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[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy.." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop..." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit.", ">\n\nDon't we all know it?" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit.", ">\n\nDon't we all know it?", ">\n\nPlease do because for 2 years all we heard about was Dem infighting and that stuff slowly changes people's perception of the truth." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit.", ">\n\nDon't we all know it?", ">\n\nPlease do because for 2 years all we heard about was Dem infighting and that stuff slowly changes people's perception of the truth.", ">\n\nHappy cake day" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit.", ">\n\nDon't we all know it?", ">\n\nPlease do because for 2 years all we heard about was Dem infighting and that stuff slowly changes people's perception of the truth.", ">\n\nHappy cake day", ">\n\nits funny that people vote for who holds thier wallet and kids future! without knowing any of the people! but to get a apartment you have to have a credit check and background check and so many more but the media never does! well untill its to late anyway!" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit.", ">\n\nDon't we all know it?", ">\n\nPlease do because for 2 years all we heard about was Dem infighting and that stuff slowly changes people's perception of the truth.", ">\n\nHappy cake day", ">\n\nits funny that people vote for who holds thier wallet and kids future! without knowing any of the people! but to get a apartment you have to have a credit check and background check and so many more but the media never does! well untill its to late anyway!", ">\n\nNo shit. When do they bring anything other than chaos?" ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit.", ">\n\nDon't we all know it?", ">\n\nPlease do because for 2 years all we heard about was Dem infighting and that stuff slowly changes people's perception of the truth.", ">\n\nHappy cake day", ">\n\nits funny that people vote for who holds thier wallet and kids future! without knowing any of the people! but to get a apartment you have to have a credit check and background check and so many more but the media never does! well untill its to late anyway!", ">\n\nNo shit. When do they bring anything other than chaos?", ">\n\nI would watch This Place Rules on HBO coming out in 2 days." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit.", ">\n\nDon't we all know it?", ">\n\nPlease do because for 2 years all we heard about was Dem infighting and that stuff slowly changes people's perception of the truth.", ">\n\nHappy cake day", ">\n\nits funny that people vote for who holds thier wallet and kids future! without knowing any of the people! but to get a apartment you have to have a credit check and background check and so many more but the media never does! well untill its to late anyway!", ">\n\nNo shit. When do they bring anything other than chaos?", ">\n\nI would watch This Place Rules on HBO coming out in 2 days.", ">\n\nIt's like they think this is high school." ]

[ "So what your telling me is they’re planning not to make any changes to their platform?", ">\n\nIt would be sweet if they created a policy platform again instead of 100% culture war.", ">\n\nCreating a policy platform would be a good thing, even for them.\nHence, they will not be doing that", ">\n\nTheir policy platform is \"We need to see Hunter Biden's dick pics\"", ">\n\nOf course they are. Republicans have no platform other then their power, their ego, their pocketbook, and revenge/.oppression of others*. It's who they and their base are so I expect nothing less.\nOthers*: Women, gays, minorities, immigrants, non-Republicans, non-Christians, middle-class, and poor.", ">\n\n\nnon-Christians \n\nAlso the wrong type of Christians, apparently.", ">\n\nWatch their first attempt at a bill. I think they are going to be just like 2014 congress where they shove a bunch of extremists together to get numbers and can't get it together to do anything. That year the GOP took congress and first thing attempted to pass an anti abortion bill. It failed immediately and they got nothing done. \nThis year the GOP is fracturing. Trump is the de facto lead, but has no ability or interest outside of personal grifting. If they stick their necks out for him for 2 years, they likely won't get rewarded. If they align with any of the dozen other contenders, Trump will target them.\nI would not at all be surprised if sometimes we get divisions so deep that some will break away and work with the Democrats to the point where basic governing can happen.", ">\n\nI really do wish I shared your optimism, but I have to disagree. GOP constituents want (or think they want) chaos. They want clown show investigations and they want all legislation stonewalled. Even the most milquetoast, common-sense piece of legislation that’s passed under the Biden admin is a failure for them because it’s a win for the other team. And make no mistake - in two years, the entire GOP will fall in line behind who they need to simply to follow that R. I really hope I’m wrong.", ">\n\nI'd agree with you, but things are happening in front of us.\nSome of that chaos is playing out with MTG and Boebert aiming their hate artillery at each other with the same vitriol that used to be used for communists, Muslims, and Democrats. \nThis time they have to really unite to cause chaos. They can't get a house leader elected because the extremists or moderate would hold too much sway. That is far more fractured than when Boehner was put out to pasture for not being able to muster an antiabortion bill.", ">\n\nWhen GOP sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending governors. They’re not sending leaders. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems to the Capitol. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, could maybe pass a law.", ">\n\nWell played", ">\n\nThe Republican Party has long been the party of chaos and obstruction. Newt Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Republican Party for the last three decades. And then the Tea Party added fuel to the fire. \nBy the time Trump came on the scene like a wrecking ball, the Republican Party was toxic. Kevin McCarthy had a brief moment of clarity following the January 6 attack, and then swiftly switched gears and headed to Mar-a-Lago to make a deal with the Devil.\nThe Republican party has no one to blame but themselves. In their quest for political power, the GOP\nhas played to the MAGA base and then largely was silent about Trump’s criminal behavior. This is the Republican Party - a party of culture wars and obstruction, and a party that is willing to take away a woman’s right to choose while also planning to dismantle Medicare and Social Security for millions of Americans.", ">\n\n\nIn their quest for political power, the GOP has played to the MAGA base\n\nYou can even go earlier than that. It started when the Republicans decided to get in bed with the evangelical nutjobs in the 90's to court the southern vote.\nI hope the likes of Gingrich rot in hell.", ">\n\nYes, or the Moral Majority” from the 70s. Thanks for nothing.", ">\n\nYes, this.", ">\n\nThe chaos that’s engulfed congressional Republicans is truly impressive in its scope. \nNot impressive at all. We the American people suffer! These United States suffer. Our standing on this Earth will suffer. What do we gain by this? I want to know! Anybody???", ">\n\nRich get richer.", ">\n\nAt a certain point the rich are just getting richer, because they’re impoverishing everyone else", ">\n\nThat point has been passed a long time ago", ">\n\nThe GOP can't govern.", ">\n\nThe GOP refuses to govern, there is a difference.", ">\n\nI dont know. They seem fairly related, although not directly. What I mean is, would you even trust a gas station cash register to one of them? You know that drawer would end up short every day.", ">\n\nI think that they've reused to govern for so long that they've now actually become incapable of it. \nThe batch that came in during the Trump era can barely manage to speak coherently. I have zero faith in their ability to actually create law.", ">\n\nI think its a chicken and egg problemm at this point. They spent 40+ years pandering to a certain type of individual and now that's all they have left. You know, the common clay.\nIn my lifetime I have watched them go from calling everyone they didn't like a communist, to now where they openly wear shirts declaring they would rather be russian than democrat.\nThe entire time they have been crying about how bad the gubmint is though. Every single one of them hates the government and says so pretty openly, yet people keep acting surprised when they keep pushing to break it as hard as they can.\nThe problems with American democracy are so deeply rooted because of these people and they aren't going to become any better at being functional human beings any time soon, simply because they dont have to. They have gotten so close to creating a country where there is zero accountability that they are now flaunting it and still have yet to actually be punished for any of it. The only ones going to jail are the minions.", ">\n\nJust like they do every single time they get control. This is not new. This is who they are.", ">\n\nI think what we’re starting to see is a divide between two types of Republican politicians- you have the “bend , don’t break” kind like Mitch McConnell who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to compromise to stay in power. Then you have the “break, don’t bend” types like Kevin McCarthy, who realize that increasing amounts of young people detest the GOP, and are trying to destroy democracy to make that fact irrelevant.", ">\n\nThe goal is to divide and destroy the country.", ">\n\n“Our party leadership turned on Republican voters, turned on the Republican base, turned on most Republican senators,” Lee declared during a radio interview on Sunday. “It has happened before, but this is one too many times. For me, this is the final straw.”", ">\n\nIf the final straw wasn't 2016 he's a morally bankrupt failure as a human being.", ">\n\nThis is how fascist Republicans attack democracy from within our own government: They cause as much suffering and chaos as they can - then blame democracy for the suffering and chaos they cause. The mass media supports these attacks with headlines questioning the legitimacy of public education, human rights, equality, safe elections and justice. Media outlets normalize violent fascism, they use false equivalency and self-victimization to attack the pillars of democracy. The call to action for all good people is to promote the pillars of democracy and democracy itself in your own home - and defend it passionately in your community.", ">\n\nIn my dream, 45 goes to jail and the Insurrectionist caucus is removed from office. \nThey can time it to where any empty seats will coincide with the 2024 election.\nDone. No one worries and if the Dems acted life these Constitution breakers were as disgusting as they are, and gets them in court in front of a judge, we could get back to a 2-party system. \nWishful thinking? At least it isn’t apathy..", ">\n\nThe GQP is bringing pure chaos to the United States.", ">\n\nAs is tradition", ">\n\nHere comes the throwing of feces as a debate strategy", ">\n\n\"Legitimate political discourse\" to these filthy animals.", ">\n\nWait till we see the shipping charge!", ">\n\nThanks for nothing, GQP. What a useless, good for nothing bunch of power-hungry idiots that only lie, cheat or steal. Are we watching a political party die in real time?", ">\n\nMcCarthy is going to be the most toothless Speaker in recent memory. He has the narrowest majority, which means he’s going to be prostituting himself to the Sedition Caucus-MTG, Boebert & friends-to get anything done.", ">\n\nSomebody should tell Trump, MTG et al, that they can make Trump Speaker of the House.", ">\n\nI'm sure they've heard the theories, they just don't have the votes after their flaccid \"red wave\" rolled in. There are enough GQP reps from purple and Biden-won states that would doom their future careers if they did.", ">\n\nGood video! This is exactly why I don’t trust Democrats or Republicans. It’s annoying to me to see one party acting better than the other. They are both f’ed up. I can admit though that I do find myself agreeing with more republicans than democrats though. This is only because I want to see less government instead of more government.", ">\n\nRepublicans aways blow up the deficit. You gotta stop believing the myth that they are for smaller government. No party is for less power.\nSource", ">\n\nIn case you can’t read very well I will use small words and rephrase. I do not like politicians. They are ALL full of shit. I have agreed with politicians that want smaller government. Please… tell me a Democrat that wants smaller government??? I’ll be waiting. Even the list of Republicans that actually pursue smaller government is slim. BTW… watch the video. You will see why I said both parties are F’ed up.", ">\n\nI never argued that democrats are for smaller government. Are you just shouting into the void here? All I pushed back on was the myth that Republicans are for smaller government. They are for big government.", ">\n\nSorry, I snapped back. I got 13 downvotes for mentioning that I find myself agreeing more with republicans. But honestly, they are all full of it and you are right about everything being based on power.", ">\n\nBoo hoo, downvotes. What a lame reason to behave poorly. Do better.", ">\n\nLol, I didn’t behave poorly. I didn’t insult you. I simply corrected you. I didn’t say I support republicans as a whole. I said I agree with certain politicians that just so happen to belong to the Republican Party.", ">\n\nYet you apologized for \"snapping back.\" Do you often apologize for your actions when you behave correctly?\nYou like certain politicians? Which ones? I don't like any politicians, on either side. I vote on policy, not likability. So I'm pretty intrigued. Which ones specifically do you like?", ">\n\nOkay…. I snapped at you because your comment was completely irrelevant to what I said. You implied that I was saying all republicans want small government and that’s not at all what I said. I also became defensive because the nature of this sub. This sub is completely one sided and I usually avoid it because it is completely overran with bots. To be honest, I thought you was a bot. \nSince you ask, the only politician I can think of that I like right now is Jim Jordan. Now, when I say “like” I’m obviously not saying I personally know the dude and we hang out. What I mean is that his political views and policies mostly align with mine. I did vote for him given the choices there was. I also somewhat like the Florida governor but that like is limited. If I had to choose between a bunch of turds for President I suppose I’d vote for the least smelly one.", ">\n\nBecause it's been working so well for them since Newt.", ">\n\nPeople keep voting for them. God knows why.\nPeople just like hating other people and making them suffer I guess.", ">\n\nIf Trump doesn’t get to inflict chaos on the country himself, then the GOP will do it in his stead.", ">\n\nIt's a cruel joke. We could be getting so much done if not for the Republican Party", ">\n\nSo, their same contribution as always.", ">\n\nThe \"Andrew Tate\" of congressional classes.", ">\n\nThe culture wars aren't the platform. The industry giveaways,insider trading, and votes on legislation are.", ">\n\nThey will focus on important issues to help solve America's problems.\nLike Hunters Biden's laptop...", ">\n\nIm pretty sure the next congress is going to do nothing but score settling.", ">\n\nSo, business as usual for the GOP.", ">\n\nGOP is suffering with scientific ignorance, and religious bigotry and homophobia.", ">\n\nCongress will be a four-alarm shitshow for the next two years.", ">\n\nThis means we have to hear goddamn Jim Jordan speak again. \nUgh.", ">\n\nThat’s all they know how to do anymore. They can’t lead or govern or problem solve. They had control of the house, senate and White House from 2016 - 2018, all they managed was tax cuts for the richest of Americans. While immigration reform was then and continues to be now, the biggest campaign issue for all republicans. But when they were actually in a position to fix it…nothing…nada…crickets. Because they don’t care. They only know how to be dissenters. They are self serving assholes that use hate and decisiveness to hold power and built their individual wealth. Wake the fuck up, stop voting for these pieces of shit.", ">\n\nDon't we all know it?", ">\n\nPlease do because for 2 years all we heard about was Dem infighting and that stuff slowly changes people's perception of the truth.", ">\n\nHappy cake day", ">\n\nits funny that people vote for who holds thier wallet and kids future! without knowing any of the people! but to get a apartment you have to have a credit check and background check and so many more but the media never does! well untill its to late anyway!", ">\n\nNo shit. When do they bring anything other than chaos?", ">\n\nI would watch This Place Rules on HBO coming out in 2 days.", ">\n\nIt's like they think this is high school.", ">\n\nI sense an opportunity for some pickups in 2024 for the Democrats.\nAppealing to the Let's Go Brandon crowd has (fortunately) had diminishing returns since 2016. And Trump isn't more popular now than when he lost by a nice margin in 2020." ]

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[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means..." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means...", ">\n\nThing is, we don't give a fuck. China is fucked, 2023 is going to be a rough year for them." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means...", ">\n\nThing is, we don't give a fuck. China is fucked, 2023 is going to be a rough year for them.", ">\n\nChina has the problem of a very large population of angry working-age men who are still expected to take care of their parents even though they have no way of getting married or becoming fathers of their own (decades of one-child created a horrible gender imbalance)." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means...", ">\n\nThing is, we don't give a fuck. China is fucked, 2023 is going to be a rough year for them.", ">\n\nChina has the problem of a very large population of angry working-age men who are still expected to take care of their parents even though they have no way of getting married or becoming fathers of their own (decades of one-child created a horrible gender imbalance).", ">\n\nRussia has an opposite problem now. Panda is going to fuck brown bear" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means...", ">\n\nThing is, we don't give a fuck. China is fucked, 2023 is going to be a rough year for them.", ">\n\nChina has the problem of a very large population of angry working-age men who are still expected to take care of their parents even though they have no way of getting married or becoming fathers of their own (decades of one-child created a horrible gender imbalance).", ">\n\nRussia has an opposite problem now. Panda is going to fuck brown bear", ">\n\nWell my Mexican ass would love a Russian woman. So panda going to have to step aside because this\nMexican jumping bean is jumping to the front of the line" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means...", ">\n\nThing is, we don't give a fuck. China is fucked, 2023 is going to be a rough year for them.", ">\n\nChina has the problem of a very large population of angry working-age men who are still expected to take care of their parents even though they have no way of getting married or becoming fathers of their own (decades of one-child created a horrible gender imbalance).", ">\n\nRussia has an opposite problem now. Panda is going to fuck brown bear", ">\n\nWell my Mexican ass would love a Russian woman. So panda going to have to step aside because this\nMexican jumping bean is jumping to the front of the line", ">\n\nRussian wives are like Jeep Wranglers - incredibly seductive but totally impractical, and very high maintenance. \nThe seductive appeal fades in a few years. The impracticality and high maintenance remain. Forever." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means...", ">\n\nThing is, we don't give a fuck. China is fucked, 2023 is going to be a rough year for them.", ">\n\nChina has the problem of a very large population of angry working-age men who are still expected to take care of their parents even though they have no way of getting married or becoming fathers of their own (decades of one-child created a horrible gender imbalance).", ">\n\nRussia has an opposite problem now. Panda is going to fuck brown bear", ">\n\nWell my Mexican ass would love a Russian woman. So panda going to have to step aside because this\nMexican jumping bean is jumping to the front of the line", ">\n\nRussian wives are like Jeep Wranglers - incredibly seductive but totally impractical, and very high maintenance. \nThe seductive appeal fades in a few years. The impracticality and high maintenance remain. Forever.", ">\n\nLol, this guy got Russian mail bride" ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means...", ">\n\nThing is, we don't give a fuck. China is fucked, 2023 is going to be a rough year for them.", ">\n\nChina has the problem of a very large population of angry working-age men who are still expected to take care of their parents even though they have no way of getting married or becoming fathers of their own (decades of one-child created a horrible gender imbalance).", ">\n\nRussia has an opposite problem now. Panda is going to fuck brown bear", ">\n\nWell my Mexican ass would love a Russian woman. So panda going to have to step aside because this\nMexican jumping bean is jumping to the front of the line", ">\n\nRussian wives are like Jeep Wranglers - incredibly seductive but totally impractical, and very high maintenance. \nThe seductive appeal fades in a few years. The impracticality and high maintenance remain. Forever.", ">\n\nLol, this guy got Russian mail bride", ">\n\nDodged the bullet twice my guy. Two long term Russian girlfriends. We are done with the Eastern block.\nWe only date west of Austria now..." ]

[ "Okay, we will shadow or warn you but we want to maintain the rules based order. China is allowed to stay 12 miles off shore in international waters. Russia routinely plays this game on the US and Canadian pacific coast. That’s the same that is expected of you China! \nThanks for visiting Guam! We hope you enjoyed your stay.", ">\n\nIn other news: China is now sailing near Russia! Must be an act of war! China is gana war against Russia!", ">\n\nOkay side bar though: Russia would lose boots on the ground or even a nuke china fight.\nRussia would get steamrolled by China hands down", ">\n\nRussia is the paper tiger of paper tigers. China is close second. Check out Chinas shitty “aircraft carrier” if you want some laughs", ">\n\nCan you explain what makes china’s carrier so terrible?", ">\n\nWell first, it's based on the Soviet Kuznetsov class carrier. Russia also has one that's barely been able to leave port and has caught fire multiple times. It's got an oil-fired power system rather than nuclear like US carriers, limiting it's operational range and independence. It's aircraft propulsion system is fairly weak, requiring a ski-ramp to launch aircraft. It's displacement is paltry for it's length, only 70,000 tons at full load compared to 100,000 for the Gerald R Ford class of American carriers. It can carry about 30 less aircraft than the GRF class. They've also only got one because aircraft carriers are expensive as hell and logistically complicated to run and maintain.\nThey've just finished laying down a new design in June as well that's a new design but I doubt that's the one he was referring to as this one hasn't completed it's trials yet and fairly little is known about it. They at least upgraded to EM launchers so they don't need the ski-ramp anymore. It's still expected to hold far fewer aircraft though, around the same as the previously mentioned one.\nBottom line is that China still has a hell of a long way to go to catch up to NATO naval dominance. The good side for them is any likely conflicts will be centered around areas near their mainland so a strong naval presence isn't as important. But for global power projection it is.", ">\n\nYour final point is the most important one though. China doesn’t have a blue water navy, but also has no need to fight a blue water conflict. It’s got a green water navy and is developing more options. The US and France are the only countries with CATOBAR carriers. China is about to join that grouping. \nWhile the current Liaoning is a joke, it’s somewhat less of a joke than the Admiral Kuznetsov. You’re right that China is nowhere near rivaling NATO’s naval power, but currently it doesn’t need to. That may change in a genuine war, but for now China’s regional navy is more than enough to be a thorn in the US’s side.", ">\n\nChina wants to be a global power though, putting footholds in Africa and South America. Without any form of serious hard power projection I believe those efforts will have to be limited in scope. I also believe that China is a threat to the free movement of goods through international waters. If they're allowed to dominate the South China sea I believe they would restrict trade moving through it. They haven't shown themselves to be very friendly neighbors.", ">\n\nI don’t disagree that China is a threat to free navigation in the South China Sea, but right now their global ambitions are more economically handled than militarily. That may change but right now it’s less that they’re going around enforcing their will with power and more that they’re just buying everything wholesale. It’s hard to say no to China when they own your ports.", ">\n\nThe only thing I wonder is, is it legit if the contracts are handle through corruption or with a despot? How will China react if a government after a regime change decides to nullify previous corrupt or likewise deals with China? \nI’m hoping it won’t resort to military force.", ">\n\nThe U.S. is probably gonna be like \"Cool story bro, we'll just send another CSG* into the Taiwan Strait.\"\nEdit: meant CSG not CSN", ">\n\nPull into Taipei port for a couple of weeks.", ">\n\nKaohsiung* fixed that for you", ">\n\nOh no! anyways…💤 \n🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸", ">\n\nSurprised the carrier even made it to guam", ">\n\nI’m sure this getting big play on Chinese state news and yet is barely noticed here in the US. Seems like empty bluster", ">\n\nIt absolutely is empty bluster. China is free to navigate international waters just like the US or any other country. Sailing one of three carriers near Guam (read: andersen air force base and naval base guam) is a big joke. The message here, as usual, is meant for domestic consumption rather than for anyone else. The idea is to make people in China believe this is a serious threat and the US is scared of big strong China brandishing one of three carriers (33% of chinese naval air capacity) in front of one of the most heavily armed and defended US Defense installations west of Hawaii, and what would probably be the main base of operations for anything regarding Taiwan.", ">\n\nIt makes me wonder if the average Chinese, who must be so proud of their three Aircraft Carriers, know how many the US has.", ">\n\nIt’s not just the numbers. It’s the countless years of real world operational experience. It’s the lessons learned in blood over the decades that the Chinese don’t have.", ">\n\nI mean, yeah, but that isn't as easy to communicate as the difference between 11 and 3.", ">\n\nTechnically 19 and 3 lol", ">\n\nEh, I was being nice.", ">\n\nLol. Also if you include our allies’ carriers it is even more.", ">\n\nAlso true=) of course, I am not sure if the average person living in China knows what having allies means...", ">\n\nThing is, we don't give a fuck. China is fucked, 2023 is going to be a rough year for them.", ">\n\nChina has the problem of a very large population of angry working-age men who are still expected to take care of their parents even though they have no way of getting married or becoming fathers of their own (decades of one-child created a horrible gender imbalance).", ">\n\nRussia has an opposite problem now. Panda is going to fuck brown bear", ">\n\nWell my Mexican ass would love a Russian woman. So panda going to have to step aside because this\nMexican jumping bean is jumping to the front of the line", ">\n\nRussian wives are like Jeep Wranglers - incredibly seductive but totally impractical, and very high maintenance. \nThe seductive appeal fades in a few years. The impracticality and high maintenance remain. Forever.", ">\n\nLol, this guy got Russian mail bride", ">\n\nDodged the bullet twice my guy. Two long term Russian girlfriends. We are done with the Eastern block.\nWe only date west of Austria now...", ">\n\nMost Polish women are fine from my experience\nBut yeah, you’re right lol" ]