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DFW

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4. Lenin's observation. Ruthless as he was, he was also a very clever and observant man

Reply to alwaysinasnit (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 2, 2022, 07:45 PM

Jul 2022

"A lie, when told often enough, and shouted loud enough, becomes the truth." Göbbels was quick to make the same observation, as befits the head of a country's "Propagandaministerium."

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Some parts of that long ago 1776 Declaration that the Republicans either forget, or reject outright [View all] DFW Jul 2022 OP

May I posit that there may be another option; Republicans may actually see themselves as the alwaysinasnit Jul 2022 #1

I have always taken their "victim" routine to be poorly acted out theater DFW Jul 2022 #2

I agree. In buying into the big lie, I believe it validates and provides cover for some of alwaysinasnit Jul 2022 #3

Lenin's observation. Ruthless as he was, he was also a very clever and observant man DFW Jul 2022 #4

Thanks for supplying the reference! alwaysinasnit Jul 2022 #5

Hey, I don't just play the balalaika (and I do!)...... DFW Jul 2022 #6

Thank you. I truly enjoy your sense of humor. alwaysinasnit Jul 2022 #7

Thanks! DFW Jul 2022 #8

Kick dalton99a Jul 2022 #9

Excellent wendyb-NC Jul 2022 #10

when NPR read the constitution a few years ago, i guess some karen called authorities cause pansypoo53219 Jul 2022 #11

Very Important Post Kid Berwyn Jul 2022 #12

You raise an important observation that they prefer not be mentioned too often DFW Jul 2022 #13

Underwear on the outside, so we can check. Kid Berwyn Jul 2022 #14

With you on several points DFW Jul 2022 #16

Thank you for introducing them and all the good that has resulted. Kid Berwyn Jul 2022 #18

Howard will be 74 in November. DFW Jul 2022 #19

I agree. Hugin Jul 2022 #15

Thanks. The timing seemed right for a reflection or two. DFW Jul 2022 #17