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dedl67

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11. Stalin was also omnipresent and imposed his opinions on all aspects of culture in the USSR

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 04:25 PM

Aug 2025

Stalin was very knowledgeable about the arts (films, music, etc.) and defined socialist realism as the basic method of Soviet literature and art. Compared to Trump, Stalin was highly educated - but perhaps an even worse human being.

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Trump Is Omnipresent [View all] applegrove Aug 2025 OP

Omnipresent, but not omnipotent. Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #1

don't tell tsf he isn't omnipotent chicoescuela Aug 2025 #10

Which is in itself amazing Hey Joe Aug 2025 #13

Yes that much is obvious bucolic_frolic Aug 2025 #2

The Beatings Will Continue MrWowWow Aug 2025 #3

Hell on earth EndlessMaze Aug 2025 #4

Big Brother is watching! Wounded Bear Aug 2025 #5

I literally just posted this picture, in response to his "banner" on the Labor Bldg FirstLight Aug 2025 #9

His ego extends beyond limit. It includes the entire universe. usonian Aug 2025 #6

Until he dies, then comes blessed relief from the daily barrage Redleg Aug 2025 #7

I'd better nor EVER hear any Republican say they want "small government." Diamond_Dog Aug 2025 #8

Stalin was also omnipresent and imposed his opinions on all aspects of culture in the USSR dedl67 Aug 2025 #11

Americans now have no space at all from their government. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #12

Maybe he'll just fucking die already. Orrex Aug 2025 #14

Omni-present and omni-demented Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #15

knr UTUSN Aug 2025 #16

Don't forget Taylor Swift spanone Aug 2025 #17