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BComplex

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7. I agree. The republicans will eventually succeed at turning this country into a fascist state.

Tue Sep 15, 2020, 09:38 AM

Sep 2020

It's been their direction ever since FDR (thank the good lord for Smedley Butler), and eventually they will have a person with trump's disposition who will actually be smart enough to do it.

If we don't plug some of the legal holes that trump has shown are gaping to be filled, there will be no stopping the next fascist.

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All the Republicans who are wringing their hands about Trump [View all] edhopper Sep 2020 OP

True for many, but not all. I think some will have a very hard time backing any Trump enablers. hlthe2b Sep 2020 #1

They will get worse... N_E_1 for Tennis Sep 2020 #2

I agree with you 100% Escurumbele Sep 2020 #17

It's not just politicians who learned. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2020 #37

I am concerned with this year. And I believe we now have permanent voters who have Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #3

I am one of those. If you asked me back in 2015 and I would say I lean right Claustrum Sep 2020 #5

Welcome to the light! lastlib Sep 2020 #11

Thank you. I kinda think of myself as a recovering addict Claustrum Sep 2020 #13

Folks need DownriverDem Sep 2020 #12

Wait, you voted straight Democratic for the next ten years after 2015? panader0 Sep 2020 #31

I mean I will be voting straight democratic for the next 10 years. Please excuse my English Claustrum Sep 2020 #32

Yes we can DownriverDem Sep 2020 #10

Elections are won in the middle...always have been. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #46

I think the republican party will be less pro-russia and less insane w/o Trump Claustrum Sep 2020 #4

Romney is the lone voice in the GOP wilderness. He will get the nod when Trump is retired. flying_wahini Sep 2020 #6

Romney's still a private-equity leveraged-buyout prick, though. DinahMoeHum Sep 2020 #14

This is truth. Volaris Sep 2020 #38

No he won't Cosmocat Sep 2020 #23

I doubt that. Statistical Sep 2020 #27

That makes no sense at all. JI7 Sep 2020 #43

Romney wants to end Social Security and the ACA. He is not middle of the road to say the least. Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #47

I agree. The republicans will eventually succeed at turning this country into a fascist state. BComplex Sep 2020 #7

One of the biggest--and hardest--legal holes to plug is the Electoral College. Lonestarblue Sep 2020 #8

That would be a good start. BComplex Sep 2020 #16

38 states (?) Jimbo S Sep 2020 #26

Wyoming rule would reduce the impact of the EC by making the house larger. Statistical Sep 2020 #29

The national popular vote interstate compact is good, but not permanent. Lonestarblue Sep 2020 #35

True. AND, all the ones who say they wont vote for OrangeAnus will STILL Ferrets are Cool Sep 2020 #9

You are right. In my neighborhood I see lots of (R) down ballot signs. BUT no tRump unlike 2016. usaf-vet Sep 2020 #25

You're exactly correct. They'll just wrap up their policies in a prettier bow. Fla Dem Sep 2020 #15

This certainly is a possibility or.... DIVINEprividence Sep 2020 #18

If Trump crashes and burns Chainfire Sep 2020 #19

Agreed. This is it. We are playing for all the chips here. Statistical Sep 2020 #30

I'm afraid you're right. Ligyron Sep 2020 #45

I'm with those that are of the opinion the RePutinicans will get worse. NoMoreRepugs Sep 2020 #20

YEP Cosmocat Sep 2020 #24

Like they did under W. It was chaos back then just not flagrant insanity like now Pepsidog Sep 2020 #21

Whose side will Lincoln Project support? N/t theaocp Sep 2020 #22

I would like to think some of them see continuing danger on the (R) side of politics. usaf-vet Sep 2020 #28

The guys involved with The Lincoln Project are now 'damaged goods' & viewed GoneOffShore Sep 2020 #49

Trump is the Republican Party; the Republican Party is Trump! 1plus1equals1 Sep 2020 #33

No, he's only the worst symptom. The Republicans are the disease. Warpy Sep 2020 #34

they will change when they realize they can't win races anymore & can't hold meaningful power LymphocyteLover Sep 2020 #36

Not to disagree, but ... FakeNoose Sep 2020 #39

Concur, but Ed, pull-ease correct that glaring foible in your OP title lambchopp59 Sep 2020 #40

Oops! edhopper Sep 2020 #41

Who gives a shit. it's not as if they are claiming to be liberals JI7 Sep 2020 #42

Because President Cotton edhopper Sep 2020 #44

People need to know: the problem isn't just Trump. Beartracks Sep 2020 #48