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EarlG

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11. Yes, I know

Reply to Johnny2X2X (Reply #4)

Wed Mar 25, 2026, 11:29 AM

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But the phrase "Mussolini made the trains run on time," while a false statement, has become a popular cliche used to express the idea that some people will tolerate living under a dictatorship, and ignore terrible things that the dictator is doing, provided that they believe the dictator is doing specific things to improve their lives.

Whereas our current dictator is doing terrible things while also notably failing to do specific things to improve people's lives, hence the juxtaposition of the cliche with the state of our current reality.

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Pic Of The Moment: How Times Have Changed [View all] EarlG Wednesday OP

Yeah, Mussolini didn't end well either FakeNoose Wednesday #1

I hope Trump ends up EXACTLY like Il Duce... (n/t) Moostache Wednesday #12

Ditto. mr715 Wednesday #22

It could literally be shoved between his teeth, like a toothpick. Dave Bowman Thursday #23

It bears repeating underpants Wednesday #2

Interesting. Wilhelm was kaiser while Frederick Trumpf was in Germany erronis Wednesday #6

Yes but his ace-in-the-hole was Otto von Bismarck FakeNoose Wednesday #13

Kaiser Bill dismissed Bismarck within 2 years of becoming Kaiser. wnylib Thursday #25

Kaiser Bill is one reason why I am American and not German. wnylib Wednesday #15

Did ICE disperse that crowd with tear gas yet? leftstreet Wednesday #3

Mussolini didn't make the trains run on time Johnny2X2X Wednesday #4

But they are both master liars! erronis Wednesday #7

Yep..and the pic should be changed to 1920 when Mussolini consolidated power Bengus81 Wednesday #8

Yes, I know EarlG Wednesday #11

Sounds serious Torchlight Wednesday #17

I was going to post something similar. 👍 Dave Bowman Thursday #24

Kick dalton99a Wednesday #5

Trump Mussolini Il Douche Norrrm Wednesday #9

K&R LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #10

Hilarious and on POINT! nt Exp Wednesday #14

The Rump Regime closely resembles the last Argentine dictatorship (whose coup turned 50 yesterday) peppertree Wednesday #16

THey both lost all their wars. Wonder Why Wednesday #18

That is excellent. nt Ruby the Liberal Wednesday #19

At least Benito wore the uniform well. Aussie105 Wednesday #20

How much indeed! Thank You EarlG! Thanks for Hi-Res!! George McGovern Wednesday #21

More like a "worthless, pile of shit"! Omnipresent Thursday #26