There must be GOP politicians who care about the U.S., and are smart enough to see what's going on.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

15. Most are brainwashed to disregard information from outside their bubble.

Republicans have a plentiful supply of propaganda sources. They all attach themselves to a select few that fits their place in the pecking order. Regardless, the dogma boils down to the same stuff whether coming from Limbaugh, their church or the Heritage Foundation and it's all they will believe.

So, they're programmed to react to external logic, science, facts and reasoning like it's the Black Plague.

They also have a morbid fear of the established authoritarian leadership structure because they know the rejection and retribution they can suffer if they stray. Retribution and shaming can come from within their own family, their church or business, RW political groups, along with public and social media.

Most also believe that structure will protect them from harm and provide them with a good life, despite contrary evidence.

I've observed that pattern of personality traits in Republicans from ditch digger to presidents and from the 60s 'till now.

In four words: It is a cult.