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FiveGoodMen

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33. We've seen what fascism did to other countries

Reply to Augiedog (Original post)

Thu Mar 26, 2020, 01:38 PM

Mar 2020

We've had 40 years to deal with it here and we just keep letting it get worse and worse.

If we hadn't let propagandists lie all this time, they wouldn't have 1/3 of America in their pocket.

Don't know whether we can do anything now.

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So now, after serving a tour of duty in Vietnam, almost 30 years in law enforcement, I should die? [View all] Augiedog Mar 2020 OP

Well said!nt. Akacia Mar 2020 #1

I believe the way are putting is... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #2

You are expendable! orwell Mar 2020 #3

Are you seriously suggesting depriving a millennial of a ventilator? OhNo-Really Mar 2020 #11

And it's 60-70-year-old fuckers who aren't volunteerting themselves as sacrifices... brush Mar 2020 #14

what are you talking about? Skittles Mar 2020 #20

You haven't heard of some of these trumpers saying the elderly should be willing... brush Mar 2020 #22

yes but Skittles Mar 2020 #24

The poster is referring to right wingers like Texas Lt. Governor Patrick. nt tblue37 Mar 2020 #25

The ones I've seen advocating it are 60 - 70 yr olds. brush Mar 2020 #26

ahh OK Skittles Mar 2020 #28

Oh, occasionally...one might mention the French Revolution Glorfindel Mar 2020 #30

Yes it is extra offensive treestar Mar 2020 #4

Well, just go to sleep... magicarpet Mar 2020 #5

Well Said! And thank you for your service to our country. These talking heads on TV ... SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #6

Mad Darwinists. Another in Britain, Dominic Cummings, BoJo Sr. Adviser appalachiablue Mar 2020 #7

Yes ......they are not even subtle about it ashredux Mar 2020 #8

Right on Augiedog! I'm so furious about the right wing stance of money over the lives of people. iluvtennis Mar 2020 #9

Yes, of course, said Poindexter sarcastically. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2020 #10

Now that's a rightgeous rant. brush Mar 2020 #12

They know they aren't patriots or warriors, they are racist asswipes who want the country run by C Moon Mar 2020 #13

The older people who are encouraging this "sacrifice" karin_sj Mar 2020 #15

Does that make them Aussie105 Mar 2020 #29

Well said, Augiedog, very well said indeed! Glorfindel Mar 2020 #16

point at them and laugh The Wizard Mar 2020 #27

You go Augiedog, you tell em. MLAA Mar 2020 #17

Obviously you have not served your country like the Trumps have. keithbvadu2 Mar 2020 #18

WHY ARE YOU SO SELFISH AND NOT THINKING OF THE STATE? Hmmmm where did that come from? JustFiveMoreMinutes Mar 2020 #19

I ESPECIALLY love the posts, LTE's, what have you... BobTheSubgenius Mar 2020 #21

YES. The "Fortunate Son" draft-dodger-in-chief proclaims that you are now expendable. slumcamper Mar 2020 #23

Righteous rant, Brother! Stinky The Clown Mar 2020 #31

Thank you for your service. Rainbow Droid Mar 2020 #32

We've seen what fascism did to other countries FiveGoodMen Mar 2020 #33