On the recordNovember 8, 2021
If the government says it, it’s propaganda. If Congress does it, it’s socialism. If the executive branch does it, it’s fascism. If the president says it, he’s a dictator.
Ted Cruz: “If the government says it, it’s propaganda. If Congress does it, it’s socialism. If the executive branch does it, it’s…”
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