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orangecrush

(30,969 posts) Fri May 8, 2026, 08:06 PM 9 hrs ago

When Texas Massacred It's "Freethinkers"

Heres some history I didn't know.

In the 1800's, German Marxists and atheists fled Europe and established communes in the hill country of Texas.

Some of the towns are still there.

Highly recommended.

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When Texas Massacred It's "Freethinkers" (Original Post) orangecrush 9 hrs ago OP

Thanks. I've heard snippets previously LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #1

Thank you orangecrush 7 hrs ago #2

LeftInTX

(34,807 posts)

1. Thanks. I've heard snippets previously

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Fri May 8, 2026, 09:23 PM

7 hrs ago

Dallas also had a socialist colony

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_R%C3%A9union_(Dallas)

https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/la-reunion

orangecrush

(30,969 posts)

2. Thank you

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #1)

Fri May 8, 2026, 10:03 PM

7 hrs ago

Fascinating little known history.

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