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Martin68

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50. Great advice, totally logical and reasonable. But MAGAts will never accept the Democrats aren't communists because

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 12:11 PM

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their world view requires that their enemies be scary and dangerous. These people do not listen to reason. They don't want to listen to reason. They will stick their fingers in their ears and go "La-la-la-la-la-la..."

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How to handle the Democrat equals Communist Bull Shit: [View all] Chasstev365 Yesterday OP

the proud boys will not be at our doors to discuss graduate school philosophy rampartd Yesterday #1

lol - grad school philosophy? TBF 23 hrs ago #23

The response was about likelihood of an academic discussion with Proud Boys and MAGAts Roy Rolling 18 hrs ago #94

The point was the content, not the reading level. nt TBF 18 hrs ago #95

But only in groups! enigmania 14 hrs ago #103

When talking to the immature, one must speak at their level. liberal N proud 13 hrs ago #104

I thought dems were socialist? Now we are communists? Do they know ,? Srkdqltr Yesterday #2

i got called a communist pinko pig in high school by my rop instructor. i wear thatt badge proudly!!!!!! AllaN01Bear 22 hrs ago #40

There isn't a Republican alive who knows the damn difference anymore, if they ever did. They've been pushing this shit Karasu 17 hrs ago #96

Yes i know. Srkdqltr 17 hrs ago #99

I have heard MAGAts use them together describing Democrats liberal N proud 13 hrs ago #105

Exactly! LakeVermilion Yesterday #3

"I'm becoming a believer in a flat income tax rate for everyone with no deductions." MichMan Yesterday #12

You'd be surprised what the "investor class" - TBF 23 hrs ago #24

I'm in. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #34

The rich typically have little "income" as it is defined in the tax code. harumph 23 hrs ago #15

This is exactly why we need and must implement a wealth tax in place of the income tax... Moostache 22 hrs ago #35

I could not have elaborated on this better. harumph 22 hrs ago #41

How would total wealth be calculated? MichMan 21 hrs ago #65

First off you'd need to define "wealth" - TBF 21 hrs ago #75

So, we don't want people to associate Democrat with Communist, but reference the writings of Karl Marx ? MichMan 21 hrs ago #76

Lol - I have never disparaged Marx - that's all you TBF 21 hrs ago #77

Marx correctly diagnosed a problem - even though the proposed cure was no good. harumph 20 hrs ago #80

I'd be happy with simply going after financial assets. KPN 17 hrs ago #97

Excellent summary of where we're at. nt TBF 21 hrs ago #73

hence "the rich need to pay their fair share in taxes" Skittles 20 hrs ago #86

A flat tax harms the poorest of us the most Bettie 22 hrs ago #56

100%. nt TBF 20 hrs ago #85

I don't think it's anything to get worked up about Kaleva Yesterday #4

Even fewer know what an oligarch is. MichMan 22 hrs ago #53

With probably little effect Kaleva 21 hrs ago #71

If you are explaining why you aren't a communist, you are losing. gab13by13 Yesterday #5

So let Fox the GOP give you a label and do nothing so it sticks with idiot voters Chasstev365 Yesterday #9

I'm a Democrat, I support Democrats gab13by13 20 hrs ago #79

Calling them idiots and ignoring them hasn't exactly been working for the past 30 years either. meadowlander 19 hrs ago #93

Personally, I would just LMAO..... lastlib Yesterday #6

Simple explanation: There are some things we can agree to share the cost of - Ocelot II Yesterday #7

We currently have all of that under the current status quo MichMan 22 hrs ago #52

Yes, but the whole point is to avoid calling any of it socialism, Ocelot II 19 hrs ago #91

I'm not a pedophile! (Logic and discussion are cbabe Yesterday #8

Easier: "Define communist/communism". No? Bye." niyad Yesterday #10

Exactly. He who's explaining and defining... is losing. QueerDuck 21 hrs ago #67

Actually, that was not what I meant at all. When someone uses those niyad 16 hrs ago #100

Yes. My point was to agree with you... that Democrats (or liberals, or progressives) should... QueerDuck 16 hrs ago #102

Not afraid of Randall (republicans) anymore Blue Full Moon Yesterday #11

I say they've only won 3 primaries out of the whole country creeksneakers2 Yesterday #13

But they are using a handful of candidates who call themselves socialists. SamuelAdams 23 hrs ago #14

They call themselves Democratic Socialists, not Socialists Wiz Imp 23 hrs ago #18

lol - they'll just come up with something else to call them TBF 23 hrs ago #26

The upcoming general election will pit candidates with an "R" behind their name against candidates with a "D"... Escape 23 hrs ago #16

Don't say New Deal SocialDemocrat61 23 hrs ago #17

I always say I like the Nordic model. That usually shuts them up. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #36

Nordic? SocialDemocrat61 22 hrs ago #42

Oh, for heaven sakes. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #54

Shouldn't we recognize SocialDemocrat61 22 hrs ago #58

I'm talking about the economic sytem... Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #64

And the term Nordic SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #68

I didn't create the name. It can be used to develop a basis Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #69

So why shouldn't we come up with a better SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #72

Editorial or a cite? Torchlight 22 hrs ago #59

Both and neither SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #60

Editorial. Torchlight 21 hrs ago #61

Yes, SocialDemocrat61 21 hrs ago #62

Or anyone else under 100 years old. BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #82

More importantly, a majority of Americans don't know what the New Deal is. progressoid 10 hrs ago #106

Very true SocialDemocrat61 59 min ago #109

It really should not be hard to show people why they should be way more afraid of billionaires and... Ol Janx Spirit 23 hrs ago #19

Sounds good in theory BUT, Dave Id 23 hrs ago #20

Agree. When someone refuses to accept basic facts and reality, there spooky3 23 hrs ago #31

How about this angle MoseShrute 23 hrs ago #21

Given current beef, coffee and gas prices Torchlight 23 hrs ago #22

I don't believe in capitalism Farmer-Rick 23 hrs ago #25

Exactly capitalism needs poor people in order for that system to exist Alpeduez21 23 hrs ago #29

Gee, there are some capitalist countries out there with robust safety nets... harumph 20 hrs ago #90

Exactly right. Those countries have the "safety nets" but very few folks are falling into them. FadedMullet 16 hrs ago #101

Here's the problem with capitalism Farmer-Rick 55 min ago #110

Maybe the Dems in charge could get on board with the reality that socialist Dems are what the voters want Alpeduez21 23 hrs ago #27

Communism for billionaires keeps the oligarchs afloat bucolic_frolic 23 hrs ago #28

"In Communism, the government owns businesses (the means of spooky3 23 hrs ago #30

A 5th Grader could look up and understand the definition of "communist" William Seger 23 hrs ago #32

I like it. Short and simple. Even these bums can get it. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #33

Actually just let him ramble Blue Full Moon 22 hrs ago #37

Stop telling people you are a socialist Boo1 22 hrs ago #38

Way Simpler ProfessorGAC 22 hrs ago #39

Nope. Being affirmative with an unassailable label... reACTIONary 22 hrs ago #46

Nope - What I Said Is Not A Denial ProfessorGAC 21 hrs ago #63

What about both? The accusations about communists are stupid lies..... reACTIONary 21 hrs ago #74

That's Pretty Good ProfessorGAC 21 hrs ago #78

How defensive. That's a losing approach. David__77 22 hrs ago #43

As opposed to what? What would your approach be? reACTIONary 22 hrs ago #47

Go on the attack on something else. David__77 20 hrs ago #83

So, do a "pivot" to avoid .... reACTIONary 20 hrs ago #87

Yes he wants to play word games instead of talking about material issues David__77 20 hrs ago #88

Excellent! Avoid the socialist smear.... reACTIONary 22 hrs ago #44

No Cirsium 22 hrs ago #45

Found this on Facebook catbyte 22 hrs ago #48

Time to call Trump/GOP Nazis DemocracyForever 22 hrs ago #49

Great advice, totally logical and reasonable. But MAGAts will never accept the Democrats aren't communists because Martin68 22 hrs ago #50

Hand them a dictionary? krawhitham 22 hrs ago #51

We also need to attack: Here are three reasons why we say the Republican Party has been taken over by fascists... Doodley 22 hrs ago #55

Dem counties produce 70% of US economy. GOP counties contribute just 29%. blm 22 hrs ago #57

Keep it simple Blumancru 21 hrs ago #66

You're going to be a "communist" to them no matter what you say ck4829 21 hrs ago #70

This. Been that way for like 80 years. Why are people acting like this is news? This is the oldest trick in the book. Karasu 17 hrs ago #98

Jesus H Christ BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #81

also add... mdbl 20 hrs ago #84

Basically a Democratic Capitalist. hadEnuf 20 hrs ago #89

Stay clear of Party for Socialism and Liberation. They are the communist party and trying infiltrate the LeftInTX 19 hrs ago #92

I like it. Timeflyer 2 hrs ago #107

"Tell me exactly what is so radical about that?" OldBaldy1701E 2 hrs ago #108