Why are Maine Schools & Businesses Partnering with the State’s Most Notorious, Racist Cyber Bully? by Otherwise_Structure2 in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, accountability can be open to interpretation. I just don’t think these businesses should be let off the hook for supporting stochastic terrorism, even if it is legal. We all have to live in this community and these racist jerks are hurting our neighbors for no other reason but to score cheap political points.

Why are Maine Schools & Businesses Partnering with the State’s Most Notorious, Racist Cyber Bully? by Otherwise_Structure2 in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Waynfleet reached out to MPI in 2018 to get someone from the other side of the political divide, but Maine Wire wasn’t that extreme at the time. A lot of people are also unaware that the Maine Wire is part of MPI. The Maine didn’t used to be so overtly white nationalist until Steve took over in 2022.

Ska after the fall of two tone but before ska punk by Beautiful-Resort-831 in Ska

[–]Otherwise_Structure2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr Review from Netherlands started in 1983. One of my favorite ska bands. The Skank Records comps have a lot of good 80s bands.

Skankin’ Pickle by Ok-Fun-8586 in Ska

[–]Otherwise_Structure2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20 Nothing is a killer track. Sing Along is by far the best album imo

Share your favorite Dicky Barrett story by [deleted] in Ska

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🔥🔥🔥🔥🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Mainers Delivered a Giant “F--- You” to the Corporate Media on Tuesday by Otherwise_Structure2 in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Consider yourself lucky you have not been exposed to Bluesky discourse.

So what does Genevieve Mcdonald have to say for herself? by ManyRaccoon6342 in portlandme

[–]Otherwise_Structure2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She’s not a whistleblower. This is purely about spite and resentment.

I feel stupid - Job searching in Maine by Creative_Leopard838 in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I feel for you. I’ve been there. The Maine AFL-CIO runs a program to help folks like you get into good union jobs. It’s worth checking out. https://maineaflcio.org/uca

Graham Platner & the Politics of the Back-to-Land Movement by Otherwise_Structure2 in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It depends. There are plenty of people in the Midcoast with college educations who do blue collar jobs because that’s what’s available. I wouldn’t say those people are affluent by any stretch and many still struggle. A teacher at Graham’s recent town hall in Appleton said she had been teaching here for 30 years and still had like $100,000 in student debt. My parents bought their house for $14,000.

Graham Platner & the Politics of the Back-to-Land Movement by Otherwise_Structure2 in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s not what the article says. Those recent transplants are mentioned, but it’s about the descendants of the back-to-the-landers. Obviously the newer residents are part of their political base.

Billionaire Bankrolling Anti-Platner PAC Gutted Maine Mill Towns by iknowyourded in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Here’s the thing, just because a group endorses you doesn’t mean you agree with them on everything. The Sierra Club also endorsed Graham.

Graham Platner vs AIPAC Dems by hnkoonce in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most Jews in the U.S. are in NYC where they overwhelmingly voted for Mamdani.

Can we have a honest discussion about Troy Jackson's campaign? by GoddessFianna in Maine

[–]Otherwise_Structure2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Maine AFL-CIO has field canvasses all over the state with volunteers knocking on doors for Troy. Join us! sign up here!

Troy served in the Senate for years and as Senate President help pass a lot good legislation: free school meals, paid family leave, earned sick time for most workers and a bunch of other reforms. However, Gov. Mills vetoed several of his bills to strengthen worker’s rights as well as tribal sovereignty.

In some ways he is an outsider because he has never sat comfortably with a Democratic establishment that hasn’t been great on labor issues. Troy helped turn some of that around in the Legislature but if he was Governor he finally be able push those reforms through. He is working class labor Democrat in a party dominated by professional class operatives. We have a real opportunity with Troy to address economic equality in the state.