“Communism: political and economic doctrine that aims to replace private property and a profit-based economy with public ownership and communal control of at least the major means of production (e.g., mines, mills, and factories) and the natural resources of a society. Communism is thus a form of socialism—a higher and more advanced form, according to its advocates.
Exactly how communism differs from socialism has long been a matter of debate, but the distinction rests largely on the communists’ adherence to the revolutionary socialism of Karl Marx.”
https://www.britannica.com/topic/communism
I’ve tried to avoid political commentary on my blog for two reasons. One: Generally, no one will change their stand on political beliefs based on a blog posted by a 73-year-old great-grandmother. In fact, political posts are either applauded by like-minded people or attacked by those with strongly opposing views. But something happened last month that left me stunned.
During a post on Facebook discussing where you were on 9/11 when the United States was attacked by terrorists flying passenger airline jets into various sites around the country. Perhaps the most shocking were the two planes flown into New York City’s World Trade Center, the famous Twin Towers. Not only was New York stunned by the attack, but the entire country was also thrown into shock.
In my comments, I wrote about my personal experience on that fateful day. My soon-to-be husband was spending his last few weeks in the city as he prepared to move south to start our life together. Although I am a registered Democrat, I praised President George W. Bush’s actions that day and in the weeks that followed. During one of the most difficult time since Pearl Harbor, Bush stepped up and exhibited a strength that surprised me.
Fast forward to September 11, 2026. It’s no secret that I strongly oppose Donald Trump and his lack of leadership as president. As a woman who grew up in New York City, Trump’s unsavory history is well known. From being a joke, to developing a brand that is antithetical to American doctrine, Trump has lied, cheated, and intimidated people with no regard for decency. Yet, he has been able to hoodwink thousands of voters into believing he is what America needs to succeed.
After posting my comments on the 911 attacks and praising President Bush, I expressed my disappointment that Republicans lost the kind of courage and decency of those days. Surprisingly, I was attacked by a woman I respected, and accused of being a “liberal Communist” and a socialist. This woman is not a casual acquaintance. I was stunned by her attack. I’m well aware she’s a Republican. I know she supports Trump despite his destructive actions which have resulted in the United States becoming a joke on the world stage, endangering our country through acts that isolate us from our allies, and throwing us into financial disaster.
Trump started the Communist train. Of course, he doesn’t know the difference between communism and socialism. I would recommend he look up the definitions of those two words and fascism as well.
After her veiled insults, I chose to move on. I recognized her mindset. Although I was a little annoyed that she chose my memories to become entangled with her idealization of a person I find reprehensible. As I said, people will usually stick to their beliefs despite the obvious facts that discount them.
I rarely look at Facebook messenger but I happened to notice I had received more than one message from this woman. I never expected what I read. She made full-blown attacks on me, derogatory comments that upset me at first glance. I never equated her with MAGA or the insanity they display. She had unexpectedly revealed herself to be close-minded, rude, and to use one of her hero’s favorite words when referring to women- nasty.
My first impulse was to take a similar stance and let her know in no uncertain language what I thought of her. Instead, I chose to take a step back. My response would create the kind of division that Trump had already made a cornerstone of his brand. I chose to ignore her message.
There is no way I can address her comments without going into a never-ending battle. We would go into a war of words that would not accomplish anything worthwhile.
Perhaps I am going through a non-confrontational period in my life. Perhaps I see the futility in pointing out every lie, every insult, and every threat Trump has shown. Maybe I’m just exhausted by the horror that surrounds America. The lack of respect for the leaders of other countries, the insults and threats aimed at anyone who disagrees with him, and the sycophants who mindlessly follow him. I will continue to make my views known, and I will speak out against fascism.
