Margaret Thatcher: Defend Freedom While You Still Can

These were her thoughts on the matter.
She was right at the time, but now, it isn't socialism or communism which threaten our freedom; rather, it's the oligarchs, the superrich. — © Mark Alexander

Trump Conflates Community with Communism as Democrats Rise in Popularity ahead of Midterms.

July 7, 2026 | Donald Trump has used America's 250th anniversary milestone to falsely portray the Democratic Party as a movement of communism. At the same time, Democratic leaders have responded with an alternative narrative that presents the nation's diversity, immigration and democratic dissent as expressions of America's founding ideals. The contrasting messages illustrate how the country's semi-quincentennial has evolved beyond a historical celebration into a symbolic struggle over national identity.

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One thinks of Trump and one pukes! — © Mark Alexander

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America needs more socialism, not less! And I speak as a man who has never voted even once for socialism in my entire life. But what America has now is socialism for the élite but raw capitalism for the working poor. This needs to be reversed. The only American I can think of that would do this is Bernie Sanders. And he is precisely the man who should lead America and the free world. Bernie Sanders is a man of integrity. The same cannot be said of the Orange One. — © Mark Alexander

The Socialist Symbol of Unity, the Fraternal Kiss

COMRADE: There once was a gesture that symbolised the height of friendship across the Communist world. The fraternal kiss, a special form of greeting between leaders.

Screenshot taken from this article. | Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev kissing East German leader Erich Honecker, (1979), Berlin, East Germany. | Credit: Helmut Lohmann
There once was a gesture that symbolised the height of fraternal friendship across the Communist world. The socialist fraternal kiss, a special form of greeting between Communist leaders, demonstrated the unique bond between socialist countries. This ritual consisted of an embrace and a mutual kiss to the cheeks or, in rarer cases, to the mouth.

The practice had its roots in early Christian and Russian Orthodox traditions, and was later adapted by Communist regimes as a secular display of comradeship. As it evolved, the socialist fraternal kiss became a nuanced diplomatic tool, with its execution closely observed during meetings between Communist leaders.

The omission or refusal of this embrace spoke volumes about international relations. Following the Sino-Soviet split in the 1960s, Chinese officials pointedly refused to embrace their Soviet counterparts. Even when relations normalised decades later, Chinese protocol stubbornly maintained a "handshake, no embrace" policy. This stance extended only to Soviet leaders, as Chinese officials continued to exchange fraternal kisses with leaders from other Communist countries. ` » | Comrade | Undated

Whoever said life was boring and drab behind the Iron Curtain? It looks as if life must have been rather gay and colourful to me, at least for the leaders! 😊 — Mark Alexander

Socialism for the Rich, Harsh Capitalism for the Rest | Robert Reich | 2019

Apr 9, 2019 | Robert Reich explains how the wealthy and corporations receive billions in corporate welfare.

This video might be a little on the old side, but this is exactly what is going on in America today. – © Mark Alexander

'Ridiculous Spectacle of Two-bit Firebrand Socialists' | Starmer's Labour Conference Mocked

Sep 26, 2024 | Kevin O'Sullivan and James Melville discuss the recent Labour Party conference, criticizing Keir Starmer's policies and the government's decision to axe the winter fuel allowance, likening it to the poll tax. They express concern over the government's authoritarian tendencies, such as potential smoking bans and fuel duty increases, and argue that such interventions are out of touch with the public's desire for freedom.

Führer Starmer is the worst prime minister EVER! This man is authoritarian; he's a dictator-wannabe. – © Mark Alexander

Robert Reich: The Real Welfare in America I 10 Economic Myths Debunked

Jul 12, 2024 | The Wells Fargo exec overseeing their customer account scam got a $125 million exit package. Meanwhile, most Americans who lose their jobs get only limited unemployment benefits. When I say we have socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest, this is what I mean.

Heated Debate on Capitalism with America’s Most Prominent Marxist Economist – Richard Wolff

Economist Richard Wolff sits down with Patrick Bet-David to discuss socialism, capitalism and business.

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US Sanctions Venezuela Again to Prove Socialism Doesn't Work

Shortly after Venezuelan opposition leader and self-declared president Juan Guaidó got a standing ovation at Trump's State of the Union address, United States officials promised more sanctions on Venezuela. Why?

The Changing Face of the USA Today: Young People Gravitate to Socialism as Capitalism Keeps Failing Them

According to a new round of Gallup polling, Socialism is now as popular among Millennial voters as Capitalism. The main reason for this, which the poll did not get into, is that this age group has seen nothing but failures from capitalism for most of their lives, and they want a better system. Capitalism, in its current form, is not working for any age group, but older voters are still able to look back fondly at what once was. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins explains what’s happening.

Right-wingers Now Claim Jesus Was a Free Market Capitalist

The folks over at PragerU are terrified of the word “socialism” and they’ve gone as far as to say that Jesus Christ himself was definitely not a socialist but instead was a full on free market capitalist. This is an absolutely ridiculous claim, even when they try to give us examples from the Bible with their own unique, reality-warping spin on them. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

Lawrence's Last Word: President Donald Trump's Golf Socialism | The Last Word | MSNBC

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez exposed Donald Trump's favorite socialism.

Meet the Rising Socialists Challenging the Trump Presidency

In the United States, left-wing Democrats backed by former Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders have suffered a setback overnight, after voters in the mid-term primary races favoured traditional candidates over their more liberal challengers.

The Democratic establishment says sticking to the centre is the best way to win over Trump supporters. But, as Kiran Moodley reports, others continue to call for a radical agenda, arguing that 'democratic socialism' is the best way to take down the President in 2020.

WWII Survivor Warns of Socialism and Gun Control – Must Watch

Kitty Werthmann, an Austrian World War II survivor, gives her account of Hitler's takeover of Austria. The similarities to today's left and their "progressive agenda", are staggering!

The End of the Socialist Party

Will People Power Force Change in Venezuela? - Inside Story

Is It the End of Socialism in Venezuela? – Inside Story

Brits Buying Books on Socialism due to Rise of Corbyn

Many British bookstores are now reporting an explosion in sales of Marxist and left-wing literature. It is believed the increase in sales is linked to the rise of Jeremy Corbyn, the left wing Leader of the UK's opposition Labour party.

Bernie Sanders: I'm Running for President

What’s Next for Venezuela’s Opposition?

CNN: Venezuela tells CNN journalists to ;get out’ » | CNN Staff | Friday, February 21, 2014

As Socialist Dream Crumbles, Venezuelans Find Nicolas Maduro 'A Bad Copy' Of Chavez

Nicolás Maduro Moros, President of Venezuela

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Amid food shortages, rampant inflation and widespread electricity blackouts, many Venezuelans are wondering if Chavez chose the right heir to his revolution

The army has been sent into toilet paper factories, fights for basic foodstuffs have resulted in several deaths and new, multi-million dollar oil tankers are sitting idle in dock. And, despite sitting on the world’s largest oil reserves, Venezuela’s socialist government can’t quite manage to keep the lights on.

Now many in Venezuela are wondering how much longer President Nicolas Maduro, the anointed successor of the country’s firebrand Leftist leader Hugo Chavez, can keep hold of the reins of its crumbling socialist revolution.

Last week Mr Maduro was forced to turn to a well-worn answer for his country’s woes, blaming a US plot to “sabotage the electrical system and the Venezuelan economy” and kicking out Washington’s envoy to the South American country. “Out of Venezuela!” he railed on state television, adding in English: “Yankees go home!”

It was a move copied straight from the playbook of Chavez, the vocal anti-imperialist who passed away in February, and one which killed off any hopes of rapprochement with the US following years of thorny relations.

If that wasn’t enough, Mr Maduro then accused the US Drug Enforcement Agency of orchestrating the presence of 1.3 tons of cocaine seized last month from an Air France plane flying out of Caracas. With the government long accused by Washington of complicity in the drug trade - counter-narcotics officials say some 50 per cent of cocaine in Britain is now trafficked through Venezuela - the bust was likely a US plot using mafias to brand the country a “narco-state”, he said. » | Alasdair Baverstock in Caracas and Hannah Strange | Sunday, October 06, 2013