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markodochartaigh

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7. It often seems like

Reply to Rebl2 (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 25, 2025, 12:05 PM

Dec 25

the first step of the right-wing in co-opting people on the left, usually elderly or passed away, is some kind of memorial. Like with Mandela, MLK, etc.

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Rob Reiner Special on CBS Ratings: [View all] Cattledog Dec 25 OP

R's only watch Fox and their favorite podcasts question everything Dec 25 #1

The Reiner special focused on his works and life--not the horror of his loss. 'Glad to see many watched... hlthe2b Dec 25 #2

Didn't Rebl2 Dec 25 #5

It often seems like markodochartaigh Dec 25 #7

No hit job. It was well done with many long-time friends and colleagues appearing to honor his work and life hlthe2b Dec 25 #8

Well sorry Rebl2 Dec 25 #9

Exactly. Many may have tuned in just to see how f'd up it would be. paleotn Dec 25 #6

"Fake news"..... lastlib Dec 25 #3

Some welcome good news on Christmas day. (nt) Paladin Dec 25 #4

It was a great special dsc Dec 25 #10

I really liked watching it and would recommend it. kimbutgar Dec 25 #11

NICE! Maru Kitteh Dec 26 #12