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In reply to the discussion: There must be GOP politicians who care about the U.S., and are smart enough to see what's going on. [View all]PandoraAwakened
(905 posts)11. Their oath of office says they can't have it both ways.
Answer: They care only for themselves. They CARE NOT for their country.
I'm sure some will say, oh yes, there definitely, most assuredly ARE some GOP politicians who care about the U.S....but, but, but...they're too scared... they're too married to power...they're too this...they're too that...and on and on.
Sorry. Nope. Can't have it both ways. It's your classic oxymoron conundrum.
Definition of "oxymoron": A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
They took an oath of office to defend and support the Constitution of the United States "without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion."
Not speaking up IS "mental reservation."
Not speaking up because of fear, blackmail, payoff, power, job security, or any other personal reason IS "purpose of evasion."
So, if you find yourself saying, "Yes, they do care about the U.S., but [insert your favorite mental reservation or purpose of evasion]," just stop yourself right there and think for a moment.
There is no "but." These guys can't have it both ways. Why? Because they took an oath of office saying they can't have it both ways!
They didn't agree to an oxymoron when they took the job, so there's no need for anyone to manufacture one for them.
If they speak up, they DO care. If they don't speak up, they DON'T care. It's really that simple.
I'm sure some will say, oh yes, there definitely, most assuredly ARE some GOP politicians who care about the U.S....but, but, but...they're too scared... they're too married to power...they're too this...they're too that...and on and on.
Sorry. Nope. Can't have it both ways. It's your classic oxymoron conundrum.
Definition of "oxymoron": A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
They took an oath of office to defend and support the Constitution of the United States "without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion."
Not speaking up IS "mental reservation."
Not speaking up because of fear, blackmail, payoff, power, job security, or any other personal reason IS "purpose of evasion."
So, if you find yourself saying, "Yes, they do care about the U.S., but [insert your favorite mental reservation or purpose of evasion]," just stop yourself right there and think for a moment.
There is no "but." These guys can't have it both ways. Why? Because they took an oath of office saying they can't have it both ways!
They didn't agree to an oxymoron when they took the job, so there's no need for anyone to manufacture one for them.
If they speak up, they DO care. If they don't speak up, they DON'T care. It's really that simple.
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There must be GOP politicians who care about the U.S., and are smart enough to see what's going on. [View all]
C Moon
Jan 2020
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Probably both - and the ones that just want the trappings of power no matter what the cost.
Kablooie
Jan 2020
#1
The reason I am taking the time to write is because I respect you as a writer
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 2020
#29
Well if there were any women in the GOP coverup party then I'd say grow some ovaries. nt
UniteFightBack
Jan 2020
#38
They are cowards and not good citizens. It's incredible how they all are that.
rusty quoin
Jan 2020
#5
This is the correct assessment. They care not for the country or the Constitution, only power.
LonePirate
Jan 2020
#31
Do you suppose "real" Republicans will turn against Trump once they've won their primaries?
no_hypocrisy
Jan 2020
#19
I have thought about this often over the last few years. Some thoughts.
Pacifist Patriot
Jan 2020
#23