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Fiendish Thingy

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30. You are wrong

Tue Dec 23, 2025, 10:34 AM

Dec 23

Despite enacting many desired policies, Republicans have, until just very recently, have been terrified to incur Trump’s wrath if they dare to cross him. (See Graham, Lindsey and Rubio, Marco for textbook examples of Trump Terror)

Although they like some of his policies, many republicans disagree on others, especially the ones that damage their chances in the midterms.

ACA subsidies, Ukraine aid, and of course the Epstein files among others.

That is why we are seeing a record number of retirements from congress- nobody wants to lose to a more MAGA opponent.

I’m Not defending republicans’ support of Trump’s heinous policies on immigration, tax cuts for billionaires, etc, just challenging the overly broad nature of the OP.

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I have been saying for a long time. Republicans are not afraid of Trump. [View all] boston bean Dec 23 OP

It is discouraging to find out how many sadistic assholes are in this country Walleye Dec 23 #1

Yes the sheer number of psychopaths and those who love psychopaths is amazing. Irish_Dem Dec 23 #2

You can thank decades of brainwashing Glaisne Dec 23 #17

Yep. Our enemies successfully destroyed our national character. Irish_Dem Dec 23 #20

back in the good ole 80's mountain grammy Dec 23 #23

Limbaughtomized Lunacy ananda Dec 23 #25

The billionaires/conservative donors/talibangelicals are getting just what they wanted from him. Timeflyer Dec 23 #3

You are correct, Bean... Escape Dec 23 #4

Hell, they don't even have to put out a few $ for white sheets and have their wives sew them up. 3Hotdogs Dec 23 #15

He knew his base well mgardener Dec 23 #5

I'd say they are envious of him. Bohunk68 Dec 23 #32

Trump -- Everyone's useful idiot!! windje Dec 23 #6

This. LuvLoogie Dec 23 #7

Trump is the Liberator Loubee Dec 23 #8

I think it goes back even further.. duhneece Dec 23 #9

No doubt. They are selfish, largely white supremacist psychos. LymphocyteLover Dec 23 #11

You are correct. OldBaldy1701E Dec 23 #13

I believe his physical condition that led him to healing therapies duhneece Dec 23 #14

I would agree. OldBaldy1701E Dec 23 #21

Yes, but he also does a lot of crap that makes them look bad and they are afraid to criticize him LymphocyteLover Dec 23 #10

True. What they are afraid of is that it is all going to go away with his demise and they are... Ol Janx Spirit Dec 23 #12

Spot on. Glaisne Dec 23 #16

DURec leftstreet Dec 23 #18

The only good thing about the 'Regime' enigmania Dec 23 #19

Mitch McConnell hated his guts but he used the degenerate clown agingdem Dec 23 #22

A great, simple, and accurate post. erronis Dec 23 #24

It shocks me that it is probably the SIMPLEST of ALL simple concepts, and America doesn't get it... Miles Archer Dec 23 #26

Kick. N/T Upthevibe Dec 23 #27

There may be a zillion reasons why Trump made it to the top of the R's heap. democrank Dec 23 #28

I think it's a mistake to group them all into one type jgmiller Dec 23 #29

You are wrong Fiendish Thingy Dec 23 #30

Thinking secondary reason Trump fights releasing the files is it removes blackmail to control a lot of people Attilatheblond Dec 23 #31

Nah. returnee Dec 23 #33

Right on Mblaze Dec 23 #34

I think that it is both. markodochartaigh Dec 23 #35

Since they murdered Abe and doubled down since Franklin Clouds Passing Dec 23 #36

Respectfully, there were A Few LIBERAL Republicans back in the '60s, early '70s... electric_blue68 Dec 23 #37