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In reply to the discussion: Accused Capitol rioter had 'Foxitis,' his attorney says: He 'started believing what was being fed to [View all]DallasNE
(7,403 posts)58. Back In The Early 1950's I Remember My Dad Glued To The Radio To Listen To Gabriel Heater
He hung on every word Heater said. Farm prices were good so he could indulge in his favorite pastime. Then under Eisenhower farm prices collapsed and times were suddenly hard. Then along came a change to extend Social Security to farmers where they could draw full benefits after paying in for a short period of time. Gabriel Heater was suddenly no longer on the radio. And he re-registered as a Democrat. Impact the pocketbook and attitudes change. At least for some.
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Accused Capitol rioter had 'Foxitis,' his attorney says: He 'started believing what was being fed to [View all]
reACTIONary
May 2021
OP
Yes, and forced labor breaking stones with a sledge, stones painted up w/Trump's image!
machoneman
May 2021
#11
So, does this mean that we should grant amnesty to Nazi participants in the Holocaust...
Montauk6
May 2021
#17
A Republican/Nazi was moronic enough to ingest, and act on, bullshit. Same old, same old.
johnthewoodworker
May 2021
#22
It would be a good side effect if Fox faces some consequences for inciting violence
IronLionZion
May 2021
#42
"Your Honor, my client is a mouth-breathing moron...basically, a walking brain stem...so, he...
LudwigPastorius
May 2021
#56