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In reply to the discussion: McConnell says 'MAGA movement is completely wrong' and Reagan 'wouldn't recognize' Trump's GOP [View all]Freethinker65
(11,141 posts)29. The biggest factor was using fear and lies trolling for non-critical thinking voters
Worked great until those easily lead idiots eventually became such a majority of the party they were able to nominate enough non-critical thinking fearful candidates that actually believed the lies. Then the old GOP, instead of reassessing itself, went all in stupidly believing they could handle a few idiots in power as long as they could still set the legislative agenda and pack the courts. Perfect set up for an authoritarian asshole like Trump.
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McConnell says 'MAGA movement is completely wrong' and Reagan 'wouldn't recognize' Trump's GOP [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Oct 24
OP
I hope thar I am correct on this, but I believe they say they will vote for the buffoon, but once in the voting
Escurumbele
Oct 24
#15
Yeah, an enabler on all levels.. Talk about talking out of both sides of your mouth. McC retires in 2026...can't wait!
dutch777
Oct 24
#19
An October 29, 2024 release date... one week before the election, that's going to make a difference
Ellipsis
Oct 24
#11
McConnell was told of and given solid evidence of Trump getting Russian help in 2016 and worked ..
Botany
Oct 24
#17
He's doing "morality theater." Notice he doesn't ask for forgiveness for his part, cuz it's too late to save his soul.
ancianita
Oct 24
#24
McCon is not happy with his legacy. He is a full and willing participant of the authoritarian movement.
Clouds Passing
Oct 24
#26
Not just a willing participant but he facilitated it and was one of the few people who could
Bev54
Oct 24
#42
And the Charles Koch oligarch network relentlessly churns out the mess -- who will rid us of this cancer on democracy?
ancianita
Oct 24
#46
The biggest factor was using fear and lies trolling for non-critical thinking voters
Freethinker65
Oct 24
#29
Hey Moscow Mitch.......you and other other "concerned" fucking party that you align with are nothing more than fascists
turbinetree
Oct 24
#30
Whatever, Mitch. During his second term, Reagan couldn't recognize his face in a mirror.
jaxexpat
Oct 24
#31
I'm so sick of these cowards who've worked with him & despise him but keep silent until their book comes out.
CrispyQ
Oct 24
#32
And changing one another's diapers.There will be plenty of poop to go around.The gift that keeps on giving..on and on..
BattleRow
Oct 24
#60
Busting the unions is what I think of when they start with the veneration of Saint Raygun.
BattleRow
Oct 24
#61
Hypocrisy: He believes Trump to not have qualities needed to be President, but he ENDORSED and met him in June
andym
Oct 24
#68
McConnell made Trump possible and armed him with a packed conservative Supreme Court.
Martin68
Oct 24
#72