Robert Reich chats with former Repub Congressman: "So What Do You REALLY Think of these candidates"

[Solly Mack]

23. I think he pointedly left out the others that are to blame.

All Republicans - every last one them - share the blame.

Without regard to consequence, the GOP has pandered to the very worst in people, using nationalism as their cudgel to stir up bigotry and hate. Entwined in the taproot of the GOP political tree is the use of prejudice and ignorance to shape social policy, and venality to shape the economic. That twisted and gnarled lifeline has culminated in the current crop of GOP Presidential candidates. The rot, as they say, spreads outward.

The blame, anonymous Republican politician, belongs to you as well. You tolerated the machinations of your party. The GOP was sick with impeachment fever during your time. Even now you hide behind your words of concern; your voice nameless. Pointing fingers where they are safe to land. Citing the obvious human daggers in a long line of sharp blades that have, indeed, "poisoned the American mind".

Your party has not been destroyed - it has only become what you and your fellow Republicans allowed it to be.

Look hard at your GOP candidates. They are the direct result of every southern strategy, trickle-down/free market, Willie Horton, Whitewater/Ken Starr, Birtherism/"I want my country back" sound bite and campaign slogan your party has run.


Fuck you and your fellow Republicans.