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Kathy Tankersley's avatar

Somehow I’m more depressed than ever after reading this(or acknowledging the hopelessness of things ever changing). Thom has succinctly listed everything Americans should fear regarding the Republican ideology up to this point. Years of gaslighting and propaganda pushed down the conservative viewers’ throats has resulted in an electorate incapable of seeing the self destruction of voting for anyone with an “R” next to their name. Hate, misinformation and racism dominate their world view and is reinforced daily by so-called news sources who unfortunately have an anti- democracy bias. The Republican base clings to their false vision of returning to the “good ole days” of white male dominance and corrupted Christian values so they vote for like minded anti- democracy candidates. As long as these gullible Americans don’t see the reality of the lies they are fed daily not much is going to change. They honestly can’t see the reality that it’s the Republicans in legislative bodies across the country who vote against decent wages, healthcare benefits, and all the other issues Thom already listed. I’m wondering if and when any indictments start coming down for the tRump cabal if the reality of seeing him on trial and lying under oath (as he inevitably will) may help to peel off some supporters or at least open their eyes that their god-king is really a lifelong mob Russian money- laundering criminal.

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Patricia Lane's avatar

Democrats trying to promote reality and equitable treatment of all people.

Republicans are supporting the richest and most powerful, against equitable treatment of all others. White supremacy and total refusal to accept

anyone who’s ‘ different’.

People of color, LGBTQ, these people are being targeted and persecuted under Republican administrations, who are changing laws in order to perpetuate their hateful treatment of the poor as well.

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