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Silent3

(15,446 posts)
Fri Jun 10, 2022, 01:00 PM Jun 2022

Are Congressional Republicans happy to simply let the right-wing media do their dirty work for them?

Because I'm mildly surprised that they haven't scheduled any official or semi-official "Republican Response" events that I know of to (dishonestly, of course) counter what has been, and is going to be, revealed by the 1/6 hearings.

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Walleye

(31,154 posts)
1. They are happy to let the Democratic Party do the whole job of governing and legislating
Fri Jun 10, 2022, 01:02 PM
Jun 2022

Frees up plenty of time for them to go on Fox and run their mouths

JHB

(37,166 posts)
4. Yes, they're happy to let their boss do all the work.
Fri Jun 10, 2022, 01:05 PM
Jun 2022

How do you think they get and stay in office?

RockRaven

(15,095 posts)
5. No kidding. They watch FUX et al to learn what they are supposed to say to meet the expectations
Fri Jun 10, 2022, 01:19 PM
Jun 2022

of their mindless masses, who themselves believe whatever bullshit FUX spoonfeeds them. Once FUX sets the agenda and direction of the mob, the Repukes grab the banner and run in front of the crowd to pretend they are leading.

comradebillyboy

(10,191 posts)
6. I was at the gym this morning and saw Gym Jordan being
Fri Jun 10, 2022, 01:28 PM
Jun 2022

interviewed by Harris Faulkner. I don't know what he said but I can guess.

usonian

(9,985 posts)
7. They're a party of NOTHING except racism under one of its many alternative names.
Fri Jun 10, 2022, 01:42 PM
Jun 2022

Changes daily on cue.

Novara

(5,876 posts)
8. I think they're too scared.
Fri Jun 10, 2022, 01:44 PM
Jun 2022

I honestly believe they're scared shitless and are afraid of rebuttals which can and might be used against them if they themselves are indicted.

Voltaire2

(13,270 posts)
9. Why not?
Fri Jun 10, 2022, 02:15 PM
Jun 2022

They are totally in sync with False Noise, it plays everywhere, it’s talking points are their talking points, they make zero effort to be ‘objective’, it’s all working just fine for them.

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