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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsEvery Republican Who Is Stonewalling the Investigation is Being Blackmailed By Russia
Period. There is no other reason for people like Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell to protect Russia/Flynn/Trump unless they are also protecting themselves. Note that McCain is calling for an investigation. As a former presidential candidate he has been vetted. I am betting that there are a lot of kinky secrets in the GOP Congressional closet and Putin knows them all.
You hear that journalists? Get to work uncovering the dirt. You already know where to look. Start with every Republican who has loudly defended Russia and Trump in the last few days. I will bet that they all got secret calls from the Kremlin telling them "Do what we tell you or else."
Should we start a contest to see what Mitch McConnel's secret will be? I think he likes to get tied up and beaten by a hot chick in leather. But it could be diapers.
leftstreet
(36,081 posts)They have a lot to lose here. The GOP brand has been on life support for some time now
physioex
(6,890 posts)Every where I go, I am surrounded by Right Wingers, Governors, Senators, Sate Rep, Mayors etc.....People like me (we) are in the minority esp. where I live. What type of 'death' are you referring...
leftstreet
(36,081 posts)It relies on electoral votes for victories - in states with populations of like 10 people. They spend gazillions getting on school boards and state legislatures, but all you have to do is run an Obama and bam! they're fucked.
Reagan's trickle down failed. Bush I and II pretty much destroyed what was left of the party's brand. If you're a career GOPer you have to be worried what havoc TrumpInc will wreak
nikibatts
(2,198 posts)FOX etc. Once a scandal exposes what their elected officials are really like enough of them turn against them. Of course, there is a stable RW band that will stick with the GOP no matter what. We don't need them. We just need enough of them to see the light and and next time around vote differently, especially if we can offer up some candidates in their areas that are seen as better...even if we run some of them as GOP contenders.
BumRushDaShow
(127,317 posts)then they will lose their biggest megaphone (or at least have it muffled). With Ailes gone along with some of their notable "talent", the crumbling of their propaganda manufacturers has begun, leaving the 2nd rate Breitbarts and others to try to pick up that mantle.
blue neen
(12,308 posts)NanceGreggs
(27,813 posts)... is suspicious behaviour.
The GOP brand is being tarnished on a daily basis by Trump and his antics. The Republican "base" is notoriously anti-Russia, and are probably flummoxed as to why any their party leaders aren't up-in-arms over what are now known ties between Trump and "those bastard commies".
It was one thing to defend Trump & Co. by insisting those ties never existed. But it's a whole new ballgame now - the facts are out there, and are undeniable.
physioex
(6,890 posts)Between multi-culturalism, and immigrants, they would choose the predominantly ethnically-white strongman country despite the communism label.
BumRushDaShow
(127,317 posts)There is one wing of their party that worships the Germans (of the past) and a new wing that is being encouraged to worship the Russians (of the current) - both explicitly for "ethnic" reasons given what they believed was the "travesty" of the previous President actually being elected, not once, but twice.
Although there are other snapshots and views of this moment, the below version clearly symbolizes an oft-described power play moment that I expect rattled a whole lot of deplorables -
uponit7771
(90,225 posts)flor-de-jasmim
(2,124 posts)Tanuki
(14,893 posts)JI7
(89,182 posts)And trumps popularity among them.
McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)"We will get to the bottom of this with a thorough investigation and prove Trump is innocent."
The only people who are pleased when a Republican says we should bury this under the rug is Putin. It makes Trump look guilty. Trump's supporters do not like anyone who makes their man look guilty.
babylonsister
(170,963 posts)and I imagine dt is not well-loved, but no spines or conscience in evidence from hardly anyone.
bdamomma
(63,658 posts)tied up by a hot chick??? could be the opposite gender.
SharonAnn
(13,767 posts)Elwood P Dowd
(11,443 posts)50 Shades Of Blue
(9,777 posts)ecstatic
(32,567 posts)train. If the CIA knows Trump & Co. committed treason, they're not going to allow it to be swept under rug, especially in the face of Trump's continuing disrespect for the agency. The leaks will get more and more aggressive until they do their f*cking jobs.
countingbluecars
(4,766 posts)His behavior has been so puzzling.
Skittles
(152,966 posts)it wouldn't necessarily take blackmail to make repukes behave like fucking assholes
Lonestarblue
(9,880 posts)This needs to be the question that Dems ask constantly, and the media also needs to follow up. If Republicans stonewall, they must have something to hide. Otherwise, they would be ready to find out whether and how Russia is messing with our democracy!
Tatiana
(14,167 posts)And suggest they prove they aren't traitors to their country by supporting full, independent investigations.
fountainofyouth
(409 posts)They're being held hostage by their constituents. Trump may be unpopular nationally, but he has pockets of very strong supporters who show up for party primaries.
Don't get carried away.
LuckyLib
(6,814 posts)heavy rationalizing to do as the shit hits the fan. And many of them won't be up for it. When those jobs don't appear, and the kick ass promises don't materialize, some might actually get a clue. All talk and no show.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(107,111 posts)wiggs
(7,788 posts)is working to solidify the rest...doing the last bit of homework so this rolls out in a defensible, managed way. And probably in a way that does the least harm to the US in terms of world perception, faith in democracy, etc. Lots at stake, not just the fate of an illegitimate, incompetent, dangerous administration. Could be earth-shaking, historic event.
wildeyed
(11,240 posts)McConnel likes to wear women's underwear while he beats his gavel. Paul Ryan is a regular ole plain vanilla adulterer. Rand Paul is just desperate to be relevant. Those are my bets.
volstork
(5,394 posts)I've had enough trouble sleeping for the last three months, and now I will be haunted by the thought of mcdonnell in diapers!
HurricaneWarning
(220 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)to "Alt-Spicer" that POV!
Mitch McConnell just wants POWER. His father in law gave him $25 million and he's the richest Senator in the club.
His father in law is a Chinese billionaire who is involved in the shipping business. Count on Mitch to put China ahead of Russia when push comes to shove....but like I said, he likes that POWER.
Oh, they've found DRUGS on Pa-in-Law's ships, too...but never mind that, eh?
HurricaneWarning
(220 posts)I didn't know that.
Chitown Kev
(2,197 posts)Trump himself has had more dirty financial dealings with the Chinese than he had with the Russians
MADem
(135,425 posts)He went and had that phone call with Taiwan and started making noises about disregarding the ONE CHINA policy.
Then the Chinese gave him his trademark, and voila...he said he was onboard with the ONE CHINA policy.
I think that's a violation of the emoluments clause, myself, and grounds for impeachment....but try convincing a GOP Congress of this...
bdamomma
(63,658 posts)I didn't know that either.
MADem
(135,425 posts)He's the gatekeeper....
Chitown Kev
(2,197 posts)Who really thinks that Putin had the Dems hacked and NOT the Republicans?
Oh, and to the OP
I think he likes to get tied up and beaten by a hot chick in leather. But it could be diapers.
Surely you've heard the rumors about McConnell's discharge from the Army?
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)to held down, stripped, and have small turtles released to wander slowly over his naked body. It's a fact. PERIOD!
JudyM
(29,122 posts)WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)JudyM
(29,122 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)The party of treason and spies!
Generic Other
(28,979 posts)annabanana
(52,791 posts)There may have been a start to Repub bankrolling by Russia long long ago.. That would explain how many seems to be owned.