40 PM

19 hrs ago

You have identified the bottom line.

Some of us may have trepidations, but there is an end goal that matters.

Personally, I would rather my Congress critters were a little less rough around the edges...especially in the Senate. Personally, I like to see people dress the part - respect for the institution, respect for the job, respect for oneself. It is serious work. I think some of us have a little PTSD related to Fetterman. But I have a lot of PTSD related to Manchin and Sinema. Manchin dressed the part, and Sinema was playing her own drama game w/ attire.

Hopefully, Platner can set some goals for himself as a human being and husband, and stick to them. It would be nice not to brace for another scandal.

BUT! Thank you for reminding us of the bottom line.

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Good points. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #7

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I agree. I'm sure he's considered a threat. mzmolly 18 hrs ago #18

That's a good point PatSeg 18 hrs ago #19

Well written, max. yellow dahlia 19 hrs ago #6

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I think it does make a difference maxrandb 13 hrs ago #22

In that sense, you're right. MineralMan 13 hrs ago #23

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Planter should have a very simple responses: Chasstev365 1 hr ago #26

Premature at best FBaggins 1 hr ago #27

"A democracy that insists on perfection will eventually find itself represented only by people skilled at hiding sop 1 hr ago #28

Well that hasn't happened in US, has it. LisaL 1 hr ago #29

Your views about Platner's personal failings are quite clear. sop 1 hr ago #30