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betsuni

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8. Because none of that is socialism: "When the Republican candidate inscribes the slogan 'Down with Socialism'

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Wed Jul 15, 2026, 04:21 AM

8 hrs ago

on the banner of his 'great crusade,' that is really not what he means at all. What he really means is 'Down with Progress -- down with Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal,' and 'down with Harry Truman's Fair Deal.' That's all he means."

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Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. [View all] Swede 14 hrs ago OP

They have no clue what socialism really is. lastlib 14 hrs ago #1

They are his base. multigraincracker 14 hrs ago #2

If MAGATS can embrace, even celebrate B.See 13 hrs ago #3

SocietyBad!! chowmama 11 hrs ago #4

but now called "communism" to 'up the ante'... they should know that their Jack Valentino 11 hrs ago #5

It is not just Rethugs who do this: Celerity 11 hrs ago #6

Wow, great quote from the quotable Harry Truman! /nt thought crime 8 hrs ago #7

Because none of that is socialism: "When the Republican candidate inscribes the slogan 'Down with Socialism' betsuni 8 hrs ago #8