Dr. Strangelove Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 56 minutes ago, knapplc said: Saying that the gays are going to destroy America while he himself sought to overthrow a valid American election is just... *chef's kiss* At least they found somebody that truly epitomizes the Republican Party. 2 Link to comment
Moiraine Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 A part of me just wants the band aid ripped off and we get what we deserve. Have the Republican voters get everything they want, then see what comes of it. Unfortunately, being right about what would come of it comes with a lot of negative repercussions. 1 1 2 Link to comment
TGHusker Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, Moiraine said: A part of me just wants the band aid ripped off and we get what we deserve. Have the Republican voters get everything they want, then see what comes of it. Unfortunately, being right about what would come of it comes with a lot of negative repercussions. There have been historical precedents for that to happen and we don't want to go down that road if we can avoid it. Link to comment
Moiraine Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, TGHusker said: There have been historical precedents for that to happen and we don't want to go down that road if we can avoid it. People will never learn if it doesn't happen and we'll keep having this standstill, however the problem is I think we would end up with a dictator and there's no coming back from that, at least in our lifetimes. 1 Link to comment
TGHusker Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Moiraine said: People will never learn if it doesn't happen and we'll keep having this standstill, however the problem is I think we would end up with a dictator and there's no coming back from that, at least in our lifetimes. Yes, I agree. Trump or Trump light would want to control absolutely - Trump and his ilk have already been upfront on the kind of purge they want to do in govt. 1 Link to comment
Moiraine Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Also, given that the Republicans are still polling well, that's never going to change until a) they get what they want and it sucks or b) a lot more boomers die, which is going to take awhile. Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I''m not sure about Republicans polling well but I do know that they are losing key races and that trend I can almost guarantee is going to continue for the foreseeable future. 1 2 Link to comment
Scarlet Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 All anyone needs to know about the state of the GOP: What two consenting adults do behind closed doors is a crime Attemp to overthrow our democracy and you climb to the top of the party 1 Link to comment
Scarlet Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 28 minutes ago, TGHusker said: Yes, I agree. Trump or Trump light would want to control absolutely - Trump and his ilk have already been upfront on the kind of purge they want to do in govt. Scary situation but I often wonder if this country would even be governable at that point. Would we submit to an authoritarian regime considering individual liberty is in our DNA now or would people take to the streets in mass protests triggering either a military crackdown or civil war? There's examples historical of both scenarios playing but the advantage is to those in power obviously. I also wonder if any of our guardrails would hold up as in the case of Johnson's idea to criminalize what consenting adults do in the privacy of their own homes. How can that even be constitutional? I can't believe we've reached the point where we're even thinking about this. Link to comment
TGHusker Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 22 minutes ago, Moiraine said: a lot more boomers die, which is going to take awhile. Hey stop giving me the death wish! Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, TGHusker said: There have been historical precedents for that to happen and we don't want to go down that road if we can avoid it. But, some people don’t trust education enough to teach people that. Link to comment
Dr. Strangelove Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Moiraine said: A part of me just wants the band aid ripped off and we get what we deserve. Have the Republican voters get everything they want, then see what comes of it. Unfortunately, being right about what would come of it comes with a lot of negative repercussions. I agree. Start by only spending on each district what they contribute in tax dollars. It can be optional even! Link to comment
ZRod Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Scarlet said: What the hell does “She’s spent the last couple of weeks on her knees in prayer to the Lord. And, um, she’s a little worn out.” mean and why would he think any sane person cares to hear about that? 1 Link to comment
Scarlet Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 Democrats had better hammer this selection relentlessly in swing districts. Did the Republicans just think they'd slip this guy under the radar? Link to comment
Archy1221 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Dr. Strangelove said: I agree. Start by only spending on each district what they contribute in tax dollars. It can be optional even! So how do you plan on having a functional military base in districts? 1 1 Link to comment
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