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[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

Not the way I planned on spending my afternoon, but 7,600 comments should not be ignored! Bots, trolls and personal attacks notwithstanding, the critics of yesterday’s post were dominated by a large and vocal contingent who rushed to remind me that there’s “a difference between socialism and communism,” an obvious indication that they didn’t actually read the post.

Shelley Armour writes… “Mike! You know there is a difference between democratic socialism and communism, right?”

Hi, Shelley. Yes, I know there’s a difference, and I understand what the difference is. The larger point, and the fundamental flaw with your comment, is that you seem to believe the candidates within the Democratic Socialist Party are both “democratic and socialist" simply because that’s the name of their club. Well, maybe some of them are. I really couldn’t say. What I can tell you for sure is that more than a few have called for the complete dismantling of capitalism, free markets, representative government, property rights, borders, police, prisons, and the Constitution in general. My post referred to them, as well as a number of elected Democrats who have agreed to campaign on their behalf – including Gavin Newsom, who said, "The Democratic Party must accept the DSA in order to take back the Congress.” His words, not mine.

Tracey Steele writes…“Wow! I cannot believe Mike Rowe said this. He has a huge reach, and he is actually spouting the word “communism” like it’s the 1950s! Wow Wow Wow!”

Wow indeed, Tracey, and thanks for noticing the size of my reach! (Contrary to popular belief, size does matter!) To say it again, I am not the one “spouting” communism or conflating socialists and communists. The word is being “spouted” by members of the DSA who are using it to describe themselves. I am not accusing them; I am quoting them.

John Engles… Hey Rowe, what’s the difference between the Communists who want to run the country and the Nazi/fascist who currently is?

Several differences, John, but the only one relevant to this conversation is the fact that the communists currently running for office have clearly identified themselves as such. They do not dispute or reject the label. They embrace it. It is who they are, who they claim to be, and who they want to be. The president, on the other hand, has never claimed to be a Nazi or a fascist. That doesn’t mean he isn't, but it is worth noting he has rejected the accusation outright. Obviously, you are entitled to that opinion and the right to share it publicly, thanks to our Constitution. Unlike in a fascist, Nazi, or communist regime. (Also worth noting, Nazis and fascists are not the same thing.)

Chris Tomaloff writes… “Kinda like how the political right didn’t shout down the extreme rhetoric coming from their candidates?”

No, Chris, not like that at all. In the video I shared, we saw examples of prominent Democrats saying things like, “We need to elect more communists!” (Cea Weaver, Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office.) Mamdani himself literally tweeted, "Each according to their need, each according to their ability." That’s a direct quote from the Communist Manifesto.

But what exactly is the corollary from the right? Are prominent Republicans tweeting, “We need to elect more Nazis! We need to elect more fascists! Eat the poor!” I don’t think so. John Engles may think Trump is fascist and a Nazi, but Trump disagrees, and so do a majority of voters. Communists, on the other hand, say it loud and say it proud. I’m inclined to take them at their word.

Beto Ojeda… “Mike has always leaned to the Trumpian view of things but never states it, so as not to alienate anyone, but we know how to read between the lines. This “communist” talk is McCarthyism 2.0.”

I wasn’t around in the 1950s, Beto, but from what I’ve read, it was indeed a very difficult time to be a communist in this country. Lots of private citizens were dragged before Congress, made to take “loyalty oaths," and blacklisted in their places of work. I can’t justify it or condone it, but I can explain it. We had just fought a hot war against fascism and Nazism and just begun a Cold War against a communist regime. The existence of an organized Communist Party in this country at such a time strained the limits of tolerance. But do you really think we’re less tolerant today than we were seventy-five years ago? Do you really believe my comments about communists who claim to be communists are synonymous with another Red Scare? If you haven’t noticed, Chris, no one in the DSA, including the communists, is being dragged before Congress and made to swear a loyalty oath to the Constitution. Today, a communist in America can run for office…with the endorsement of the governor of California! And the tacit approval of a major political party! Seems to me we’re about as far from McCarthyism as we can get.

As for my desire not to alienate anyone, I suppose I am guilty of that. I run a foundation that is open to people of all political beliefs, and we’ve assisted lots of Americans who lean to the left. I also know for a fact that many Democrats have supported mikeroweWORKS historically, and I have no desire to run them off. But do you really have to “read between the lines” to understand where I’m coming from?

True, I’ve never endorsed a candidate or publicly encouraged people to vote. But I’ve been very transparent about the fact that I’m a registered Independent who favors policies and programs that often align with conservative principles. Obviously, I would not characterize those conservative principles as “Trumpian,” because a) they were around long before him, b) Trump is not a conservative, and c) I do not agree with or support everything the President says and does. So, is it possible, Beto, that your accusation is rooted in the fact that I have never publicly denounced the president to your satisfaction? Is it possible you think I'm a Trumper, simply because I've never called him a fascist, or a Nazi, or a liar, or a conman, or a traitor, or whatever else you believe him to be?

Gretchen Seipp… Mike, the fact that you still act as though you’re not political after all this time is a bit ridiculous. I still support your work and foundation because I believe in it, but the folksy act has worn thin.

Aw, shucks, Gretchen. Folksy? Lil' ole me?
Honestly, how am I acting as if I am “not political?” This entire conversation is the very definition of “political.”

Christopher Pugh… I would have voted for Mike Rowe and Freddie a few years ago before he went full-on MAGA, and I’m all in favor of his project, but it’s pretty clear the political direction that he’s moved in and the money trail that has influenced it.

It’s Freddy, not Freddie. (I don’t much care, but he’s a terrier and particular about such things.) As for the “full-on MAGA” moniker, is there something I did specifically to earn that designation? Is there some kind of general definition you can share? Or, are you coming from the same place as Beto? Is calling me “Full-On MAGA" your way of saying that I’ve failed to condemn Trump to your satisfaction?

For the record, MRW is supported by liberals and conservatives alike. I have no idea what “money trail” you are referring to. Also, regarding my personal politics, think about the implications of what I wrote. I said that the Democrats have been given a gift – an opportunity to appear reasonable by speaking the truth to their own party, just as Bill Maher has done. All they have to do is distance themselves from candidates who have called for the complete dismantlement of our Constitution. All they have to do is say, “Hold on, comrade. Our tent is not that big. We respect your right to hate America, but we don’t want you in our party, and we will not support your candidacy.”

If they say that, I think a lot of Independents would see them as they see John Fetterman, who has, in the eyes of many voters, become the most “rational” Democrat currently in office. If they don’t – if they actually welcome communist candidates into their party – then I’m afraid the Democrats, by default, will offer the American people a very simple choice in November – a party that disavows communism vs. a party that doesn’t. I think such a choice would be very positive for Republicans because I don’t think most Americans want to align themselves with a Democratic Party that welcomes communists. The question for you, Chris, is why would a “Full-On MAGA” like me encourage Democrats to act in a way that would disadvantage the Republican Party? And the answer is simple – it’s because I support the existence of a Democratic Party that believes America is still a fundamentally good place.

I think there’s a lot of room for improvement in our country, and I believe the best way to realize those improvements is for Democrats and Republicans to have continuous, robust and public debate about all the issues. But if one of those parties is affirmatively determined to transform our democratic republic into a communist state, then we’re no longer debating the various ways to make our country better; we’re debating the merits of destroying it. And really, what’s the point of tolerating that?

America is already a big tent, filled with hundreds of millions of people with wildly differing views and lots of political parties that represent those views. We’ve got the Green Party, the American Freedom Party, the Socialist Workers Party, the Constitution Party, and of course, the Communist Party USA, as well as the Democratic Socialist Party. America’s tent is so big, we can even tolerate fringe parties like the KKK, the Proud Boys, the Oath Keepers, and so forth. Why then, does Gavin Newsom want to make room in the Democratic tent for socialists and communists? There’s only one reason, and he’s already spelled it out for us – he believes the Democrats need them to win back the Congress. I think it’s a bad bet for the Democrats and for America. And if a prominent Republican reached out to the KKK with the same “big tent” offer, you’d better believe my vote would be in play.

Michael Tillman… When are you going to throw your hat into the ring, Mr. Rowe?

Ha! When it no longer fits my head!

[Mary Enderle @mippolito2021]

@WallStreetApes @POTUS beware of that housing bill! Veto it! It’s crap! @StephenM please give this some attention!

[Global Wellness Forum @G_W_Forum]

🚨 URGENT ACTION ALERT FOR FLORIDA & CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS 🚨

The EPA is reviewing a proposal from Google's Verily that would allow the release of up to 64 MILLION laboratory-modified mosquitoes across Florida and California over the next two years.

Let that sink in.

64 million lab-modified mosquitoes released into our communities and environment as part of an experiment the public never asked for and never consented to.

Google’s Verily claims these mosquitoes could reduce populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes. But once millions of mosquitoes are released into the environment, there is no practical way to call them back.

The long-term ecological consequences cannot be fully known before the release takes place.

Florida and California should not be used as testing grounds.

We are not lab rats.

Our communities, our beaches, our springs, our farmland, and our natural environment should not be used for large-scale biological experiments.

The Global Wellness Forum opposes the release of millions of laboratory-modified mosquitoes into the environment and calls on the EPA to reject this proposal.

⏰ PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSE JUNE 5, 2026 AT 11:59 PM ET ‼️

TAKE ACTION NOW!

Submit your public comment directly to the EPA:

https://t.co/mk0fSOXhEf

Tell @epaleezeldin and the EPA:

❌ We do not consent.

❌ We do not want our communities used as testing grounds.

❌ Deny the permit.

Share this post. Tag your elected officials. Make your voice heard before the June 5th deadline.

[Brian Hannemann @BrianHannemann]

At this point, it has become a national security issue.

The US military protects the West Coast of the USA. You know, the exact coastline that will be invaded by forces from the East.

The US military is the world’s best. Hands down. No legitimate contrary argument exists.

US warplanes require fuel. Large quantities.

How does California get its aviation fuel?

What is the source?

Where is it refined, transported, stored?

Gavin is a fucking traitor.

He sold out to the foreign interests, like China, who desperately want to curtail the refining capacity IN California.

The very next step, of course, is for the foreign suppliers to hold back supply, or worse, cut it off.

Then what, Gavin?

Oh, wait, I know!

Gavin works out a secret, sweetheart deal where California taxpayers funnel huge sums of money to foreign-owned suppliers, with the money sifting through NGO’s, all opaque, hidden, layered, and Gavin and his cronies skim BILLIONS!!!!

This is EXACTLY the grift that is going on with taxpayer money that is supposed to be going to the homeless.

NGO’s get all the money money, skim it off, kick back to the politicians and all the huge executive salaries, the politicians install their friends and cronies into these NGO executive positions, and the grifting circle is complete, forever.

Why would Gavin EVER do anything to keep refineries open in California, when he and his cronies can get filthy rich?

This mother fucker needs PRISON!!!!!!!!!!!

It is SO obvious.

We need more Nick Shirley types to video this and get it to the public.

The CA Atty General Bonta will cover it up for sure.

Public perception is the only solution.

Truth.

Sunshine.

Exposure.

The more people see this, the more the truth comes out, the more the public perception improves as to what the problem really is: corruption at every level of elected government.

We need a reckoning.

[The Disrespected Trucker @DisrespectedThe]

All we need is 100 million people to invest $5 each to start our own food processing facilities. One facility at a time until we control the market.

One oil production company at a time to control the market.

We invest $5 a week with a trusted source and we take this country back!

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

This actually happened

[Mark Meadows @MarkMeadows]

Again, here are all the GOP Senators that are not yet on the list. Feel free to invite them to show their support!

John Barrasso (WY)
John Boozman (AR)
Shelley Moore Capito (WV)
Susan Collins (ME)
Tom Cotton (AR)
Kevin Cramer (ND)
Mike Crapo (ID)
John Curtis (UT)
Steve Daines (MT)
Deb Fischer (NE)
Lindsey Graham (SC)
Chuck Grassley (IA)
John Hoeven (ND)
Jim Justice (WV)
John Kennedy (LA)
James Lankford (OK)
Mitch McConnell (KY)
Jerry Moran (KS)
Lisa Murkowski (AK)
Pete Ricketts (NE)
Tim Scott (SC)
John Thune (SD)
Thom Tillis (NC)
Roger Wicker (MS)
Todd Young (IN)

[Lori Mills @LoriMills4CA42]

If you’re not already following Ted, please follow him.

FYI: Ted is Ventura County’s endorsed candidate for State Assembly, but Sacramento insiders have decided lobbyists should pick our candidate and split the vote.

If you can, please donate to his campaign. Any amount helps.

[Children’s Health Defense @ChildrensHD]

🚨 URGENT ACTION NEEDED 🚨

The 2026 Farm Bill is out of control.

The government is trying to slip in extremely damaging policies for American health, and we need your help.

Step 1:
Contact the House Agriculture Committee Main Office: [phone]

Step 2:
Urge them to strike sections 10202, 10204, 10205, 10206, 10207.

⚠️ These sections...
▶︎ Give pesticide companies immunity
▶︎ Delays pesticide reviews for 5 years
▶︎ Allows for more pesticides to be sprayed in our water, makes pesticide infused GMOs exempt from regulations
▶︎ Erases state and local restrictions on spraying (around schools) and preempts court decisions.

If there's one action you take today, please let it be this one.

@teacher_choice

[Charlie Minjares @CharlieMin43075]

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[Patriot1🇺🇸 @HBHPatriot1]

@SecRollins @POTUS @USTradeRep We don’t want FOREIGN beef or pork! What are you doing to our USA farmers?!?!

[California Globe @CaliforniaGlobe]

DSA's Socialist Takeover Plot for LA: Seizing homes, Defunding Cops, and Turning the City Into a Marxist Experiment.

The 9K word manifesto is a Marxist fever dream that would accelerate LA's decline into crime-ridden, unaffordable chaos.

@CaliforniaGlobe link 👇

[California Post @californiapost]

Inside Dem Socialists’ extreme plan for Los Angeles — seizing property, replacing cops and closing jails https://t.co/kF8sQEz5bl

[Adam Huntington @Adventuring_RE]

Mahan is a weak man and a plant...

If it's not CLEAR to everyone... ABSOLUTELY CLEAR...

WE ARE NOT IN 2010! The American Democrat Party has been hijacked and is now a Communist organization who will remove the most moderate among them because... HISTORY.

Please read about the Bolshevik revolution IMMEDIATELY San Diego.

[Charlie Minjares @CharlieMin43075]

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[Charlie Minjares @CharlieMin43075]

@felixprehn RETIREMENT

[Charlie Minjares @CharlieMin43075]

@lovina_zook Merry Christmas, Lovina 🎄

[Amity @amitylee13]

“At some point people will look at this body and say, ‘maybe we should get rid of all 435 members of the House and all 100 members of the Senate and start over.’ Because Congress is literally failing the American people.”

Yes, Mr. Roy, you are correct.

[Virgil Bierschwale @VBierschwale]

Time to fire the whole damn @WhiteHouse and put somebody in there that will put Americans, not america, first.