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HughBeaumont

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12. Like it was said in another thread . . .

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Mon Sep 25, 2017, 03:13 PM

Sep 2017

The GOP puts up with and endures Schtroumpf because they want the Tax Code changed; as long as that gets accomplished, nothing else matters.

They know he's toxic for their brand (even more toxic than W), but first and foremost on any GOP agenda is Tax "Reform".

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When is congress going to get some guts to do something about Trump? [View all] RKP5637 Sep 2017 OP

not until their personal power and position are threatened. niyad Sep 2017 #1

The ass in the WH is pushing toward the brink of a nuclear holocaust and congress does RKP5637 Sep 2017 #2

like much of America... the GOP is also getting used to the "new normal" lapfog_1 Sep 2017 #3

He's like a cancer sore. It's getting worse, but ignored. Eventually, it will be too late to cure. RKP5637 Sep 2017 #14

2020 hopefully Ohiya Sep 2017 #4

They will never do anything as long as the base solidly supports him. LonePirate Sep 2017 #5

Often great nations fall because of the insanity of a minority of the citizens. I'm afraid that's RKP5637 Sep 2017 #8

The problem is that Russia helped them too. Donald not that useful without a majority. Madam45for2923 Sep 2017 #6

Very good point! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2017 #10

after bluestarone Sep 2017 #7

A very serious situation! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2017 #9

My guess is never. The system is broken. Or more accurately... Binkie The Clown Sep 2017 #11

It really is a broken system, and one that is becoming progressively more broken. I don't RKP5637 Sep 2017 #15

Like it was said in another thread . . . HughBeaumont Sep 2017 #12

To the GOP only money in their pockets counts, but not the country, the people or the future. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2017 #16

Never, as long as they can use him as a distraction woodsprite Sep 2017 #13

Yep, he's a useful tool for them. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2017 #17

Never. nt ladjf Sep 2017 #18

When does the midterm election season officially kick in? Brother Buzz Sep 2017 #19

Not sure of date, but possibly then will be some scrambling to distance themselves from him. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2017 #21

I think quite a few will be feeling the heat Brother Buzz Sep 2017 #23

Most Republicans will never do that. And, since they hold the majorities MineralMan Sep 2017 #20

Well said! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2017 #22