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WhiskeyGrinder
(26,575 posts)160. which skull and crossbones would you get?
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Sanders refuses to rescind endorsement of candidate sporting Nazi tattoo [View all]
tritsofme
Oct 2025
OP
Did you watch his interview? He's a Democratic candidate and I will go with what he says.
Autumn
Oct 2025
#118
A skull and crossbones is not inherently a 'nazi' symbol--- I associate it with pirate radio, myself,
Jack Valentino
Oct 2025
#38
Yeah.... it was widely used in pirate ship flags in the 1600's and 1700's by pirates,
Jack Valentino
Oct 2025
#62
Tattoo resembles an SS deaths head, I respect Sen Sanders and his hard work as a progressive but it will be up to voters
yaesu
Oct 2025
#3
Until I read this thread, the double-headed-eagle art concept was not part of my knowledge.
John1956PA
Oct 2025
#41
Yes. I had the same idea of the ink-over with a red-line slash. We think alike.
John1956PA
Oct 2025
#187
"In the video the opposition that they sent him they are using you can only see a dark blob."
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2025
#150
Tiny difference, your tattoo probably isn't celebrating Nazis. Unlike Bernie's guy
tritsofme
Oct 2025
#18
It's kind of silly, at this point, to talk about him like he's still a serious candidate.
tritsofme
Oct 2025
#27
Sounds more like an opportunity to "re-fight the 2016 presidential primary"
Jack Valentino
Oct 2025
#44
The guy isn't even pretending it's not a Nazi tattoo at this point, no reason to continue that charade.
tritsofme
Oct 2025
#49
I was not a 'Bernie Bro'--- and stood in line to vote for Hillary in the 2016 G.E.
Jack Valentino
Oct 2025
#75
Bernie has made some questionable calls when it comes to candidates and surrogates
Keepthesoulalive
Oct 2025
#101
People get tattoos covered all the time. Many, many tattooists are willing to cover/repurpose hate tattoos at a reduced
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2025
#47
I don't accept your position that it is necessarily a "hate" tattoo, just for starters!
Jack Valentino
Oct 2025
#50
The candidate evidently knew that it was a NAZI tattoo for a long time and called this NAZI tattoo by it correct name
LetMyPeopleVote
Oct 2025
#219
Bernie Sanders IS a JEW.... I am not, so I'll go with HIS judgement on the matter!
Jack Valentino
Oct 2025
#48
That's my problem with it, yeah maybe u got it while dead drunk but why wouldn't you cover it with another tattoo?
EX500rider
Oct 2025
#26
Nope, this is bad news for Collins. With Nazi tattoo guy no longer a factor in the primary, Mills can turn toward the GE
tritsofme
Oct 2025
#32
It's NOT a FUCKING SWASTIKA, for Christ Sake!!!! That's the only 'Nazi tattoo' I know about!
Jack Valentino
Oct 2025
#55
Probably I was just ranting at the direction of this thread, reminding me of previous threads
Jack Valentino
Oct 2025
#89
A lot of this reminds me of the arguments about Fetterman over Connor Lamb, because Connor Lamb
lostincalifornia
Oct 2025
#96
So, Senator Sanders wants to ignore the color on Platner's skin & judge him by his character?
Tim S
Oct 2025
#103
If PoC sported I want to murder white people symbols doubt if Sanders would endorse them
uponit7771
Oct 2025
#142
So a Grand Wizard KKK tattoo would be no big deal then? Cause this is worse then that IMO
EX500rider
Oct 2025
#236
While I trust Bernie, all the same, if I were Platner, I would do one of two things:
no_hypocrisy
Oct 2025
#106
"Don't have a Nazi death-head symbol on your body" seems like a low bar for a Democrat n/t
Shrek
Oct 2025
#117
Nazi tattoo: fine. Dem campaign funds: Corrupt! Billionaire oligarchs! No taking on, no fighting for working class! Bad!
betsuni
Oct 2025
#116
I'd be open to hear Sanders explain more about why he thinks this guy has changed
Mysterian
Oct 2025
#122
Well, yes... that's what I thought. Yet it seems like some have already "anointed" him as the party's nominee...
QueerDuck
Oct 2025
#171
Constructive criticism is okay. This could be construed as bashing. and comparing one
Emile
Oct 2025
#179
He's in a primary. He's not the anointed nominee. He must EARN that privilege and honor.
QueerDuck
Oct 2025
#193
Nobody has done that... not that I can find in this thread. Every time the word "Nazi" is used...
QueerDuck
Oct 2025
#203
JFC, Emile! Give me a fucking break! You know perfectly well that I never said such a thing.
QueerDuck
Oct 2025
#207
Yes. He has to earn the votes. Feet held to the fire. People will vote their conscience. No cheerleaders.
betsuni
Oct 2025
#250
So, questioning him having a Nazi tattoo is fair game, but if he was to win the primary, we must defend him having it?
MichMan
Oct 2025
#228
There are other candidates in the Democratic primary, including one that is, in my opinion, MUCH preferable to this guy.
W_HAMILTON
Oct 2025
#176
He doesn't have a general election opponent -- he has a Democratic primary opponent. Several, actually.
W_HAMILTON
Oct 2025
#188
To be fair, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei is kinda of a mouthful.
EX500rider
Oct 2025
#265
A week or so ago Senator Sanders said that Governor Mills should exit the race
Quiet Em
Oct 2025
#136
Republicans being ok with Nazis isn't new and it's not a problem for Democrats.
Maru Kitteh
Oct 2025
#151
The symbols on his body aren't his words and beliefs?!?; Some privileged right there man
uponit7771
Oct 2025
#246
Was one of them Fetterman, another Sanders-backed """progressive""" at one point?
W_HAMILTON
Oct 2025
#177
Maybe so, but I wasn't fooled by a lot of other questionable characters Sanders has surrounded himself with...
W_HAMILTON
Oct 2025
#186
Kinda not great to see a lot of people handwaving away a nazi tattoo on a Democrat!
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2025
#154
The insignia - death skull - was worn exclusively by SS guards at death camps
LetMyPeopleVote
Oct 2025
#155
Abhorrent and shocking! Seriously disappointed with Sanders. I feel like maybe reaching cognitive disorders?
msfiddlestix
Oct 2025
#165
I'm going to give Plantner a pass on this until I hear more from him and another pass to Sanders for the......
FadedMullet
Oct 2025
#178
If you are comfortable with the information that you have, to be able to call him a Nazi, then you must have......
FadedMullet
Oct 2025
#241
If he is not smart enough to know that he has a nazi concentration camp symbol
Bluestocking
Oct 2025
#210
MaddowBlog-Maine's Graham Platner faces difficult questions about his record -- and a tattoo
LetMyPeopleVote
Oct 2025
#220
Seems like a lot of pearl clutching over some superficial nonsense from his military past.
thought crime
Oct 2025
#238
It is obviously a political problem. But I accept his explanation and apologies.
thought crime
Oct 2025
#243
According to Sanders, it is the "corrupt campaign finance system" that deserves the blame
MichMan
Oct 2025
#239
I agree with this. It's a bad look. He needs to walk away from a horribly vetted Platner.
Celerity
Oct 2025
#253
First rule: All dysfunction in government caused by money in politics, both sides controlled by billionaire oligarchs.
betsuni
Oct 2025
#257
sadly the nazi's had good icons. this one is on the bottom + does not scream nazi.
pansypoo53219
Oct 2025
#249
The image in the tattoo is the same as the one on Nazi headgear for some branches
LetMyPeopleVote
Oct 2025
#268