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Why is it that the members of Congress that supported the coup (Original Post) Mr.Bill Apr 2021 OP
There's money involved. There's always money involved for republicans. unblock Apr 2021 #1
I don't understand why they are still doc03 Apr 2021 #2
The stupidity of it all is the fact Butterflylady Apr 2021 #3
Power and coin peggysue2 Apr 2021 #4
Why are they not in cages awaiting trials? SheltieLover Apr 2021 #5
+1000000 crickets Apr 2021 #6

unblock

(54,065 posts)
1. There's money involved. There's always money involved for republicans.
Sat Apr 17, 2021, 05:55 PM
Apr 2021

Republicans in congress know their post-politics career will include speaking tours, book tours, board directorships, maybe even a company to run. And donors will find ways to enrich their families as well.

The Republican Party itself might be not-for-profit, but everything about the way republicans actually function in practice is.

doc03

(36,508 posts)
2. I don't understand why they are still
Sat Apr 17, 2021, 05:57 PM
Apr 2021

in Congress. Can you imagine if Democrats tried to stage a coup. They wanted to impeach Obama for wearing a tan suit.

peggysue2

(11,435 posts)
4. Power and coin
Sat Apr 17, 2021, 06:26 PM
Apr 2021

The currency of the realm. Besides, where would these jokers get a job if it wasn't Congress, a body that's become the home to scammers, jackals and born-again racists.

They've found their place in life; they're loathe to leave it.

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