What happened to the Republican party?

[berg80]

Trump's GOP shows its extremism could be a problem in November​

If former President Trump and his fellow Republicans lose in November, weeks like this might be to blame.
Why it matters: Trump is beloved by the Republican Party's MAGA base. But the far-right stamp he's put on the GOP is bursting into view in ways that are giving even some Republicans pause — and could complicate their push for the swing voters they'll need in November.

• By week's end, Trump's GOP was tied to calling frozen embryos children, appeals to kill democracy, and giving Vladimir Putin a pass on targeting his enemies.
• It's all giving Democrats another chance to cast MAGA Republicans as extremists bent on destroying rights and traditions that most Americans support.

https://www.axios.com/2024/02/24/trump-gop-extreme-maga-ivf-cpac-putin

The movement to the far right by the former GOP, now POT, is well documented and well understood. As is the cost the party has paid as MAGAist candidates have been largely rejected for their allegiance to the extremism of trumpery. It's a big part of the reason what was supposed to be the congressional Red Wave in the last election cycle completely fizzled.

Far more difficult to explain than their radicalization, which actually began in the 80's, is their choice of a current leader. He does not possess conservative bona fides. Or any coherent political philosophy for that matter. Yet he has galvanized support like no other figure in US history around his boorish personality.

As a consequence, the party has morphed in to one working on a national ban on abortions, virtually unrestricted gun ownership of any kind of gun, is in denial of the scientifically proven affect of burning fossil fuels which releases billions of tons of CO2 in to the atmosphere, support for voter suppression laws, turning back the clock on gay rights, centralized power in the hands of the executive, the right of the minority to rule, etc.

It didn't use to be this way. Repubs from Eisenhower to McCain were reasonable men who sought compromise rather than confrontation. Their impulse when addressing a national problem was, "how can we fix this?" "We" meaning both Repubs and Dems. The first impulse of MAGAists is to ask, "how can we blame this on Dems and then obstruct anything they want to do to address the problem."

 

[Mac1958]

The rank & file became convinced that talk radio rhetoric, MAGA "news" sources and from-Mom's-basement conspiracy websites were "The Truth", simply because they agreed with what was said.

Then they allowed those voices to create an entirely separate, self-contained informational ecosystem that made its own reality as it went. And they went right along with it, hook, line and sinker.

Then they fell for the most obvious con man in the history of the country simply because he was a flamboyant, shameless celebrity who was willing to pretend he likes them, and attacked those they hate.

Now they're in danger in handing the keys to the Left, and if they do, they'll play the victim, as usual.

 

[elektra]

13 dead Killed in Afghanistan by Kamala/Biden, the Democrats willful disdain

 

[TNHarley]

Trump is "far right" mkay

Racial monetary policies, attacks on the second, deficit spending etc. He is one of you.

 

[elektra]

Democrats refuse to protect America

Navy On Path To Violate 31-Amphibious-Ship Requirement in 2024

Budget proposal asks Congress to allow ship retirements that lawmakers explicitly nixed last year.

www.defenseone.com

Navy On Path To Violate 31-Amphibious-Ship Requirement in 2024​

 

[elektra]

Our children are not safe

Illegal immigrant charged in 13-year-old NYC girl’s rape previously caught by Border Patrol, released into US

ICE confirmed that the Ecuadorean illegal immigrant charged with raping a 13-year-old girl in New York City was caught by Border Patrol agents and then released into the U.S. with a future court date.

www.google.com

Illegal immigrant charged in 13-year-old NYC girl’s rape previously caught by Border Patrol, released into US​

 

[dblack]

Trump is "far right" mkay

Racial monetary policies, attacks on the second, deficit spending etc. He is one of you.

The IVF thing really brings him out of the closet.

 

[SeaMajor7]

More GASLIGHT THEATRE BULLSHIT PROJECTION from the demented LEFT.

 

[Blaster]

The Republican Party got stale because of Rino policies. The MAGA movement has reinvigorated the GOP.

 

[elektra]

Democrats gave our drug manufacturing to China

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/china-has-cornered-the-market-on-antibiotics-so-the-u-s-must-rebuild-its-manufacturing-capacity-11619640612

Right now, the U.S. has virtually no capacity to manufacture antibiotics. That’s because China currently controls roughly 90% of the global supply of inputs needed to make the generic antibiotics that treat bronchitis, pneumonia, pediatric ear infections, and life-threatening conditions such as sepsis.

 

[Mac1958]

The IVF thing really brings him out of the closet.

That was a little surprising. I don't know if he can put that genie back in the bottle, but he must figure he has to try.

 

[TNHarley]

The IVF thing really brings him out of the closet.

I just read about that. This guy becomes more of a jackass every day.

Trump sees the light and embraces socialism

Just a small first step in socializing medicine in the US, but it's a start:

www.usmessageboard.com

Trump saying this, the cackler talking about putting billions into the housing market. There isnt much difference between them.

 

[elektra]

Democrats gave China the technology to launch missiles at the USA

 

[surada]

Trump's GOP shows its extremism could be a problem in November​

If former President Trump and his fellow Republicans lose in November, weeks like this might be to blame.
Why it matters: Trump is beloved by the Republican Party's MAGA base. But the far-right stamp he's put on the GOP is bursting into view in ways that are giving even some Republicans pause — and could complicate their push for the swing voters they'll need in November.

• By week's end, Trump's GOP was tied to calling frozen embryos children, appeals to kill democracy, and giving Vladimir Putin a pass on targeting his enemies.
• It's all giving Democrats another chance to cast MAGA Republicans as extremists bent on destroying rights and traditions that most Americans support.

https://www.axios.com/2024/02/24/trump-gop-extreme-maga-ivf-cpac-putin

The movement to the far right by the former GOP, now POT, is well documented and well understood. As is the cost the party has paid as MAGAist candidates have been largely rejected for their allegiance to the extremism of trumpery. It's a big part of the reason what was supposed to be the congressional Red Wave in the last election cycle completely fizzled.

Far more difficult to explain than their radicalization, which actually began in the 80's, is their choice of a current leader. He does not possess conservative bona fides. Or any coherent political philosophy for that matter. Yet he has galvanized support like no other figure in US history around his boorish personality.

As a consequence, the party has morphed in to one working on a national ban on abortions, virtually unrestricted gun ownership of any kind of gun, is in denial of the scientifically proven affect of burning fossil fuels which releases billions of tons of CO2 in to the atmosphere, support for voter suppression laws, turning back the clock on gay rights, centralized power in the hands of the executive, the right of the minority to rule, etc.

It didn't use to be this way. Repubs from Eisenhower to McCain were reasonable men who sought compromise rather than confrontation. Their impulse when addressing a national problem was, "how can we fix this?" "We" meaning both Repubs and Dems. The first impulse of MAGAists is to ask, "how can we blame this on Dems and then obstruct anything they want to do to address the problem."

Trump dumbed the Republican party down. He made it be crude and vulgar.

 

[elektra]

Trump dumbed the Republican party down. He made it be crude and vulgar.

Kamala Harris slept with an old married man to launch her career. A terrible role model. Nobody wants thier daughters to be like Kamala.

 

[Zincwarrior]

The Republican Party got stale because of Rino policies. The MAGA movement has reinvigorated the GOP.

Thats why you lost by 7,000,000 votes in 2020 I guess.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Kamala Harris slept with an old married man to launch her career. A terrible role model. Nobody wants thier daughters to be like Kamala.

People's Exhibit #1?

 

[elektra]

Thats why you lost by 7,000,000 votes in 2020 I guess.

The democrats forced censorship of thier crimes as part of the democrat, "cheat, steal, and lie election campaign,"

https://www.reuters.com/technology/zuckerberg-says-biden-administration-pressured-meta-censor-covid-19-content-2024-08-27/

Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Meta to censor COVID-19 content​

 

[Zincwarrior]

The democrats forced censorship of thier crimes as part of the democrat, "cheat, steal, and lie election campaign,"

https://www.reuters.com/technology/zuckerberg-says-biden-administration-pressured-meta-censor-covid-19-content-2024-08-27/

And 3,000,000 in 2016, the MAGA high water mark.

 

[Billiejeens]

Trump's GOP shows its extremism could be a problem in November​

If former President Trump and his fellow Republicans lose in November, weeks like this might be to blame.
Why it matters: Trump is beloved by the Republican Party's MAGA base. But the far-right stamp he's put on the GOP is bursting into view in ways that are giving even some Republicans pause — and could complicate their push for the swing voters they'll need in November.

• By week's end, Trump's GOP was tied to calling frozen embryos children, appeals to kill democracy, and giving Vladimir Putin a pass on targeting his enemies.
• It's all giving Democrats another chance to cast MAGA Republicans as extremists bent on destroying rights and traditions that most Americans support.

https://www.axios.com/2024/02/24/trump-gop-extreme-maga-ivf-cpac-putin

The movement to the far right by the former GOP, now POT, is well documented and well understood. As is the cost the party has paid as MAGAist candidates have been largely rejected for their allegiance to the extremism of trumpery. It's a big part of the reason what was supposed to be the congressional Red Wave in the last election cycle completely fizzled.

Far more difficult to explain than their radicalization, which actually began in the 80's, is their choice of a current leader. He does not possess conservative bona fides. Or any coherent political philosophy for that matter. Yet he has galvanized support like no other figure in US history around his boorish personality.

As a consequence, the party has morphed in to one working on a national ban on abortions, virtually unrestricted gun ownership of any kind of gun, is in denial of the scientifically proven affect of burning fossil fuels which releases billions of tons of CO2 in to the atmosphere, support for voter suppression laws, turning back the clock on gay rights, centralized power in the hands of the executive, the right of the minority to rule, etc.

It didn't use to be this way. Repubs from Eisenhower to McCain were reasonable men who sought compromise rather than confrontation. Their impulse when addressing a national problem was, "how can we fix this?" "We" meaning both Repubs and Dems. The first impulse of MAGAists is to ask, "how can we blame this on Dems and then obstruct anything they want to do to address the problem."

"Far Right"

You are insane trollbergy.