I too visited East Germany- they weren't communists but subject to a tyrannical bureaucracy. Not even close to commie. East Germans in Berlin were an odd mix, you could get a female for 5 bucks and they spied on each other. Not a good place to hear what anyone really thinks.
I'd say change has always been hard for you. You seem unable to see modern democratic socialism and can only say COMMIE... :roll:
Like I said hiding under your desk has made quite the impression on you and what a commie is.
You claim to have been a very loyal democrat and know what commies are... but I'd say until the democrats started pushing equal rights you were very loyal, can't see where anyone thinks the Republicans are for the people (certain groups like scared white folks and the uber rich) but certainly they have a very narrow concern range. Certainly don't mind spending the nation into deeper debt even as the economy is strong (raiding the federal piggy bank like they want us to believe only the democrats are doing.)
You seem to have stopped educating yourself on governance systems in the 60's- visiting East Berlin just seems to have cemented that long ago era in your mindset- try learning about modern European nations and their versions of democratic socialism. I have visited other nations in Europe since the fall of the Iron Curtain. No long lines for food. No one shoe fits all. Some very nice cars, electronics, friendly females and tasty adult beverages. (music was a bit weird but like I said, friendly females)
Nice homes and low crime... democratic socialism...
Just try saying the phrase once...
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