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RicROC

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10. yes, the GOP has 40% of the electorate....

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sat Oct 24, 2020, 11:15 PM

Oct 2020

but the real problem is that the GOP is owned by the 1%. The blue collar non-college graduate cannot exert the influence upon our political system like these extraordinarily obscenely wealthy donors are doing.

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R.I.P., G.O.P. [View all] Zorro Oct 2020 OP

They haven't been a functioning party since Obama got elected. TwilightZone Oct 2020 #1

Reagan began its transformation into an anti-american movement PSPS Oct 2020 #6

Yes, but they were a functional party until Obama. TwilightZone Oct 2020 #7

"do nothing" - They don't even have a platform. keithbvadu2 Oct 2020 #12

Is there a grave I can relieve myself on? Blue Owl Oct 2020 #2

My Opinion I am good with them on the back burner. They can't legislate or pwb Oct 2020 #3

Trump never wanted to lead or govern. He wants to rule. keithbvadu2 Oct 2020 #13

Kick & recommend. And this bronxiteforever Oct 2020 #4

RIH rest in hell captain queeg Oct 2020 #5

They are not remotely dead. Anyone marginally more competent than Donnie could be a dictator. unblock Oct 2020 #8

This is well said. The GOP will be back in 2022 and 2024. Earthshine2 Oct 2020 #14

Trump did not destroy the GOP, the GOP created Trump in its own image & destroyed itself from within Catcar Oct 2020 #9

yes, the GOP has 40% of the electorate.... RicROC Oct 2020 #10

The GOP is not worth saving. Burn the whole motherfucker down. . . DinahMoeHum Oct 2020 #11

I agree with you. But I doubt that most Dem politicians will be on board with this agenda. nt Earthshine2 Oct 2020 #15