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-misanthroptimist

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3. Screw this "far left" nonsense

Reply to DrFunkenstein (Original post)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 12:28 PM

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Far left would be nationalizing industry or elimination of private property or other extreme measures. There is no far left in American politics.

Universal healthcare, low cost education, living wages, etc. are simply "left" -center-left in most of Europe.

I'm really sick of hearing that doing good things for the People (and the nation for that matter) is somehow radical.

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Wins by the far-left set up challenge for Hakeem Jeffries [View all] DrFunkenstein Sunday OP

This is somewhat ridiculous. Winners in our own party are poised to cause problems within our own party. oldmanlynn Sunday #1

My advice: let 'em in! Drum Sunday #2

Screw this "far left" nonsense -misanthroptimist Sunday #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Earth Bound Misfit Sunday #4

The Hill has turned into a MAGA rag. It used to be good, I don't know if it was sold or what LiberalLovinLug Sunday #8

Typical RW Rag headline Earth Bound Misfit Sunday #5

I condemn Israel for Gaza genocide, Bayard Sunday #6

Israel has hurt us severely creeksneakers2 Sunday #7

Can someone explain to me who is a "far-left" Democrat, and what the definition of that is? This sounds like bullshit. Martin68 Sunday #9

I've seen plenty of interviews with Jeffries TBF Sunday #10

Your comments regarding the article are my thoughts as well. h2ebits Sunday #11

AFTER a review by forum hosts LOCKING Omaha Steve Sunday #12

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