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guillaumeb

(42,649 posts) Wed Jan 31, 2018, 08:53 PM Jan 2018

Does the GOP of 2018 actually believe in democracy? [View all]

I ask in all seriousness.

My argument:

The GOP conspired to steal the 2000 election and succeeded.

In 2008, McConnell and others conspired to make President Obama a one term President. They obstructed, and delayed, and verbally assaulted Obama for 8 years.

Since 2010, the GOP has pursued a policy of gerrymandering and voter suppression that is designed to deny the vote to non-whites and urban voters.

In 2016, members of the GOP appear to have colluded and conspired with the Russians to install a controllable idiot in the person of Donald Trump. And since 2017, the GOP has conspired to hide evidence of Trump's collusion. The GOP has basically declared war on the Justice department and the rule of law.

It is my contention that the GOP desires one party rule.

Please convince me that I am incorrect.

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Does the GOP of 2018 actually believe in democracy? [View all] guillaumeb Jan 2018 OP

The Dems do too, it's a basic flaw with this system of government and the The_Casual_Observer Jan 2018 #1

But the obstruction and collusion and cover up seem to be increasing. guillaumeb Jan 2018 #2

This version of gop uses it's power to push an extreme laissez faire policy across the board. The_Casual_Observer Jan 2018 #3

Seriously? Generic Brad Jan 2018 #4

Agreed. guillaumeb Jan 2018 #6

No they believe in money and personal financial gain BigmanPigman Jan 2018 #5

True. GOP politicians are owned by the 1%, guillaumeb Jan 2018 #7

It's a good question and the answer is increasingly no Bradshaw3 Jan 2018 #8

Fascism indeed. guillaumeb Jan 2018 #9