I Don't Speak German News Roundup: Graham Platner, etc
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Nov 3, 2025 The recent discussions delve into Graham Platner's controversial past, including his offensive Reddit posts and the implications of his SS tattoo. A shocking incident in Athens, Georgia, involves Kenneth Morgan, who assaulted a woman while donning Nazi attire and was bailed out by extremist Paul Miller. The hosts bring to light Chris Booth’s connection to the rising Nazi content creator 'Shameless Sperg,' revealing the intertwining of local politics and extremist ideologies. Each tale underscores the alarming intersections of political ambition and far-right extremism.
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Wedding Video Reveals SS Tattoo
- Jack and Daniel discuss a wedding video showing Plattner with a large SS chest tattoo and his explanations.
- They note witnesses claim he joked about the tattoo, undermining his claims of ignorance.
Demand Remediation Before Endorsing
- Do not elevate candidates with extremist tattoos and offensive rhetoric without public contrition and reparative actions.
- Require demonstrable, long-term behavior change before supporting high office bids.
Electoral Triage Narrows Progressive Options
- The hosts assert Democratic internal dynamics prioritize winning over ideological purity, narrowing choices to establishment-compatible candidates.
- They argue this process prevents genuinely transformative left candidates from emerging within the party.
