May 4, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, VanHammersly said: Yes and no. As far as bringing popular expansive programs to the table, it was a nothing burger, but as far as training the rank and file in the party to accept big spending and picking winners and losers, it was extremely effective. He did more for the Democratic Party's ideological messaging outreach than anyone in history. And since classic Republicans don't have the backbone to separate themselves from the Trump wing, you can all but guarantee that their next guy will adopt the Trump rhetoric/ideology (assuming the next guy isn't Trump himself). And at some point, these people that they've trained to want populism will actually ask for populist programs. That's definitely true. Most of what Biden proposed in his speech was stuff Trump has at least talked about doing (minus the free college).
May 6, 20214 yr they're about to give liz the boot & the repugs are 100% back on the trump train. and turtle head is back to doing what he's good at...obstructing everything when a dem is in the white house. it's all the turtle knows how to do...but at least he's up front about it. their only "platform" is "culture wars" and "dems bad". they have no plans to do...well...anything for the american people. repugs = 🤡🌍
May 6, 20214 yr Liz Cheney doesn’t represent the modern-day Republican party. She’s gonna get excommunicated by Trump.
May 6, 20214 yr Quote McConnell could've said he's focused on helping address the devastating pandemic or economic recovery. The Senate Republicans' leader similarly could've said his priorities include tackling key national priorities and working with a White House that's desperate to strike congressional compromises. But instead, McConnell told the truth -- or at least the truth as he sees it -- about how he intends to use his power. "One-hundred percent of our focus is on stopping this new administration," McConnell said, adding, "We're confronted with severe challenges from a new administration, and a narrow majority of Democrats in the House and a 50-50 Senate to turn America into a socialist country, and that's 100 percent of my focus." turtle being turtle.
May 6, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, Dave Moss said: Liz Cheney doesn’t represent the modern-day Republican party. She’s gonna get excommunicated by Trump. To me - this is a disgrace for the GOP. Just because she is not in love with Trump, she has become persona non grata.
May 6, 20214 yr 4 minutes ago, sameaglesfan said: To me - this is a disgrace for the GOP. Just because she is not in love with Trump, she has become persona non grata. either fall in line with daddy or get the boot.
May 6, 20214 yr 11 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: It's almost like it's one big cult. I'm sure they'll turn things around any day now. Almost? It is and maybe they will drink some silver like Mother God.
May 6, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, mr_hunt said: they already chose trump. they're all in. Yeah, bless her heart. She doesn't realize the turning point was 5 years ago.
May 6, 20214 yr 37 minutes ago, mr_hunt said: turtle being turtle. I'd really like to see at least one democrat with the balls to say "Our priority is to stop the republicans radical fascist agenda".
May 6, 20214 yr 28 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: It's almost like it's one big cult. I'm sure they'll turn things around any day now. Remember when @DrPhilly and @NOTW told me I was crazy when I said the republican party was never coming back. Good times.
May 6, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Gannan said: Remember when @DrPhilly and @NOTW told me I was crazy when I said the republican party was never coming back. Good times. The week after Jan 6th... "We need to wait a few more days to see how they respond."
May 6, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Gannan said: I'd really like to see at least one democrat with the balls to say "Our priority is to stop the republicans radical fascist agenda". It's not even a particularly ballsy statement. You'd think there would be at least 1 Democratic politician with the backbone to say it, especially considering the Republicans have "radical socialist agenda" tourette's. Statements like that are so baked into their vernacular that they don't even know when they're saying it. Here's a great example, from the pics thread. The most unintentionally ironic meme. 17 hours ago, greenskeeper said:
May 6, 20214 yr 15 minutes ago, Gannan said: I'd really like to see at least one democrat with the balls to say "Our priority is to stop the republicans radical fascist agenda". 7 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: It's not even a particularly ballsy statement. You'd think there would be at least 1 Democratic politician with the backbone to say it, especially considering the Republicans have "radical socialist agenda" tourette's. Statements like that are so baked into their vernacular that they don't even know when they're saying it. Here's a great example, from the pics thread. The most unintentionally ironic meme. When your opponent is punching himself in the face repeatedly, you don't remind him you're also in the ring. The only thing that can somewhat unite the GOP is resistance to Democrats. Don't give them that opportunity while they tear themselves to shreds. Just get popcorn and watch.
May 6, 20214 yr 15 minutes ago, Gannan said: Remember when @DrPhilly and @NOTW told me I was crazy when I said the republican party was never coming back. Good times. 13 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: The week after Jan 6th... "We need to wait a few more days to see how they respond." The traditional GOP is gone and isn't coming back. It has been consumed by Trump and his anti-intellectual authoritarian brand. People who believe in limited government, individual freedom, property rights and the rule of law have no place in the party anymore. The best bet is to try and keep the Democrats moderately sane, but given this new, worthless generation of idiots coming down the pike, that's likely impossible.
May 6, 20214 yr Republicans tout funding from COVID relief bill they unanimously opposed Driving the news: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) issued a news release saying she was proud to bring "federal funding to the district and back into the pockets of taxpayers," citing the $3.7 million from the law that went to community health centers in her district. She added that the grants were a part of the bill that she supported, despite her vote, and that she wanted to help small businesses secure the funds "regardless of any particular vote." House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), backed by GOP leaders to replace Rep. Liz Cheney as conference chair — are among at least eight Republicans encouraging constituents to apply for the plan's Restaurant Revitalization Fund. "She did not claim to support the bill in the tweet, and her constituents deserve to know about federal programs they can apply for regardless of how she votes," Stefanik's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told AP. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) said he was "proud" to see taxpayer money return to his district, referencing the millions in health care grants the relief bill sent to local communities. Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) promoted the more than $41 million going to 12 health care centers in his district, without mentioning the plan, saying: "I am glad that this funding has been secured.” 🤡🌍
May 6, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, vikas83 said: When your opponent is punching himself in the face repeatedly, you don't remind him you're also in the ring. The only thing that can somewhat unite the GOP is resistance to Democrats. Don't give them that opportunity while they tear themselves to shreds. Just get popcorn and watch. Usually I'd agree, but in this instance I don't. Democrats have a unique opportunity to catch up to Republicans when it comes to ideological branding. It's the kind of thing that could last generations. Hammer it home like the Republicans would if the shoe were on the other foot and eventually it'll stick. Not to mention, anything that steers Democrats away from racial branding is a win in my book.
May 6, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, vikas83 said: When your opponent is punching himself in the face repeatedly, you don't remind him you're also in the ring. The only thing that can somewhat unite the GOP is resistance to Democrats. Don't give them that opportunity while they tear themselves to shreds. Just get popcorn and watch. They're going to retake the house at the midterms simply because of redistricting/gerrymandering, but the republicans and their supporters will lie to themselves and tell themselves it was because they doubled down on Trumpism. Best to start fighting them and calling them what they are now instead of later.
May 6, 20214 yr 31 minutes ago, Gannan said: They're going to retake the house at the midterms simply because of redistricting/gerrymandering, but the republicans and their supporters will lie to themselves and tell themselves it was because they doubled down on Trumpism. Best to start fighting them and calling them what they are now instead of later. Hmm...I'm thinking there may have to be a wager of some kind on this.
May 6, 20214 yr 53 minutes ago, vikas83 said: The traditional GOP is gone and isn't coming back. It has been consumed by Trump and his anti-intellectual authoritarian brand. People who believe in limited government, individual freedom, property rights and the rule of law have no place in the party anymore. The best bet is to try and keep the Democrats moderately sane, but given this new, worthless generation of idiots coming down the pike, that's likely impossible. You’d be surprised at the amount of millennials with libertarian-esque views. The Trump authoritarianism on the right is deep in the Boomers. In the millennials, it’s either very rich or very poor rural people. Politically in my experience Millenials and Zennials are socially liberal. The difference is that they’re split 50/50 on economics.
May 6, 20214 yr Here Lies the Republican Party. The Party of Trump has taken it's place. Once Cheney is removed it will become official.
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