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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone else think it's more than a lust for power... [View all]dutch777
(3,013 posts)18. I think its primarily power and being bereft of any new good ideas, Trump is what's left
It's pretty pathetic. And while there may be a little LBJ style hardball back room politics where skeletons in the closet are known (Lindsey Graham aka Lady G maybe?) I don't think there is all that much. Maybe we should start a QAnon style conspiracy theory alternative universe that has all the terrible Repubs under a Snope like master and eating puppies and kittens for breakfast?
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Trump has 90% approval rating in the kGOP, its pure lust for power. Could you imagine if the...
uponit7771
Jan 2021
#6
That would be true if the kGOP thought Trump did anything wrong (link inside)
uponit7771
Jan 2021
#34
I think you nailed it, that and they cant get enough money. They are killing us for greed.
oldbones
Jan 2021
#8
IMO it's all about holding power, money and keeping them in office, plus their personality type.
RKP5637
Jan 2021
#9
I've been amazed they haven't collectively told Trump to F off. Really, do they expect their
RKP5637
Jan 2021
#19
Republicans are the pedophiles. They always accuse other people of the things they themselves
BComplex
Jan 2021
#26
I think its primarily power and being bereft of any new good ideas, Trump is what's left
dutch777
Jan 2021
#18
Someone may have solid information of Rat-fucking the elections for Republicans.
Baked Potato
Jan 2021
#25
Yes, this. At the base level they are scared of the very people who put them in.
Baked Potato
Jan 2021
#28
Yes, I think there is a lot to what you say, and they've well demonstrated how violent and ruthless
RKP5637
Jan 2021
#30
Most GOP objections to Dump are about style and his odious lack of character
BlueNProud
Jan 2021
#31