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markodochartaigh

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26. In 2015 the

Fri Aug 2, 2024, 11:03 AM

Aug 2

Republicans were going to have a brokered convention to choose another candidate. But they realized that because Trump was so wildly popular with the 80% of their base who are authoritarians, they could not win without him. So they put party before country and chose Trump. The corporate Republicans knew that with Trump there was a possibility of destroying democracy in the US. What they were in denial about was that choosing an authoritarian Strong Leader was likely to destroy their party.

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Schumer: A leading Republican senator said to me this morning, "We are going to lose because of this guy." [View all] kpete Aug 2 OP

Jon Stewart: "you guys can replace your old guy too!" ColinC Aug 2 #1

He seemed more concerned about replacing displacedvermoter Aug 2 #29

The real answer is: you did this to yourself. Happy Hoosier Aug 2 #54

Would still love to see the President sit down displacedvermoter Aug 2 #56

Never would a loss be more deserved Johonny Aug 2 #2

Well, that's partially true anyway. CrispyQ Aug 2 #3

replace " this guy" GusBob Aug 2 #15

and don't forget Trump did his damnedest to fix the 2020 election in his favor.. agingdem Aug 2 #40

"...in Trump's toxic mind where everyone is as corrupt as he is..." CrispyQ Aug 2 #46

DeJoy will still be there on Election Day 2024. Marcuse Aug 2 #48

True but DeJoy is without backup.. agingdem Aug 2 #57

What I want to know is does that prospect also include no_hypocrisy Aug 2 #4

I thought it was implied in the "we" I could be wrong. mucifer Aug 2 #6

A consummation devoutly to be wished. ChazInAz Aug 2 #21

'Tis indeed! alterfurz Aug 3 #66

Race has always been their Kryptonite Johnny2X2X Aug 2 #5

I think race worked for them decades ago when Reagan did it more in coded language with mucifer Aug 2 #7

Yes, Reagan succeeded because he did it "with discretion," something Trump is incable of. ShazzieB Aug 2 #50

Hope so! We need black turnout to the max especially in the big cities like Philly dsp3000 Aug 2 #11

"Colored people"...? Wednesdays Aug 2 #38

They also hate women. suegeo Aug 2 #41

Agree! Johnny2X2X Aug 2 #55

No Party has ever deserved it more BoRaGard Aug 2 #8

After observing 4 horrible years of him as POTUS, they had over 3 years to figure out a way to get him out of politics. tanyev Aug 2 #9

They had two golden opportunities to send him packing and they balked. bluesbassman Aug 2 #22

In 2015 the markodochartaigh Aug 2 #26

Yes, and like so many things before and since, the chose poorly. bluesbassman Aug 2 #45

Bingo! Xolodno Aug 2 #62

party before country Skittles Aug 2 #60

That was one of the most overt racist things I have heard a politician say... kentuck Aug 2 #10

I'm dreaming of a blue country. It would be nice to clean up some of the Republican shit dumped on the U.S. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2 #12

You know, I'd be happy with going back to the Kashkakat v.2.0 Aug 2 #17

It's the concentrated money in the background... Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2 #19

Well, they were given 2 chances to get rid of him. Turbineguy Aug 2 #13

Republicans will deserve it if they lose Renew Deal Aug 2 #14

"...republicans start to clean up the magats." markodochartaigh Aug 2 #28

Sleep with dogs Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2 #16

Word RainCaster Aug 2 #18

Agree in concept, but... YodaMom2 Aug 2 #39

So they keep supporting and enabling him? PatSeg Aug 2 #20

Every politician hates Trump. The only reason he's supported are his poll numbers. yardwork Aug 2 #23

They kept playing the race card with Obama Farmer-Rick Aug 2 #24

Racism Keepthesoulalive Aug 2 #33

Of course trump is scared birdographer Aug 2 #25

We will know if he won in 100 days nt ArkansasDemocrat1 Aug 2 #51

LOL Skittles Aug 2 #61

yeah well these fascist clowns were just fine with him when he was winning. Voltaire2 Aug 2 #27

First of all to the R senator: no shit Sherlock! Tadpole Raisin Aug 2 #30

Please proceed cutroot Aug 2 #31

My hope Playingmantis Aug 2 #32

They are going to lose because they are no damn good. Dan Aug 2 #34

Good. We need to get the republican party small enough to drown in the bathtub. Comfortably_Numb Aug 2 #35

WOW, I had forgotten all about old Grover! generalbetrayus Aug 2 #42

A bathtub is too generous and risky, lets get them down at least TheKentuckian Aug 2 #58

Good because that Senator wants nothing good for America either and didn't have the balls to do something about him long onecaliberal Aug 2 #36

The correct response to that is, "Bed. Made. Lie." GoCubsGo Aug 2 #37

Duh, they been losing for some time now. Emile Aug 2 #43

Kick dalton99a Aug 2 #44

Reality: He was going to lose to Joe anyway getagrip_already Aug 2 #47

Joe Biden was a shoo-in for re-election. valleyrogue Aug 3 #65

Unhinged and dangerous. Expect some potentially violent behavior when the counting votes begins. Joinfortmill Aug 2 #49

Yep Backseat Driver Aug 2 #52

Just wait till Trump starts blabbing about how Putin was involved last time and is gonna help him again. flying_wahini Aug 2 #53

he's not the only reason, assholes Skittles Aug 2 #59

And Yet You Handed Him Your Nomination Anyway. BOO HOO. ChoppinBroccoli Aug 3 #63

Bravo Sen Schumer!! TY Cha Aug 3 #64