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Ping Tung

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12. "Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves
Thu May 2, 2024, 09:23 PM
May 2024
“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.” John Steinbeck

At least that's how Trumpsters see themselves.
"See you at the groundbreaking." Wounded Bear May 2024 #1
I'll see you at the groundbreaking!!! elleng May 2024 #2
T-budd myohmy2 May 2024 #3
"As they say, God bless the boy." ShazzieB May 2024 #4
That's my President! littlemissmartypants May 2024 #5
I like fightin' joe n/t hibbing May 2024 #6
And he IS the president of ALL Americans GenThePerservering May 2024 #7
Too bad that those in the right wing fox bubble will never hear this about Ted Budd kimbutgar May 2024 #8
Biden, with all the concern for his age, sure can knock'em out without lifting a finger. Bluethroughu May 2024 #9
K & R Emile May 2024 #10
Biden's Superpower... kingvitamin May 2024 #11
"Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves Ping Tung May 2024 #12
Interesting how the GOP has rediscovered an obsession with socialism. Eisenhower probably did more for infrastructure Martin68 May 2024 #13
Eisenhower's brother didn't like him doing so much for the commoners Traurigkeit May 2024 #14
They are just using the word socialism because Magas seem to remember it as a bad thing. flying_wahini May 2024 #16
I believe the word "socialism" is a dog whistle for "giving your hard-earned tax dollars to black people." Martin68 May 2024 #17
And their obsession with "individual responsibility". Duncan Grant May 2024 #18
That is exactly BaronChocula May 2024 #21
Not a single MAGAT could even DEFINE Socialism...... AZ8theist May 2024 #20
PPP greedy congress member SOB's & Catholic Church duckworth969 May 2024 #15
A little Harry Truman-ish, and I like it. More, please. (nt) Duncan Grant May 2024 #19
"...senator I'll see you at the groundbreaking..." SpankMe May 2024 #22
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