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5. Stalinist in that

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 02:53 PM

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this was the standard execution method in Stalin's purges, per Koestler in 1940.

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Back to the good old days in Idaho? [View all] Munu Jun 23 OP

Primary underpants Jun 23 #1

All things considered, probably better than before. Disaffected Jun 23 #2

This was described as Stalinist orthoclad Jun 23 #3

Curious - why would it be described as Stalinist? Disaffected Wednesday #4

Stalinist in that orthoclad Wednesday #5