Politics The Elephant in the room...The GOP today

The group of senators pursuing bipartisan changes to how Congress certifies elections has doubled since its inception.

Now this is a good thing.
And nice that quite a few Republicans are a part of this.
It may even have a chance of succeeding.

 

"Legitimate Political Discourse"??? WTF?

They are truly going nutso.

I've got a question for the GOP...what happens when the Dems start truly punching back?
And so far, the courts have supported them vs GOP inanities.

Why? Because it's the rule of LAW!
Not just what ya want.

You're giving the Dems more ammunition.
AND right now, the Dems are winning the gerrymandering game. (not that I like it....but when you use a gun, they use a gun)
And, and, and

You're going to be posturing yourselves out of a party. (not that I like parties either...I wish everyone was independent)

Better find your sanity and integrity quick
Because it's not going to be pretty.

 

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/redistricting-2022-maps/?cid=rrpromo

That's just one source that's stating it, there's a few others repeating the same, if not more.
There's still more to go...but the courts are getting active in it, rejecting some if not taking over. Mostly in GOP controlled states, but some Dem ones.
It's not over yet...it's going to be a test of brinkmanship.
But what I understand, the Dems are doing a state by state strategy that seems to be making headway.

Funny thing is, the map looks like the GOP has got an advantage.
But that's just in area...not in population, where it counts.
It's all a numbers game.

We're really not going to see the real affect until Summer.

 

Moderate GOP governor tears into party's direction: 'I think they're focused on the wrong things' - CNNPolitics

When one of your long time big governors (as well as other leaders) start saying your party has gone off the rails and doesn't stand for anything anymore,
then that a sign you've got a big problem and may not survive.

But, this has been bad for a long while...it's just getting worse.
Gasoline on the flames...and ignoring the fire burning down your home.

 

Analysis: What House Republicans got really wrong about the January 6 committee — CNN Politics

There’s a lot that the GOP is getting wrong.
Not that the Dems are perfect

But this like the difference between getting a C on the exam.
And actually cheating…and getting caught.

Deny all you might.
Karma is coming
Y’all kicking and screaming the whole way.

The real question is this.
WILL the voters care and impact them???

Maybe the FBI will jail a few.
But that’s not the real significance.

If voters ignore, don’t remember or vote for the bad seeds anyway…then it’s all moot.
And we continue with chaos and distrust.

The Committee needs to hit it out of the ballpark
No bunting…no first base runs.
Grand slam.
Needs to be in the papers headlines for months.

That’s the only thing that gets the public attention these days.

 

With the committee revelations
Now we get to see live which Republicans are cowards?

Will double down?
Will stand ground

And which will throw everyone under the bus?

It’s not the reveals that will do much
But secrets exposed triggers yellow streaks in politicians.

Where’s my popcorn???

 

More than 100 GOP primary winners back Trump’s false fraud claims

Corrupt isn't even enough of a word anymore to describe much of the GOP.
Insane doesn't do the trick.

I don't know what to call all these GOP'rs that are in a world of their own...but ARE affecting us and the US aggressive.
It's almost like they're Political extreme Evangelists or Ideologs...dogmatic but not religious, not a cult as some say, certainly VERY tribal...but different.
We need one of those sophisticate German, French or Japanese words that combine it all together to describe a state of mind.
And it's happening to many.

 

Opinion | There Are No Winners on Team Chicken

Power for power's own safe.
It's all about "their" side.
Any means to an end.

Sure, feel uncomfortable about the extreme...but do NOT support the madman beforehand or not try to stop them.
This is the same which the gun maniac issue...sure note like the extreme action...but don't do anything beforehand to stop it...EVEN promote them.
Just like they allied themselves and promoted the looney. (trump, that is)

Here's the principle.
Action - Reaction.
You don't want flooding, prep for it.
You don't want poisoning, keep the water and food safe.
You don't want BAD politicians...do NOT support them.

They're adults...grown ups...they should know how to judge a person's character by now.
Problem is...many adults don't adult.
KISS - do the right thing.

** and I'm not even talking "liberal" here...just the fuckin' obvious. Like "duh" concepts. I'm a GDI and even I know when to say "whoa"..."nope".

 

So basically we've seen that almost every argument the GOP makes complaining about the Dems ideas are bullshit.
Because when the shoe is on the other foot...they do whatever they want themselves.
So it all about posturing and rationalization...NOT values.

Activist judges - BS, they do it themselves and then some.
Textualism - ignored when convenient.
McConnell's hype on judge confirmations near elections - reversed for their own
States rights - nope
Not interfering with freedoms - not with the abortion decision
Fighting the "commies" and for America - Not when THEIR leaders are complicit with Russia, China, etc.
etc and so on...

There is NO principle they're not willing to flip.

The have slid down the slippery slope and are swimming in the oil slick of lost souls.
It's only tribalism now.

Us vs them mindset.
And it's whatever BS their leaders are able to spin.

About 30% of the nation.
Raging at anything and everything...kicking & screaming to get what THEY want.

AND what they want for all others, isn't necessarily the same for them when the time comes.

The word "hypocrisy" doesn't even come close.

My question is...when are the other 70% of the nation going to actually start fighting it???
The is like Jr. High, when a few bullies terrorize the rest.
Punch back.

Do NOT believe them, it's ALL bullshit.

 

Also, the Senate and Electoral system is lopsided.

With a dominant hand by states with less people and with more radicalized conservatives that are more interested in having their way no matter the cost.
No compromise.

Many Red states have tons of pull despite having significantly less people.

I don’t think the Founders expected a minority rule when they setup the Compromise.

Meanwhile…
The GOP has to admit they’re addicted to “Heroin”

Opinion | Republicans have a choice: They can dump the kooks. — The Washington Post

They need to let go of the crazy…but they won’t.
And like any addict they’re damaging themselves and everything else and everyone else.

Even if a few are having sane moments
That smack is dragging them down
And US with them.

America needs to do an intervention.
But there’s too much hand-wringing going on
Not anyone that’s willing to give them a good hit across the face.

So what do ya do when someone you know is going crazy???
Can’t just get out of the way…they’re living in the same place you are.

 

The RNC Has Been Bankrolling Trump's Legal Bills. If He Runs, They're Cutting Him Off. — Vanity Fair

The fact that they are supporting him through this
Shows what is totally wrong with the GOP these days.

You do NOT support seditionists
Not Unstable people
Not morally questionable (I mean REALLY, and publically known much less)
Etc and so on

Makes you wonder about their judgment
Their decision making skills
Much less fiscal…how much $$$???

Do ya really want people like this in control??