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“'A unique threat'
In her book Many Are the Crimes, Cold War historian Ellen Schrecker argues that "probably no other individual was as heavily censored" as Paul Robeson. And in some ways he did present a unique threat. Not as a spy, but as an outspoken black socialist.” https://www.bbc.co.uk/culture/article/20260115-how-the-1950s-red-scare-erased-a-us-icon
#uspoli #socialism #socialdemocracy #BLM #cdnpoli #ukpoli #EU

'The most famous black person in America': How the 1950s 'Red Scare' erased a US icon

Paul Robeson was a superstar of the stage and screen, a talented football player and a music hitmaker. Then came a dramatic fall from grace.

Trevor McLeod 11h ago

“completely utterly, unhinged” Indeed.

#trump #iran #iranwar #uspolitics #uspoli

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/world/middleeast/trump-truth-social-post-iran-allah-strait-of-hormuz.html?unlocked_article_code=1.YlA.de2u.HG_9scsLp6ed&smid=bs-share

Trump Seems Emboldened With New Threats in Truth Social Post Over Strait of Hormuz

In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.

The New York Times

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TrèsFluke 11h ago

I do not understand why they haven't tried to impeach or remove the tyrant.

#USPoli

https://hoserministry.blogspot.com/2026/04/tyrant.html?m=1

Tyrant

I do not understand why they haven't tried to impeach or remove the tyrant. The United States will never get to lecture us about human right...

Ron Sparks 12h ago

WHO DID EASTER BETTER? 1) Barack Obama: "We wish you a joyful holiday filled with faith and hope" 2) Donald Trump: "I'll blow up Iran's power plants and bridges. Open the F***in' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell! Paise be to Allah" Happy Easter! #uspoli #cdnpoli #canpoli

Ross of Ottawa 13h ago

Wow, if that post is real it's surely 25th amendment time?

Has anything more offensive ever been said (publicly) by a US… well, any world leader?

#uspoli

Ev Delen 14h ago

RE: https://toad.social/@KimPerales/116352557266036907

Just a reminder, if #Trump gets 25A'd then JD Vance will be in charge.

That's right, JD "Religious Zealot" Vance will be the President of the US, turning it into The Handmaidens Tale!

#USPol #USPoli #25A #USPolitics

Modern Maven 14h ago

Ah, Happy Easter? #uspoli #iran #war #PresidentBoneSpurs Yes, it is shocking, but after I was over that, I could not stop laughing. Unhinged and ready to put YOU to fight. The cheese has slipped off the cracker, the last brain cell has popped.