U.S. And International Politics

[Royell Storing]

  This Biden wanting "credit" for having accomplished anything during their 4 yr "occupation" is simply a dodge to stay outta jail. 1st they flat-out stole an election, and then they went on to bug US Senators phones in an attempt to totally control them. And of course, there's the "10% for the Big Guy". All of this and the use of the Auto Pen make Dick Nixon look like Father Flanagan.

[Richard Smith]

Bolton is heading to the big house to keep Comey and James company. 

[Tom Graves]

Bolton is heading to the big house to keep Comey and James company.

Dear Herr Schicklgruber I mean Herr Smith,

When and where did you get so twisted?

-- Tom

[Richard Smith]

Mamdani the "Communist" comes from a family with a net wealth of $65 million.  LOL.  It's amazing how the rich, elite portray themselves as radicalized leftists.  They can do this only because the policies they espouse have no consequences for their own privileged lives.  They are not impacted by the homeless, crime, or illegal aliens behind the walls of their mansions.  As a result, they can fool the gullible types who eventually will bear the consequences.

[Tom Graves]

Mamdani the "Communist" comes from a family with a net wealth of $65 million.  LOL.  It's amazing how the rich, elite portray themselves as radicalized leftists.  They can do this only because the policies they espouse have no consequences for their own privileged lives.  They are not impacted by the homeless, crime, or illegal aliens behind the walls of their mansions.  As a result, they can fool the gullible types who eventually will bear the consequences.

Dear Herr Shicklgruber I mean Herr Smith,

Here's a list of some very wealthy so-called Republican politicians, most of whom are pushing Trump's fascistic agenda:


Rick Scott (FL): Formerly served as governor and co-founded a large for-profit hospital company. His net worth is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions.

Pete Ricketts (NE): Appointed to the Senate in 2023, he previously served as governor. He is the son of the founder of TD Ameritrade and his family owns the Chicago Cubs.

Mitch McConnell (KY): The former Senate Majority Leader's net worth was estimated to be over $50 million as of May 2025. Much of his wealth is connected to his wife, Elaine Chao, whose family founded a shipping company.

Tim Sheehy (MT): Elected in 2024, his net worth is estimated to be at least $100 million. He founded Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting company.

Bernie Moreno (OH): Elected in 2024, his assets were valued at roughly $50 million in 2024 disclosures, with wealth from car dealerships and a blockchain company.

David McCormick (PA): The former CEO of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, his assets in 2022 were valued between $116 million and $290 million.

Darrell Issa (CA): Formerly the CEO of Directed Electronics, he is consistently ranked among the wealthiest members of Congress. As of October 2025, his net worth was estimated to be nearly $285 million.

Michael McCaul (TX): The second-wealthiest person in Congress, much of his fortune comes from his wife, whose father founded media giant iHeartRadio.

Vern Buchanan (FL): He owns several car dealerships and co-founded a printing company. His wealth is estimated to be over $100 million.

Kevin Hern (OK): His wealth comes from his trusts and IRAs, which include stock in Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft. He previously owned McDonald's restaurants.

Jay Obernolte (CA): He founded a video-game company and has millions invested in mutual funds.

Doug Burgum: Before becoming a presidential candidate, the former North Dakota governor sold his software company, Great Plains Software, to Microsoft for more than $1 billion.

Greg Gianforte: The current governor of Montana founded a software company in the 1980s that brought him most of his wealth.

Linda McMahon: The former Small Business Administrator served in the Trump administration. Much of her wealth comes from her time as CEO of the WWE.

-- Tom

[Richard Smith]

Dear Herr Shicklgruber I mean Herr Smith,

Here's a list of some very wealthy so-called Republican politicians, most of whom are pushing Trump's fascistic agenda:


Rick Scott (FL): Formerly served as governor and co-founded a large for-profit hospital company. His net worth is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions.

Pete Ricketts (NE): Appointed to the Senate in 2023, he previously served as governor. He is the son of the founder of TD Ameritrade and his family owns the Chicago Cubs.

Mitch McConnell (KY): The former Senate Majority Leader's net worth was estimated to be over $50 million as of May 2025. Much of his wealth is connected to his wife, Elaine Chao, whose family founded a shipping company.

Tim Sheehy (MT): Elected in 2024, his net worth is estimated to be at least $100 million. He founded Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting company.

Bernie Moreno (OH): Elected in 2024, his assets were valued at roughly $50 million in 2024 disclosures, with wealth from car dealerships and a blockchain company.

David McCormick (PA): The former CEO of the hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, his assets in 2022 were valued between $116 million and $290 million.

Darrell Issa (CA): Formerly the CEO of Directed Electronics, he is consistently ranked among the wealthiest members of Congress. As of October 2025, his net worth was estimated to be nearly $285 million.

Michael McCaul (TX): The second-wealthiest person in Congress, much of his fortune comes from his wife, whose father founded media giant iHeartRadio.

Vern Buchanan (FL): He owns several car dealerships and co-founded a printing company. His wealth is estimated to be over $100 million.

Kevin Hern (OK): His wealth comes from his trusts and IRAs, which include stock in Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft. He previously owned McDonald's restaurants.

Jay Obernolte (CA): He founded a video-game company and has millions invested in mutual funds.

Doug Burgum: Before becoming a presidential candidate, the former North Dakota governor sold his software company, Great Plains Software, to Microsoft for more than $1 billion.

Greg Gianforte: The current governor of Montana founded a software company in the 1980s that brought him most of his wealth.

Linda McMahon: The former Small Business Administrator served in the Trump administration. Much of her wealth comes from her time as CEO of the WWE.

-- Tom

LOL.  Republicans make no secret that they are free market capitalists.  Most on your list work hard to create their wealth.  Can you see the contrast with Mamdani?  He is an avowed Commie.  And yet had had enormous wealth that comes from his family.  He has never had a job or created anything.  He can play the Commie because none of his policies have any implications for his own privileged status.  There are no homeless or crime in his neighborhood.  The people who will bear the consequences of his policies are the poor and middlle class who do not live in his protected neighborhood.   

[Michael Capasse]

LOL.  Republicans make no secret that they are free market capitalists.  Most on your list work hard to create their wealth.  Can you see the contrast with Mamdani?  He is an avowed Commie.  And yet had had enormous wealth that comes from his family.  He has never had a job or created anything.  He can play the Commie because none of his policies have any implications for his own privileged status.  There are no homeless or crime in his neighborhood.  The people who will bear the consequences of his policies are the poor and middlle class who do not live in his protected neighborhood.   

  

AI Overview
The statement "Mamdani is a avowed Commie" is false. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani explicitly identifies as a democratic socialist and has denied being a communist. He has repeatedly pushed back against opponents, most notably Donald Trump, who have falsely labeled him as such. Experts on political theory have also pointed out the differences, noting that Mamdani's proposals are not communist.
Key distinctions and facts about Mamdani's political identity and platform:

Democratic Socialist, Not Communist: A fact-check by Al Jazeera confirmed that Mamdani is not a communist, based on interviews in which he has stated his political affiliation. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), of which he is a member, uses democratic processes to achieve its goals.

Property Ownership: Unlike communism, which involves state control over all means of production, Mamdani does not advocate for the collective ownership of private property.

Limited Government Intervention: Political experts confirm that a communist agenda involves the government owning and controlling all businesses and setting prices, a system Mamdani is not advocating for. His proposals are for targeted government programs, not total control.

Specific Policy Goals: His campaign platform includes specific proposals such as fare-free city buses, universal child care, city-owned grocery stores, a rent freeze on regulated units, and tax increases on high earners to fund these initiatives. Many of these policies, like public transit and subsidized child care, are common in other democratic countries.

The political context of the "Commie" label
The label "communist" is often used by opponents to attack Mamdani, but is widely seen by political analysts as a misleading tactic. It is used to suggest his policies are radical, and is considered a modern version of "red scare" tactics. The debate, however, has not deterred his progressive base, which has helped propel him to victory in the primary.