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MizGeek Wrote: May 13, 2012 10:38 AM

Sorry Paul but you are totally wrong. Just because there are minor differences in what you see going on in Congress and the Communist Manifesto doesn't mean that these people aren't working toward full implementation of the program in the future. The Communist and Socialist believers the hoodwinked American voters have elected know they can't implement their ideology all at once but rather a little at a time, like the frog in the water thing. Open your eyes Paul, Congressman West is spot on and until people like you wake up America is in grave peril.

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Jay Wye Wrote: May 13, 2012 8:09 PM

Marx said that socialism is the first,necessary step to real communism.

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oldnjal Wrote: May 13, 2012 8:30 PM

Stalin must have quoted Marx, as he said the same.

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Allen West and His Critics

Editor’s note: A longer version of this article first appeared at American Spectator.

Congressman Allen West (R-Fla.) is being heavily criticized for comments alleging that certain Democratic members of Congress are communists, and he is not backing down. West dared to quantify his accusation, claiming there are “78 to 81” Congressional Democrats who are communists.

I want to say three things relating to West’s remarks: First, some criticism of West’s critics. Second, a defense of West’s critics. And, finally, some criticism of West, which I offer constructively. I like Allen West and want him to succeed.

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