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45. Why do we complain when they don't?

Reply to MorbidButterflyTat (Reply #19)

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 10:32 PM

Dec 15

And why do we dream of the day when the repubs will block Trump from doing something if we don't care whether they do?

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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