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In reply to the discussion: I'm old enough to remember when rightwingers despised Russia [View all]juxtaposed
(2,778 posts)39. Russia is a Randian hellhole that's why they love it so much
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And they wave their little flags while praising Russia and saying what F'en patriots they are. n/t
RKP5637
Jun 2017
#3
they were part of the EVIL EMPIRE until they helped steal the election from Hillary
Skittles
Jun 2017
#9
It takes a lot to change brainwashed people. In these areas all they have access to is Faux Radio
kerry-is-my-prez
Jun 2017
#23
The main enemy of the Republican base is social programs, and the Soviet Union was communist.
Buckeye_Democrat
Jun 2017
#13
The GOP would partner with ISIS and the Taliban if it would screw Democrats'
50 Shades Of Blue
Jun 2017
#15
Except a lot of these people are not wealthy enough to get a tax cut. They seem to think they are
kerry-is-my-prez
Jun 2017
#24
They will go along with whatever Fox News, Limbaugh, and Trump says. Russia has probably
kerry-is-my-prez
Jun 2017
#16
Or "pinko." Who knew it would just evaporate overnight because the Republicans now own it?
kerry-is-my-prez
Jun 2017
#26
They did. The focus on wealth protection came about soon thereafter, though.
Buckeye_Democrat
Jun 2017
#40
True, but it's one of the most consistent aspects of their party since the 1870's.
Buckeye_Democrat
Jun 2017
#53
I recall very clearly doing bomb drills in school. Russia wasn't our friend then - or now.
tonyt53
Jun 2017
#29
There's still consistency to the apparent madness. It was a communist country back then.
Buckeye_Democrat
Jun 2017
#36
RW Authoritarian Followers love Right Wing Authoritarians. Plus Putin is christian.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2017
#41
I'm not that old (below the top of the DU demographics curve) and I remember it.
politicat
Jun 2017
#51
They hated Russia's communism then, but they sure love Russia's authoritarianism now!
Madam45for2923
Jun 2017
#54