### “Oops, Did Susan Collins Send You to Iraq?”
So, Sen. Susan Collins is feeling the heat after a Democratic challenger, Graham Platner—a Marine vet and oyster farmer, because why not—decided to take a jab at her record. Apparently, he’s not a fan of her past votes on military intervention. In his words, she “voted to send me to Iraq.” Wow, what a shocking revelation.
Let’s unpack that. Collins has a history of supporting military action, which, surprise surprise, is a common stance for many in Congress. Platner’s comment is meant to stir emotions, but it’s a classic case of selective outrage. Did he think she was going to sit on the sidelines while the military made decisions? The irony of a veteran now criticizing a politician for supporting military action is rich. But hey, if it gets you votes, right?
The media is quick to frame this as a bold stand against Collins, but how about we ask the obvious question: What’s Platner’s real plan for foreign policy? Or is just bashing Collins easier than offering actual solutions?
At the end of the day, Collins is just doing what politicians do: making tough calls that don’t always sit well with everyone. But if we’re keeping score, it seems like a lot of finger-pointing is happening without any real accountability on what comes next.
So, how about we focus less on who sent whom to Iraq and more on what we’ll do about it next time? Or is that too much common sense for a political debate?
By Admin | Published: May 28, 2026 at 9:15 pm
