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summer_in_TX

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35. Yes, one note.

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 09:27 PM

Dec 15

These kinds of attitudes and statements leak over to others who are not the target, and they form opinions based on who the messenger is and how it was delivered.

The family, friends, community members see that condemnation and they take it to heart as an attack on them and theirs. They know their friend and neighbor as a decent person who helps when they need help, most likely. So they resent the attack and the person who did the attacking and reject the message. As we would in a reverse situation. That’s human.

Plus, they broaden their view of who was doing the attacking to all of us. That’s why I believe it’s divisive and harmful. It hardens enmity, often creating it where none existed before. It deepen our divisions and it feeds stereotypes each side has about blue state liberals as well as conservatives. Exactly as Russia wants.

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I don't get it. We say we want repubs to stand up to Trump, but when they do... [View all] onenote Dec 15 OP

at this point, considering how long they have enabled the destruction of America Skittles Dec 15 #1

See Skittles, you partially made the OPs point FHRRK Dec 15 #13

Or, if I may suggest BOSSHOG Dec 15 #23

you get it too, BOSSHOG Skittles Dec 15 #31

THANK YOU Skittles Dec 15 #26

Yeah, they can still do that, but we should not totally ignore the fact that some FINALLY Jack Valentino Dec 15 #51

oh yeah well good for them Skittles Dec 15 #56

It is hard to be understanding PatSeg Dec 15 #24

they make me sick Skittles Dec 15 #28

And when I think of all the years PatSeg Dec 15 #34

yes......and they call themselves "pro-life Christians", too Skittles Dec 15 #36

It is best to assume that whatever they say, PatSeg Dec 15 #41

I'm happy when I see defections. However, I suspect Repubs couldn't care less spooky3 Dec 15 #2

they don't care what ANYONE thinks Skittles Dec 15 #10

Good point... I welcome their Anti Traitor Cha Dec 15 #3

Depends on what is meant by rejection.. Permanut Dec 15 #4

I'm happy to see the evil ones devour themselves. Irish_Dem Dec 15 #5

Your post reminds me... appmanga Dec 15 #6

My thought exactly. Wifes husband Dec 15 #9

So you prefer saying screw them to having them reject Trump onenote Dec 15 #11

they can turn on him Skittles Dec 15 #30

My thought exactly Wifes husband Dec 15 #43

Tough To Do OC375 Dec 15 #7

No. Nope. Nyet. We didn't "make it easy" at Nuremberg. And when we DID,... ColoringFool Dec 15 #21

If you're talking about MTG, she's running for higher office. yardwork Dec 15 #8

Don't care. If she undercuts Trump it's a good thing. onenote Dec 15 #12

you are confusing doing a good thing with being a decent person Skittles Dec 15 #37

I think its a good thing when Repubs attack each other. onenote Dec 15 #44

NO ONE IS SAYING IT'S NOT A GOOD THING Skittles Dec 15 #53

What I see is that when Repubs stand against Trump sakabatou Dec 15 #14

CORRECT Skittles Dec 15 #38

If a man beats his wife for years and years and then finally stops... Escape Dec 15 #15

Who is saying they should get a prize. onenote Dec 15 #46

Seriously? Cirsium Dec 15 #16

I'd like to believe they mean it, but... LisaM Dec 15 #17

A Deranged "Condolence" Isn't A Statement Of Policy. ColoringFool Dec 15 #18

Why is that our responsibility? MorbidButterflyTat Dec 15 #19

Why do we complain when they don't? onenote Dec 15 #45

MAGAts don't complain??? 🙄 MorbidButterflyTat Dec 15 #60

If you are getting your ass kicked orangecrush Dec 15 #50

Who has done that? MorbidButterflyTat Dec 15 #61

I've had it happen orangecrush Dec 16 #65

Not sure what you are talking about JI7 Dec 15 #20

How many NAZIs repented BidenRocks Dec 15 #22

Everybody is different BaronChocula Dec 15 #25

Just had to stop by and say I heart your username. He DOES look like Chocula. Maru Kitteh Dec 15 #33

OMG BaronChocula Dec 15 #54

Okay but, if you pick a new handle and you're feeling stock-marketey? Maru Kitteh Dec 16 #62

DU will come to mind BaronChocula Dec 16 #64

Love when they do so, but question -- sometimes -- their motives. Nevertheless, you do have a point. Let's artemisia1 Dec 15 #27

Even a broken clock is correct twice a day. Does not mean I buy it. niyad Dec 15 #29

I agree. From what I was able to read, the condemnations were light on the outrage scale.. Deuxcents Dec 15 #55

This is exactly how kwolf68 Dec 16 #66

Some posters will tell you to shun your own children and your mother Maru Kitteh Dec 15 #32

And even for those of us lucky enough not to have any Republicans in our sphere markodochartaigh Dec 15 #40

Yes, one note. summer_in_TX Dec 15 #35

Nailed it orangecrush Dec 15 #48

In my opinion, because of the ignorance and apathy markodochartaigh Dec 15 #39

They are defying Trump only because agingdem Dec 15 #42

We don't need purity tests orangecrush Dec 15 #47

What is this kiss a puke day? Blues Heron Dec 15 #49

Every Repub that turn against Trump is a small victory. IMHO the defections are accerating. flashman13 Dec 15 #52

While acknowledging it's gratifying to see some elected BlueKota Dec 15 #57

Recommended. H2O Man Dec 15 #58

Like they've forgotten how to use people. betsuni Dec 15 #59

I find it odd to see people join Trump in attacking his critics Kaleva Dec 16 #63