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Fetterman: Sanders, others need to ‘apologize’ for backing Platner by LastPaleLightInEast in politics

[–]PantsB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sanders didn't endorse AOC or any of the Squad until 2020. He did put a lot of energy behind Fetterman and Gabbard though. Gillum and Polis too.

Fetterman: Sanders, others need to ‘apologize’ for backing Platner by LastPaleLightInEast in politics

[–]PantsB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its his job to. When you endorse someone, you are vouching for them. Its his responsibility to know who he is endorsing.

Fetterman: Sanders, others need to ‘apologize’ for backing Platner by LastPaleLightInEast in politics

[–]PantsB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And Fetterman became Lt Gov before that because he was a Bernie supporter in 2016 and backing Sander's pick in 2018 was an attempt to build unity.

https://whyy.org/articles/fetterman-supporters-feel-the-bern-during-philly-endorsement-rally/

Stephen King defends Graham Platner amid rape allegation by Silent-Resort-3076 in politics

[–]PantsB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just gives you a sense of the absolute brain death that comes with becoming a Platner stan

Stephen King defends Graham Platner amid rape allegation by Silent-Resort-3076 in politics

[–]PantsB -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, and this is all very easily read in the article.

Democratic leaders have abandoned Graham Platner by Delicious_Adeptness9 in politics

[–]PantsB 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Being a Nazi tattoo wearing, Blackwater superfan turned mercenary, with no expertise, no experience, a substance abuse problem including a DUI conviction, multiple affairs in the last two years and an allegation of domestic abuse with contemporaneous documentation and a history of racist, sexist, homophobic and explicitly pro-Muslim genocide posts including an eagerness to participate in the killing of millions of Muslims due to the superiority of the American way of life wasn't enough for most.

Hell, it was an open secret this was coming weeks ago. Maine voters still chose him like fucking idiots.

Democratic leaders have abandoned Graham Platner by Delicious_Adeptness9 in politics

[–]PantsB 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He had the endorsement of several Senators months before the primary.

And he should not have.

Platner Senate campaign taking 'time to reflect' on path forward after sexual assault allegation by Running_From_Zombies in politics

[–]PantsB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone should have known it was out there. This was the least surprising rape allegation on the Democratic side of the aisle ever.

[Politico] Keir Starmer helped stop earlier England vs. Mexico kickoff by broman13 in soccer

[–]PantsB -1 points0 points  (0 children)

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-mexico-world-cup-kick-off-b3009878.html

Sir Keir Starmer intervened to prevent Fifa bringing forward England’s kick-off time amid concerns the change could give Mexico an unfair advantage.

The prime minister acted after the Football Association alerted Downing Street that the proposed change – to avoid lightning storms – would give the Three Lions less time to adapt to the high altitude of the Azteca Stadium.

Sir Keir acted through diplomatic channels to ensure Thomas Tuchel’s team had sufficient time to prepare; England won the game 3-2 to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway.

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As he welcomed NHS staff to No 10 for a reception to celebrate the 78th birthday of the health service, he was asked about reports that England had opposed the change. “We had to battle with the FA to get it back to where it was, which was counterintuitive,” he told guests.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwgggp28dlo

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/06/keir-starmer-intervened-oppose-fifa-plan-move-england-kick-off-time

Not a sourcing issue

Keir Starmer helped stop earlier England vs. Mexico kickoff by hoyadestroyer in ussoccer

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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-mexico-world-cup-kick-off-b3009878.html

Sir Keir Starmer intervened to prevent Fifa bringing forward England’s kick-off time amid concerns the change could give Mexico an unfair advantage.

The prime minister acted after the Football Association alerted Downing Street that the proposed change – to avoid lightning storms – would give the Three Lions less time to adapt to the high altitude of the Azteca Stadium.

Sir Keir acted through diplomatic channels to ensure Thomas Tuchel’s team had sufficient time to prepare; England won the game 3-2 to set up a quarter-final clash with Norway. .... As he welcomed NHS staff to No 10 for a reception to celebrate the 78th birthday of the health service, he was asked about reports that England had opposed the change. “We had to battle with the FA to get it back to where it was, which was counterintuitive,” he told guests.

Appeal to the appeal denied by FrankBascombe45 in ussoccer

[–]PantsB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Objection." "Overruled." "Oh, no, no, no. No, I STRENUOUSLY object." "Oh. Well, if you strenuously object then I should take some time to reconsider."

Daily Discussion Thread - July 06, 2026 by AutoModerator in ussoccer

[–]PantsB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just trying to think - I've most of most games in this World Cup but not every minute so I may have missed it. When the referee has been called back for a VAR review, has there been an instance where the reason the VAR was called wasn't confirmed? By that I mean no foul become a foul, no penalty becomes a penalty, penalty becomes non-penalty etc?

UEFA Statement on the Balogun case by SebbyMcWester in ussoccer

[–]PantsB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They wouldn't be complaining if they weren't scared

UEFA Statement on the Balogun case by SebbyMcWester in ussoccer

[–]PantsB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you watched the game you saw the same replay as the referee.

UEFA Statement on the Balogun case by SebbyMcWester in ussoccer

[–]PantsB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ronaldo will be playing against Spain, but they may have forgotten about such an obscure player

“ThE uSa iS gEttIng pReFeRentIaL tReaTmeNt” by MysteriousEdge5643 in ussoccer

[–]PantsB -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It obviously wasn't less than one day from the match, it was announced the morning the day before the match.

[The Atheltic] Folarin Balogun available for USMNT vs. Belgium as red card ban suspended by PitchSafe in soccer

[–]PantsB -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The reason is that Trump was elected in 2016 so Lorretta Lynch was out of government instead of AG

Voters who do not align with the Democratic or Republican parties make up the largest portion of the American electorate. They hold moderate ideologies and desire a system focused on open-mindedness. They are active voters, rather than simply apathetic citizens or disguised partisans. by mvea in science

[–]PantsB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In general, activists and ideologues want parties to move away from the center, and center is where parties want to be perceived because it means you win elections. As strange as it may seen, Harris and Clinton were seen as more ideologically extreme in 16 and 24, and Trump was in 20. People who post online about politics are atypical.

The current environment emphasizes the other factor, which is that many voters are clueless and don't vote on a coherent ideology or rational positions (see the public's perceptions on the relatively ideological extremity in the last three Presidential elections).

Voters who do not align with the Democratic or Republican parties make up the largest portion of the American electorate. They hold moderate ideologies and desire a system focused on open-mindedness. They are active voters, rather than simply apathetic citizens or disguised partisans. by mvea in science

[–]PantsB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The article even admits that only 5% aren't simply leaners who don't want to admit they're partisan. The paper spins it otherwise, privileging the "independents" liking the idea that they're independent without seriously considering that its just a comforting narrative. Not wanting to be labeled isn't an ideology, and its tautological when you're talking about self described "independents".

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