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lagomorph777

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2. Back in the McCarthy era, Communists were "Red" and sympathizers were "Pink" (sort of red).

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Thu Feb 25, 2021, 11:48 AM

Feb 2021

Of course, somewhat ironically, today the GQP is "Red."

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need input . [View all] AllaN01Bear Feb 2021 OP

I found this on definition.com Siwsan Feb 2021 #1

Back in the McCarthy era, Communists were "Red" and sympathizers were "Pink" (sort of red). lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #2

Indeed. Fitting, isn't it! calimary Feb 2021 #3

Nowadays, Republicans say something else PJMcK Feb 2021 #4

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