The numbness may be a consequence of the size of the problem. A second P01135809 presidency would be truly awful, but do you think a DeSantis or Ramaswamy presidency would not be characterized by casual cruelty, willful ignorance and a massive increase in debt?
The Republican party consists of unashamed sociopaths, and those who will supp…
The numbness may be a consequence of the size of the problem. A second P01135809 presidency would be truly awful, but do you think a DeSantis or Ramaswamy presidency would not be characterized by casual cruelty, willful ignorance and a massive increase in debt?
The Republican party consists of unashamed sociopaths, and those who will support unashamed sociopaths. Any of the Republicans who will be on the debate stage tonight would be a disaster as President;. There might be some that would be better than others, but none of them would challenge the most reactionary or lawless members of their party. The problem is not limited to the executive branch. Is there any chance a House of Representatives run by the Republicans in 2025 would be any less of a clown show than the current House? Is there any doubt a Republican controlled Senate would not stop all votes on judicial nominees or military promotions to hold those open for Biden's successor?
The problem is that one of the major parties in our country winks at white supremacy, coddles religious fundamentalists, nurtures conspiracy theories and advocates non-democratic forms of government in the hope of reversing all the societal changes of the last 70 years. The scale of that problem is overwhelming (at least to me). The only solution I can see is repeated and significant electoral losses for the Republicans. I see a lot of writers on this site who go right to the edge of acknowledging this, but back away. I sympathize.
I grew up at a time when the Republican party was home to thoughtful, cautious, conservative leaders. It has not been that for a long time, and has moved so far away thoughtful conservativism that it has become dangerous. Those who have supported the party need to understand that, and recognize that continued losses are the only way to save the party.
The numbness may be a consequence of the size of the problem. A second P01135809 presidency would be truly awful, but do you think a DeSantis or Ramaswamy presidency would not be characterized by casual cruelty, willful ignorance and a massive increase in debt?
The Republican party consists of unashamed sociopaths, and those who will support unashamed sociopaths. Any of the Republicans who will be on the debate stage tonight would be a disaster as President;. There might be some that would be better than others, but none of them would challenge the most reactionary or lawless members of their party. The problem is not limited to the executive branch. Is there any chance a House of Representatives run by the Republicans in 2025 would be any less of a clown show than the current House? Is there any doubt a Republican controlled Senate would not stop all votes on judicial nominees or military promotions to hold those open for Biden's successor?
The problem is that one of the major parties in our country winks at white supremacy, coddles religious fundamentalists, nurtures conspiracy theories and advocates non-democratic forms of government in the hope of reversing all the societal changes of the last 70 years. The scale of that problem is overwhelming (at least to me). The only solution I can see is repeated and significant electoral losses for the Republicans. I see a lot of writers on this site who go right to the edge of acknowledging this, but back away. I sympathize.
I grew up at a time when the Republican party was home to thoughtful, cautious, conservative leaders. It has not been that for a long time, and has moved so far away thoughtful conservativism that it has become dangerous. Those who have supported the party need to understand that, and recognize that continued losses are the only way to save the party.