Originally posted by gokenin Just to let you know the symbol is simply used by the communist party world wide it is not specifically just used by the U.S.S.R
"The hammer and sickle (☭) is a part of communist symbolism and its usage indicates an association with Communism[citation needed], a Communist party, or a Communist state. It features a hammer and a sickle overlapping each other. The two tools are symbols of the industrial proletariat and the peasantry; placing them together symbolises the unity between industrial and agricultural workers. This emblem was conceived during the Bolshevik Revolution.
It is best known from having been incorporated into the red flag of the Soviet Union, along with the Red Star. It has also been used in other flags and emblems. The symbol is currently outlawed in several countries as a symbol of communism and Soviet occupations"
I agree with Gokenin, the Hammer and Sickle is a communist symbol. And if you live in America, you should be against it too. My family has suffered greatly in the hands of communists, and I don't think we could ever forgive them for their atrocities. For those that want to give communism/socialism/fascism a try, I suggest living in China, Russia, Vietnam, Venezuala, or any of these lovely countries. Lets see how long you last after typing 1 blog about how you hate the government. That is if you have the money to have a computer or food for that matter.
In regards to Sarah Palin, its amazing to me how many people have their undies in a wad about a girl they deem "ignorant" and believe would fail as a political leader. Why can't you just ignore her? I'm not sure if she has a future career in politics, but I also don't have anything against her. In terms of Politicians, I think they are all dirty and corrupt to some degree. Even so, I don't think she's 1% as dirty as some others that I can name.