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BobTheSubgenius

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18. Wouldn't THAT be a positive rising from an ocean of negatives?

Reply to sboatcar (Reply #8)

Mon Nov 30, 2020, 12:42 PM

Nov 2020

I'm not saying it would make the last 4 years (and however long it takes to unravel those 4 years) "worth it," but it would be a start.

How sad is it that the only two viable political parties in a superpower have come to this? Talking about, fantasizing over and even working towards the literal obliteration of half of the available political options?

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The National Review piece on Trump's "coup" [View all] Miles Archer Nov 2020 OP

My contention is that Trump's behavior after the election exboyfil Nov 2020 #1

Yeah, that was my takeaway... Miles Archer Nov 2020 #2

I think they want to hold onto him for awhile sboatcar Nov 2020 #8

Very interesting point, you might be dead on. KS Toronado Nov 2020 #11

I really think it's something bigger than a fear... Trueblue Texan Nov 2020 #14

They agree with him Cosmocat Nov 2020 #17

Wouldn't THAT be a positive rising from an ocean of negatives? BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #18

If they thought he could get away with it robbob Nov 2020 #3

This. Power over Country. Power over Party. NoMoreRepugs Nov 2020 #4

Correct, which is why they "only" have been/are about 75% on board with it Cosmocat Nov 2020 #19

The National Review is the elitist GOP publication vs loathsome RW rags like Newsmax and Breitbart BumRushDaShow Nov 2020 #5

A pox on BOTH their houses Cirque du So-What Nov 2020 #6

It was hard enough for them trying to dislodge the first wave of crazies BumRushDaShow Nov 2020 #7

Please let Trump start a 3rd Party, please! Dustlawyer Nov 2020 #9

I believe the Lincoln Project guys will be back onboard for rethugs when Biden is in office. Texin Nov 2020 #10

I don't think so radical noodle Nov 2020 #16

Agreed, I don't think they will undermine Biden, but... Miles Archer Nov 2020 #22

Oh, on that I do agree radical noodle Nov 2020 #23

The key fact is, Republicans did not support their local election officials when they were attacked Nitram Nov 2020 #12

YEP Cosmocat Nov 2020 #20

Thanks for the post, it's good info. CaptainTruth Nov 2020 #13

Even if the GOP was on board with the coup Roc2020 Nov 2020 #15

As with everything in 2020, this is just one moment and one person's opinion. A blip. lindysalsagal Nov 2020 #21