Discussion: The REPUBLICAN Party - - - - - Part 20

[squeekness]

Sounds like a great time to never visit that state at any point in the near future.

Or Florida, the measles state. Are people getting dumber?

 

[squeekness]

'I serve with some real scumbags': GOP lawmaker criticizes other Republicans as infighting increases

Rep. Tony Gonzales' comments come as Republican infighting in the House has reached new heights.

www.usatoday.com

They all need to be voted out.

 

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[blueharvest]

Marjorie Taylor Greene's "space lasers" are dumb — but dangerous

From Kari Lake's "strap on a Glock" to the Supreme Court coddling Captiol rioters, the threat levels are growing

www.salon.com

 

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DeSantis has one of the highest governor disapproval ratings, poll finds

However, DeSantis is popular overall, and beloved by Republicans.

www.tampabay.com

This must be part of the reason why he's so unpopular.

 

[squeekness]

Hope he loses his job in the next election by an overwhelming amount of votes against him.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

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GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) on Monday emphasized the need for “consequences” against those involved in the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. “I mean there are conse…

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Greene says MAGA base ‘done with Republican leadership like Mike Johnson’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Monday doubled down on her criticism of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), arguing former President Trump’s “MAGA” base is opposed to Johnson aft…

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[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[squeekness]

Because the law is stupid, of course. Duh.

 

[DA_Champion]

I'm curious to see where the GOP goes after Donald Trump. He is 77 years old and thus will not be captain of the ship for long.

I have more mixed feelings on him than others. I do see him as a failed leader. He made many mistakes. But he made many good points against the GOP establishment in 2016, he campaigned on a platform to build infrastructure, protect social security, and drain the swamp, which he ended up failing on but the ideas were correct. He hired idiots like Gary Cohn and John Bolton. And as much as Trump is a failure, I think that Bish, Ryan, McConnell, McCarthy, etc are even bigger failures.

I think they'll have to change in part because young GOPers are not as into that neoliberal/neoconservative fluff. These are not the Reagan/Bush Republicans who worshipped authority and wanted more wars.

The other issue is that now the Democrats are pro-war and pro-business, so those are no longer viable positions for the GOP like they were in the 1980s. Anybody who wants deregulation, free markets, etc can just vote Dem. The GOP needs to offer something else.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Bill criminalizing people who help pregnant minors find abortion care outside Tennessee heads to governor's desk

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/state/abortion-trafficking-bill-passes-house-and-senate/51-7c348aa1-d194-4ed3-adb5-db73768aeb92

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting

Tennessee House Republicans Tuesday passed a bill that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. The bill awaits Republican Gov. Bill Lee's signature.

www.scrippsnews.com

 

[Sithborg]

I'm curious to see where the GOP goes after Donald Trump. He is 77 years old and thus will not be captain of the ship for long.

I have more mixed feelings on him than others. I do see him as a failed leader. He made many mistakes. But he made many good points against the GOP establishment in 2016, he campaigned on a platform to build infrastructure, protect social security, and drain the swamp, which he ended up failing on but the ideas were correct. He hired idiots like Gary Cohn and John Bolton. And as much as Trump is a failure, I think that Bish, Ryan, McConnell, McCarthy, etc are even bigger failures.

I think they'll have to change in part because young GOPers are not as into that neoliberal/neoconservative fluff. These are not the Reagan/Bush Republicans who worshipped authority and wanted more wars.

The other issue is that now the Democrats are pro-war and pro-business, so those are no longer viable positions for the GOP like they were in the 1980s. Anybody who wants deregulation, free markets, etc can just vote Dem. The GOP needs to offer something else.

The fascist has good points, excellent view.

I mean, its clear that the christian nationalists have taken over the GOP. Just take a look at their 2025 plan.

I think you gloss over just how much more pro business the GOP is. As for pro war, the Dems have never been isolationist. And considering the GOP is talking about invading Mexico, maybe consider just who is the pro war party.

 

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[DA_Champion]

The fascist has good points, excellent view.

I mean, its clear that the christian nationalists have taken over the GOP. Just take a look at their 2025 plan.

I think you gloss over just how much more pro business the GOP is. As for pro war, the Dems have never been isolationist. And considering the GOP is talking about invading Mexico, maybe consider just who is the pro war party.

Nobody's invading Mexico, and at this point in time, both parties are the pro war party.

We've had elements of actual fascism for a while (the merger of state and corporate power), and they've been increasing.

 

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Can Someone Please Explain To Tommy Tuberville That Killing A Newborn Baby Is Homicide?

Apparently he is unclear!

www.wonkette.com

 

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GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a shot at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday, saying she is “dragging our brand down.” “She is a horrible leader,” Tillis said of Greene, according …

thehill.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The WA GOP put it in writing that they’re not into democracy

Some Republicans have been defensive that the party has a strong anti-democratic bent. But the state GOP convention embraced it, putting it right in the party platform.

www.seattletimes.com

 

[squeekness]

GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a shot at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday, saying she is “dragging our brand down.” “She is a horrible leader,” Tillis said of Greene, according …

thehill.com

Ya think?

 

[BeserkerHilf]

Delusional to not think their brand was already in the ****ter and everyone who aligned themselves just really loved to drink from it.

 

[DA_Champion]

GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a shot at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Tuesday, saying she is “dragging our brand down.” “She is a horrible leader,” Tillis said of Greene, according …

thehill.com

What's dragging the GOP brand down is that they have nothing to offer.

 

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Abbott endorses Texas congressman who called colleagues ‘scumbags’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) endorsed Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday, defending the congressman as he faces criticism from fellow Republicans after dubbing two far-right members of the cau…

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[squeekness]

What's dragging the GOP brand down is that they have nothing to offer.

That, too. They push for things the public doesn't want while promising to take away more stuff they do want.

 

[blueharvest]

Texas congressman openly blasts fellow Republicans as 'scumbags' and klansmen

Gonzales’ interview on CNN infuriated members of the House Freedom Caucus, causing one to endorse his primary opponent. By Matthew Choi , The Texas Tribune U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San ...

www.dailykos.com