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Cousins, Not Strangers: The Illusion of Difference Between Communism and Parliamentary Government by CIB-173RDABN At first glance, communism and parliamentary democracy appear to be opposites. One is often portrayed as authoritarian, centralized, and controlling, while the other wears the cloak of liberalism, freedom, and public accountability. Yet when you peel back the layers — particularly the economic mechanics, electoral systems, and long-term outcomes — the two begin to look less like strangers and more like cousins. Let’s begin with economic control. Communism is blunt: the state owns the means of production. Businesses, land, and industry are centralized under state authority....

A Generation Betrayed By CIB 173rd Abn We were the children of victory—the generation born in the aftermath of World War II, raised in what may rightly be called the Golden Age of the United States. We lived in a time of abundance, opportunity, and freedom. Our parents returned from war to build lives in peace, trusting in the strength and righteousness of the nation they had fought to preserve. We inherited that trust and that faith. But somewhere along the way, we were betrayed—not suddenly, but slowly, insidiously, by those entrusted to lead us. The clearest fracture came with...

There are a lot of people talking about not seeing Tyler Robinson leaving the rooftop with the rifle. But I don't see anyone asking if he could even made the shot. I'm no expert, but taking a single shot and killing your target at 200 yards requires more than a little experience shooting a gun. At that range the bullet is going to be affected by wind (if there was any), by a drop of several inches (or more) due to gravity, and shooting from a higher elevation is going to require compensation. Where did Tyler Robinson learn enough to...

Two months ago something happened that I was hesitant to crow about: the amount of electricity produced by solar and wind projects exceeded the amount produced by nuclear energy. A few months earlier, they outpaced energy produced by burning coal. So wind and solar are now the second largest source of electricity production in the United States, if combined. I hesitated because the number of planned solar projects in development had suddenly leveled off, just as wind projects had done the year prior. And there was a plausible cause why this might not just be a one-month fluke: Pres. Trump...

Trying to figure out how much battery storage, inverter size, type of charger and what have you to power my houseboat. My plan is to have enough battery storage to run everything using an inverter for AC power using batteries and by charging those batteries daily using a generator for a few hours. The biggest draw would be an occasional few minutes of a microwave to heat food, and also run a tv/monitor along with computer. everything else runs on DC current for short periods of time like fresh water pump. I do have a small a/c air conditioner that...

Republicans and conservatives ARE NOT violent. Democrats and leftists ARE violent. Republicans and conservatives call for liberty, protected by constitutions and laws. Democrats and leftists call for anarchy.

Ok Kids, in light of all the comments made by various deranged democrats saying he deserved it, it's about time, you know the rest. I personally think it's high time the Justice Department start taking these idol threats by deranged and sick demonrats SERIOUSLY and immediately LOCK them up on a 72 hour Psychiatric Hold for further examination into their pathetic lives. This allows for IMMEDIATE CONFISCATION of all weapons and just might save lives in the process, not to mention they deserve it after displaying ungodly acts in front of the whole world. What say you??

Why no eyes in the sky ?

And today is 9/11. Imagine that. Better that I stay home from work than to spread my disgust that may be contagious. I wonder how many other people feel the same way.

As I'm typing this I can barely see the words. It's in a very faint grayscale. Is something gone wrong with Free Republic or is it something gone wrong with my computer? Any comments or help would be greatly appreciated.

LINK: Victor Davis Hanson: The Left Is Gearing Up Against Trump’s CounterrevolutionThis video by Dr. Victor Davis Hanson is, in my opinion, prescient. At the 6:42 mark (Click HERE to go directly to this passage) He states:“...We’re going to see the counterrevolution I think, succeed, with one caveat: we are going to see, in the next year, a frenzy, a frantic, almost out-of-mind reaction from the Left because they know that if this counterrevolution succeeds, it’ll be very difficult for them to push down and unpopular agenda down the throat of the American people. So brace yourself. We’re looking at...

I've been watching CNN off and on since Charlie Kirk's murder. To me, they are being incredibly sympathetic and polite regarding the death of Kirk. I've seen CNN's spots too often. I wonder when the other shoe will drop having issue with him or even glee of his death Suspicious??

Isaiah 46:4 (King James Version) And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. Are you women paying attention to which group in America is being raped and murdered in America? It is young white women in massive numbers since the Democrat Communist Party has convinced you that it is virtuous to allow criminals to run free and rape and murder you. You have voted in massive numbers to eliminate the police and jailing of criminals...

You guys and gals kept me almost sane. Thank you. I've managed NOT to start fights and made FRiends with so many. Of course there was the Q-anon removal and I had a go with the vaxer pros but I survived with your help, they didn't make it. Started lurking around 2003 but didn't even have a computer until 2004 so here I am, a survivor.

I just watched a rerun of the final M*A*S*H episode. I remember that the country stopped when this thing originally ran. The final episode of MASH*, titled "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," aired on February 28, 1983 on CBS. It was a 2½-hour television event that marked the end of the series’ 11-season run and became the most-watched single episode of any television series in U.S. history, drawing over 106 million viewers.

Back during the first Trump administration I , with others, provided some background research into Transgenders in the Military. The purpose was to provide think-tank style considerations to high ranking leadership to then provide to political leadership for President Trump in his eventual decision to restrict Transgendered people from military service. He ultimately decided to do so for solid reasons. President Biden reversed it as a matter of doing so because anything Trump did was to be reversed and no amount of sound reasoning would sway him. Trumps second administration has definitively changed that and I am confident it will...

Galatians 3:28 (King James Version) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. The massacre of these children in Minneapolis was a political assassination by one of the favored groups of the Communist Party. He obviously was a hardcore Dim since the slogans on his guns were DNC talking points one after another. They were obviously not used in the mainstream sources, although if you went to fringe websites you would hear those chants over and over. This kid was sucked into...

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I must admit that I was a bit disappointed that Trump wasn't doing ride-alongs yesterday. Nevertheless, this'd be a great idea and would gather a worldwide audience. I'd especially like to see him doing busts on Schiff and the like. The pic below is an available AI image (hence the fake label) and is only thing I could find that sorta captures it.

I'd love a serious thoughtful conversation about what you think would make the best ticket in 2028. The 3 people I see being able to lead the ticket are listed. If you have others please tell me and why. Tulsi: Someone willing to do what she believes is right regardless of the fall out. While I don't agree with her on everything, I know she's an honest person willing to do what she believes is right. And a veteran. Vance: Amazing debater and strong conservative values. Can stand up to the media and make them look stupid. Rubio: Before he...