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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]Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)30. Thank you for such a thoughtful post.
I agree with you completely. It does need to be pointed out, even when it is to someone we largely agree with. I rely on friendly reminders like this when I slip into vernacular idioms such as these without thinking.
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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
OP
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