a massive influx of money and support by greedy psychopathic billionaires like Rupert Murdoch, the Koch brothers, Adelson and the Mercers that have changed the Party into a cult.
As you said, since the 60s I've always understood but disagreed with their basic philosophy, although it was frequently foreshadowed by their hatred of progressive taxation. Back then it was trumpeted often by Bob Dole on the news.
Much of my resentment is toward those millions of old-fashioned conservatives (mostly small and medium-size business owners) that have stood by and watched this transformation in virtual silence. And, I deplore their co-opting of the churches.
I suppose this simply proves the pure raw power of human selfishness, greed, fear and hubris.....
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