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In reply to the discussion: McConnell says 'MAGA movement is completely wrong' and Reagan 'wouldn't recognize' Trump's GOP [View all]alarimer
(16,466 posts)54. No, McConnell, Reagan is WHY we have Trump.
He's not the only reason, of course, but the guy who said "government was the problem" bears at least part of the blame.
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McConnell says 'MAGA movement is completely wrong' and Reagan 'wouldn't recognize' Trump's GOP [View all]
BumRushDaShow
9 hrs ago
OP
I hope thar I am correct on this, but I believe they say they will vote for the buffoon, but once in the voting
Escurumbele
9 hrs ago
#15
Yeah, an enabler on all levels.. Talk about talking out of both sides of your mouth. McC retires in 2026...can't wait!
dutch777
9 hrs ago
#19
An October 29, 2024 release date... one week before the election, that's going to make a difference
Ellipsis
9 hrs ago
#11
McConnell was told of and given solid evidence of Trump getting Russian help in 2016 and worked ..
Botany
9 hrs ago
#17
He's doing "morality theater." Notice he doesn't ask for forgiveness for his part, cuz it's too late to save his soul.
ancianita
8 hrs ago
#24
McCon is not happy with his legacy. He is a full and willing participant of the authoritarian movement.
Clouds Passing
8 hrs ago
#26
Not just a willing participant but he facilitated it and was one of the few people who could
Bev54
8 hrs ago
#42
And the Charles Koch oligarch network relentlessly churns out the mess -- who will rid us of this cancer on democracy?
ancianita
8 hrs ago
#46
Reagan couldn't recognize anything but Nancy. He had holes in his brain.
twodogsbarking
8 hrs ago
#28
The biggest factor was using fear and lies trolling for non-critical thinking voters
Freethinker65
8 hrs ago
#29
Hey Moscow Mitch.......you and other other "concerned" fucking party that you align with are nothing more than fascists
turbinetree
8 hrs ago
#30
Whatever, Mitch. During his second term, Reagan couldn't recognize his face in a mirror.
jaxexpat
8 hrs ago
#31
I'm so sick of these cowards who've worked with him & despise him but keep silent until their book comes out.
CrispyQ
8 hrs ago
#32
And changing one another's diapers.There will be plenty of poop to go around.The gift that keeps on giving..on and on..
BattleRow
7 hrs ago
#60
Busting the unions is what I think of when they start with the veneration of Saint Raygun.
BattleRow
7 hrs ago
#61
Maybe we should pass a law requiring all republicans to write a book...
ColoradoHoosier
7 hrs ago
#51
Hypocrisy: He believes Trump to not have qualities needed to be President, but he ENDORSED and met him in June
andym
6 hrs ago
#68
McConnell made Trump possible and armed him with a packed conservative Supreme Court.
Martin68
5 hrs ago
#72
As soon as that chapter was finished Mitch immediately went back to kissing MAGA ass.
Autumn
48 min ago
#88