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"We did not send him there to do the right thing." (Original Post) Arkansas Granny Feb 2021 OP
...literally no words. Just...nope, none. Guilded Lilly Feb 2021 #1
Somewhat like what a disgruntled MyOwnPeace Feb 2021 #2
This statement illustrates the difference between Representative Democracy and mob rule. sop Feb 2021 #3
Some people can't help but out themselves. smdh intheflow Feb 2021 #4
So, they aren't even pretending that Bettie Feb 2021 #5
Well, they didn't bother with a party platform at the convention... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #7
Translation into English meow2u3 Feb 2021 #6
++Plain talking lunasun Feb 2021 #8
Amazingly enough, sometimes people say exactly what they mean. MissMillie Feb 2021 #9
What a riot musclecar6 Feb 2021 #10
it's all about hating and owning the libs, that is their agenda and nothing more. Hotler Feb 2021 #11
... demmiblue Feb 2021 #12

sop

(10,271 posts)
3. This statement illustrates the difference between Representative Democracy and mob rule.
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 10:05 AM
Feb 2021

Unlike Edmund Burke, who believed that "part of the duty of a representative was not simply to communicate the wishes of the electorate but also to use their own judgement in the exercise of their powers, even if their views are not reflective of those of a majority of voters," this guy just wants the wishes of the angry mob carried out.

Bettie

(16,129 posts)
5. So, they aren't even pretending that
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 10:27 AM
Feb 2021

they are decent or want our country to do well, they are just cravenly grasping for power to destroy our nation for their own personal enrichment and amusement.

That's what I get from this guy.

Wounded Bear

(58,726 posts)
7. Well, they didn't bother with a party platform at the convention...
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:16 AM
Feb 2021

It was basically: "Support Dear Leader in whatever he wants to do."

meow2u3

(24,774 posts)
6. Translation into English
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:12 AM
Feb 2021

PA GQP official: We sent (Toomey) to do the bidding of a savage, lawless tyrant who we back.

MissMillie

(38,583 posts)
9. Amazingly enough, sometimes people say exactly what they mean.
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:22 AM
Feb 2021

They didn't want Toomey to "do the right thing." They want Toomey to support Trump. This statement would indicate that these two things are mutually exclusive.

Hotler

(11,447 posts)
11. it's all about hating and owning the libs, that is their agenda and nothing more.
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 11:38 AM
Feb 2021

They voted for the orange one because he was the one they could get to hurt and own us.

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