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what is it with these rs and fascists and anharcists and so on with the word pinko, what does it mean? ive heard them use it for years . i was called a comunist pinko pig way back in high school by my rop instructor. so i wear it with pride .thanks in advance .
Siwsan
(26,259 posts)"Pinko is a critical term coined in America in 1925, originally to describe a person regarded as being sympathetic to communism, though not necessarily a Communist Party member"
lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)Of course, somewhat ironically, today the GQP is "Red."
calimary
(81,220 posts)Remember Better Dead than Red?
That was a major battle cry of the hardline Commie-haters.
I could legitimately say Id rather be dead than red because Id rather be dead than ever to vote republi-CON.
PJMcK
(22,031 posts)"I'd rather be Russian than a Democrat."
How fucked up is that?