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Phoenix61

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4. Initially, they convinced themselves it would kill

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Sat Aug 14, 2021, 10:59 AM

Aug 2021

more of the “others” than their base. By the times they realized that it wasn’t working out that way it was too late to change course, hence the draconian voting laws being pushed.

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How come the GOP, Fox and the like, and powerful interests want the C-19 pandemic to stick around? [View all] Botany Aug 2021 OP

It's simple. Party before country, just like they've been doing since Reagan. CrispyQ Aug 2021 #1

Republicans are also afraid their base will turn on them if they acknowledge science. Dustlawyer Aug 2021 #13

I think it's more like Andy823 Aug 2021 #14

They want President Biden to fail. Blame the lack of vaccinations on Joe. spanone Aug 2021 #2

I agree... orwell Aug 2021 #9

The answer to your question is likely in their stock portfolios. GoCubsGo Aug 2021 #3

Initially, they convinced themselves it would kill Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #4

Yeah, it's a profound finger trap they've set up for themselves... Hugin Aug 2021 #7

Power, money, and defund public schools. CottonBear Aug 2021 #5

K-A-O-S Champp Aug 2021 #6

They want Biden to fail in his response to the pandemic, at least, that's how they'll spin it, LaMouffette Aug 2021 #8

Biden must lose for them to win. Xoan Aug 2021 #10

They see bad times as grifting opportunities and want that more than they care about others lives. lark Aug 2021 #11

They want to blame it on Biden so they can win easily Marius25 Aug 2021 #12

The current guess is that the Republicans hope to blame Biden for the explosio9n, never mind that ShazamIam Aug 2021 #15