The new face of the Republican party is becoming less of Donald Trump, a sorry, pathetic loser, and more the face of the Q-Anon Q-arens such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert.
And their images and bizarrely absurd reality disconnects must be tattooed in big letters on the foreheads of every Republican who refuses to publicly and loudly repudiate them and the nonsensical absurdities they spew.
I have no party affiliation so my comments attempt to counter the growing power of the Trump Party by suggesting an alternative. Departing republicans will leave open slots for the new Trump party to fill, thus pushing them more toward Attila the Hun. The extremists will fracture the party and the vote count for their candidates.
Alternatively, it is clear not all republican voters are Trumpeters. If current office holders can hold their slots and successfully fight off attempts to unseat them, the party might regain some of its balance.
In another view, departing office holders might help reform the neutral ground into an area where each party can work on understanding the other party’s aims and move both parties toward concentrating on the good of the country and not just the individual party.
The good of the country as a whole? A dream, yes, but, after 8 decades of watching it evolve to this point, a dream devoutly to be desired.
Those GOP Senators who vote to acquit Trump by reason of “We got to get reelected” should remember the value of Trump support for two of their ex-chamber mates from Georgia.
I would say the Republicans have to cut the MAGAts out of the party if they want to have a party left. Since they can’t attract any voters from the right—they were convinced the Republicans were going to back their insurrection and are pissed that they didn’t, the only hope they have is to develop a Republican party that will attract moderates. I would welcome a conservative party that could actually compete with the liberals without lying. That hasn’t happened in the entire time I have been politically aware, roughly 50 years. I don’t agree with a lot of liberal ideas- abortion tops the list, and would be interested in hearing the views of an HONEST conservative party. I have never had that option and once I understand that I am being lied to, even if the person lying seems to believe what he is saying—- actually even more so if he seems to actually believe it, because that’s nuts, so I have always voted Democratic. An honest option might be nice.
Yes, the shadow, no, STAIN, is there, but only because of their own utterly disgusting, craven cowardice in the face of this man to whom they are less than bugs to be stepped on after he gets tired of their worship. And the irony is that, like all bullies, Trump is a bigger coward than any of them. Inside he’s a cowering, whiny little child needing endless attention while terrified of that need being revealed.
HAW-HAWHawley will be very disappointed in your assessment. He was hoping that he and his raised fist would become the recruitment poster for The Repulsican Crime Cult.
DD Wiz Premium Member over 2 years ago
The new face of the Republican party is becoming less of Donald Trump, a sorry, pathetic loser, and more the face of the Q-Anon Q-arens such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert.
And their images and bizarrely absurd reality disconnects must be tattooed in big letters on the foreheads of every Republican who refuses to publicly and loudly repudiate them and the nonsensical absurdities they spew.
Daeder over 2 years ago
It’s quite the ugly, dark shadow.
Radish the wordsmith Premium Member over 2 years ago
Elephant is going to get mugged by his own shadow.
jimmjonzz Premium Member over 2 years ago
A publicity photograph from the new trailer for Q, David Fincher’s re-imagined remake of M.
Featuring Donald Trump as himself but employing the alias “Hans Beckert.” As he lurks in the shadows, he whistles In the Hall of the Mountain King.
sandpiper over 2 years ago
I have no party affiliation so my comments attempt to counter the growing power of the Trump Party by suggesting an alternative. Departing republicans will leave open slots for the new Trump party to fill, thus pushing them more toward Attila the Hun. The extremists will fracture the party and the vote count for their candidates.
Alternatively, it is clear not all republican voters are Trumpeters. If current office holders can hold their slots and successfully fight off attempts to unseat them, the party might regain some of its balance.
In another view, departing office holders might help reform the neutral ground into an area where each party can work on understanding the other party’s aims and move both parties toward concentrating on the good of the country and not just the individual party.
The good of the country as a whole? A dream, yes, but, after 8 decades of watching it evolve to this point, a dream devoutly to be desired.
Ontman Premium Member over 2 years ago
The shadow of shame.
dflak over 2 years ago
Those GOP Senators who vote to acquit Trump by reason of “We got to get reelected” should remember the value of Trump support for two of their ex-chamber mates from Georgia.
dflak over 2 years ago
I have not one mote of sympathy for Republicans. They made the deal with the devil. The can now live with the devil.
shamest Premium Member over 2 years ago
When are you folks going to stand up to Bully’s
Masterskrain Premium Member over 2 years ago
Well, Repukeliklans, you WANTED him, so now you get to DEAL WITH THE CONSEQUENCES… namely the TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF YOUR PARTY!
Hope you’re happy…
chrisrazzzz over 2 years ago
Republican Party is gonna miss Donald Trump who was one of the best presidents this country has had!!!!
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 2 years ago
Six more weeks of the donald?
Sgt. Snorkle Premium Member over 2 years ago
The republican party is now known as the trumplican party, a plague that they let grow!
Michael G. over 2 years ago
Who knows what evil, et cetera?
brit-ed over 2 years ago
Beautiful repost to the idiot Varvel for yesterday.
Jody H. Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Me and my shadow…”
Diane Lee Premium Member over 2 years ago
I would say the Republicans have to cut the MAGAts out of the party if they want to have a party left. Since they can’t attract any voters from the right—they were convinced the Republicans were going to back their insurrection and are pissed that they didn’t, the only hope they have is to develop a Republican party that will attract moderates. I would welcome a conservative party that could actually compete with the liberals without lying. That hasn’t happened in the entire time I have been politically aware, roughly 50 years. I don’t agree with a lot of liberal ideas- abortion tops the list, and would be interested in hearing the views of an HONEST conservative party. I have never had that option and once I understand that I am being lied to, even if the person lying seems to believe what he is saying—- actually even more so if he seems to actually believe it, because that’s nuts, so I have always voted Democratic. An honest option might be nice.
smartgrr over 2 years ago
Ah, the modern Republican party. Done with the old crazy, on with the new.
Jody H. Premium Member over 2 years ago
The only time there’s no shadow is in full light or full darkness. Let’s hope we move towards the former!
charliekane over 2 years ago
Remember why Donald Trump chose to victimize the Republican party?
Radish the wordsmith Premium Member over 2 years ago
Elephant looks like he’s asking for a kick in the behind.
Ally2005 over 2 years ago
Trump has the elephant in his pocket now in the full light of day.
Graphicsdog over 2 years ago
It’s not easy to get gum off your shoe!
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 2 years ago
Nice.
ferddo over 2 years ago
Elephant looks like he’s getting ready for Trump to kick him in the butt again… and pointing at the target…
dogday Premium Member over 2 years ago
Yes, the shadow, no, STAIN, is there, but only because of their own utterly disgusting, craven cowardice in the face of this man to whom they are less than bugs to be stepped on after he gets tired of their worship. And the irony is that, like all bullies, Trump is a bigger coward than any of them. Inside he’s a cowering, whiny little child needing endless attention while terrified of that need being revealed.
grumpypophobart over 2 years ago
Showing them for what they are…spineless cowards. Too frightened of the monster they created to do anything.
comixbomix over 2 years ago
The trunk should be longer – to, you know, match the necktie.
kentmarx36 over 2 years ago
HAW-HAWHawley will be very disappointed in your assessment. He was hoping that he and his raised fist would become the recruitment poster for The Repulsican Crime Cult.