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Peter  V's avatar

The real problem isn't actually Kevin McCarthy, it's the republican base that's the real problem. As long as the actions of the leadership satisfy the anger and ignorance that the base has, this will get continually worse until the democracy is simply a memory.

I don't like Cheney's politics but by God I respect her for her dedication to the country. But the base of her former party? No, It's disgustingly thoughtless, racist, homophobic and seeks retribution for it's inadequacy to be the best they could ever become. Idiocracy was Prescient as a movie. We'll wallow in the loss of intellect.

But McCarthy? He's really pretty stupid. McConnell on the other hand isn't stupid, he's just disgusting.

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Jeff the Original's avatar

I agree with the sentiment of your post, but leaders like Kevin McCarthy are a REAL problem. This is especially true when compared to Liz Cheney and we can clearly see the chasm between fake and real leadership.

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Peter  V's avatar

If it wasn't McCarthy, it would be part or all of the MTG crowd. They are all profoundly stupid in actuality, but stupidity is a plus in that community. Gaetz, Gomert, et all were elected by a remarkably dense bunch. The Desantis crowd is a bit different. They calculate how to use prejudice.

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