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leftstreet

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4. Powerful forces have worked to DESTROY "far left" movements

Reply to misanthrope (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 11:30 AM

Apr 2025

How do you gauge American sentiment when

a) half the eligible people don't vote
b) what "far left" party would they vote for?

No one is working to destroy the right

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