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West Coast KP's avatar

When we see the changes of direction from people like Haley or Cruz or Graham, we wonder how they can sleep at night. We need to change our frame. These are not people abandoning principles. Rather, they are rats in a maze, trying to get to the cheese at the end. Backing out of a dead end is no more than trying to solve a puzzle. Unlike you, they don't see it as a retreat from, or betrayal of, principle. They took a wrong turn, and are now backing out to go down another path that will lead to power. That's it. That's ALL.

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Robert B. Hubbell's avatar

Charlie, just a comment to say that it is a pleasure to read such a crisp, witty, incisive writing about such a painful subject. One of the challenges of this insane time is processing the onslaught of nonstop, jaw-dropping outrages, hypocrisies, betrayals, and disappointments. Having someone define, interpret, and condemn those actions is providing a valuable mental health service to people who are exhausted by looking for new words to describe their feelings. Thanks for reminding us about Nikki Haley's debasement of herself and her values.

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