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Dixiegrrrl

(120 posts)
Sun Jul 6, 2025, 04:12 PM Jul 6

Why I will continue to call it Alligator Auschwitz instead of Alligator Alcatraz [View all]

They have adopted the moniker of Alligator Alcatraz and are now selling merch !!! with that name.
I doubt Auschwitz has the same cachet on a T-shirt.

Alcatraz is the name of a prison where people were sent after having had a trial.
Auschwitz is the infamous name of a concentration camp where innocent kidnapped people were illegally disappeared into with no trial.

Its important to be clear and precise about what is happening.

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Same here malaise Jul 6 #1
It is a concentration camp mcar Jul 6 #2
Excellent Point My Friend, You sold me BOSSHOG Jul 6 #3
Had something to do with being convicted of a crime, indeed. Dixiegrrrl Jul 6 #24
You're right. Making the switch now. Timeflyer Jul 6 #4
Gator Gulag works, too. Ocelot II Jul 6 #5
Has a nice ring to it MadameButterfly Jul 6 #7
I think I will go with this moniker. Once evidence of systematic death happens, I'll upgrade to the Auschwitz moniker. Lucky Luciano Jul 6 #18
Agreed. Gator Gulag is more accurate, as well. LauraInLA Jul 6 #27
This is brilliant and I predict it will become a thing MadameButterfly Jul 6 #6
I agree. They won't let Congresspersons in to inspect bronxiteforever Jul 6 #8
Putting your FEMA tax dollars to work. Gimpyknee Jul 6 #9
Like Auschwitz, the Florida concentration camp is filled with people of the "wrong" background DBoon Jul 6 #10
Concentration Camp. Death Camp. Yep, that's Auschwitz for real. Hekate Jul 6 #11
Were you on here before, Dixiegrrrl? PatrickforB Jul 6 #12
Thank you for remembering, Patrick. Dixiegrrrl Jul 6 #17
Due process is the difference MaineBlueBear Jul 6 #13
This is what I have been calling it since the beginning, for exactly niyad Jul 6 #14
Same here! SheltieLover Jul 6 #21
Agreed. And they will all die in their cages when it inevitably floods (already did). We are down a depraved road. n/t Evolve Dammit Jul 6 #15
When I hear, "but there are no OVENS, where are the OVENS, it isn't a niyad Jul 6 #20
Not every Jew died in ovens,they were worked and starved to death Bengus81 Jul 6 #22
Thank you!!! niyad Jul 6 #25
As I recall, the ovens were to cover up the evidence of death from other means. n/t Dixiegrrrl Jul 6 #30
And because cremation is against Jewish law Danmel Jul 7 #48
No Jews died in ovens. Behind the Aegis Jul 7 #53
Yeah, the cruelty and desire to punish/remove/imprison/kill others remains the same. Evolve Dammit Jul 6 #35
I had to block someone because of absurd denialism. Pacifist Patriot Jul 7 #49
One is almost tempted to ask them exactly what they are getting from niyad Jul 7 #54
Trump has exposed the many fascists lurking in our country. Their stain will remain for a long time to come. Joinfortmill Jul 6 #16
I agree it is a concentration camp - and I believe it is important that we accurately label it Ms. Toad Jul 6 #19
It's the first and will be a test case for many,many more. Bengus81 Jul 6 #23
After the first hurricane, that will be a moot point. And he's sending them there knowing that storm is coming. Scrivener7 Jul 6 #45
It is not a moot point. Ms. Toad Jul 6 #46
!00% agree. MuseRider Jul 6 #26
Agree kacekwl Jul 6 #28
I've been with you 100 BaronChocula Jul 6 #29
Sorry I missed that post. Dixiegrrrl Jul 6 #32
So much gets lost in the shuffle BaronChocula Jul 6 #41
Excellant! Attilatheblond Jul 6 #31
Alcatraz Unlawful Detention Center Bluestocking Jul 6 #33
Same here. nt Ilsa Jul 6 #34
I sent Meidas a note BidenRocks Jul 6 #36
Good move...thank you. Dixiegrrrl Jul 6 #39
I'm not Jewish so I won't comment except to share these links. markodochartaigh Jul 6 #37
Very helpful resources. Thank you so much. Dixiegrrrl Jul 6 #40
The new facility is not an extermination camp but this facility clearly meets the definition of a concentration camp LetMyPeopleVote Jul 6 #38
Notice no roads for evacuation, only small plane/chopper strip. dixiegrrrrl Jul 6 #42
Graphic for this atrocity. hay rick Jul 6 #43
This is good. If it's OK with you, I will steal that. Scrivener7 Jul 6 #44
Enough with the cute names LS0999 Jul 7 #47
I call it the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport maxsolomon Jul 7 #50
There is nothing cute about the names, or the intent. niyad Jul 7 #55
Maybe cute is the wrong word maxsolomon Jul 7 #56
Detention centers are concentration camps. usonian Jul 7 #51
This is what they voted for ... marble falls Jul 7 #52
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