Communism is OK when Trump does it

Thursday, July 09, 2026

If a Democratic politician suggests a slight tax increase or says that, perhaps, the government should regulate certain matters so as to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Americans from demonstrable risks and harms, they are painted as Stalin 2.0 and the political press goes on a weeks-long jag about whether radical socialism is right for America. Meanwhile, Trump has opened up nationalized, price-controlled gas stations

Posted by lee_the_agent at 07:25 AM | 41 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry |

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This is a transparent propaganda effort aimed at pacifying idiots who don't understand " or don't want to understand " that the reason gas prices are so high right now is that Trump launched an illegal war of choice in Iran, promptly lost it, and then yesterday broke the ceasefire which stands to send energy prices spiraling up even higher.

I'd like to think that both people and the press will see this for the pathetic, empty political gambit that it is " and perhaps reckon with the manner in which they demonize politicians of one party "communists" or "socialists" while never seeming to do the same to the other " but I'm not holding my breath.

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Locations: freedomfuelnetwork.com

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-09 07:28 AM | Reply

Dummkopf Trumpf learned something from fellow New Yorker NYC Zohran Mamdani (D) and his plan for five grocery stores for poor people, one for each borough.

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-09 07:30 AM | Reply

If Trump told his slathering mob that Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Hamilton, the lot, were actually believers in a "Purer, Americanoized brand of communism that was actually good" they'd turn on a dime.

Still not knowing the meaning of that word, "communism." Just another space filler for plaintive cries of "Turn on the night light."

#3 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-09 07:52 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Trump has opened up nationalized, price-controlled gas stations"

The article says it's a private company that receives no subsidies.

Trump is pimping it obviously but it's not clear exactly what the Federal government is doing to specifically help this business.

#4 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 08:54 AM | Reply

The article says it's a private company that receives no subsidies.
~ Eberly

The title of the thread is more important here. Who cares about reality, just look at DocSadist, bloviating, shooting his shot, before even reading the article, hell he probably didn't even read the article after.

And it gets a NEWSWORTHY, now that person is a certified idiot whoever that was..

These Lumpers smdh.

#5 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-09 09:37 AM | Reply

what the Federal government is doing to specifically help this business.

#4 | Posted by eberly

According to what I read, the corporate entities behind it aren't even fully known.

In any case, it doesn't really matter. We have the White House in a secret agreement with some gas retailer to fix prices (at $3.47 because Trump is the 47th POTUS.../barf) in order to give the impression to people that gas is cheaper than it is.

I'm old enough to remember when a scheme like this would have had righties frothing at the mouth.

#6 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-09 09:48 AM | Reply

These Lumpers smdh.

#5 | Posted by oneironaut

Duhhhhh LumPeRz!! STFU idiot.

#7 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-09 09:51 AM | Reply

-I'm old enough to remember when a scheme like this would have had righties frothing at the mouth.

The other retail owners in Penn are certainly frothing at the mouth over this, I guarantee you

#8 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 10:07 AM | Reply

What it seems to be is that Trump announced on X that he's doing this.

And at the same time announces through all the other traditional news outlets that he has nothing to do with it

It appears he changes this message for his followers and/or his haters on X

#9 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 10:10 AM | Reply

-We have the White House in a secret agreement with some gas retailer to fix prices

At this point there is no evidence of that but I accept that literally anything is possible.

#10 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 10:22 AM | Reply

"Communism is a system of government in which the ruling party controls major investment decisions while hoarding wealth for itself and suppressing all opposition.

Nevertheless, Donald Trump professes to dislike it."

#11 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2026-07-09 10:43 AM | Reply

Lee,

"Trump has opened up nationalized, price-controlled gas stations"

I have a question.....did he? Did Trump actually open up nationalized, price-controlled gas stations?

#12 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 10:58 AM | Reply

Did Trump actually open up nationalized, price-controlled gas stations?

We talking reality, or the LumperBubble? It really does matter.

#13 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-09 11:30 AM | Reply

We talking reality, or ...
#13 | POSTED BY ONEIRONAUT

Indeed your case? "Or."

#14 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-09 11:31 AM | Reply

We have the White House in a secret agreement with some gas retailer to fix prices

They should bring a lawsuit, this is in violation of Federal and State law.

What oil in Venezuela used to go to China, now goes to the US.
Could it be Venezuelan oil, just causing low prices?

#15 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-09 11:35 AM | Reply

Indeed your case? "Or."

#14 | POSTED BY DOC_SARVIS

Oh a contextomy .. I see you have no argument but need to lie about others arguments to feel better about yourself.

#16 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-09 11:37 AM | Reply

@h4ckedreality

The White House just celebrated opening a government gas station with government-controlled prices and called it "Freedom Fuel" - the same administration that called Mamdani's city grocery stores communism.

#17 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-09 11:42 AM | Reply

Trump chose Pennsylvania for his gas station because it's a swing state he's hoping to influence.

#18 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-09 11:44 AM | Reply

At this point there is no evidence of that but I accept that literally anything is possible.
#10 | POSTED BY EBERLY

No evidence? Not if you don't look.

But what is most likely? The odds are Trumpy or one of his acolytes are behind it.

The company was only just registered in 2026.

The exact owners of the newly launched Freedom Fuel Network are not publicly known. It is a private company registered in late June 2026 as Freedom Fuel Network, LLC.

But Trumpy LOVES the uneducated for a reason.

#19 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-09 11:45 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I have a question.....did he?
#12 | POSTED BY EBERLY

I have a question, do you do anything other than make excuses for Trump and obfuscate everything?

#20 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-09 11:45 AM | Reply

#16
You've missed the point. You offered up the question of whether we were talking about reality "or" something else. Since you were involved I responded correctly: "Or," because I don't see much reality reflected in what you post. I'm sure you don't agree, but there it is: you sound like some poor sucker who managed to wriggle out from a Chicom or Nork lab where extremely powerful Amazonian psychedelics are undergoing testing for possible future weaponization. Remember: Serpentine!

#21 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-09 11:46 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

The exact owners of the newly launched Freedom Fuel Network are not publicly known. It is a private company registered in late June 2026 as Freedom Fuel Network, LLC.

There is your "Evidence".

If you are truly interested in the truth then follow the leads.

#22 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-09 11:57 AM | Reply

The Trump administration has publicly promoted a new branded network called Freedom Fuel. The network has launched about 25 gas stations, primarily in the greater Philadelphia area (Pennsylvania and New Jersey).

www.investopedia.com

"What does this have to do with Trump!?" - Eberly

Well. If Trump is directly promoting this gas station, he's helping sell their fuel, it has everything to do with Trump.

The question I have is, what are oil execs going to do about it, fight Trump or bend the knee.

#23 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-09 11:57 AM | Reply

1Nut has never met a point that he didn't miss... usually with one logical fallacy or another.

He has quite the collection of them.

#24 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-09 11:57 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

What oil in Venezuela used to go to China, now goes to the US.
Could it be Venezuelan oil, just causing low prices?

#15 | Posted by oneironaut

Look at onelumpofs*&^ trying so hard to bend over backwards to give that reach around.

These White House initiative pushed stations are offering fuel at lower prices than anything around. It's not a market-driven initiative.

#25 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-09 11:59 AM | Reply

There are aspects of this story that raise questions:

The company was formed only shortly before the launch.

It's receiving promotion from the White House and Trump.

Industry analysts have said the advertised prices appear difficult to sustain on normal retail margins alone. Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy said that "somebody's got to pay for it" if stations are consistently selling below cost.

www.investopedia.com

#26 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-09 11:59 AM | Reply

Trump needs a midterm win.

This is his last ditch desperate attempt at winning Pennsylvania.

#27 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-09 12:01 PM | Reply

-do you do anything other than make excuses for Trump and obfuscate everything?

yes. all the time.

That's what called a direct answer to a question.

Do you do anything other than chase folks around making that absurd accusation?

Because it's not an unreasonable question...and you know it.

but you have to make excuses for such allegations with no proof.

#28 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 12:09 PM | Reply

-There is your "Evidence".

That you don't know the ownership of this LLC....that's evidence Trump owns it?

Has it occurred to any of you yet why this is a news issue?

Why Trump is taking credit for this?

What's significant or unique about this gas retailer?

I insure gas retailers and have for 25 years. I've seen many of them get sold, sold again, renamed, etc..

What stands out here with this "Freedom Fuel Network LLC"?

#29 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 12:13 PM | Reply

-This is his last ditch desperate attempt at winning Pennsylvania.

Okay....you answered my question in 29. Yes, this is all about Pennsylvania.

#30 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 12:14 PM | Reply

Why else do you think the man who famously said he doesn't care about Americans financial situations, is suddenly opening up gas stations in Pennsylvania to help reduce the cost of gas, which he is directly responsible for making skyrocket.

It's the midterms.

#31 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-09 12:18 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

That you don't know the ownership of this LLC....that's evidence Trump owns it?

I never said "Trumpy owns it". I don't think anyone has said that.

It's just " evidence" you idiot. It just raised more questions and you have to follow the evidence to where it leads.

And I said, odds are it leads to Trumpy or one of his billionaire butt buddies.

#32 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-09 12:23 PM | Reply

I think Trump isn't opening up anything.

He's claiming they're are his stations on X because those folks are stupid (including all of you) while officially saying he has nothing to do with them.

That's my opinion.

If we eventually find out the United States Federal Government ( or some company Trump or his family members have ownership in) is opening up gas stations and undercutting the retail price of gas compared to the other stations in the locale.....then I'll gladly say I was wrong.

Unlike virtually everyone here.....I can admit when I'm wrong.

#33 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 12:24 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Would this run afoul of anti-dumping laws? Selling something for less than it costs to produce it in order to stifle competition.

#34 | Posted by Bigbradleyp at 2026-07-09 12:26 PM | Reply

-I never said "Trumpy owns it". I don't think anyone has said that.

you want to rethink that?

I realize your obsession with me runs extremely deep and you're committed to one day being right.

You're batting .000 against me. You think that might change today?

It wouldn't surprise me that Trump has an attachment to this company. I don't think that's the case here but we'll see soon enough.

#35 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 12:29 PM | Reply

I can admit when I'm wrong.
#33 | POSTED BY EBERLY

lol. We will see.

It does not have to be his family. It would be better for him legally if it is someone unrelated.

His lawyers would see to that. If Trumpy let them.

It could also easily be one of his unrelated butt buddies. Like Elmo.

Follow the fumes.

And it will eventually come out and we will see then won't we? Problem is by the time it does it will be buried under a hundred of his other crimes.

#36 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-09 12:34 PM | Reply

I realize your obsession with me runs extremely deep and you're committed to one day being right.

You're batting .000 against me. You think that might change today?

You are a very funny man Beverly.

You really love to swing that purse!

You just can't help yourself.

Trumpy is a criminal man with a criminal mind.

It's pretty obvious he is behind it somehow. I cannot imagine why you would chose to try and defend him.

#37 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-07-09 12:41 PM | Reply

Mamdani promotes government funded grocery stores to help people.

Republicans freak out. Eberly is silent.

Trump promotes magical cheaper gas to help people.

Republicans are praising it. Eberly jumps in to defend it.

#38 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-09 12:42 PM | Reply

-Eberly is silent.

true

-Eberly jumps in to defend it.

lie

lying only 50% of the time is probably acceptable to you.

#39 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-09 12:52 PM | Reply