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Solly Mack

(96,930 posts)
4. I know I keep repeating myself but the GOP has long used racism as a way to get votes.
Mon Aug 14, 2017, 04:39 PM
Aug 2017

Of course the "alt-right" is strong within the republican party.

Some republicans in Congress think because they use dog whistles and don't use the n-word that means they aren't racist - but they are.

They think they aren't sexist if they believe women should dress a certain way, act a certain way, and stay home - they believe that's being protective of women - when it's sexist and insulting.

But that's how their minds work.

The see their racism and sexism as being something else because they don't use obvious racial slurs and sexist slurs.

But they are lying to themselves and everyone else.



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IMO, the radical right ARE the Republican Party. They own that shit. n/t CousinIT Aug 2017 #1
This is why I laugh every time a Rethug breaks out: "We are the Party of Lincoln"... Raster Aug 2017 #2
The only Lincoln they believe in now MurrayDelph Aug 2017 #15
No kidding. It truly is both AMAZING AND APPALLING just how far the Republican Party... Raster Aug 2017 #17
Living in the middle of Klan Country sagesnow Aug 2017 #3
I know I keep repeating myself but the GOP has long used racism as a way to get votes. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #4
You can blame a big part of it on private voucher schools vlyons Aug 2017 #5
Good point. BigmanPigman Aug 2017 #19
The base of the GOP is full of racists and neo-nazis Gothmog Aug 2017 #6
NO. Nazis and white supremacists are much stronger in the Republican Party. Squinch Aug 2017 #7
Those Republicans that criticize any of these "groups" will pay a high political price. kentuck Aug 2017 #8
I'd guess 75-80% You mean higher than that? n/m bagelsforbreakfast Aug 2017 #9
Sounds about right. kentuck Aug 2017 #10
It's to the point that they're an existential threat to the United States. Oneironaut Aug 2017 #11
They have been captured by a negative force... kentuck Aug 2017 #12
Anyone who thinks the GOP doesn't encourage them isn't thinking well. sharedvalues Aug 2017 #13
It IS the Republican Party. Period. broadcaster90210 Aug 2017 #14
The alt-right has one weakness that will take them down Bladewire Aug 2017 #16
OMG! That's an image I cannot unsee. Raster Aug 2017 #18
you have to understand the context too AlexSFCA Aug 2017 #20
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