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50. I would use"Leninist" as Vladimir Putin is more obsessed with

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Sat Oct 29, 2022, 09:54 PM

Oct 2022

the concentration of political power (ala Vladimir Lenin) than Marxist theory, Socialist policy or Communist ideology.

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I finally met one last night [View all] Ohioboy Oct 2022 OP

You should have told him Putin is recruiting. If he loves Putin so much he should head to Russia. onecaliberal Oct 2022 #1

I never think of good come backs like that Ohioboy Oct 2022 #3

Ohio girl here. True Blue American Oct 2022 #60

Ooh, that IS a good one. Nt spooky3 Oct 2022 #5

You could also point out that Putin's Russia has very strict gun control laws. Lonestarblue Oct 2022 #12

WRONGO DENVERPOPS Oct 2022 #55

Yeah, a RUSTY one! 2naSalit Oct 2022 #58

And I'm sure Putin would welcome the services of a self-proclaimed "capitalist." calimary Oct 2022 #22

That was my thought soldierant Oct 2022 #52

That's when you hildegaard28 Oct 2022 #2

I would use"Leninist" as Vladimir Putin is more obsessed with grantcart Oct 2022 #50

...or the people in Russia don't have the freedoms that we have in the US. gab13by13 Oct 2022 #4

Actually, I did say something like that to him, but... Ohioboy Oct 2022 #8

They are delusional, and completely close-minded vlyons Oct 2022 #13

It's a cult indeed! OMGWTF Oct 2022 #25

You can't get through to them Genki Hikari Oct 2022 #33

No that is not my way vlyons Oct 2022 #35

Best advice,ever! True Blue American Oct 2022 #61

You run into a MAGAt KS Toronado Oct 2022 #14

it's widespread sadly. The propaganda has been very effective. Evolve Dammit Oct 2022 #40

People like him long for the Gulag...for everyone else. nt Samrob Oct 2022 #6

What their baby brains (no disrespect meant to actual babies) don't get is that the very moment Carlitos Brigante Oct 2022 #65

You should have reminded him that if he was in Russia living under Putin now, he'd be scooped up Vinca Oct 2022 #7

+ 10,000 nt TigressDem Oct 2022 #9

Bingo! PatSeg Oct 2022 #11

This! calimary Oct 2022 #23

Yep more and more, everyday feels PatSeg Oct 2022 #10

Should have Rebl2 Oct 2022 #15

It's still treasonous relayerbob Oct 2022 #16

I'm happy for you markodochartaigh Oct 2022 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author IronLionZion Oct 2022 #27

The America I grew up in as well Genki Hikari Oct 2022 #34

Damn. Can't imagine staying there. Did you move away? Evolve Dammit Oct 2022 #41

Yes, markodochartaigh Oct 2022 #62

OMG that is horrific. I'm so glad you escaped. You should write a book, but maybe too painful. Best, Evolve Dammit Oct 2022 #63

YES DENVERPOPS Oct 2022 #64

You should have punched him, it's all they understand. Meadowoak Oct 2022 #18

Putin isn't a capitalist, we need to dispel that notion completely FakeNoose Oct 2022 #19

Well said. Evolve Dammit Oct 2022 #42

I think that's how they understand "capitalist": "rich person... Beartracks Oct 2022 #44

The Magats have been overtaken with propaganda from right-wing media. It's disgusting. ificandream Oct 2022 #20

I met a young maga couple at the dmv, shortly after moving to this red hellhole (TN) SheltieLover Oct 2022 #21

Russian Army needs conscripts. He could go there and volunteer IronLionZion Oct 2022 #28

Works for me! SheltieLover Oct 2022 #29

How old was this fuckhead? Aviation Pro Oct 2022 #24

Mid to later 50s Ohioboy Oct 2022 #30

Figures..... Aviation Pro Oct 2022 #31

The Interceptor film on Netlix covers this deranged thinking IronLionZion Oct 2022 #26

I've seen it! It's really extreme hero stuff, but the plot was Ilsa Oct 2022 #47

Not to be snarky, but some of us, me included, have them as neighbors. My one young neighbor who has debm55 Oct 2022 #32

Right or wrong. Harker Oct 2022 #36

Haters gotta hate SouthernDem4ever Oct 2022 #37

You should have told him to get behind our president in a time of war. Unpatriotic bastard! ffr Oct 2022 #38

The U.S. has been here before. Listen to ULTRA, Rachel's new podcast series. It's hair raising. Joinfortmill Oct 2022 #39

Does she comment on whether it's worse today? Evolve Dammit Oct 2022 #43

I'm on episode 2. Scary shit! Ilsa Oct 2022 #45

Tell him to move to fucking Russia, then. Tell him Ilsa Oct 2022 #46

He is mentally ill. BigmanPigman Oct 2022 #48

The Rich. The Wrong. Republicans. He hates everybody they hate. czarjak Oct 2022 #49

The hilarious part of this is that for 40 years Senator was an advocate grantcart Oct 2022 #51

That idiot hates the same groups as Putin. Like hate between the GOP and Vlad. sarcasmo Oct 2022 #53

fux gnews has been pimping putin for years. pansypoo53219 Oct 2022 #54

"This is not the America I grew up in" You noticed? Martin68 Oct 2022 #56

And the battle between light and darkness rages on Heather MC Oct 2022 #57

After 4 years of Trump the very last person I want to hear saying anything about President Biden is Emile Oct 2022 #59