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PCIntern

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6. True, but only up to a point.

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #4)

Fri Sep 17, 2021, 07:54 AM

Sep 2021

Not every single Republican was pro war, and if they were questioning the Nixon doctrine, they were not completely ostracized by their peers in the party. The one thing Republicans always did in the old days was stick together no matter what. TFG however, made it impossible for certain Republicans to maintain their fealty to the party, and we I’ve certainly seen a fair number desert the party since TFG’s insanities became apparent.

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I don't think we have ever witnessed such self-destructive behavior from so many. madaboutharry Sep 2021 #1

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True, but only up to a point. PCIntern Sep 2021 #6

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