MAGA Conservatives toss around words like “communist” and “Marxist” the same way they fling “woke,” “DEI,” or “patriot.” It’s either projection — sticking these labels on political opponents — or co-opting them to twist meaning.
In a recent Times opinion from Rick Dime, the writer invoked “neo-Marxist” and “communism” in yet another attack on Democrats, all while hypocritically bemoaning “name-calling.” These terms are fearmongering insults better suited for Fox News, where lies cost $788 million, or Newsmax, where lies cost $67 million.
MAGAs love to call their fellow Americans “communists.” But step back and the irony is clear. When communism was put into practice in the 20th century, it was known for:
