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OAITW r.2.0

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5. Read the Republican platforms of 52 and 56....amazing stuff. Ike got all Americans.

Reply to Dave Bowman (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 10:30 PM

Apr 1

Because he led them into battles that he knew were doomed, but necessary to win the war. When he returned, he was, for all intensive purposes, a Democrat. The '56 platform should be adopted by the Democrats today.

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I want to see a minority Republican Party, filled with Massies, KIngsingers, and [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Apr 1 OP

Ikes would be nice too. 👍 Dave Bowman Apr 1 #1

The best, last great Republican President. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 1 #2

Yes, I believe that he would be horrified... Like he was when liberating death camps... He knew what humans can do to Dave Bowman Apr 1 #4

Read the Republican platforms of 52 and 56....amazing stuff. Ike got all Americans. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 1 #5

I couldn't agree more, OAITW r.2.0! 👍 Dave Bowman Apr 1 #6

Obviously, you are smarter than most Americans, OAITW r.2.0 Apr 1 #7

Yes, it's disheartening. 🙁 Dave Bowman Apr 2 #8

I don't know about "filled"... Fiendish Thingy Apr 1 #3

No thanks Johonny Apr 2 #9