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wnylib

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14. Inexcusable in a teacher.

Fri Sep 15, 2023, 10:52 AM

Sep 2023

I once worked with a woman who stated very authoritatively that Hitler put Jews in camps because he was trying to create a master race out of them.

It was impossible to explain her error to her because she was the kind of person who yelled and talked over anyone she didn't agree with.

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Joe Biden Has A New Nickname For Donald Trump And It's Historic [View all] question everything Sep 2023 OP

That is a really good jab, though I wonder if younger generations will understand it bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #1

Just say, 'Google it, ya little twerp!' EYESORE 9001 Sep 2023 #5

I wonder about that, too. But if they ask anyone or wnylib Sep 2023 #6

Younger generations probably wouldn't vote for him anyway BWdem4life Sep 2023 #8

And by "him" you mean Trump bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #10

Yes of course. nt BWdem4life Sep 2023 #11

But I had the same feeling before his first election. Aussie105 Sep 2023 #63

IIRC, * has 50% of every age demographic of white voter. maxsolomon Sep 2023 #33

"Younger generations" Act_of_Reparation Sep 2023 #9

Damn. Harker Sep 2023 #47

I object to getting lumped in with boomers, plimsoll Sep 2023 #60

There is not a single Democratic white "boomer" who lives nearby. jaxexpat Sep 2023 #65

He does explain it in setting up the "joke" n/t BaronChocula Sep 2023 #31

Maybe people will think it's Hoover vacuums because he sucks IronLionZion Sep 2023 #37

A minor aside; A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #45

At least you have modesty RussBLib Sep 2023 #50

I'm wonderful in that way! A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #54

A self-deprecating sense of humor is, in an of itself, a redeeming quality! nt Shermann Sep 2023 #55

Awwww.... A HERETIC I AM Sep 2023 #59

Better question lillypaddle Sep 2023 #39

Oh musclecar6 Sep 2023 #42

Oh musclecar6 Sep 2023 #43

They won't. I didn't either but now I know. nt ecstatic Sep 2023 #52

I cannot effing stand how dump cilla4progress Sep 2023 #2

It's time to boycott the MSM. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #3

I've been doing it for 12 years now. I've found news sources I trust. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #12

Yep... It's the right thing to do. FalloutShelter Sep 2023 #21

Do share? cilla4progress Sep 2023 #35

Democracy Now, This forum here, KPFK radio and online, other listener supported radio and TV. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #46

Meidas cilla4progress Sep 2023 #53

in what forum is * going to be confronted over that claim? maxsolomon Sep 2023 #34

Unless you know history, it's a futile effort. no_hypocrisy Sep 2023 #4

Inexcusable in a teacher. wnylib Sep 2023 #14

many people are well aware of Hoover and Great Depression Recycle_Guru Sep 2023 #17

Many people say the Hoover Dam is a beautiful wonder of the world dalton99a Sep 2023 #7

Yes and real people prefer the term "that damn Hoover" bucolic_frolic Sep 2023 #13

Much more attractive than his other creation, the Hoovervilles. wnylib Sep 2023 #16

Donald Fuckface Trump works better for me. nevergiveup Sep 2023 #15

Agree, but in the context where he used it, speaking to wnylib Sep 2023 #19

Always hoovering those bribes peppertree Sep 2023 #18

Maybe leave agent orange out of it. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #20

The Truth Will Set You Free czarjak Sep 2023 #22

It's kinda sad that Hoover became President ITAL Sep 2023 #23

He was an excellent engineer and facilitator of humanitarian efforts following WW1. LastDemocratInSC Sep 2023 #44

During AND after ITAL Sep 2023 #49

2 Million Jobs Plus..... Sane1 Sep 2023 #24

Some other terms that he might use wnylib Sep 2023 #25

I'm not sure this is 100% true soldierant Sep 2023 #41

saw that yesterday , but still love it. somone on here callse djt dumpster fire AllaN01Bear Sep 2023 #26

And that's a very nice way of saying Donald sucks. He sucks like a vaccuum japple Sep 2023 #27

Make it three. You can add G.W. Bush. Grins Sep 2023 #28

Cuts like knife. Nt BootinUp Sep 2023 #29

I prefer Big Loser. Sneederbunk Sep 2023 #30

And why not? Because donald sucks! calimary Sep 2023 #32

Hoobert Heever? :D Deep State Witch Sep 2023 #36

I have several nicknames for trump. Most involve the word "shithead". Ray Bruns Sep 2023 #38

I think I've settled on "P1135809". Or "P" for short. nt Buns_of_Fire Sep 2023 #40

Shades of Ann Richards at the 1996 Democratic convention. GoCubsGo Sep 2023 #48

"Stick a fork in him, he's done" & "Poor George, he can't help yellowdogintexas Sep 2023 #61

"Traitor Trump" would be my suggestion. Kid Berwyn Sep 2023 #51

Have GOP controlled state & local legislative bodies, school boards banned all history classes yet? Attilatheblond Sep 2023 #56

In 1992, we were calling Poppy Wednesdays Sep 2023 #57

I love it and fuckhead Hoovertrump can Cha Sep 2023 #58

The Former Guy is better JI7 Sep 2023 #62

Perfect...a perfect call! Bluethroughu Sep 2023 #64

I love my President! dmr Sep 2023 #66

That's great except most people don't know one president from the other from back then. NH Ethylene Sep 2023 #67

How about a Star Wars Reference bmichaelh Sep 2023 #68

Sadly, the vast majority of Americans won't understand the reference. SunSeeker Sep 2023 #69