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Old Spin: Democrats Aren't Socialists
Newer Spin: Democrats Are Socialists But They're Not Communists
Reality: Democrats Are Organizing May Day General Strikes With Communist Groups
Next spin: Okay we're communists, but we're not Stalinists.
And then after that: Okay we're Stalinists, but you deserve it, stupid. How clear did we have to make it that we intend to enslave and murder you?Up to 600 communist groups and other radical organizations linked to the Democratic Party are mobilizing all over the United States to demonstrate for May Day, Fox News Digital is reporting. An investigation by the outlet has identified a sprawling network with "a combined annual revenue of about $2 billion organizing some 3,000 protests and events" pushing what the outlet describes as an "anti-American agenda." The protestors are urging Americans to skip work, school, and shopping. "May Day" has its origins in workers demonstrations in the 19th Century. Initially called International Workers Day in 1890, the event called for worldwide demonstrations in the memory of workers killed in an 1886 protest in Chicago. According to Fox Digital:... Unlike in decades past, the Democratic Party is increasingly associating itself with radical elements organizing through Indivisible, MoveOn.org, the American Federation of Teachers, and 13 state and local chapters of the Democratic National Committee as well as the California Democratic Party, Fox reported. ... One Democrat said the Democratic Party involvement in May Day with the radical groups comes at their own peril. "The increasing willingness of mainstream Democrats to align with extremist socialist groups is a major factor in why the Democratic Party is losing the center more and more, and why so many lifelong Democrats find themselves feeling politically homeless," Democratic strategist Melissa DeRosa told Fox News Digital.
At the center of the May Day mobilization, which has expanded from earlier indications, is a network of communist, socialist, Marxist, and other far-left organizations, led by chapters of the Democratic Socialists of America and a network of groups -- including the People's Forum, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, ANSWER Coalition and Code Pink -- funded by an American-born tech tycoon, Neville Roy Singham, based in Shanghai, promoting the propaganda of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Posted by: wth at May 01, 2026 01:17 PM (UjdFS)
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Next spin: Okay we're communists, but we're not Stalinists.
Next one after that: "It was all Beria's doing."
Next one after that: "It was all Beria's doing."
Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at May 01, 2026 01:17 PM (bufu1)
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Next spin:
"Of course National Socialists are socialists. Including the Jew hate. It's awesome. Heil Hitler."
-progressive Jews
"Of course National Socialists are socialists. Including the Jew hate. It's awesome. Heil Hitler."
-progressive Jews
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:18 PM (Y2NSe)
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Communists who are running a literal Nazi in Maine.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 01, 2026 01:18 PM (iNUL3)
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I prefer to think of today as Remembering the Victims of Communism Day.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 01, 2026 01:19 PM (xvhJH)
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4 Communists who are running a literal Nazi in Maine.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 01, 2026 01:18 PM (iNUL3)
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I've heard that communists hate the small-government libertarians also known as Nazis all my life.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 01, 2026 01:18 PM (iNUL3)
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I've heard that communists hate the small-government libertarians also known as Nazis all my life.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:19 PM (Y2NSe)
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Hey, CNN AND MS Now were still on the air!!!!
Posted by: Stateless at May 01, 2026 01:19 PM (Sco7b)
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"The increasing willingness of mainstream Democrats to align with extremist socialist groups is a major factor in why the Democratic Party is losing the center more and more, and why so many lifelong Democrats find themselves feeling politically homeless,"
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Couple this with the VRA decision from SCOTUS and the Dems are in serious peril.
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Couple this with the VRA decision from SCOTUS and the Dems are in serious peril.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (2UnvF)
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (4opPK)
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Our schools shut down today because there were so many teachers taking vacation.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (q/LWc)
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The NYT tried an even better spin. The 'collectivists' are marching today. Not communists, collectivists.
Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (Gringo fuertemente armado-Tempus belli) at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (aCpRC)
Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (SCYv+)
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Odd thing is they don't want to be socialist with their own stuff
They want to grab your stuff for themselves
They want to grab your stuff for themselves
Posted by: Beto Ochoa at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Tlyr1)
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Couple this with the VRA decision from SCOTUS and the Dems are in serious peril.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (2UnvF)
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Plus the great migration out of blue states (and counties) into red states (and counties).
You know what will fix this? A boring Jewish governor of Pennsylvania becoming their nominee!
Couple this with the VRA decision from SCOTUS and the Dems are in serious peril.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (2UnvF)
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Plus the great migration out of blue states (and counties) into red states (and counties).
You know what will fix this? A boring Jewish governor of Pennsylvania becoming their nominee!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Y2NSe)
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I prefer to think of today as Remembering the Victims of Communism Day.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 01, 2026 01:19 PM (xvhJH)
Who do I call to make this a national holiday?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 01, 2026 01:19 PM (xvhJH)
Who do I call to make this a national holiday?
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (rbvCR)
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Just remember. Every communist group that has ever been in power got there through murder and intimidation that used government power as the tip of its spear.
They want conflict. They need conflict and division to succeed.
They want conflict. They need conflict and division to succeed.
Posted by: The Crow at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (+ffGB)
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They are National Socialists without the nickname.
Posted by: huerfano at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (98kQX)
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Who do I call to make this a national holiday?
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (rbvCR)
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Not Wyden or Merkley.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (rbvCR)
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Not Wyden or Merkley.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (xvhJH)
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How soon do the Dems adopt The Internationale as their anthem?
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (E6xSb)
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New New Spin: There are no mass graves or killing fields and here's a listicle about why it's good that there are
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (LGS3t)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (ndZc7)
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20 New New Spin: There are no mass graves or killing fields and here's a listicle about why it's good that there are
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (LGS3t)
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"Also, the mass graves of Indian children may never be found, but they were definitely put there by the Catholic Church."
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (LGS3t)
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"Also, the mass graves of Indian children may never be found, but they were definitely put there by the Catholic Church."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:23 PM (Y2NSe)
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Willowed (and minorly relevant):
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What a stupid argument, Good to see you can easily be fed propaganda.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:16 PM (E6xSb)
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It's the same argument as Antifa is "anti-fascist".
It's not propaganda, though. Name one free economy country that would subsidize a vacation for its citizens. ("Strength through Joy").
Name a country like that whose leader worked with a car company to ensure a car most of its citizens could afford. (the Volkswagen)
Fascism is inherently socialist, from Gentile and Mussolini. It's just not on Marx's timeline is all. Mussolini coined the phrase "National Socialism"
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (Fi81e)
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What a stupid argument, Good to see you can easily be fed propaganda.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:16 PM (E6xSb)
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It's the same argument as Antifa is "anti-fascist".
It's not propaganda, though. Name one free economy country that would subsidize a vacation for its citizens. ("Strength through Joy").
Name a country like that whose leader worked with a car company to ensure a car most of its citizens could afford. (the Volkswagen)
Fascism is inherently socialist, from Gentile and Mussolini. It's just not on Marx's timeline is all. Mussolini coined the phrase "National Socialism"
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (Fi81e)
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Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:23 PM (Fi81e)
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New New Spin: There are no mass graves or killing fields and here's a listicle about why it's good that there are
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (LGS3t)
#5 will amaze you!
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (LGS3t)
#5 will amaze you!
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 01, 2026 01:23 PM (iNUL3)
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9 Stop calling them the Democratic Party.
There’s nothing democratic about them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (4opPK)
Nonsense.
There’s nothing democratic about them.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (4opPK)
Nonsense.
Posted by: German Democratic Republic at May 01, 2026 01:23 PM (E6xSb)
Posted by: brak at May 01, 2026 01:23 PM (jGJov)
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Hooray hooray it's the first of May, outdoor fucking starts today!
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at May 01, 2026 01:24 PM (Kt19C)
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600 groups is a huge amount of propaganda.
No wonder the Democrats have become rabid Communists.
No wonder the Democrats have become rabid Communists.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:24 PM (NpAcC)
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Fascism is inherently socialist, from Gentile and Mussolini. It's just not on Marx's timeline is all. Mussolini coined the phrase "National Socialism"
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (Fi81e)
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Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:23 PM (Fi81e)
So why were fascists good with private property?
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (Fi81e)
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Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:23 PM (Fi81e)
So why were fascists good with private property?
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
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We could do Remembering the Victims of Communism Day on May 1, and then we could celebrate Beltane on the following day, or the following Saturday, which ever is more convenient for bonfires.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (rbvCR)
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"Elon Musk put his hand out like a Nazi. He must be destroyed."
"It's okay that Platner has a Nazi SS tattoo. He was stupid when he got it."
"It's okay that Platner has a Nazi SS tattoo. He was stupid when he got it."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (Y2NSe)
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I prefer to think of today as Remembering the Victims of Communism Day.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 01, 2026 01:19 PM (xvhJH)
Day? If we remembered one a second, it would take three years.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at May 01, 2026 01:19 PM (xvhJH)
Day? If we remembered one a second, it would take three years.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (LGS3t)
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Sooo....
No work!
No shopping!
No School!
Well, I hope these assholes understand that in their communist utopia, that is exactly what they will get every day!
No work!
No shopping!
No School!
Well, I hope these assholes understand that in their communist utopia, that is exactly what they will get every day!
Posted by: Diogenes at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (2WIwB)
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Here’s the problem.
For years we’ve called anyone even slightly left of center a socialist. Even someone like Clinton, who while a piece of shit in many aspects, was no socialist. The guy got rid of Glass-Steagall for crying out loud, about the most non-socialist thing he could have done short of getting a tattoo of Milton Friedman on his forehead.
Calling everyone a socialist was like the left calling everyone on the right a racist. The world lost any meaning. People hear socialism and they go yeah whatever, it just means Democrat. But at the same time true socialists have taken over the party. So now we’re accusing actual socialists of being socialists but nobody pays attention because we’ve been doing it for so long.
We cried wolf way too many times.
For years we’ve called anyone even slightly left of center a socialist. Even someone like Clinton, who while a piece of shit in many aspects, was no socialist. The guy got rid of Glass-Steagall for crying out loud, about the most non-socialist thing he could have done short of getting a tattoo of Milton Friedman on his forehead.
Calling everyone a socialist was like the left calling everyone on the right a racist. The world lost any meaning. People hear socialism and they go yeah whatever, it just means Democrat. But at the same time true socialists have taken over the party. So now we’re accusing actual socialists of being socialists but nobody pays attention because we’ve been doing it for so long.
We cried wolf way too many times.
Posted by: Heroq at May 01, 2026 01:26 PM (UemNC)
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The thing that gets me two ways, first it surprises me, then second I'm ashamed of my lame-ass at being surprised, is all the public school systems now just taking the city's kids and busing them to these protests. It's happening all over the freaking country today.
The public schools are not being sneaky about this, they are explicitly taking the children given to them by the parents and directly using them as props.
Is there anyone left that doesn't understand we can't go on like this as a nation? There is nothing the left will not weaponize to win. I am f'ing tired of any r politician that does not understand we are deep into a fight to the death and if they aren't actively fighting the left they are obviously stalling as a part of enemy action.
The public schools are not being sneaky about this, they are explicitly taking the children given to them by the parents and directly using them as props.
Is there anyone left that doesn't understand we can't go on like this as a nation? There is nothing the left will not weaponize to win. I am f'ing tired of any r politician that does not understand we are deep into a fight to the death and if they aren't actively fighting the left they are obviously stalling as a part of enemy action.
Posted by: banana Dream at May 01, 2026 01:26 PM (3uBP9)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (Y2NSe)
You know modern Democrats aren't actually offended by Nazis or Slavery, right?
You know modern Democrats aren't actually offended by Nazis or Slavery, right?
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:27 PM (LGS3t)
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The Dems have taken a hard left tack since 2000. How could they keep going left and NOT end up communists?
Seriously imagine telling your average Dem voter in 2000 that the important issues in 2026 are:
Trans-rights and especially transing kids
Funding NGOs and not auditing the money
Seizing the wealth of people the government doesn't like through wealth taxes
Imprisoning people that say things the government doesn't like
Open borders, including for people that committed crimes in their home country AND those that commit crimes here
Seriously imagine telling your average Dem voter in 2000 that the important issues in 2026 are:
Trans-rights and especially transing kids
Funding NGOs and not auditing the money
Seizing the wealth of people the government doesn't like through wealth taxes
Imprisoning people that say things the government doesn't like
Open borders, including for people that committed crimes in their home country AND those that commit crimes here
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:27 PM (sKqQm)
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36 Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (Y2NSe)
You know modern Democrats aren't actually offended by Nazis or Slavery, right?
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:27 PM (LGS3t)
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Well, I think they're offended by everything that isn't in alignment with Current Day messaging.
You know modern Democrats aren't actually offended by Nazis or Slavery, right?
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:27 PM (LGS3t)
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Well, I think they're offended by everything that isn't in alignment with Current Day messaging.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:27 PM (Y2NSe)
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More Pol Potists.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (ndZc7)
A TRUE YEAR ZERO HAS NEVER BEEN TRIED!!!!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Fat, Dumb, and Happy at May 01, 2026 01:22 PM (ndZc7)
A TRUE YEAR ZERO HAS NEVER BEEN TRIED!!!!
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:28 PM (rbvCR)
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Socialist and communist, not a dimes worth of difference.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 01, 2026 01:28 PM (kGf4g)
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Every communist group used misnomers at part of their naming convention. It hides their true intent.
But their mo is always the same. Murder.
They tried to murder the president three times.
They are murdered conservatives arguably greatest debater because he exposed their lies with the truth.
Believe what they say. Their words are what they mean. It’s not hyperbole, it’s their objectives.
But their mo is always the same. Murder.
They tried to murder the president three times.
They are murdered conservatives arguably greatest debater because he exposed their lies with the truth.
Believe what they say. Their words are what they mean. It’s not hyperbole, it’s their objectives.
Posted by: The Crow at May 01, 2026 01:28 PM (+ffGB)
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If they receive money to protest against America, (going rate in Seattle is $20/hour minimum of four hours), that is treason.
FU*K every one of these traitorous bastards!
FU*K every one of these traitorous bastards!
Posted by: Diogenes at May 01, 2026 01:28 PM (2WIwB)
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People have no scale of time. Not even the Nazis started out as bad as they became.
It took the Nazi party from its' formation in 1920 until 1940 to start putting Jews on box cars to Poland. That's 7 years after the Reichstag fire (which the communist black shirts very likely did start, btw).
Nonetheless, I detect an arc of the "Democratic Party".
It took the Nazi party from its' formation in 1920 until 1940 to start putting Jews on box cars to Poland. That's 7 years after the Reichstag fire (which the communist black shirts very likely did start, btw).
Nonetheless, I detect an arc of the "Democratic Party".
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:28 PM (Fi81e)
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By the way, I really liked Spin magazine, it just petered out though.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:28 PM (rbvCR)
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Barry Soetoro is going to have a landmark evening at the bathhouse tonight.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 01, 2026 01:29 PM (Fbc0I)
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Reality: Democrats Are Organizing May Day General Strikes With Communist Groups
Next spin: Okay we're communists, but we're not Stalinists.
A f'n commie is a f'n commie.
Afternoon all.
Eye doctor visit to get glasses checked.
Next spin: Okay we're communists, but we're not Stalinists.
A f'n commie is a f'n commie.
Afternoon all.
Eye doctor visit to get glasses checked.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 01, 2026 01:29 PM (vQ9So)
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34 Here’s the problem.
For years we’ve called anyone even slightly left of center a socialist. Even someone like Clinton, who while a piece of shit in many aspects, was no socialist. The guy got rid of Glass-Steagall for crying out loud, about the most non-socialist thing he could have done short of getting a tattoo of Milton Friedman on his forehead.
Calling everyone a socialist was like the left calling everyone on the right a racist. The world lost any meaning. People hear socialism and they go yeah whatever, it just means Democrat. But at the same time true socialists have taken over the party. So now we’re accusing actual socialists of being socialists but nobody pays attention because we’ve been doing it for so long.
We cried wolf way too many times.
Posted by: Heroq at May 01, 2026 01:26 PM (UemNC)
Forgotten by too many was Clinton’s desire to seize and nationalize 1/7 of the U.S. economy by taking over the medical sector. (I still have no idea what “health care” is. Especially considering I have no health for which to care.). If that isn’t Socialism I don’t know what is.
For years we’ve called anyone even slightly left of center a socialist. Even someone like Clinton, who while a piece of shit in many aspects, was no socialist. The guy got rid of Glass-Steagall for crying out loud, about the most non-socialist thing he could have done short of getting a tattoo of Milton Friedman on his forehead.
Calling everyone a socialist was like the left calling everyone on the right a racist. The world lost any meaning. People hear socialism and they go yeah whatever, it just means Democrat. But at the same time true socialists have taken over the party. So now we’re accusing actual socialists of being socialists but nobody pays attention because we’ve been doing it for so long.
We cried wolf way too many times.
Posted by: Heroq at May 01, 2026 01:26 PM (UemNC)
Forgotten by too many was Clinton’s desire to seize and nationalize 1/7 of the U.S. economy by taking over the medical sector. (I still have no idea what “health care” is. Especially considering I have no health for which to care.). If that isn’t Socialism I don’t know what is.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:29 PM (E6xSb)
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Imagine telling a voter in 2001 that over the next 25 years we'd import 5 million Muslims into this country
Posted by: brak at May 01, 2026 01:29 PM (jGJov)
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We cried wolf way too many times.
Posted by: Heroq at May 01, 2026 01:26 PM (UemNC)
"We called them all socialists and *now* they're really all socialists" is not the argument you think it is.
It was a warning not a cry. We were correct.
Posted by: Heroq at May 01, 2026 01:26 PM (UemNC)
"We called them all socialists and *now* they're really all socialists" is not the argument you think it is.
It was a warning not a cry. We were correct.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:30 PM (LGS3t)
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A smart GOP might want to have all kinds of commercials running next week showing every democrat candidate that is at a Communist rally.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 01, 2026 01:30 PM (n5tGW)
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They tried to murder the president three times.
Posted by: The Crow at May 01, 2026 01:28 PM (+ffGB)
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I'm going to repost this from the previous thread:
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19 Republican Presidents.
3 assassinated. 15.8%
3 others shot (Teddy Roosevelt was shot after being President)
=> 6 shot. 31.6%
Just under one third of Republican Presidents get shot by Democrats or further left (Czolgosz, e.g.)
The Dems had 1, and Democrats mourned and Republicans mourned.
"Who's more violent?" has a lo-o-o-ong history.
Posted by: The Crow at May 01, 2026 01:28 PM (+ffGB)
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I'm going to repost this from the previous thread:
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19 Republican Presidents.
3 assassinated. 15.8%
3 others shot (Teddy Roosevelt was shot after being President)
=> 6 shot. 31.6%
Just under one third of Republican Presidents get shot by Democrats or further left (Czolgosz, e.g.)
The Dems had 1, and Democrats mourned and Republicans mourned.
"Who's more violent?" has a lo-o-o-ong history.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:30 PM (Fi81e)
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33 Sooo....
No work!
No shopping!
No School!
Well, I hope these assholes understand that in their communist utopia, that is exactly what they will get every day!
Posted by: Diogenes at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (2WIwB)
Well you’ll work harder with a gun in you back
For a bowl of rice a day
Slave for soldiers til you starve
And then your head is skewered on a stake
No work!
No shopping!
No School!
Well, I hope these assholes understand that in their communist utopia, that is exactly what they will get every day!
Posted by: Diogenes at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (2WIwB)
Well you’ll work harder with a gun in you back
For a bowl of rice a day
Slave for soldiers til you starve
And then your head is skewered on a stake
Posted by: Dead Kennedys at May 01, 2026 01:31 PM (E6xSb)
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"We cried wolf way too many times."
I disagree. If we had 'cried wolf' less, would things be any different?
I disagree. If we had 'cried wolf' less, would things be any different?
Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 01, 2026 01:32 PM (DgMqy)
Posted by: wth at May 01, 2026 01:32 PM (UjdFS)
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it's called 'may day' because they may let you live
Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 01, 2026 01:32 PM (CWTWj)
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Stalinism with an AWFL scowl.
Posted by: Dirac_Delta at May 01, 2026 01:32 PM (A0KDi)
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Well, I think they're offended by everything that isn't in alignment with Current Day messaging.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:27 PM (Y2NSe)
I don't think they are offended by a blessed thing. It's all a cudgel.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:27 PM (Y2NSe)
I don't think they are offended by a blessed thing. It's all a cudgel.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:32 PM (LGS3t)
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31 "Elon Musk put his hand out like a Nazi. He must be destroyed."
"It's okay that Platner has a Nazi SS tattoo. He was stupid when he got it."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (Y2NSe)
*******
He chose to cover it up with more ink instead of having it removed.
I would think that you would want every remnant of the tattoo destroyed, if your beliefs had really changed.
Deep down he's still a Nazi.
"It's okay that Platner has a Nazi SS tattoo. He was stupid when he got it."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (Y2NSe)
*******
He chose to cover it up with more ink instead of having it removed.
I would think that you would want every remnant of the tattoo destroyed, if your beliefs had really changed.
Deep down he's still a Nazi.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:33 PM (NpAcC)
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48 Imagine telling a voter in 2001 that over the next 25 years we'd import 5 million Muslims into this country
Posted by: brak at May 01, 2026 01:29 PM (jGJov)
Amend the 1A to ban evil Muslims.
Then kill every single evil Muslim in this country,
Would that make you feel better?
Posted by: brak at May 01, 2026 01:29 PM (jGJov)
Amend the 1A to ban evil Muslims.
Then kill every single evil Muslim in this country,
Would that make you feel better?
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:33 PM (E6xSb)
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57 I don't think they are offended by a blessed thing. It's all a cudgel.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:32 PM (LGS3t)
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Oh, they are offended. They've been taught to be offended by everything. It's a deep, emotional reaction, easily manipulated and wielded like a cudgel by the algorithm and media.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:32 PM (LGS3t)
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Oh, they are offended. They've been taught to be offended by everything. It's a deep, emotional reaction, easily manipulated and wielded like a cudgel by the algorithm and media.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (Y2NSe)
Posted by: rickb223 at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (vQ9So)
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58 He chose to cover it up with more ink instead of having it removed.
I would think that you would want every remnant of the tattoo destroyed, if your beliefs had really changed.
Deep down he's still a Nazi.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:33 PM (NpAcC)
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He didn't go through with the extra tattoo on top, by the way.
He just said he would do it, people forgot about it for a week, and then he admitted on a podcast that he wasn't going to do it.
He still has the SS tattoo on his chest, and he's proud of it.
I would think that you would want every remnant of the tattoo destroyed, if your beliefs had really changed.
Deep down he's still a Nazi.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:33 PM (NpAcC)
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He didn't go through with the extra tattoo on top, by the way.
He just said he would do it, people forgot about it for a week, and then he admitted on a podcast that he wasn't going to do it.
He still has the SS tattoo on his chest, and he's proud of it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (Y2NSe)
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61 And who shot him? A f'n commie.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (vQ9So)
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LBJ was a commie?!
/jk
Posted by: rickb223 at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (vQ9So)
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LBJ was a commie?!
/jk
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (Y2NSe)
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What hurt us is most was not crying wolf but allowing them to turn themselves into victims by claiming Joe McCarthy was some sort of psycho monster as opposed to Correct.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (LGS3t)
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What's the difference between socialism and communism?
The flag.
The flag.
Posted by: And we all know it at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (2Ez/1)
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Trump hates today because it's Law Day.
Posted by: Michael Avenatti at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (wGerL)
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It's not propaganda, though. Name one free economy country that would subsidize a vacation for its citizens. ("Strength through Joy").
The German government today IIRC subsidizes spa visits among other things.
The German government today IIRC subsidizes spa visits among other things.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (E6xSb)
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So why were fascists good with private property?
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
Private property is fine as long as we tell you what to do with it when we want to.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
Private property is fine as long as we tell you what to do with it when we want to.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (8avO+)
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64 What hurt us is most was not crying wolf but allowing them to turn themselves into victims by claiming Joe McCarthy was some sort of psycho monster as opposed to Correct.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (LGS3t)
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It was allowing them to control education on a national level, letting public employees (in particular teachers) unionize for decades, and ceding the cultural heights.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (LGS3t)
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It was allowing them to control education on a national level, letting public employees (in particular teachers) unionize for decades, and ceding the cultural heights.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (Y2NSe)
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For years we’ve called anyone even slightly left of center a socialist. Even someone like Clinton, who while a piece of shit in many aspects, was no socialist.
Disagree. In 2000 FedGov consumed 18% of GDP.
That's socialism.
Disagree. In 2000 FedGov consumed 18% of GDP.
That's socialism.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (sKqQm)
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65 What's the difference between socialism and communism?
The flag.
Posted by: And we all know it at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (2Ez/1)
One is more polite than the other.
The flag.
Posted by: And we all know it at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (2Ez/1)
One is more polite than the other.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (E6xSb)
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>>>He chose to cover it up with more ink instead of having it removed.
much more quick and effective to cover up a tattoo with more ink than removal
much more quick and effective to cover up a tattoo with more ink than removal
Posted by: brak at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (jGJov)
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70 Disagree. In 2000 FedGov consumed 18% of GDP.
That's socialism.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (sKqQm)
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Large sectors of our economy are definitionally fascist.
Starting with healthcare.
That's socialism.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (sKqQm)
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Large sectors of our economy are definitionally fascist.
Starting with healthcare.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:37 PM (Y2NSe)
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The biggest enemies are apathy and ignorance. It’s why I loathe most who call themselves “independents” and try to both-sides this debate.
The choices are very clear. There isn’t a lot of gray areas.
Do republicans have their shortcomings? Let me know when you find the perfect politician.
I’ll take the guy who doesn’t quite move as quickly or exactly the way I want over the guy who spends all day trying to find new ways to steal my rights, use the government to coerce my behavior and steal from me any day.
The choices are very clear. There isn’t a lot of gray areas.
Do republicans have their shortcomings? Let me know when you find the perfect politician.
I’ll take the guy who doesn’t quite move as quickly or exactly the way I want over the guy who spends all day trying to find new ways to steal my rights, use the government to coerce my behavior and steal from me any day.
Posted by: The Crow at May 01, 2026 01:37 PM (+ffGB)
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So why were fascists good with private property?
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
Fascism was the attempt to reconcile the demands of the industrialists who were essential to the wealth of the nation, with the anarcho-syndicalists who were coming into control of the workers the industrialists needed for production. In regulating both, the state was put in a position to arbitrate, and of course take their cut in power and riches.
Generally Fascist states are not so much good at property rights as they are in league with the large property owners. In Italy, think a balance between the Roman Republic, Medieval bankers, and Renaissance labor guilds.
Any one of the three areas given the power would destroy the economy, only working in balance could they prosper. As it was, though, the Fascist system protected each area to the point that no real advance could be made within the system since there was no real competition or innovation allowed.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
Fascism was the attempt to reconcile the demands of the industrialists who were essential to the wealth of the nation, with the anarcho-syndicalists who were coming into control of the workers the industrialists needed for production. In regulating both, the state was put in a position to arbitrate, and of course take their cut in power and riches.
Generally Fascist states are not so much good at property rights as they are in league with the large property owners. In Italy, think a balance between the Roman Republic, Medieval bankers, and Renaissance labor guilds.
Any one of the three areas given the power would destroy the economy, only working in balance could they prosper. As it was, though, the Fascist system protected each area to the point that no real advance could be made within the system since there was no real competition or innovation allowed.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:37 PM (rbvCR)
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So why were fascists good with private property?
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
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Because they realized that "ownership" was only a marker of control.
They controlled everything they wanted to control. While not necessarily getting the government involved in running a business.
Fascism, in Gentile's original model is about social progression, and the state as the vehicle of social change. Ironically, it's built on a "cooperative" model. You contribute to the State, the State keeps you around.
There were non-Jews that lost their entire company, because they weren't that useful to the Nazis. T
A couple of days ago I posted the description that one of the things about fascism is that the State decides everything that the State decides it should decide.
You can understand Marx and Engels in such a way to know that the fascist state--the state with absolute authority to pursue its vision, is exactly what you get in the stage before Communism. The "Dictatorship (In the Name) of the Proletariat" *is* functionally equal to a fascist government, but they're trying to beat you into shape to live on a commune.
So why were fascists good with private property?
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
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Because they realized that "ownership" was only a marker of control.
They controlled everything they wanted to control. While not necessarily getting the government involved in running a business.
Fascism, in Gentile's original model is about social progression, and the state as the vehicle of social change. Ironically, it's built on a "cooperative" model. You contribute to the State, the State keeps you around.
There were non-Jews that lost their entire company, because they weren't that useful to the Nazis. T
A couple of days ago I posted the description that one of the things about fascism is that the State decides everything that the State decides it should decide.
You can understand Marx and Engels in such a way to know that the fascist state--the state with absolute authority to pursue its vision, is exactly what you get in the stage before Communism. The "Dictatorship (In the Name) of the Proletariat" *is* functionally equal to a fascist government, but they're trying to beat you into shape to live on a commune.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:37 PM (Fi81e)
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From the previous thread: of the 34,000 dead voters in North Carolina, how many were Civil War veterans?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at May 01, 2026 01:37 PM (ZVgZ4)
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In a way, Fascism was a way to create cartels in banking, manufacturing and labor, which secured the status of each, and prevented any change or betterment while assuring them that no encroachment would be possible
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:38 PM (rbvCR)
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Think you own your property?
Stop paying tax on it.
Stop paying tax on it.
Posted by: Your local municipal gubmint at May 01, 2026 01:38 PM (2Ez/1)
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The problem isn't what names we call the left.
The problems, in rough order:
1) The right never tries to undo what the left does (well outside of Trump) so we get a rachet affect
2) The right doesn't bother to explain the non-immediate bad effects of leftwing policies, for example when Biden doubled the budget LIVs didn't care. When we got Bidenflation they did care, but few explained how they were related
3) The right lets FedGov loot the productive class to pay the leftist classes - both the FSA and the NGO/Bureaucracy class
The problems, in rough order:
1) The right never tries to undo what the left does (well outside of Trump) so we get a rachet affect
2) The right doesn't bother to explain the non-immediate bad effects of leftwing policies, for example when Biden doubled the budget LIVs didn't care. When we got Bidenflation they did care, but few explained how they were related
3) The right lets FedGov loot the productive class to pay the leftist classes - both the FSA and the NGO/Bureaucracy class
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:38 PM (sKqQm)
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Disagree. In 2000 FedGov consumed 18% of GDP.
That's socialism.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (sKqQm)
Not quite. An example of Socialism: Amtrak. And orgs like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Student loans (can they be done privately? No.)
There are lots of people here who are perfectly good with 18% of the GDP being FedGov, so long as the entirety of the other 82% is in manufacturing, a.k.a The Only Jobs That Matter.
That's socialism.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (sKqQm)
Not quite. An example of Socialism: Amtrak. And orgs like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Student loans (can they be done privately? No.)
There are lots of people here who are perfectly good with 18% of the GDP being FedGov, so long as the entirety of the other 82% is in manufacturing, a.k.a The Only Jobs That Matter.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:38 PM (E6xSb)
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I think our Bolsheviks are more Maoist than Stalinist. They have a Chinese commitment to like-think pressure rather than straight up terror.
Posted by: toby928(c) at May 01, 2026 01:38 PM (4NO2D)
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My 9 month old grandson was babbling loudly and waving his arms in his high chair, so I said He's Mussolini ranting from the balcony" and threw out my Mussolini quotes about "nothing outside the state" and "only blood turns the wheel of history!"
And realized how much he sounded like Democrats.
And realized how much he sounded like Democrats.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (wBaIH)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (kGf4g)
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Oh, they are offended. They've been taught to be offended by everything. It's a deep, emotional reaction, easily manipulated and wielded like a cudgel by the algorithm and media.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (Y2NSe)
But it's not offense, it's just a mask they wear to express anything they want any time.
In personal relationships a Narcissist will often act like you have breached their special code to make you feel remorseful. To anyone reasonably normal, it looks and sounds and even *feels* like it is offense speaking.
But it's not. It's control.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (Y2NSe)
But it's not offense, it's just a mask they wear to express anything they want any time.
In personal relationships a Narcissist will often act like you have breached their special code to make you feel remorseful. To anyone reasonably normal, it looks and sounds and even *feels* like it is offense speaking.
But it's not. It's control.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (LGS3t)
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Couple this with the VRA decision from SCOTUS and the Dems are in serious peril.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (2UnvF)
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Plus the great migration out of blue states (and counties) into red states (and counties).
You know what will fix this? A boring Jewish governor of Pennsylvania becoming their nominee!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Y2NSe)
Shhh, don't say it out loud!! You know they can read this, right?!
Couple this with the VRA decision from SCOTUS and the Dems are in serious peril.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 01, 2026 01:20 PM (2UnvF)
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Plus the great migration out of blue states (and counties) into red states (and counties).
You know what will fix this? A boring Jewish governor of Pennsylvania becoming their nominee!
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Y2NSe)
Shhh, don't say it out loud!! You know they can read this, right?!
Posted by: SciVo at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (Sy6m/)
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When you've dumbed down and then appealed to people's lowest common denominator, you aren't going to get higher-level thinking about issues and/or reasonable choices.
We are far below the water line now.
We are far below the water line now.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (DgMqy)
Posted by: Frank Barone at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (IifOV)
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"Should I respond to questions about the particulars of fascism and socialism? I don't know...is Axeman in the thread? He is...oh, he'll answer it a whole lot better than I possibly could."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (Y2NSe)
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The thing that gets me two ways, first it surprises me, then second I'm ashamed of my lame-ass at being surprised, is all the public school systems now just taking the city's kids and busing them to these protests. It's happening all over the freaking country today.
Posted by: banana Dream at May 01, 2026 01:26 PM (3uBP9)
I suppose I would be angry at this but they probably learn more and are molested less at a riot than if they stayed in a modern school class.
Posted by: banana Dream at May 01, 2026 01:26 PM (3uBP9)
I suppose I would be angry at this but they probably learn more and are molested less at a riot than if they stayed in a modern school class.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (8avO+)
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They controlled everything they wanted to control. While not necessarily getting the government involved in running a business.
Fascism, in Gentile's original model is about social progression, and the state as the vehicle of social change. Ironically, it's built on a "cooperative" model. You contribute to the State, the State keeps you around.
There were non-Jews that lost their entire company, because they weren't that useful to the Nazis. T
A couple of days ago I posted the description that one of the things about fascism is that the State decides everything that the State decides it should decide.
You can understand Marx and Engels in such a way to know that the fascist state--the state with absolute authority to pursue its vision, is exactly what you get in the stage before Communism. The "Dictatorship (In the Name) of the Proletariat" *is* functionally equal to a fascist government, but they're trying to beat you into shape to live on a commune.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:37 PM (Fi81e)
Here’s the thing: people here get VERY ANGRY over this, but in fascism, there was still private property. And IIRC Mussolini still maintained the King of Italy.
Fascism, in Gentile's original model is about social progression, and the state as the vehicle of social change. Ironically, it's built on a "cooperative" model. You contribute to the State, the State keeps you around.
There were non-Jews that lost their entire company, because they weren't that useful to the Nazis. T
A couple of days ago I posted the description that one of the things about fascism is that the State decides everything that the State decides it should decide.
You can understand Marx and Engels in such a way to know that the fascist state--the state with absolute authority to pursue its vision, is exactly what you get in the stage before Communism. The "Dictatorship (In the Name) of the Proletariat" *is* functionally equal to a fascist government, but they're trying to beat you into shape to live on a commune.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:37 PM (Fi81e)
Here’s the thing: people here get VERY ANGRY over this, but in fascism, there was still private property. And IIRC Mussolini still maintained the King of Italy.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (E6xSb)
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Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
They were only nominally okay with private property. Although the title remained in individual hands, the government exercised full control over its use (and value). This is why fascism is the bureaucratic sweet spot. All of the real control, but none of the blame when something goes wrong as the putative owner will always be the obvious fallguy.
They were only nominally okay with private property. Although the title remained in individual hands, the government exercised full control over its use (and value). This is why fascism is the bureaucratic sweet spot. All of the real control, but none of the blame when something goes wrong as the putative owner will always be the obvious fallguy.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (lFFaq)
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Here's to a long night of the long knives.
Posted by: Reforger at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (G4ajv)
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Every communist group used misnomers at part of their naming convention. It hides their true intent.
Posted by: The Crow
Any group with the words "...for Justice" in its name is a communist front.
Posted by: The Crow
Any group with the words "...for Justice" in its name is a communist front.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at May 01, 2026 01:41 PM (l26NL)
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Oops, I hope nobody gets the wrong idea since I took the day off. Needed an oil change and don't like working on Fridays. But mostly don't like working on Fridays.
Posted by: She Hobbit at May 01, 2026 01:41 PM (ftFVW)
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88 It's good weather in Portland, so the topless May Day Earth day demons will be out in force.
Posted by: Frank Barone
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It's like a nude beach. Sounds good until you get there.
Posted by: Frank Barone
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It's like a nude beach. Sounds good until you get there.
Posted by: The ghost of Dennis Miller at May 01, 2026 01:41 PM (2Ez/1)
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My 9 month old grandson was babbling loudly and waving his arms in his high chair, so I said He's Mussolini ranting from the balcony" and threw out my Mussolini quotes about "nothing outside the state" and "only blood turns the wheel of history!"
And realized how much he sounded like Democrats.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (wBaIH)
Babies usually look like Mussolini or Russian commie leaders, too.
And realized how much he sounded like Democrats.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (wBaIH)
Babies usually look like Mussolini or Russian commie leaders, too.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:42 PM (8avO+)
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He's Mussolini ranting from the balcony" and threw out my Mussolini quotes about "nothing outside the state" and "only blood turns the wheel of history!"
Mussolini was always a leftwing figure. He didn't break with the left over the question of socialist economics, but the question of whether you could have socialism in one country, specifically Italy, or if had had to be international like the Soviet Union nominally was.
Well that difference matters, it means fascism is just a socialist heresy.
Mussolini was always a leftwing figure. He didn't break with the left over the question of socialist economics, but the question of whether you could have socialism in one country, specifically Italy, or if had had to be international like the Soviet Union nominally was.
Well that difference matters, it means fascism is just a socialist heresy.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:42 PM (sKqQm)
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It's good weather in Portland, so the topless May Day Earth day demons will be out in force.
Posted by: Frank Barone
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It's like a nude beach. Sounds good until you get there.
Posted by: The ghost of Dennis Miller
Saggy all over, yes?
Posted by: Frank Barone
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It's like a nude beach. Sounds good until you get there.
Posted by: The ghost of Dennis Miller
Saggy all over, yes?
Posted by: She Hobbit at May 01, 2026 01:42 PM (ftFVW)
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Does not matter what they call themselves, or what we call them, get them out of politics.
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:43 PM (GD0B3)
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LOL at the ridiculous idea of "losing the center". Leaving aside the idiocy of the "left right center" concepts, accepting them as useful, it's absurd to think that Dems associating with actual commies will cost them.
Look at any of a number of huge actual disastrous issues facing the country, many of them with real world concrete impact on peoples' lives.
Borderless mass migration and utter lawlessness in immigration.
The astonishing and vile "trans" thing WRT minors.
The open calls for violence against federal law enforcement by *elected officials*.
On and on and on.
The dumbing down and brainwashing of the country is only just starting to be reflected in voting, and will be more evident as the younger/less likely voters become older.
Look at any of a number of huge actual disastrous issues facing the country, many of them with real world concrete impact on peoples' lives.
Borderless mass migration and utter lawlessness in immigration.
The astonishing and vile "trans" thing WRT minors.
The open calls for violence against federal law enforcement by *elected officials*.
On and on and on.
The dumbing down and brainwashing of the country is only just starting to be reflected in voting, and will be more evident as the younger/less likely voters become older.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 01, 2026 01:43 PM (U/Byj)
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USSR.
What's that stand for? Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Let me emphasize one word in that: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
What most people don't realize that what the average person thinks is "communism" s actually socialism.
Socialism is not just some watered down compromise between capitalism and communism.
Socialism is extreme leftwing totalitarianism.
USSR? Socialist. Cuba? Socialist. North Vietnam? Socialist. East Germany? Socialist. Etc, etc.
All of these were/are totalitarian police states.
So when someone says they are "merely" socialist, be very afraid.
(True communism is so extreme mot people can't even visualize it: No private property, no nuclear family, no private living quarters, no individuality, etc.)
What's that stand for? Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Let me emphasize one word in that: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
What most people don't realize that what the average person thinks is "communism" s actually socialism.
Socialism is not just some watered down compromise between capitalism and communism.
Socialism is extreme leftwing totalitarianism.
USSR? Socialist. Cuba? Socialist. North Vietnam? Socialist. East Germany? Socialist. Etc, etc.
All of these were/are totalitarian police states.
So when someone says they are "merely" socialist, be very afraid.
(True communism is so extreme mot people can't even visualize it: No private property, no nuclear family, no private living quarters, no individuality, etc.)
Posted by: zombie at May 01, 2026 01:43 PM (Av6i5)
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Posted by: toby928(c) at May 01, 2026 01:38 PM (4NO2D)
They are Leninists, with just a dash of neo-Marxism (race and sex instead of class). The important part to them is the role of the intellectual elite as the vanguard of the society. Most of them don't even want change, let alone revolution.
They are Leninists, with just a dash of neo-Marxism (race and sex instead of class). The important part to them is the role of the intellectual elite as the vanguard of the society. Most of them don't even want change, let alone revolution.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 01, 2026 01:43 PM (wGerL)
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Trotsky was ended by an ice axe. I prefer more surgical means.
Posted by: Walter Freeman at May 01, 2026 01:43 PM (f+JVJ)
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:43 PM (LGS3t)
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fascists and private property - no real rules. in nazi germany the gov't would when it wanted take away ownership from some people and give it to party loyalists.
seen at gooogle: Following the 1933 Nazi seizure of power, the regime pressured major industrial firms to support German re-armament; when Hugo Junkers, a pacifist, refused to cooperate, the Nazis moved to take control of his companies.
seen at gooogle: Following the 1933 Nazi seizure of power, the regime pressured major industrial firms to support German re-armament; when Hugo Junkers, a pacifist, refused to cooperate, the Nazis moved to take control of his companies.
Posted by: gnats local 678 at May 01, 2026 01:44 PM (CWTWj)
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My 9 month old grandson was babbling loudly and waving his arms in his high chair, so I said He's Mussolini ranting from the balcony" and threw out my Mussolini quotes about "nothing outside the state" and "only blood turns the wheel of history!"
And realized how much he sounded like Democrats.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (wBaIH)
I miss those days. They grow up fast.
And realized how much he sounded like Democrats.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (wBaIH)
I miss those days. They grow up fast.
Posted by: Reforger at May 01, 2026 01:44 PM (G4ajv)
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When Hitler rose to power in Germany the Soviets weren't sure if he was the face of the rise of true Marxism in Germany.
Remember Marxist theory said socialism would come from an advanced country via a populist party...which the NAZIs were...not the Bolsheviks.
Remember Marxist theory said socialism would come from an advanced country via a populist party...which the NAZIs were...not the Bolsheviks.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:44 PM (sKqQm)
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Retards on Parade.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 01, 2026 01:45 PM (qcTWE)
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My usual leftie source says this May Day is about opposing the dictator who has taken over our precious democracy.
I'm not sure he quite understands what a general strike is all about, or who is backing it.
But he is passionate about it, so you really should respect his feelz.
I'm not sure he quite understands what a general strike is all about, or who is backing it.
But he is passionate about it, so you really should respect his feelz.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 01:45 PM (DwqWV)
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For years we’ve called anyone even slightly left of center a socialist. Even someone like Clinton, who while a piece of shit in many aspects, was no socialist.
Disagree. In 2000 FedGov consumed 18% of GDP.
That's socialism.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (sKqQm)
Clinton wanted to take over all Healthcare when he came in. When he went full horndog, he relaxed to save his career and probably was better that the GOPe's running against him at doing stuff for conservatives.
Disagree. In 2000 FedGov consumed 18% of GDP.
That's socialism.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:36 PM (sKqQm)
Clinton wanted to take over all Healthcare when he came in. When he went full horndog, he relaxed to save his career and probably was better that the GOPe's running against him at doing stuff for conservatives.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:45 PM (8avO+)
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So when someone says they are "merely" socialist, be very afraid.
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How about "Democratic Socialist" ??
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How about "Democratic Socialist" ??
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:45 PM (GD0B3)
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LOL at the ridiculous idea of "losing the center". Leaving aside the idiocy of the "left right center" concepts, accepting them as useful, it's absurd to think that Dems associating with actual commies will cost them.
Indeed - LIVs aren't voting on what the parties call each other.
And more importantly the vote mules and people hole punching dozens of ballots at once don't care if Trump calls them commies, socialists, or "my friends across the aisle"
Indeed - LIVs aren't voting on what the parties call each other.
And more importantly the vote mules and people hole punching dozens of ballots at once don't care if Trump calls them commies, socialists, or "my friends across the aisle"
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (sKqQm)
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The Dems can't move to the middle anymore.
Because their dominant constituency is:
1st - black women
2nd - white, unmarried women
3rd - (and this is significant overlap with 1 and 2) government workers or those dependent upon government spending
That's near 90% of the party now.
You're either a willing slave to fund their lifestyle or a problem to be killed--that's how they all view you.
Because their dominant constituency is:
1st - black women
2nd - white, unmarried women
3rd - (and this is significant overlap with 1 and 2) government workers or those dependent upon government spending
That's near 90% of the party now.
You're either a willing slave to fund their lifestyle or a problem to be killed--that's how they all view you.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (MtSIY)
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Gentile's philosophy was practical, in it's way. It wasn't about some projected "history".
Mussolini became a more practical socialist. He edited the most prestigious socialist periodical in Italy for a decade or two.
Which is why the practical model of fascism can fit both a state where people have a grant of private property, as long as they cooperate with the State and a state like Engels' "Dictatorship (In the Name) of the Proletariat", whose direction is away from private property, so in order to adjust everybody, citizens have as little private property as the State can manage.
The key to fascism is Mussolini's summation: (EISNOSNAS) Everything IN the State, Nothing OUTSIDE of the State, Nothing AGAINST the State.
It's a cooperative model--even "compelling cooperation", thus somebody cooperating with the State's lead IS functionally a part of the State.
Mussolini became a more practical socialist. He edited the most prestigious socialist periodical in Italy for a decade or two.
Which is why the practical model of fascism can fit both a state where people have a grant of private property, as long as they cooperate with the State and a state like Engels' "Dictatorship (In the Name) of the Proletariat", whose direction is away from private property, so in order to adjust everybody, citizens have as little private property as the State can manage.
The key to fascism is Mussolini's summation: (EISNOSNAS) Everything IN the State, Nothing OUTSIDE of the State, Nothing AGAINST the State.
It's a cooperative model--even "compelling cooperation", thus somebody cooperating with the State's lead IS functionally a part of the State.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Fi81e)
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (MLtjZ)
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Here’s the thing: people here get VERY ANGRY over this, but in fascism, there was still private property. And IIRC Mussolini still maintained the King of Italy.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (E6xSb)
Also Mussolini's government was pretty bland on the Jews, and remained so until the Germans "saved" Mussolini and took power in his name
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:40 PM (E6xSb)
Also Mussolini's government was pretty bland on the Jews, and remained so until the Germans "saved" Mussolini and took power in his name
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (rbvCR)
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"Socialism," is just another disguise for tyranny.
Posted by: davidt at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Q+gd/)
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The godless commie heathens need to be put down like pdq cause time’s running out, between them and the muslims.
Posted by: Eromero at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (7RAhE)
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Bernie says we're not Jew haters. Bernie wouldn't lie .
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 01, 2026 01:47 PM (gu0hJ)
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I've just started referring to Democrats as communists. If you say socialist, people will think they just want more welfare & other social programs. Democrats now don't want any limits on their power to tax & confiscate or regulate private property.
Posted by: Dave at May 01, 2026 01:47 PM (sbsMc)
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When Hitler rose to power in Germany the Soviets weren't sure if he was the face of the rise of true Marxism in Germany.
Remember Marxist theory said socialism would come from an advanced country via a populist party...which the NAZIs were...not the Bolsheviks.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:44 PM (sKqQm)
That would be pretty dumb of the Soviets. Nazi and Freicorps thugs had been having street wars with communist thugs for a decade by the time Hitler rose to power. Not that there was a lot of difference in the ideology behind them, they would recruit ex-commie thugs to their own cause easily enough.
Remember Marxist theory said socialism would come from an advanced country via a populist party...which the NAZIs were...not the Bolsheviks.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:44 PM (sKqQm)
That would be pretty dumb of the Soviets. Nazi and Freicorps thugs had been having street wars with communist thugs for a decade by the time Hitler rose to power. Not that there was a lot of difference in the ideology behind them, they would recruit ex-commie thugs to their own cause easily enough.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (8avO+)
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Put it this way. If they were truly offended there would be ways to satisfy them, even temporarily. Solutions, concessions, agreements.
But they are never satisfied and always offended.
It's a clue. And a big one.
Does anyone think if every white person gave every last cent to every black person and then became their personal slaves for 30 years each, that the Left would be satisfied? During it and even at the end, would they say "great - this is even now we are no longer "offended" by your white privilege."
No. They would not. So it is NOT offense.
But they are never satisfied and always offended.
It's a clue. And a big one.
Does anyone think if every white person gave every last cent to every black person and then became their personal slaves for 30 years each, that the Left would be satisfied? During it and even at the end, would they say "great - this is even now we are no longer "offended" by your white privilege."
No. They would not. So it is NOT offense.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (LGS3t)
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He didn't go through with the extra tattoo on top, by the way.
He just said he would do it, people forgot about it for a week, and then he admitted on a podcast that he wasn't going to do it.
He still has the SS tattoo on his chest, and he's proud of it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (Y2NSe)
******
Wow. I did not know that. Many people are under the impression that he covered it up.
Elizabeth Warren is gushing over him.
Remember when Elizabeth Warren was berating Sec. Pete Hegseth for his tattoos, which were actually Christian tattoos?
He just said he would do it, people forgot about it for a week, and then he admitted on a podcast that he wasn't going to do it.
He still has the SS tattoo on his chest, and he's proud of it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:34 PM (Y2NSe)
******
Wow. I did not know that. Many people are under the impression that he covered it up.
Elizabeth Warren is gushing over him.
Remember when Elizabeth Warren was berating Sec. Pete Hegseth for his tattoos, which were actually Christian tattoos?
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
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Their policies suck, they don't work, will never work and will make one poorer and angrier. Rs should try that as a message!
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (GD0B3)
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What's the difference between socialism and communism?
The flag.
Posted by: And we all know it at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (2Ez/1)
One is more polite than the other.
Posted by: Cow Demon
>Logistics. How many moves can you make and plan ahead to advance without losing ground.
The flag.
Posted by: And we all know it at May 01, 2026 01:35 PM (2Ez/1)
One is more polite than the other.
Posted by: Cow Demon
>Logistics. How many moves can you make and plan ahead to advance without losing ground.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (Fbc0I)
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Bernie says we're not Jew haters. Bernie wouldn't lie .
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 01, 2026 01:47 PM (gu0hJ)
But Zionists, on the other hand...they hate those guys.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 01, 2026 01:47 PM (gu0hJ)
But Zionists, on the other hand...they hate those guys.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (8avO+)
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Because their dominant constituency is:
1st - black women
2nd - white, unmarried women
3rd - (and this is significant overlap with 1 and 2) government workers or those dependent upon government spending/i]
An interesting thing to note, in killing USAID Trump cut off one funding source for the left.
But these orgs also employed Karens in mass with inflated salaries. So the NGO isn't paying voters walking money or funding mules, BUT ALSO those Karens aren't cutting checks to their local Dem candidates from their $250K/year salaries either.
It is a double whammy
Because their dominant constituency is:
1st - black women
2nd - white, unmarried women
3rd - (and this is significant overlap with 1 and 2) government workers or those dependent upon government spending/i]
An interesting thing to note, in killing USAID Trump cut off one funding source for the left.
But these orgs also employed Karens in mass with inflated salaries. So the NGO isn't paying voters walking money or funding mules, BUT ALSO those Karens aren't cutting checks to their local Dem candidates from their $250K/year salaries either.
It is a double whammy
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (sKqQm)
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Every communist group used misnomers at part of their naming convention. It hides their true intent.
Posted by: The Crow
Any group with the words "...for Justice" in its name is a communist front.
Posted by: Blutarski
Or "Democratic".
Posted by: The Crow
Any group with the words "...for Justice" in its name is a communist front.
Posted by: Blutarski
Or "Democratic".
Posted by: rickb223 at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (vQ9So)
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Remember when Elizabeth Warren was berating Sec. Pete Hegseth for his tattoos, which were actually Christian tattoos?
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
Because to Democrats, it's perfectly acceptable to be a Nazi. It is not acceptable to be a Christian.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
Because to Democrats, it's perfectly acceptable to be a Nazi. It is not acceptable to be a Christian.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (iNUL3)
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The difference between socialism and communism is the number of the dead
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (gu0hJ)
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Reparations were paid in full at Antietam.
Posted by: But don't get me started at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (2Ez/1)
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Remember when Elizabeth Warren was berating Sec. Pete Hegseth for his tattoos, which were actually Christian tattoos?
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
Mad they weren't Indian Tribal Tatoos like hers?
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
Mad they weren't Indian Tribal Tatoos like hers?
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (8avO+)
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When Mamdani ran in NY and promised free buses and free groceries, what was the rebuttal ?
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:50 PM (GD0B3)
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:50 PM (LGS3t)
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Best to refer to them as Tyrants.
Posted by: davidt at May 01, 2026 01:50 PM (Q+gd/)
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FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (Zz0t1)
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126 Their policies suck, they don't work, will never work and will make one poorer and angrier. Rs should try that as a message!
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (GD0B3)
How about, Everything They Touch Turns to Shit.
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (GD0B3)
How about, Everything They Touch Turns to Shit.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (DwqWV)
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Where is the center of communist power in the world today? Beijing.
Who is paying for all the subversion, propaganda, and agitation? Beijing.
Who took advantage of the opportunity provided by Beijing to impose Draconian limitations on our civil and constitutional rights?
Who is paying for all the subversion, propaganda, and agitation? Beijing.
Who took advantage of the opportunity provided by Beijing to impose Draconian limitations on our civil and constitutional rights?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (RIvkX)
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@130 People's Liberation
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (gu0hJ)
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Obama told us we own nothing, the government owns it.
Posted by: Case at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (9lqZe)
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How about, Everything They Touch Turns to Shit.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (DwqWV)
how is that going to work in a debate ?
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (DwqWV)
how is that going to work in a debate ?
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (GD0B3)
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Trotsky was good. Stalin was bad. Lenin was the best.
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:52 PM (y171U)
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There are actually very few true right wing groups out there.
ALL of the ones they label via the media as right wing, aren't. By any stretch.
But, he who controls the narrative, controls the view.
Nazis are not right wing. They are leftists. Hard core leftists.
ALL of the ones they label via the media as right wing, aren't. By any stretch.
But, he who controls the narrative, controls the view.
Nazis are not right wing. They are leftists. Hard core leftists.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 01:52 PM (Zz0t1)
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"Socialism," is just another disguise for tyranny.
Posted by: davidt at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Q+gd/)
"It may be a commonwealth for the people, but someone will have to run it for the people. That will be you and me"
H Beam Piper : "A Slave is a Slave"
Posted by: davidt at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Q+gd/)
"It may be a commonwealth for the people, but someone will have to run it for the people. That will be you and me"
H Beam Piper : "A Slave is a Slave"
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:52 PM (8avO+)
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fascists and private property - no real rules. in nazi germany the gov't would when it wanted take away ownership from some people and give it to party loyalists.
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That was illustrated in the end of Schindler's list. Had he the ring, had he declined his car, had he resigned from the Nazi party.... he likely wouldn't have kept the factory.
Because the Nazi party didn't have a value of profitability, but how well the factory served the State. So, it wouldn't have mattered how well he could have thrived "on his own".
Your entire enterprise was assignable to some Nazi crony, just based on the idea that Party would rather he have it, and they have decided they don't like you so much.
It's one of the things that weakened the Nazi economy and the war effort.
The idea that Nazi ideologues were "okay with private property" is laughable and just barely true.
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That was illustrated in the end of Schindler's list. Had he the ring, had he declined his car, had he resigned from the Nazi party.... he likely wouldn't have kept the factory.
Because the Nazi party didn't have a value of profitability, but how well the factory served the State. So, it wouldn't have mattered how well he could have thrived "on his own".
Your entire enterprise was assignable to some Nazi crony, just based on the idea that Party would rather he have it, and they have decided they don't like you so much.
It's one of the things that weakened the Nazi economy and the war effort.
The idea that Nazi ideologues were "okay with private property" is laughable and just barely true.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:52 PM (Fi81e)
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"Socialism," is just another disguise for tyranny.
Posted by: davidt at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Q+gd/)
Most government is.
Posted by: davidt at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Q+gd/)
Most government is.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:52 PM (rbvCR)
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“many lifelong Democrats find themselves feeling politically homeless”
And yet the vast majority will donate to and vote for the very group kicking them out of the home. Useful Idiots all.
And yet the vast majority will donate to and vote for the very group kicking them out of the home. Useful Idiots all.
Posted by: AnonybotymousDrivel at May 01, 2026 01:52 PM (rFyE1)
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Someone who says he is a "socialist" is just too dumb or dishonest to call himself a "communist."
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 01:53 PM (RIvkX)
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Because to Democrats, it's perfectly acceptable to be a Nazi. It is not acceptable to be a Christian.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
What popped some tops? When they found out that Jimmy Carter's funeral pamphlets had the very same Jerusalem Cross on it.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
What popped some tops? When they found out that Jimmy Carter's funeral pamphlets had the very same Jerusalem Cross on it.
Posted by: rickb223 at May 01, 2026 01:53 PM (vQ9So)
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"Get your hands out of my f*cking face."
Posted by: Scott J at May 01, 2026 01:53 PM (nCTkv)
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The best was a guy who was handed everything his whole life all the way to the presidency and all he had to do was someone else's bidding and a Martin Luther King shuck and jive when he read a speech, saying "you didn't build that."
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:53 PM (LGS3t)
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And (everyone here should know this, but the avergae person does not):
WWII started as an intenecine struggle on the far left -- a conflict between two ideologies:
International Socialsm (the USSR) vs. National Socialism (Germany).
The USSR was a coalition of 19 nations and 50 different ethnicities all embracing socialism as a group, with the goal of slowly expanding outward to ultimately encompass the whole world. That's international socialism.
Germany's brand of socialism was more inward-0directed and self-centered: Socialism is just for us, our nation, our ethnic group. And we'll kill anyone who gets in our way.
Germany wanted to "liberate" "Aryans" living in Poland, Chechoslovakia, eastern Europe, etc., so boom, the conflict with the USSR was inevitable.
But the difference between to two forms of socialism now seems, in retrospect, pretty trivial.
If instead germany and the USSR has banded together to bring socialism to the world, and to work out their differences later, they might have succeeded. Chilling thought..
WWII started as an intenecine struggle on the far left -- a conflict between two ideologies:
International Socialsm (the USSR) vs. National Socialism (Germany).
The USSR was a coalition of 19 nations and 50 different ethnicities all embracing socialism as a group, with the goal of slowly expanding outward to ultimately encompass the whole world. That's international socialism.
Germany's brand of socialism was more inward-0directed and self-centered: Socialism is just for us, our nation, our ethnic group. And we'll kill anyone who gets in our way.
Germany wanted to "liberate" "Aryans" living in Poland, Chechoslovakia, eastern Europe, etc., so boom, the conflict with the USSR was inevitable.
But the difference between to two forms of socialism now seems, in retrospect, pretty trivial.
If instead germany and the USSR has banded together to bring socialism to the world, and to work out their differences later, they might have succeeded. Chilling thought..
Posted by: zombie at May 01, 2026 01:53 PM (Av6i5)
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134 Remember when Elizabeth Warren was berating Sec. Pete Hegseth for his tattoos, which were actually Christian tattoos?
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
Mad they weren't Indian Tribal Tatoos like hers?
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (8avO+)
She has no problem with the Dem frontrunner for Senate to have an SS tattoo.......SS!!
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
Mad they weren't Indian Tribal Tatoos like hers?
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (8avO+)
She has no problem with the Dem frontrunner for Senate to have an SS tattoo.......SS!!
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (y171U)
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When Mamdani ran in NY and promised free buses and free groceries, what was the rebuttal ?
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:50 PM (GD0B3)
They will fail instantly, as they have done. And now he has a huge budget problem. And a crime problem.
Posted by: runner at May 01, 2026 01:50 PM (GD0B3)
They will fail instantly, as they have done. And now he has a huge budget problem. And a crime problem.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (8avO+)
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Tyranny is just tranny with a y.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (LGS3t)
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155 134 Remember when Elizabeth Warren was berating Sec. Pete Hegseth for his tattoos, which were actually Christian tattoos?
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
Mad they weren't Indian Tribal Tatoos like hers?
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (8avO+)
She has no problem with the Dem frontrunner for Senate to have an SS tattoo.......SS!!
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (y171U)
From Maine!
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 01:48 PM (NpAcC)
Mad they weren't Indian Tribal Tatoos like hers?
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:49 PM (8avO+)
She has no problem with the Dem frontrunner for Senate to have an SS tattoo.......SS!!
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (y171U)
From Maine!
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:55 PM (y171U)
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Great news! The older lady with her large tits hanging out telling me I get get great erections at any age is not on strike. Neither is King Harv.
Also, the obama library of doom opens in about 50 days. Be sure to get your $30 tickets now and bring your ID.
In honour of May Day, may I suggest that you comment loudly so the volunteers hear you: "Wow, this place cost more than $850 million dollars!!! Everyone working here must be making AMAZING money!"
Also, the obama library of doom opens in about 50 days. Be sure to get your $30 tickets now and bring your ID.
In honour of May Day, may I suggest that you comment loudly so the volunteers hear you: "Wow, this place cost more than $850 million dollars!!! Everyone working here must be making AMAZING money!"
Posted by: Stateless at May 01, 2026 01:55 PM (Sco7b)
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If you look at the origins of fascism and the interwar period things weren't as clear cut as they would later become on ideology
Germany and Italy were originally rivals - Mussolini was willing to oppose Hitler moving into Austria for example, but after trying to deal with Britain/France he decided Hitler was the strong horse...
And in several cases, traditionalist leaders like Franco in Spain and Horthy in Hungary ended up allied with Germany not through an ideological agreement, but because the alternative was communism.
Spain is especially interesting - compare the RCC in Franco's Spain with Nationalist Socialist Germany's relations with Archbishop Galen and the Pope (specifically Germany considered assassinating/executing both of them for their Catholic stances)
Germany and Italy were originally rivals - Mussolini was willing to oppose Hitler moving into Austria for example, but after trying to deal with Britain/France he decided Hitler was the strong horse...
And in several cases, traditionalist leaders like Franco in Spain and Horthy in Hungary ended up allied with Germany not through an ideological agreement, but because the alternative was communism.
Spain is especially interesting - compare the RCC in Franco's Spain with Nationalist Socialist Germany's relations with Archbishop Galen and the Pope (specifically Germany considered assassinating/executing both of them for their Catholic stances)
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:55 PM (sKqQm)
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She has no problem with the Dem frontrunner for Senate to have an SS tattoo.......SS!!
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (y171U)
Being surprised at Democrat evil and perfidy is a life time of hard work I gave up on long, long ago.
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (y171U)
Being surprised at Democrat evil and perfidy is a life time of hard work I gave up on long, long ago.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:55 PM (8avO+)
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149 “many lifelong Democrats find themselves feeling politically homeless”
And yet the vast majority will donate to and vote for the very group kicking them out of the home. Useful Idiots all.
Posted by: AnonybotymousDrivel at May 01, 2026 01:52 PM (rFyE1)
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2026 sees the further rise of the white progressive in Talarico in TX and Platner in ME. This is matched with the rise of the Arab communist El-Sayed in MI.
Both whites lose their races. El-Sayed might lose his.
2028 sees the reassertion of the black caucus with their preferred candidate Kamala.
Internal Democrat dynamics are in...flux. Should be fun if they can be kept out of power.
And yet the vast majority will donate to and vote for the very group kicking them out of the home. Useful Idiots all.
Posted by: AnonybotymousDrivel at May 01, 2026 01:52 PM (rFyE1)
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2026 sees the further rise of the white progressive in Talarico in TX and Platner in ME. This is matched with the rise of the Arab communist El-Sayed in MI.
Both whites lose their races. El-Sayed might lose his.
2028 sees the reassertion of the black caucus with their preferred candidate Kamala.
Internal Democrat dynamics are in...flux. Should be fun if they can be kept out of power.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (Y2NSe)
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The Demoncrat Party would be better called the "Kill and Loot" Party.
They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
Posted by: XTC at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (6Uni8)
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155
She has no problem with the Dem frontrunner for Senate to have an SS tattoo.......SS!!
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (y171U)
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"What's wrong with having a tattoo celebrating social security?"
-DU, 93% probability
She has no problem with the Dem frontrunner for Senate to have an SS tattoo.......SS!!
Posted by: Joemarine at May 01, 2026 01:54 PM (y171U)
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"What's wrong with having a tattoo celebrating social security?"
-DU, 93% probability
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (Y2NSe)
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I'm never on strike.
Posted by: The older lady with her large tits hanging out at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (2Ez/1)
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Spain is especially interesting - compare the RCC in Franco's Spain with Nationalist Socialist Germany's relations with Archbishop Galen and the Pope (specifically Germany considered assassinating/executing both of them for their Catholic stances)
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:55 PM (sKqQm)
If only there was a book about the situation in Spain...someone should do something!
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:55 PM (sKqQm)
If only there was a book about the situation in Spain...someone should do something!
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (8avO+)
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They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
Posted by: XTC
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Bonus: They get to cast your vote
Posted by: XTC
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Bonus: They get to cast your vote
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (XeU6L)
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May Day a few years ago I was tdy in the Seattle area. I’m driving down this semi rural road when a car passes me in a curve and swerves into a tree stand. I stop, run over to the car and look into the drivers side thinking death or serious injury. Now I can also smell fuel so there’s an urgency. What do I see? Some woman, thrown into the passenger side because she wasn’t belted in. She topless, and her legs are up and you can see London. I notice there are May Day signs in the car and she smells like vodka. She has a head laceration that’s bleeding down her face, probably some serious contusions. I ask if she’s ok and can she work her way to the driver side so I can pull her out of the window. What does she say? “You’re cute” and she starts making sexual remarks. I’m like ma’am we have to move before this thing catches on fire. Nope. She says she’s comfortable and asks if I saw her bottle of Tito’s. PD shows up along with rescue. I told them what’s going on, he shakes his head and say it happens every year.
You can’t make this up.
You can’t make this up.
Posted by: Marcus T at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (aobjm)
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And Fascism was Mussolini who was the editor of the largest Marxist newspaper in Italy.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (kxLc1)
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The Demoncrat Party would be better called the "Kill and Loot" Party.
They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
Posted by: XTC at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (6Uni
You left out "Enslave"
They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
Posted by: XTC at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (6Uni
You left out "Enslave"
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (8avO+)
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In personal relationships a Narcissist will often act like you have breached their special code to make you feel remorseful. To anyone reasonably normal, it looks and sounds and even *feels* like it is offense speaking.
But it's not. It's control.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (LGS3t)
It sounds more like marriage.
But it's not. It's control.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (LGS3t)
It sounds more like marriage.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (g8Ew8)
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Helicopter rides for free.
Posted by: SOMEASSHOLESTOLEMYPEN at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (qjJKh)
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Remember when Elizabeth Warren was berating Sec. Pete Hegseth for his tattoos, which were actually Christian tattoos?
Posted by: redridinghood
Jimmy Carter's Funeral Program with Jerusalem Cross.
https://tinyurl.com/4shpsv84
Posted by: redridinghood
Jimmy Carter's Funeral Program with Jerusalem Cross.
https://tinyurl.com/4shpsv84
Posted by: rickb223 at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (vQ9So)
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If instead germany and the USSR has banded together to bring socialism to the world, and to work out their differences later, they might have succeeded. Chilling thought..
Stalin attempted to pull Germany into a more permanent alliance against the west a couple of times and of course they were allied from 39-41.
And the irony here is that from 39-41 it wasn't unusual for socialists to disparage Churchill as a warmonger that hated German people
Stalin attempted to pull Germany into a more permanent alliance against the west a couple of times and of course they were allied from 39-41.
And the irony here is that from 39-41 it wasn't unusual for socialists to disparage Churchill as a warmonger that hated German people
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (sKqQm)
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Every woman leftist politician endorsing Platner dreams of him ravishing them on top of a Tiger Tank
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (gu0hJ)
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Where is the center of communist power in the world today? Beijing.
Who is paying for all the subversion, propaganda, and agitation? Beijing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (RIvkX)
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There aren't many people living on communes in China. I have no idea if China is preparing people for that.
I don't think there are supposed to be any slaves in a "socialism", outside of the new form serfs it creates.
How eager do you think China is for the "state to wither" (again Engels is pretty weaselly on what constitutes the "dissolution of the State", and it could be whenever a State deems itself as having accomplished its Marxist ends). The withering away of the State is the main thing that state-centrist fascists rejected from Marx' theory.
China is a nation. China has a state that's not likely to go away. It is a national socialism, but probably slightly more bent to Marxian Maoism in theme.
China is a fascist empire.
Who is paying for all the subversion, propaganda, and agitation? Beijing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (RIvkX)
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There aren't many people living on communes in China. I have no idea if China is preparing people for that.
I don't think there are supposed to be any slaves in a "socialism", outside of the new form serfs it creates.
How eager do you think China is for the "state to wither" (again Engels is pretty weaselly on what constitutes the "dissolution of the State", and it could be whenever a State deems itself as having accomplished its Marxist ends). The withering away of the State is the main thing that state-centrist fascists rejected from Marx' theory.
China is a nation. China has a state that's not likely to go away. It is a national socialism, but probably slightly more bent to Marxian Maoism in theme.
China is a fascist empire.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (Fi81e)
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78 In a way, Fascism was a way to create cartels in banking, manufacturing and labor, which secured the status of each, and prevented any change or betterment while assuring them that no encroachment would be possible
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:38 PM (rbvCR)
This largely describes America's economy in the present day.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 01:38 PM (rbvCR)
This largely describes America's economy in the present day.
Posted by: People forget how much early Progs LOVED fascism at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (TbWk/)
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"The increasing willingness of mainstream Democrats to align with extremist socialist groups is a major factor in why the Democratic Party is losing the center more and more, and why so many lifelong Democrats find themselves feeling politically homeless,"
And the solution, the only possible solution, is to paint the Republicans as Fascists. They have to make us seem worse than them.
And the solution, the only possible solution, is to paint the Republicans as Fascists. They have to make us seem worse than them.
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (954tc)
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How about, Everything They Touch Turns to Shit.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (DwqWV)
Reminds me of an old Steve Dahl / Gary Meyer rant on Chicago radio when I was a kid.
"You want to wrap everything in plastic like they wrap the cups at the Holiday Inn in, then wonder why it fails. You wanna know why? BECAUSE EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH TURNS TO CRAP!!! That's why!"
It was quite epic. I actually had it on cassette somewhere. Not sure if it's still around.
How about, Everything They Touch Turns to Shit.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 01:51 PM (DwqWV)
Reminds me of an old Steve Dahl / Gary Meyer rant on Chicago radio when I was a kid.
"You want to wrap everything in plastic like they wrap the cups at the Holiday Inn in, then wonder why it fails. You wanna know why? BECAUSE EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH TURNS TO CRAP!!! That's why!"
It was quite epic. I actually had it on cassette somewhere. Not sure if it's still around.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (Zz0t1)
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176 China is a fascist empire.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (Fi81e)
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Why do none of the communist nations ever shed their governments to become socialist utopias?
Easy.
They're all controlled by the CIA.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (Fi81e)
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Why do none of the communist nations ever shed their governments to become socialist utopias?
Easy.
They're all controlled by the CIA.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (Y2NSe)
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Twitter is filled with commies talking about out stacking the Supreme Court when they get in power and making the magats pay.
Things are going swimmingly.
Things are going swimmingly.
Posted by: The Dog at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (XodLO)
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There will always be people who want to take to the streets when someone yells 'Revolution!'
We just have more of those kinds of people these days.
We just have more of those kinds of people these days.
Posted by: Bad Andrew at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (DgMqy)
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2028 sees the reassertion of the black caucus with their preferred candidate Kamala.
Internal Democrat dynamics are in...flux. Should be fun if they can be kept out of power.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (Y2NSe)
I still don't see Kamala as anyone's preferred candidate. This doesn't mean they won't run her, or that they won't spin the usual leftist mad crush for the dictator with her.
Internal Democrat dynamics are in...flux. Should be fun if they can be kept out of power.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (Y2NSe)
I still don't see Kamala as anyone's preferred candidate. This doesn't mean they won't run her, or that they won't spin the usual leftist mad crush for the dictator with her.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:00 PM (8avO+)
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Most of Twitter is bots.
Posted by: Prove me wrong at May 01, 2026 02:00 PM (2Ez/1)
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171 In personal relationships a Narcissist will often act like you have breached their special code to make you feel remorseful. To anyone reasonably normal, it looks and sounds and even *feels* like it is offense speaking.
But it's not. It's control.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (LGS3t)
It sounds more like marriage.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (g8Ew
So you know my ex-wife then?
But it's not. It's control.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (LGS3t)
It sounds more like marriage.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (g8Ew
So you know my ex-wife then?
Posted by: Sure don't miss that. Not one bit. at May 01, 2026 02:01 PM (TbWk/)
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Everything for Everybody! For Free!
Posted by: davidt at May 01, 2026 02:01 PM (Q+gd/)
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Where is the center of communist power in the world today? Beijing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
I'd argue they are fascist. They have fictitious property ownership and little to no job assignment, while demanding complete loyalty to the state without the ruse of the People as the core of it.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
I'd argue they are fascist. They have fictitious property ownership and little to no job assignment, while demanding complete loyalty to the state without the ruse of the People as the core of it.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 01, 2026 02:01 PM (diia5)
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I still don't see Kamala as anyone's preferred candidate. This doesn't mean they won't run her, or that they won't spin the usual leftist mad crush for the dictator with her.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:00 PM (8avO+)
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You have to ignore every Democrat primary poll right now that shows Kamala with double digit leads over Newsom.
Yes, Democrats love Kamala. They do.
I still don't see Kamala as anyone's preferred candidate. This doesn't mean they won't run her, or that they won't spin the usual leftist mad crush for the dictator with her.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:00 PM (8avO+)
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You have to ignore every Democrat primary poll right now that shows Kamala with double digit leads over Newsom.
Yes, Democrats love Kamala. They do.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:01 PM (Y2NSe)
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U. of Oregon rolling out "ICE alert" system, based on a system established for things like real emergencies, shootings, etc. So illegals can escape apprehension.
Absent some really really really important impediment or 14-dimensional strategery consideration (which is doubtful), the administration's complete silence and inaction on *official* lawlessness is becoming deafening.
8USC1324 includes, prominently, aiding or abetting illegals.
DOJ sent a letter to 400+ "sanctuary" jurisdictions last year warning of prosecutions under this statute.
Oh well.
Absent some really really really important impediment or 14-dimensional strategery consideration (which is doubtful), the administration's complete silence and inaction on *official* lawlessness is becoming deafening.
8USC1324 includes, prominently, aiding or abetting illegals.
DOJ sent a letter to 400+ "sanctuary" jurisdictions last year warning of prosecutions under this statute.
Oh well.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 01, 2026 02:02 PM (U/Byj)
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China is a nation. China has a state that's not likely to go away. It is a national socialism, but probably slightly more bent to Marxian Maoism in theme.
China is a fascist empire.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (Fi81e)
China isn't a state, it is many states held together by force and has been for thousands of years.
China is a fascist empire.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:58 PM (Fi81e)
China isn't a state, it is many states held together by force and has been for thousands of years.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:02 PM (8avO+)
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Nazi Germany and the USSR basically attacked Poland at the same time.
I hate that the USSR was given so much after the war they helped start.
I hate that the USSR was given so much after the war they helped start.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:02 PM (kxLc1)
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If Dems want to win a presidential election they need to follow the script of 92 and 08.
Find a leader without a national identity yet that they can claim is moderate.
So one of those red to purple state Dem governors would be an obvious choice.
But they won't do it. The leading candidates all have public profiles as leftists - Newsom, Harris, Bootyjizz, etc.
I suspect 2028 will look a hell of a lot like 2024.
Find a leader without a national identity yet that they can claim is moderate.
So one of those red to purple state Dem governors would be an obvious choice.
But they won't do it. The leading candidates all have public profiles as leftists - Newsom, Harris, Bootyjizz, etc.
I suspect 2028 will look a hell of a lot like 2024.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:02 PM (sKqQm)
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@162 TJM , good scenario. By 2028 the old guard will be mostly gone and the younger Dem factions will be vying for power. It will be ugly because the younger ones are stupid and immature
Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 01, 2026 02:03 PM (gu0hJ)
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In personal relationships a Narcissist will often act like you have breached their special code to make you feel remorseful. To anyone reasonably normal, it looks and sounds and even *feels* like it is offense speaking.
But it's not. It's control.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (LGS3t)
Oh, hay, "Cluster B" though that also includes the basic assumption that everyone is going to betray him or her and every check is the first step in the inevitable betrayal.
But it's not. It's control.
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 01:39 PM (LGS3t)
Oh, hay, "Cluster B" though that also includes the basic assumption that everyone is going to betray him or her and every check is the first step in the inevitable betrayal.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 02:03 PM (rbvCR)
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Now the leftie idiot is posting that this is all about telling Trump and "the billionaires" that this is our country, not theirs.
Huh.
I guess once you actually make good money, you aren't an American any more?
Envy. Pure and simple. The root of every budding commie.
Huh.
I guess once you actually make good money, you aren't an American any more?
Envy. Pure and simple. The root of every budding commie.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 02:03 PM (DwqWV)
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Most of Twitter is bots.
Posted by: Prove me wrong at May 01, 2026 02:00 PM (2Ez/1)
Just what a bot would say.
Posted by: Prove me wrong at May 01, 2026 02:00 PM (2Ez/1)
Just what a bot would say.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:03 PM (8avO+)
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Germany and Italy were originally rivals - Mussolini was willing to oppose Hitler moving into Austria for example, but after trying to deal with Britain/France he decided Hitler was the strong horse...
Posted by: 18-1
Britain and France dumped him after he invaded Ethiopia. He really had no one to turn to at that point except Hitler.
Posted by: 18-1
Britain and France dumped him after he invaded Ethiopia. He really had no one to turn to at that point except Hitler.
Posted by: Bulg at May 01, 2026 02:03 PM (77rzZ)
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170 The Demoncrat Party would be better called the "Kill and Loot" Party.
They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
Posted by: XTC at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (6Uni
You left out "Enslave"
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (8avO+)
No, that's what the Mexicans and Muslims are for.
Everyone else, they want dead.
They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
Posted by: XTC at May 01, 2026 01:56 PM (6Uni
You left out "Enslave"
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (8avO+)
No, that's what the Mexicans and Muslims are for.
Everyone else, they want dead.
Posted by: XTC at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (6Uni8)
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This largely describes America's economy in the present day.
Posted by: People forget how much early Progs LOVED fascism at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (TbWk/)
Yes, this is why I am so pissy about things most of the time.
Did you notice Trump is kicking the stilts out from under it all?
Posted by: People forget how much early Progs LOVED fascism at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (TbWk/)
Yes, this is why I am so pissy about things most of the time.
Did you notice Trump is kicking the stilts out from under it all?
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (rbvCR)
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192
But they won't do it. The leading candidates all have public profiles as leftists - Newsom, Harris, Bootyjizz, etc.
I suspect 2028 will look a hell of a lot like 2024.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:02 PM (sKqQm)
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Obama was already getting a national profile by 2006. And then he barely beat Hillary in 2008 entirely built on the strength of the black vote behind him.
There is no one coming out of the blue to save Democrats from Kamala.
She's going to black girl magic herself to the nomination. She won't even debate.
But they won't do it. The leading candidates all have public profiles as leftists - Newsom, Harris, Bootyjizz, etc.
I suspect 2028 will look a hell of a lot like 2024.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:02 PM (sKqQm)
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Obama was already getting a national profile by 2006. And then he barely beat Hillary in 2008 entirely built on the strength of the black vote behind him.
There is no one coming out of the blue to save Democrats from Kamala.
She's going to black girl magic herself to the nomination. She won't even debate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (Y2NSe)
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Sorry for the obama library countdown. I just LOVE everything about that place.
On my personal projects, I'm onto landmarks and these were just produced by gemini. Honestly. Perfect...
1. The Architecture of Agony
The Vibe: Dark history, dungeons, and places designed for suffering.
2. Necropolises & Cities of the Dead
The Vibe: Massive, terrifying, or beautiful concentrations of the deceased.
5. Cursed Ground & Haunted Horizons
The Vibe: Places where the atmosphere is heavy and the locals won't go after dark.
7. Forbidden Knowledge: The Great Libraries
The Vibe: Massive, intimidating, or secret repositories of human thought.
10. Monuments to the Absurd
The Vibe: Human-made structures that make no sense, are wildly over-the-top, or purely eccentric.
On my personal projects, I'm onto landmarks and these were just produced by gemini. Honestly. Perfect...
1. The Architecture of Agony
The Vibe: Dark history, dungeons, and places designed for suffering.
2. Necropolises & Cities of the Dead
The Vibe: Massive, terrifying, or beautiful concentrations of the deceased.
5. Cursed Ground & Haunted Horizons
The Vibe: Places where the atmosphere is heavy and the locals won't go after dark.
7. Forbidden Knowledge: The Great Libraries
The Vibe: Massive, intimidating, or secret repositories of human thought.
10. Monuments to the Absurd
The Vibe: Human-made structures that make no sense, are wildly over-the-top, or purely eccentric.
Posted by: Stateless at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (Sco7b)
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The Demoncrat Party would be better called the "Kill and Loot" Party.
They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
Posted by: XTC
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Then move onto your empty house and burn the furniture for heat.
They want you dead so they can loot your corpse to make themselves richer.
Posted by: XTC
......
Then move onto your empty house and burn the furniture for heat.
Posted by: wth at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (UjdFS)
203
The only good communist is a ded communist.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (abIsI)
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It's getting high time for good men to do something.
Trump is but one man doing his best, with some flaws rolled in for good measure.
It seems the Liberty Tree is getting quite parched.
Trump is but one man doing his best, with some flaws rolled in for good measure.
It seems the Liberty Tree is getting quite parched.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 02:05 PM (Zz0t1)
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199 This largely describes America's economy in the present day.
Posted by: People forget how much early Progs LOVED fascism at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (TbWk/)
Yes, this is why I am so pissy about things most of the time.
Did you notice Trump is kicking the stilts out from under it all?
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (rbvCR)
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But he's bailing out Spirit Airlines with a preferred loan, which means he's actually the worst president since Washington.
Posted by: People forget how much early Progs LOVED fascism at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (TbWk/)
Yes, this is why I am so pissy about things most of the time.
Did you notice Trump is kicking the stilts out from under it all?
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (rbvCR)
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But he's bailing out Spirit Airlines with a preferred loan, which means he's actually the worst president since Washington.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:05 PM (Y2NSe)
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Yes, Democrats love Kamala. They do.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:01 PM (Y2NSe)
Well, then, let's hope they run her ass.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:01 PM (Y2NSe)
Well, then, let's hope they run her ass.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 02:05 PM (DwqWV)
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If Dems want to win a presidential election they need to follow the script of 92 and 08.
Find a leader without a national identity yet that they can claim is moderate.
So one of those red to purple state Dem governors would be an obvious choice.
But they won't do it. The leading candidates all have public profiles as leftists - Newsom, Harris, Bootyjizz, etc.
I suspect 2028 will look a hell of a lot like 2024.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:02 PM (sKqQm)
Them having to run Biden showed the limits of the 'unknown' candidate idea. It is the only thing that worked in the past, but these days the internet will make an unknown known in days if not hours.
Find a leader without a national identity yet that they can claim is moderate.
So one of those red to purple state Dem governors would be an obvious choice.
But they won't do it. The leading candidates all have public profiles as leftists - Newsom, Harris, Bootyjizz, etc.
I suspect 2028 will look a hell of a lot like 2024.
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:02 PM (sKqQm)
Them having to run Biden showed the limits of the 'unknown' candidate idea. It is the only thing that worked in the past, but these days the internet will make an unknown known in days if not hours.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:05 PM (8avO+)
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Also important to note that "International" socialism was based on class and therefore transnational.
"National" socialism was based on race and therefore definitely not transnational.
"National" socialism was based on race and therefore definitely not transnational.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RIvkX)
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And Fascism was Mussolini who was the editor of the largest Marxist newspaper in Italy.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (kxLc1)
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Right. He started being more influenced by Giovanni Gentile's writing. And he gradually split with Italian Marxists over the stability of the State.
To Gentile, you can't really get much done that benefits “everybody” without the State leading it.
Thus the development of fascism was really a rejection of the "withering away of the state" which was “necessary” in Marx's theory.
BTW, there are plenty of people who get this wrong. Marxism, Fascism, those are ideologies. Conservatives are often not subordinating the theory or idea to empirically judged "successes".
It's one of the reasons why 20th-century progressives have viewed "conservatism" as inherently "anti-intellectual".
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 01:57 PM (kxLc1)
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Right. He started being more influenced by Giovanni Gentile's writing. And he gradually split with Italian Marxists over the stability of the State.
To Gentile, you can't really get much done that benefits “everybody” without the State leading it.
Thus the development of fascism was really a rejection of the "withering away of the state" which was “necessary” in Marx's theory.
BTW, there are plenty of people who get this wrong. Marxism, Fascism, those are ideologies. Conservatives are often not subordinating the theory or idea to empirically judged "successes".
It's one of the reasons why 20th-century progressives have viewed "conservatism" as inherently "anti-intellectual".
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Fi81e)
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206 Yes, Democrats love Kamala. They do.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:01 PM (Y2NSe)
Well, then, let's hope they run her ass.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 02:05 PM (DwqWV)
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When you have 70-80% support from roughly 40% of the electorate while you only get 30% of support from the rest, well, you're going to win.
That's the Democrat primary now. And her black support will only increase.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:01 PM (Y2NSe)
Well, then, let's hope they run her ass.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 02:05 PM (DwqWV)
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When you have 70-80% support from roughly 40% of the electorate while you only get 30% of support from the rest, well, you're going to win.
That's the Democrat primary now. And her black support will only increase.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Y2NSe)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (HdYcL)
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Amend the 1A to ban evil Muslims.
Then kill every single evil Muslim in this country,
Would that make you feel better?
Posted by: Cow Demon
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It's a nice start. Call it a pre-emptive action, the muzzy faith dictates that they either convert, kill, or marginalize (to the point of death) all non muzzies. When their holy book says that this is what a good muzzy should do, I think it is wise to take them at their word. Don't you?
Then kill every single evil Muslim in this country,
Would that make you feel better?
Posted by: Cow Demon
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It's a nice start. Call it a pre-emptive action, the muzzy faith dictates that they either convert, kill, or marginalize (to the point of death) all non muzzies. When their holy book says that this is what a good muzzy should do, I think it is wise to take them at their word. Don't you?
Posted by: Bonecrusher at May 01, 2026 02:07 PM (JNTt1)
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There is no one more stingy with his own money than a DemSoc.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (HdYcL)
But they love spending yours...
There is no one more stingy with his own money than a DemSoc.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (HdYcL)
But they love spending yours...
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:07 PM (FtULh)
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"Forward, the Light Brigade!"
Was there a man dismay’d?
Not tho’ the soldier knew
Some one had blunder’d:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Was there a man dismay’d?
Not tho’ the soldier knew
Some one had blunder’d:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 01, 2026 02:08 PM (Fbc0I)
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 01, 2026 02:08 PM (3ImbR)
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Obama was already getting a national profile by 2006. And then he barely beat Hillary in 2008 entirely built on the strength of the black vote behind him.
There is no one coming out of the blue to save Democrats from Kamala.
She's going to black girl magic herself to the nomination. She won't even debate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (Y2NSe)
He beat Hillary when the Superdelegates betrayed her to support him. She never closed in that gap. They neutered the Supers after that, but it was too late for her.
There is no one coming out of the blue to save Democrats from Kamala.
She's going to black girl magic herself to the nomination. She won't even debate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:04 PM (Y2NSe)
He beat Hillary when the Superdelegates betrayed her to support him. She never closed in that gap. They neutered the Supers after that, but it was too late for her.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:08 PM (8avO+)
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Them having to run Biden showed the limits of the 'unknown' candidate idea. It is the only thing that worked in the past, but these days the internet will make an unknown known in days if not hours.
Yes but I think that play can still work on LIVs who often will tell you "I just wish there was a moderate, non-crazy candidate I could vote for".
Yes but I think that play can still work on LIVs who often will tell you "I just wish there was a moderate, non-crazy candidate I could vote for".
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:08 PM (sKqQm)
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Posted by: People forget how much early Progs LOVED fascism at May 01, 2026 01:59 PM (TbWk/)
Very much so. Obama oversaw the final push of our economy into a fascist system. Watching various corporate heads maneuver to show they're company was " the good one" that should be picked for national support was interesting. Now Trump is trying to wind some of that back, so of course *he's* the "fascist".
Very much so. Obama oversaw the final push of our economy into a fascist system. Watching various corporate heads maneuver to show they're company was " the good one" that should be picked for national support was interesting. Now Trump is trying to wind some of that back, so of course *he's* the "fascist".
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (lFFaq)
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215 LOL! Trump just buzzed the DC May Day protesters in Marine One.
https://tinyurl.com/5c9cmvt8
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 01, 2026 02:08 PM (3ImbR)
Sparse "crowd".
https://tinyurl.com/5c9cmvt8
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 01, 2026 02:08 PM (3ImbR)
Sparse "crowd".
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (FtULh)
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The legacy of Obama is that the Democrat electoral losses at the federal and state levels wiped out a generation of moderates and left the field open to the wackos.
The legacy of Obama is that the Democrat electoral losses at the federal and state levels wiped out a generation of moderates and left the field open to the wackos.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (HdYcL)
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I worked and shopped today. Suck it, commies!
Posted by: Josephistan at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (y9ksN)
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It's one of the reasons why 20th-century progressives have viewed "conservatism" as inherently "anti-intellectual".
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Fi81e)
Its because or "intellectuals" that century and since were all communists.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Fi81e)
Its because or "intellectuals" that century and since were all communists.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (8avO+)
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Local school district closed schools so teachers could go to Raleigh and join (with pay) the May Day rally / protest for more money.
Same school district that paid out $72 million in bonuses and “lost” another $46 million in county funds. No one can say for sure where the $46 million went. They raised the proficiency scores to 68% by including private schools in the data.
Public school cult is a cancer on the country.
Same school district that paid out $72 million in bonuses and “lost” another $46 million in county funds. No one can say for sure where the $46 million went. They raised the proficiency scores to 68% by including private schools in the data.
Public school cult is a cancer on the country.
Posted by: Going deep. Out. at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (23/y9)
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222 It's one of the reasons why 20th-century progressives have viewed "conservatism" as inherently "anti-intellectual".
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Fi81e)
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I all fairness, I am an illiterate.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Fi81e)
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I all fairness, I am an illiterate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
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I kind of hope the Dem standard bearer is Newsom. I want him to explain how he has spent $126B on a high speed train that doesn't have a mile of track yet laid.
I can see Vance or Rubio spitting back how they went to the moon and beat Iran in a way for a fraction of that...
I can see Vance or Rubio spitting back how they went to the moon and beat Iran in a way for a fraction of that...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (sKqQm)
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Sparse "crowd".
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (FtULh)
not many factory workers and miners in DC.
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (FtULh)
not many factory workers and miners in DC.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (8avO+)
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it's absurd to think that Dems associating with actual commies will cost them.
Posted by: rhomboid
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This is what gets me. Who says the Dems should panic because of the extremist takeover? The vast majority of people are simply brand-faithful and barely skim the news; when they do, it's another diabetic Mexican grandma being ripped from her family and transported back to Dirt Village on a ... boxcar, probably. Or some earnest "transwoman" who just wants dignity.
I don't think Dems have a thing to worry about when it comes to the party itself.
it's absurd to think that Dems associating with actual commies will cost them.
Posted by: rhomboid
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This is what gets me. Who says the Dems should panic because of the extremist takeover? The vast majority of people are simply brand-faithful and barely skim the news; when they do, it's another diabetic Mexican grandma being ripped from her family and transported back to Dirt Village on a ... boxcar, probably. Or some earnest "transwoman" who just wants dignity.
I don't think Dems have a thing to worry about when it comes to the party itself.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (n7rxJ)
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LOL! Trump just buzzed the DC May Day protesters in Marine One.
https://tinyurl.com/5c9cmvt8
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 01, 2026 02:08 PM (3ImbR)
This man. He gets it.
https://tinyurl.com/5c9cmvt8
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 01, 2026 02:08 PM (3ImbR)
This man. He gets it.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Zz0t1)
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Posted by: The Crow
The best example of this was the American League for Peace and Democracy, which was Stalin's agit-prop operation in the 30s. Advocated for American involvement in Europe until August 15, 1939, then was isolationist until June 22, 1941. Very confusing times for American Communists.
The best example of this was the American League for Peace and Democracy, which was Stalin's agit-prop operation in the 30s. Advocated for American involvement in Europe until August 15, 1939, then was isolationist until June 22, 1941. Very confusing times for American Communists.
Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (wGerL)
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I all fairness, I am an illiterate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
And an asshole!
I all fairness, I am an illiterate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
And an asshole!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Zz0t1)
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225 I kind of hope the Dem standard bearer is Newsom. I want him to explain how he has spent $126B on a high speed train that doesn't have a mile of track yet laid.
I can see Vance or Rubio spitting back how they went to the moon and beat Iran in a way for a fraction of that...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (sKqQm)
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Newsom would be a worse candidate than Kamala.
I can see Vance or Rubio spitting back how they went to the moon and beat Iran in a way for a fraction of that...
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (sKqQm)
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Newsom would be a worse candidate than Kamala.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
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230
I all fairness, I am an illiterate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
And an asshole!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Zz0t1)
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I don't get it.
I all fairness, I am an illiterate.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
And an asshole!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Zz0t1)
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I don't get it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (Y2NSe)
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And the biggest thing is, the Democrats have completely insulated themselves from any feedback or consequences.
Their voters did GREAT under Biden; Covid was fantastic and wonderful for them.
That's how far removed from reality they really are.
Their voters did GREAT under Biden; Covid was fantastic and wonderful for them.
That's how far removed from reality they really are.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (MtSIY)
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Mussolini was a psychopath rapist and Hitler was a huge fanbois . They met in 1934 and a narcissistic Mussolini opposed Hitler taking Austria. Hitler left disappointed as again he was a fan. They met again in 1937 and became besties.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (kxLc1)
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"National" socialism was based on race and therefore definitely not transnational.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RIvkX)
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It doesn't have to be based on race. But it does seem that tribal politics are allowed to fester more.
The fact that not a single Marxist revolution has resulted in that leader throwing their lot in with established Marxian-themed nation, demonstrates the value of the State.
A strength that Mussolini predicted.
You can see that early 20th-century "sophisticated society" was just more eugenic-minded. Since nobody has dubbed their form of government "fascist" or "national socialist" since then, means that most self-claimed fascist states will exist when sophisticates were very eugenically-minded.
However, I argue that Europe is filled with multi-party national socialist states. Who are moving toward the point where the government decides everything it decides it needs to decide.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RIvkX)
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It doesn't have to be based on race. But it does seem that tribal politics are allowed to fester more.
The fact that not a single Marxist revolution has resulted in that leader throwing their lot in with established Marxian-themed nation, demonstrates the value of the State.
A strength that Mussolini predicted.
You can see that early 20th-century "sophisticated society" was just more eugenic-minded. Since nobody has dubbed their form of government "fascist" or "national socialist" since then, means that most self-claimed fascist states will exist when sophisticates were very eugenically-minded.
However, I argue that Europe is filled with multi-party national socialist states. Who are moving toward the point where the government decides everything it decides it needs to decide.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (Fi81e)
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It's being reported that the total cost of the rallies on May Day will be 2 billion dollars.
This will be more than what was spent on the Trump, Kamala election.
The left is also using this for voter registration.
This will be more than what was spent on the Trump, Kamala election.
The left is also using this for voter registration.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (NpAcC)
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Newsom would be a worse candidate than Kamala.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
She was smart enough to hide for about 40 of her 100 days.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
She was smart enough to hide for about 40 of her 100 days.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (8avO+)
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I don't get it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (Y2NSe)
Righteous bucks.
I don't get it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (Y2NSe)
Righteous bucks.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (Zz0t1)
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Here's the fallacy of the current Socialist Democratic Party. They long to re-enact the Communist rebellion of the early 20th Century. That rebellion was organic. The Socialist Democrats current protests for Communism is funded by mostly us taxpayers through public school funding malfeasance and NGOs. Therefore, the current protests are performative executed by individuals who have not vested interest in why they are there nor do they even know why they are there. It's just virtue signaling to their teachers to not punish them with bad grades. This is creating a society of people who do not express their true feelings. OMG! That is probably the point. Create a society of sheeple.
Posted by: John at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (0DsdP)
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Very much so. Obama oversaw the final push of our economy into a fascist system. Watching various corporate heads maneuver to show they're company was " the good one" that should be picked for national support was interesting. Now Trump is trying to wind some of that back, so of course *he's* the "fascist".
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (lFFaq)
I'd call it an impressive sleight of hand, but it has all the subtlety of a kinetic weapon from orbit.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (lFFaq)
I'd call it an impressive sleight of hand, but it has all the subtlety of a kinetic weapon from orbit.
Posted by: And quite the display of ignorance as well at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (TbWk/)
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It's one of the reasons why 20th-century progressives have viewed "conservatism" as inherently "anti-intellectual".
And its funny. Anyone that has studied politics will quickly identify that people use political power for self advancement.
So the only safe way to have political power in your society is to minimize it, divide it up into different spheres, and make it as a local as possible. Yes this is exactly what the US founders did.
But the left always pops up with a "but then we can't do all the great things we need to do!" which in turn is answered by "if you can't get them to do it voluntarily it shouldn't be done"
And its funny. Anyone that has studied politics will quickly identify that people use political power for self advancement.
So the only safe way to have political power in your society is to minimize it, divide it up into different spheres, and make it as a local as possible. Yes this is exactly what the US founders did.
But the left always pops up with a "but then we can't do all the great things we need to do!" which in turn is answered by "if you can't get them to do it voluntarily it shouldn't be done"
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (sKqQm)
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Since we're on the subject of gaslighting and lies, how does the left continue to deny the fact that they were the ones FOR SLAVERY before the mythical "party switch"
Where is the source of this ridiculous claim?
Where is the source of this ridiculous claim?
Posted by: melodicmetal at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (CncsH)
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237 Newsom would be a worse candidate than Kamala.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
She was smart enough to hide for about 40 of her 100 days.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (8avO+)
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Kamala will get Obama levels of black support.
Newsom is just as embarrassing with a terrible record, but he wouldn't get the black support.
237 Newsom would be a worse candidate than Kamala.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Y2NSe)
She was smart enough to hide for about 40 of her 100 days.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (8avO+)
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Kamala will get Obama levels of black support.
Newsom is just as embarrassing with a terrible record, but he wouldn't get the black support.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (Y2NSe)
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Hitler left disappointed as again he was a fan. They met again in 1937 and became besties.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (kxLc1)
Didn't end well for either of them
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (kxLc1)
Didn't end well for either of them
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (FtULh)
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The left is also using this for voter registration.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (NpAcC)
You misspelled mail-in voter ballot theft.
The left is also using this for voter registration.
Posted by: redridinghood at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (NpAcC)
You misspelled mail-in voter ballot theft.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (Zz0t1)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at May 01, 2026 02:13 PM (dK+Kv)
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So why were fascists good with private property?
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
Short answer: because they were pragmatic Socialists. They were OK with the proles having the illusion of private property, and with the big industrialists making buckets of money, as long as they did the Party's bidding.
Posted by: Cow Demon at May 01, 2026 01:25 PM (E6xSb)
Short answer: because they were pragmatic Socialists. They were OK with the proles having the illusion of private property, and with the big industrialists making buckets of money, as long as they did the Party's bidding.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM (utfVc)
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Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Fi81e)
This morning I learned from Grumpy that you can put end tags, by themselves, in your sig. You can't see them, but I have all four in mine now: /i, /b, /u, and /s (with square brackets of course, to clarify for jokers).
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Fi81e)
This morning I learned from Grumpy that you can put end tags, by themselves, in your sig. You can't see them, but I have all four in mine now: /i, /b, /u, and /s (with square brackets of course, to clarify for jokers).
Posted by: SciVo at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM (Sy6m/)
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Sparse "crowd".
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (FtULh)
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Yes. Maybe cutting off their money pipeline is having an effect.
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (FtULh)
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Yes. Maybe cutting off their money pipeline is having an effect.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM (3ImbR)
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10. Monuments to the Absurd
The Vibe: Human-made structures that make no sense, are wildly over-the-top, or purely eccentric.
Posted by: Stateless
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Heh. When criticizing much of contemporary architure, I am told that I just do not understand the 'elegance' of the design.
The Vibe: Human-made structures that make no sense, are wildly over-the-top, or purely eccentric.
Posted by: Stateless
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Heh. When criticizing much of contemporary architure, I am told that I just do not understand the 'elegance' of the design.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM (XeU6L)
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Well, then, let's hope they run her ass.
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 02:05 PM
Who in the party, after all, hasn't?
Posted by: tcn in AK at May 01, 2026 02:05 PM
Who in the party, after all, hasn't?
Posted by: Willie Brown at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM (l1Oiv)
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I kind of hope the Dem standard bearer is Newsom. I want him to explain how he has spent $126B on a high speed train that doesn't have a mile of track yet laid.
I can see Vance or Rubio spitting back how they went to the moon and beat Iran in a way for a fraction of that...
Posted by: 18-1
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Newsom has a deflection for everything. Plus a hairline.
I kind of hope the Dem standard bearer is Newsom. I want him to explain how he has spent $126B on a high speed train that doesn't have a mile of track yet laid.
I can see Vance or Rubio spitting back how they went to the moon and beat Iran in a way for a fraction of that...
Posted by: 18-1
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Newsom has a deflection for everything. Plus a hairline.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 01, 2026 02:15 PM (n7rxJ)
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The issue now with the US economy (IMO) is the financialization of every aspect. There is a focus on profit over production, and with a short term horizon for investments. There are fewer companies now that will sell you a widget that you can use for decades for example but those companies that don't won't be around in five years, like as not.
There are a number of reasons for this, but part of it is the inflation making long term investments that don't give regular dividends a bad idea, and taxation that means holding stock and raw materials an overall liability.
There are a number of reasons for this, but part of it is the inflation making long term investments that don't give regular dividends a bad idea, and taxation that means holding stock and raw materials an overall liability.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 02:15 PM (rbvCR)
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Good afternoon Ace and everyone
The weekend is here
The weekend is here
Posted by: Skip at May 01, 2026 02:15 PM (Ia/+0)
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"National" socialism was based on race and therefore definitely not transnational.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RIvkX)
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It doesn't have to be based on race. But it does seem that tribal politics are allowed to fester more.
The fact that not a single Marxist revolution has resulted in that leader throwing their lot in with established Marxian-themed nation, demonstrates the value of the State.
A strength that Mussolini predicted.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (Fi81e)
German N.S wasn't based on race but German culture and whatever made up crap history they could construct. Their designated enemy wasn't a race, but a religious group, the Jews that the decided to call a race.
When the Germans were fighting for the origin of the "Caucasian" race, they had no problem massacring the resididents like flies in the process.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RIvkX)
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It doesn't have to be based on race. But it does seem that tribal politics are allowed to fester more.
The fact that not a single Marxist revolution has resulted in that leader throwing their lot in with established Marxian-themed nation, demonstrates the value of the State.
A strength that Mussolini predicted.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (Fi81e)
German N.S wasn't based on race but German culture and whatever made up crap history they could construct. Their designated enemy wasn't a race, but a religious group, the Jews that the decided to call a race.
When the Germans were fighting for the origin of the "Caucasian" race, they had no problem massacring the resididents like flies in the process.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:15 PM (8avO+)
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This morning I learned from Grumpy that you can put end tags, by themselves, in your sig. You can't see them, but I have all four in mine now: /i, /b, /u, and /s (with square brackets of course, to clarify for jokers).
Posted by: SciVo at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM
You new here?
Posted by: SciVo at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM
You new here?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 01, 2026 02:16 PM (l1Oiv)
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It's one of the reasons why 20th-century progressives have viewed "conservatism" as inherently "anti-intellectual".
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Fi81e)
Its because or "intellectuals" that century and since were all communists.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (8avO+)
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True, but it's how they turned it. In the discussion of Marxism, to be concerned about economy and self interest was to be "anti-intellectual" because you were rejecting "academic ideas" for material concerns.
So, it's a sieve for how "academics" and "intellectuals" and people who pursued those descriptions became mostly ideologues. Who's main claim to fame is grousing because the distribution of property is not "perfect".
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Fi81e)
Its because or "intellectuals" that century and since were all communists.
Posted by: Oldcat at May 01, 2026 02:09 PM (8avO+)
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True, but it's how they turned it. In the discussion of Marxism, to be concerned about economy and self interest was to be "anti-intellectual" because you were rejecting "academic ideas" for material concerns.
So, it's a sieve for how "academics" and "intellectuals" and people who pursued those descriptions became mostly ideologues. Who's main claim to fame is grousing because the distribution of property is not "perfect".
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:16 PM (Fi81e)
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241 It's one of the reasons why 20th-century progressives have viewed "conservatism" as inherently "anti-intellectual".
To the liberals, phrenologically speaking, we are all stupid and violent. They've done studies!! Science.
Here's from supergrok by the way...
Here’s a snapshot of the top Democratic 2028 presidential front-runners (as of early May 2026), drawn from recent polling averages and Polymarket betting odds:
Gavin Newsom: ~18–26%
Kamala Harris: ~12–29%
Pete Buttigieg: ~11%
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC): ~8–10%
Josh Shapiro: ~5%
Mark Kelly: ~5%
JB Pritzker: ~4%
Cory Booker: ~3%
Others/Undecided: The rest (field is wide open)
To the liberals, phrenologically speaking, we are all stupid and violent. They've done studies!! Science.
Here's from supergrok by the way...
Here’s a snapshot of the top Democratic 2028 presidential front-runners (as of early May 2026), drawn from recent polling averages and Polymarket betting odds:
Gavin Newsom: ~18–26%
Kamala Harris: ~12–29%
Pete Buttigieg: ~11%
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC): ~8–10%
Josh Shapiro: ~5%
Mark Kelly: ~5%
JB Pritzker: ~4%
Cory Booker: ~3%
Others/Undecided: The rest (field is wide open)
Posted by: Stateless at May 01, 2026 02:16 PM (Sco7b)
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Most non Republicans are Marxists
And can't wait for total control or a revolution
And can't wait for total control or a revolution
Posted by: Skip at May 01, 2026 02:16 PM (Ia/+0)
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"You know modern Democrats aren't actually offended by Nazis or Slavery, right?"
Vintage Democrats were pretty big on slavery too. And Jim Crow 1.0
Vintage Democrats were pretty big on slavery too. And Jim Crow 1.0
Posted by: Racially Ambiguous Honky at May 01, 2026 02:16 PM (X5FXP)
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What's the difference between socialism and communism?
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When they start shooting the people.
Communists shoot the people to get into power.
Socialists shoot the people to keep power.
And they always start shooting the people.
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When they start shooting the people.
Communists shoot the people to get into power.
Socialists shoot the people to keep power.
And they always start shooting the people.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at May 01, 2026 02:16 PM (MtSIY)
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Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:06 PM (Fi81e)
Yes and I simplify it by saying Mussolini broke with the Italian Marxists because he didn't think they went far enough to establish socialism.
Yes and I simplify it by saying Mussolini broke with the Italian Marxists because he didn't think they went far enough to establish socialism.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:17 PM (kxLc1)
Posted by: Case at May 01, 2026 02:17 PM (9lqZe)
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Black shirts or brown shirts. What's the difference?
Posted by: The Whine Guy at May 01, 2026 02:18 PM (954tc)
265
Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William Shirer, a world of handy historical info.
Posted by: Eromero at May 01, 2026 02:18 PM (7RAhE)
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Shapiro should be the OBVIOUS choice for Dems right now.
Moderate profile from a moderate state. (Yes I know he is a nutbar).
But he's Jewish so I guess that is a non-starter for them
Moderate profile from a moderate state. (Yes I know he is a nutbar).
But he's Jewish so I guess that is a non-starter for them
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:18 PM (sKqQm)
267
They're the worst kind of Staliniusts. They all aspire to run the gulags, and especially the gas chambvers.
Posted by: TJ jackson at May 01, 2026 02:19 PM (bXvrr)
268
Nood.
DOJ Releases Video of the Democrats' Latest Programmed-to-Kill Assasssin
—Disinformation Expert Ace
DOJ Releases Video of the Democrats' Latest Programmed-to-Kill Assasssin
—Disinformation Expert Ace
Posted by: Stateless at May 01, 2026 02:19 PM (Sco7b)
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I kind of hope the Dem standard bearer is Newsom. I want him to explain how he has spent $126B on a high speed train that doesn't have a mile of track yet laid.
The original estimate for the cost was $33B. The recent estimate is $231B. Juuuuust a bit outside.
https://youtu.be/IVP9WUGdgPg
The original estimate for the cost was $33B. The recent estimate is $231B. Juuuuust a bit outside.
https://youtu.be/IVP9WUGdgPg
Posted by: Archimedes at May 01, 2026 02:19 PM (Riz8t)
270
Italicans
Posted by: Racially Ambiguous Honky at May 01, 2026 02:19 PM (X5FXP)
271
Hitler left disappointed as again he was a fan. They met again in 1937 and became besties.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (kxLc1)
Didn't end well for either of them
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (FtULh)
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Ended worse for Stalin.
Hours of excruciating pain and seizures lying on the floor (maybe?), pissing himself. And he had made himself such an terror that sounds of pain could not get people to open that door.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:11 PM (kxLc1)
Didn't end well for either of them
Posted by: It's me donna at May 01, 2026 02:12 PM (FtULh)
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Ended worse for Stalin.
Hours of excruciating pain and seizures lying on the floor (maybe?), pissing himself. And he had made himself such an terror that sounds of pain could not get people to open that door.
Posted by: Axeman at May 01, 2026 02:20 PM (Fi81e)
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266 Shapiro should be the OBVIOUS choice for Dems right now.
Moderate profile from a moderate state. (Yes I know he is a nutbar).
But he's Jewish so I guess that is a non-starter for them
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:18 PM (sKqQm)
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how about Beshear
Moderate profile from a moderate state. (Yes I know he is a nutbar).
But he's Jewish so I guess that is a non-starter for them
Posted by: 18-1 at May 01, 2026 02:18 PM (sKqQm)
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how about Beshear
Posted by: WisRich at May 01, 2026 02:20 PM (G0vdT)
273
Goebbels was also a Marxist before becoming a Nazi.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:20 PM (kxLc1)
274
Nood USSS video.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at May 01, 2026 02:20 PM (iNUL3)
275
Yes and I simplify it by saying Mussolini broke with the Italian Marxists because he didn't think they went far enough to establish socialism.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:17 PM (kxLc1)[
The Anarcho-syndicalists as a bloc had more juice than the Marxists, who were more academics than anything.
They were also the ones blowing shit up in protest, and that was what brought the industrialists into the negotiations.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:17 PM (kxLc1)[
The Anarcho-syndicalists as a bloc had more juice than the Marxists, who were more academics than anything.
They were also the ones blowing shit up in protest, and that was what brought the industrialists into the negotiations.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 02:22 PM (rbvCR)
276
Harold Ford would be the best for the Democrats as he pretends to be moderate.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:22 PM (kxLc1)
277
Dump on the Republicans all you want, but remember they can't have a local headquarters and need security at all local events because of violence from the left.
Raging commies don't stop there, they go after people in their homes.
We have been at war. Terrorists and assholes on the left get their hands slapped.
Dump on the Republicans all you want, but remember they can't have a local headquarters and need security at all local events because of violence from the left.
Raging commies don't stop there, they go after people in their homes.
We have been at war. Terrorists and assholes on the left get their hands slapped.
Posted by: Auspex at May 01, 2026 02:22 PM (DECkL)
278
This morning I learned from Grumpy that you can put end tags, by themselves, in your sig. You can't see them, but I have all four in mine now: /i, /b, /u, and /s (with square brackets of course, to clarify for jokers).
Posted by: SciVo at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM
It also makes your quote look silly when it makes the main page sidebar.
Posted by: SciVo at May 01, 2026 02:14 PM
It also makes your quote look silly when it makes the main page sidebar.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at May 01, 2026 02:24 PM (Zz0t1)
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Posted by: Kindltot at May 01, 2026 02:22 PM (rbvCR)
Mussolini saw himself as an intellectual but again also a sociopath that saw force needed to obtain his goals .
Mussolini saw himself as an intellectual but again also a sociopath that saw force needed to obtain his goals .
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at May 01, 2026 02:25 PM (kxLc1)
Posted by: ... at May 01, 2026 02:26 PM (LGS3t)
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Shapiro should be the OBVIOUS choice for Dems right now.
Moderate profile from a moderate state. (Yes I know he is a nutbar).
But he's Jewish so I guess that is a non-starter for them
Posted by: 18-1
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You'd think THEY would be a non-starter for HIM.
Shapiro should be the OBVIOUS choice for Dems right now.
Moderate profile from a moderate state. (Yes I know he is a nutbar).
But he's Jewish so I guess that is a non-starter for them
Posted by: 18-1
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You'd think THEY would be a non-starter for HIM.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at May 01, 2026 02:42 PM (n7rxJ)
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