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no_hypocrisy

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1. Republicans have learned their policies have been and are unpopular.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Fri Apr 25, 2025, 08:29 AM

Apr 2025

An authoritarian dictatorship is the ONLY way their choices become mandates, i.e., take away the choice from The People.

Democracy is not their friend.

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Republicans are approaching their last opportunity to get off the train. [View all] kentuck Apr 2025 OP

Republicans have learned their policies have been and are unpopular. no_hypocrisy Apr 2025 #1

We can only hope that there are a half dozen or so in the House and Senate... kentuck Apr 2025 #2

The thing is tho... FalloutShelter Apr 2025 #3

I like what you are saying annielion Apr 2025 #10

Amazing thing that their self interest may save us Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #21

I'm not entirely sure they've learned ANYTHING from this whole sordid sideshow. calimary Apr 2025 #5

......we live or die with their decisions....nt Hope22 Apr 2025 #4

I agree, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Moral cowardice is the hallmark of this version of the Republican party... johnnyplankton Apr 2025 #6

According to reports, it seems everyone is afraid in Washington. We don't dare try to get off this train. Hotler Apr 2025 #7

They already have their cover story of being scared.... as they tell others anonymously. chowder66 Apr 2025 #8

Every time I call my R in congress, I tell him that it's up to you R's to do something about the toddler. 1WorldHope Apr 2025 #9

They're driving the train full speed right off a cliff IronLionZion Apr 2025 #11

When one of my senators spoke of lying down on the train tracks... Harker Apr 2025 #12

Don't think they will, 'cause many of them Fil1957 Apr 2025 #13

I won't hold my breath, but I do fervently hope enough of them will come to their senses and do the right thing. Martin68 Apr 2025 #14

The end of democracy hadEnuf Apr 2025 #15

Lemmings. William769 Apr 2025 #16

They want a dictatorship BidenRocks Apr 2025 #17

Republicans really just remind me of Slim Pickens' character--Major T. J. "King" Kong--at the end of... Ol Janx Spirit Apr 2025 #18

at a certain point it won't be a case of them waking up Skittles Apr 2025 #19

That may be the problem? kentuck Apr 2025 #22

Ride with outlaws; hang with outlaws struggle4progress Apr 2025 #20