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betsuni

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8. Pure "Working class" "progressive" (anti-establishment): good. Corrupt elite establishment Democratic Party: bad.

Reply to Cha (Reply #7)

Mon Apr 20, 2026, 12:52 AM

Yesterday

Divisive simplistic Us vs Them populism. In 2026, still doing this, resulting in less support for Democrats against the real enemy (who the fuck can't see this), Republicans.

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Always... 2naSalit 15 hrs ago #13