Politics Random, Random

[ti-amie]

[JazzNU]

Mastriano represents the area just east of me. He admits he and his wife were there to support Trump. He also "condemns" the violence... Blah, blah, blah.

https://senatormastriano.com/2021/01/06 ... ngton-d-c/

Full of ish on a nearly epic level with that statement. Sucks for him that the FBI and DOJ said they are tracing the money and travel that funded the event.

https://www.newsweek.com/gop-state-sena ... ol-1560679
https://whyy.org/articles/mastriano-cam ... urrection/

[JazzNU]

[Suliso]

You live in interesting times

[mmmm8]

He was reportedly wearing his Olympic Team jacket. Not at all surprising his former coaches and teammates seem to be the ones that identified him.

I mean, his name is only one letter away from KKK

[ponchi101]

In many scenarios and stories, a conundrum is frequently reached.
Hypothetical question:
Tiny took over the GOP in 2016. He has become so powerful, within the party, that he basically runs it. His support remains crucial for GOP members. But they now have the chance to slay him. If he is impeached he can no longer hold public office (if they vote on that). So, politically, how many of the GOP will see that taking him down can actually be a good political move?
If impeached and declared unfit to hold office, the GOP has 4 years to mend the fracture. Not menial, in view of how stupid most people are and how short their memory is.

[dmforever]

In many scenarios and stories, a conundrum is frequently reached.
Hypothetical question:
Tiny took over the GOP in 2016. He has become so powerful, within the party, that he basically runs it. His support remains crucial for GOP members. But they now have the chance to slay him. If he is impeached he can no longer hold public office (if they vote on that). So, politically, how many of the GOP will see that taking him down can actually be a good political move?
If impeached and declared unfit to hold office, the GOP has 4 years to mend the fracture. Not menial, in view of how stupid most people are and how short their memory is.

I think it comes down to whether they think people who support Trump (and that number is still really high) will see what they are doing in a positive light. And honestly, I don't think they will. If he can do what he has done and still garner their support, nothing GOP lawmakers are going to do in the next four years is going to change their minds. Unfortunately I don't have a good solution to offer. People identify so much with the false narrative (the election was stolen, the Democrats are anti-American baby killing Communists) that logic won't sway them. I actually think it's even more dire than the news media is saying.

Kevin

[ponchi101]

Agree. I have said it before: he does not have voters. He has acolytes.

[ti-amie]

Things are going about as would be expected during the run up to the vote. As for the GOP being sincere about wanting "unity"...

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David Gilmore
@DavidFxa
Replying to @Yamiche
Released with 20 minutes left in the Article of Impeachment debate. Really rich.

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[ponchi101]

Why are all those soldiers marching into the Capitol?
I know it might be a silly question, but I wonder why they are inside. They should be standing outside, if it is for protection.

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