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I need this mod...

Quote from Shadrac

I am not a history buff - but below is what I read.

As for the meme - it was just that - a meme.

I am not trying to bring hate or shame to anyone on the forum - and I thought this thread was good for this kind of rhetoric.

I do believe that the meme is more accurate than inaccurate, but this is not to also say the right is also skewed as well.

This is my opinion. IDC who agrees or disagrees.

I see many posts that I don't agree with - but I just stay quiet - because I understand that everyone has the right to communicate their thoughts, regardless of what I think. The bigger issue at hand is how close we are getting to Country where we can't joke, speak, argue or articulate w/o someone getting mad.
People today are leading conversations with emotions - and not with clear thinking. This is how we got here in the 1st place!

I apologize to anyone I offended.

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I agree with you.. and certainly no offense taken here. I was just pointing out what I thought of the meme and also did not mean to offend anyone. I meant no inference to the validity of your post, only what I thought of it.

I hope my post was not taken as emotional, only as an opinion regarding the meme (which some will take to heart). The purpose of this discussion thread is to do that, discuss, not to agree or disagree completely with one thing or another. Thank you for posting it.. I know my views are not very popular on this thread but I honestly like a balance and not just one side. I know it says Conservative politics, but also says daily events discussion...

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#truth

Just a question... I thought that since those days the Nazi's were thought of as Fascist, not Socialist? I am sure someone here will correct me, please.. I do understand what the meme is trying to say.. just that the comparison, although partially correct if Nazi's were socialist, is showing two different forms of government, but labeling them as the same.

As a blanket statement like the meme, the third collum should be Republican..

I will let you choose form of government.

Guns

Censorship

Media Mind Control

Abortion 50/50

Hate Arabs and people of color

Worship the Government.. (not really sure what that means)

Just my opinion... and as was mentioned... just another belly button.... (but I cleaned the lint out)

fascism

[ fash-iz-uhm ]
noun a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.

socialism

[ soh-shuh-liz-uhm ]

noun a theory or system of social organization that advocates the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, capital, land, etc., by the community as a whole, usually through a centralized government. procedure or practice in accordance with this theory.

After just returning from fee nix, I can say this is pretty true...

HOW TO DRIVE IN PHOENIX:

1. You must first learn to pronounce the city name, it is: FEE-NICKS'. There are other names to learn such as Awatukee (Ah-wa-Too-Kee) but that will be included in the advanced course.

2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00 am to noon. The evening rush hour is from noon to 7:00 pm. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.

3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 85 mph. On Loop 101, your speed is expected to at least match the highway number. Anything less is considered 'Wussy'.

4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Phoenix has its own version of traffic rules. For example, cars/trucks with the loudest muffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires go second. However, East Valley, SUV-driving, cell phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.

5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out, and possibly shot.

6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's another offense that can get you shot.

7. Road construction is permanent and continuous in Phoenix. Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure during the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting.

8. Watch carefully for road hazards such as drunks, skunks, dogs, barrels, cones, cows, horses, cats, mattresses, shredded tires, squirrels, rabbits, crows, vultures, javelinas, roadrunners, and the coyotes feeding on any of these items.

9. Maricopa Freeway, Papago Freeway and the 'I-10' are the same road. SR202 is the same road as The Red Mountain FWY. Dunlap and Olive are the same street too. Jefferson becomes Washington, but they are not the same street. SR 101 is also the Pima FWY except west of I-17, which is also The Black Canyon FWY, and The Veterans Memorial HWY. Lastly, Thunderbird Rd. becomes Cactus Rd. but, Cactus Rd. doesn't become Thunderbird Rd. because it dead ends at a mountain.

10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been 'accidentally activated.

11. If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55-65 mph zone, you are considered a road hazard and will be 'flipped off' accordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot.

12. For summer driving, it is advisable to wear potholders on your hands.

Well, I hope most saw through the DJT stock hype.. With Truth Social loosing around 58 million dollars in 2023 compared to only about 4 million in profits... buying into that debacle was a sure loss having dropped 35% in 4 days since it's opening high of 79$ now trading at 51$.

To sum this up in terms of Paper wealth. Mr. Trump has lost about 1.4 billion on paper from the original 4 billion in new wealth he claimed last week... To me those are big numbers even though they are just on paper...

Quote from Bill Martin

Yes - but if the Dumbocrats want to destroy you they attack your valuation……Maralago per that brilliant legal minded judge in New York….

$18 mil

not far away an empty lot..

WHY WHY WHY is this guy not behind bars for such an inflated price on an empty lot??? Must be a Dumbocrat that owns that

I think we may be missing the point of valuation and sale price.. This was recently pointed on regarding Jon Stewart where the valuation (city, county state or what ever) says the property is worth 800,000 to a little over a million, but the property sold for just over 17 million.

The Donald's valuation may be only 18 million (and that is what he pays property taxes on) but I am guessing he could sell it for much more... I would say he would be complaining even more if he had to pay taxes on 1 Billion for Mar a Lago and not on the 18 million...

A quick example, my house is valued by the local government at around 450,000 (that is what I pay taxes on) but houses in my neighborhood SELL for double or triple that amount.

Just a thought.

Quote from Sparcky

quote from an article I read regarding Trump hawking Bibles.

"Just what the world needs, a soul cleanse with a grifter Bible, where the profits could well be going to pay legal costs in trials about breaking commandments — bearing false witness to try to steal democracy, coveting a porn star, then paying the star hush money to keep quiet about the sex"

This is your great orator???

The state of politics has hit a new low. Doesn't matter where it is, US, Canada, England. They are all clowns.

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It seems you missed the cynicism with the Great Orator comments...

I guess for Easter all the Trumpers are gonna need a new hat.... His new slogan: Make America Pray Again.... I like MaPa better than Maga...

From the great orator:

“Happy Holy Week! Let’s Make America Pray Again,”

Something about German Beer...

The most challenging hike in Manitou Springs. 2744 steps climb 2000 ft. in elevation in under one mile from Manitou Sprngs on the eastern flank of Pikes Peak