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Close relative went into government service a conservative and retired a communist
Posted on 11/23/19 at 6:43 am
Posted on 11/23/19 at 6:43 am
Considers himself to be far more intelligent than anyone in his family or any of his old friends or the general public at large. He absolutely knows better and has been espousing these massive left wing socialist policies for over 20 years. 15 years ago he told me the government should confiscate the wealth in America and distribute it on a need basis which would lead to an ever lasting peace and a forever economic boom.
He is a Facebook legend. He came home from Vietnam the most conservative person I knew then transferred his military expertise into a civil service career. And a government worker's union official spot.
He is a Facebook legend. He came home from Vietnam the most conservative person I knew then transferred his military expertise into a civil service career. And a government worker's union official spot.
Posted on 11/23/19 at 6:45 am to jimdog
Hope you took him off of your Christmas Card List.
Posted on 11/23/19 at 6:46 am to jimdog
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This post was edited on 1/17/21 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 11/23/19 at 6:52 am to jimdog
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15 years ago he told me the government should confiscate the wealth in America and distribute it on a need basis which would lead to an ever lasting peace and a forever economic boom.
If he’s not smart enough to see the many fallacies in this argument, he’s not very bright.
Posted on 11/23/19 at 6:53 am to jimdog
Communism has routinely been embraced by so-called intellectuals and academics because it presupposes a drone-like, poorly educated population (proletariat) that will inevitably need to be lead/guided by their non-materialistic, "altruistic" betters (as they view themselves). They believe they would naturally be at the top of that society and because they are so smart, they will be able to make it work without the brutal oppression that is absolutely essential for such a system to even function for any appreciable period of time.
The number of avowed/open communists in America in the 20s and 30s would have shocked you. McCarthy was absolutely correct at how pervasive they were in the US government, especially the State Department. Some things never change.
The number of avowed/open communists in America in the 20s and 30s would have shocked you. McCarthy was absolutely correct at how pervasive they were in the US government, especially the State Department. Some things never change.
This post was edited on 11/23/19 at 6:55 am
Posted on 11/23/19 at 7:04 am to jimdog
Is there even such an animal that doesn't turn more socialists the longer they stay involved in government?
Posted on 11/23/19 at 7:20 am to jimdog
If you work in any field long enough, you will come to believe it normal and eventually a positive good. No one wants to believe that they are living off lies, waste, and corruption.
Even armed robbers cloak themselves in the “sticking it to the man” narrative.
Even armed robbers cloak themselves in the “sticking it to the man” narrative.
Posted on 11/23/19 at 7:21 am to udtiger
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Communism has routinely been embraced by so-called intellectuals and academics because it presupposes a drone-like, poorly educated population (proletariat) that will inevitably need to be lead/guided by their non-materialistic, "altruistic" betters (as they view themselves). They believe they would naturally be at the top of that society and because they are so smart, they will be able to make it work without the brutal oppression that is absolutely essential for such a system to even function for any appreciable period of time.
The number of avowed/open communists in America in the 20s and 30s would have shocked you. McCarthy was absolutely correct at how pervasive they were in the US government, especially the State Department. Some things never change.
Bingo. These are the "Inner Party" types a la 1984.
Interestingly, these types are routinely the faction that gets executed in droves by the tippy top of the Communist power pyramid as regimes consolidate power or transition from a prior ruler.
Your friend doesn't get that he would actually be one of the first to die in a purge/pogrom if his commie buddies ever took power.
Posted on 11/23/19 at 8:14 am to DeusVultMachina
Nearly every person that I have ever met that has worked in government for a number of years has developed some form of holier than tho attitude that leads them to believe they are immune from the shitty policies implemented by government. The leftists currently in the drivers seat actually envision 3/4 of the population employed by the government through takeover of health care, green new deal schemes, etc., etc..
Posted on 11/23/19 at 8:38 am to jimdog
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15 years ago he told me the government should confiscate the wealth in America and distribute it on a need basis which would lead to an ever lasting peace and a forever economic boom.
Just go over to his house and start distributing his stuff to you. He should be ok with if you tell him you wont beat his arse.
Posted on 11/23/19 at 8:47 am to jimdog
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Close relative went into government service a conservative and retired a communist
Did he get off of his meds?
Posted on 11/23/19 at 8:52 am to jimdog
When your income comes from tax dollars, it’s easy to adopt a pro-public dole outlook.
This post was edited on 11/23/19 at 8:53 am
Posted on 11/23/19 at 10:53 am to jimdog
Just curious, do you know what GS level he was?
Posted on 11/23/19 at 11:00 am to Gaspergou202
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If you work in any field long enough, you will come to believe it normal and eventually a positive good.
Posted on 11/23/19 at 11:01 am to udtiger
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McCarthy was absolutely correct
Unfortunately, this is widely unrecognized.
Posted on 11/23/19 at 11:04 am to udtiger
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Communism has routinely been embraced by so-called intellectuals and academics because it presupposes a drone-like, poorly educated population (proletariat) that will inevitably need to be lead/guided by their non-materialistic, "altruistic" betters (as they view themselves). They believe they would naturally be at the top of that society and because they are so smart, they will be able to make it work without the brutal oppression that is absolutely essential for such a system to even function for any appreciable period of time.
The funniest ones are the wind-up airhead Hollywood frickdoll actors, who seem to think they too will have special places of honor and authority in a communist world.
Good to know that Tim Robbins and Matt Damon will be digging holes right next to me at the sorghum farm.
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