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In reply to the discussion: Shocking, absolutely shocking! The appearance of impropriety is just stunning! [View all]unblock
(56,025 posts)Nothing has changed. Republicans fundamentally believe in subverting democracy, "winning" any way they can.
Lying, cheating, stealing, suppressing the vote, and fundamentally denying the people the right to choose for themselves is all just a game for them.
But note how their crap goes hand in glove with an eagerly complicit media, even back then. Vague hints and the mere appearance of something was always deemed enough to destroy an entire political career -- if it's a democrat.
Democrats are crucified for not being absolutely perfect. Meanwhile, republicans are basically sociopathic members of a criminal gang, but the only real scandal on their side seems to have been poppy bush breaking his "no new taxes" pledge -- I.e., not being sufficiently right-wing.