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markodochartaigh

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21. Reich-wing whackjobs have killed politicians, I get that. But.

Reply to 4bonhoffer (Original post)

Tue Dec 30, 2025, 05:03 PM

Dec 30

We ask soldiers to put their lives on the line for the US.

Why is it too much to ask of our representatives that they put their lives on the line for democracy?

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Whether they support him or are afraid [View all] 4bonhoffer Dec 30 OP

Yes indeed G_j Dec 30 #1

Same, and I'll add that I'm sick of the Democrats getting all the blame. GoCubsGo Dec 30 #2

I cannot speak for anyone else... OldBaldy1701E Dec 30 #14

they want to teach civics as well rampartd Dec 30 #22

Pedophile enablers Ferrets are Cool Dec 30 #3

Exactly, that should be the narrative, gab13by13 Dec 30 #6

If they won't, then we the people on our social media platforms need to point that out. All the time. mwmisses4289 Dec 30 #7

With you 110% on this KS Toronado Dec 30 #16

Exactly. I see no difference whether the Republican officials are co-conspirators or cowards, they are all responsible MLAA Dec 30 #4

One and the Same Roy Rolling Dec 30 #5

They won't stop him Diamond_Dog Dec 30 #8

I've always blamed the electorate, Mtnmama Dec 30 #9

And also, of course, hypocritical and haughty Mtnmama Dec 30 #11

He's giving a lot of Republicans what they've always wanted: a chance to seize single party rule. paulkienitz Dec 30 #10

Here's the message/call I sent to my senators & congressman this morning otchmoson Dec 30 #12

If you did send that it directly goes to the trash drray23 Dec 30 #28

I do understand . . . otchmoson Jan 8 #33

I certainly know DownriverDem Dec 30 #13

The Republican Party is owned by the wealthy- Stargazer99 Dec 30 #15

The Myth. J_William_Ryan Dec 30 #17

B.I.N.G.O. markodochartaigh Dec 30 #23

J_William_Ryan.............. Upthevibe Dec 30 #29

damn straight Skittles Dec 30 #31

Today's Republican Party is incapable of doing policy. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 30 #18

They let the monster metastasize and now he's out of control kimbutgar Dec 30 #19

Today's Republicans are by and large not "american" blue_jay Dec 30 #20

Reich-wing whackjobs have killed politicians, I get that. But. markodochartaigh Dec 30 #21

I say this all the time on DU popsdenver Dec 30 #24

the GOP serves Trump, not WE THE PEOPLE Skittles Dec 30 #25

I am sick of kacekwl Dec 30 #26

E R O T S windje Dec 30 #27

Assuming you're not talking about those of us here at DU BaronChocula Dec 30 #30

Obvious conclusion: GOP is short for Guardians Of Pedophiles. Justice matters. Dec 31 #32