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2. Actually, not with Eisenhower. You should compare the 1952 and 1956 Republican platforms.

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:19 PM

Apr 29

It would blow your mind. Because Ike understood the price the American middle-class contributed to winning WW2.

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Been a hell of trajectory for the Republican Party. From Eisenhower to Trump. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Apr 29 OP

It hasn't changed that much they are still trying to Klarkashton Apr 29 #1

I maintain that it's the same old shit. So Klarkashton Apr 29 #3

Nixon, Dulles, BFEE Kid Berwyn Apr 30 #4

Yep. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 30 #5