Soviet

In the Soviet Union, a simple graffiti cartoon with “Kilroy was here” became a meme, symbolizing revolt. Similar memes emerged against oppressive systems. Now, Trump’s mugshot holds a comparable role for conservatives. Joining us to explore this is Trevor Loudon, Epoch Times commentator and “Enemies Within” author.

Banned from writing to loved ones, and only allowed letters from family members twice a year, prisoners in Soviet labor camps came up with many ways to squirrel out messages. With no pencils, papers or envelopes, they were forced to write on cigarette boxes, scratch out words on tree bark, or embroider messages with fish bone on tissues.

A quarter century ago, people residing in the former Soviet bloc and Yugoslavia began to throw off their communist oppressors, starting with Poland’s Solidarity Movement. About 30 countries went through a painful transition of political, social, and economic reform.