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markodochartaigh

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3. The reason that traditional Republicans wanted

Reply to surfered (Original post)

Fri Jan 16, 2026, 10:05 AM

22 hrs ago

limited government is because they already had most of the power and didn't want a government strong enough to challenge their power.

The reason that traditional Republicans wanted separation of powers was so that their corporations could divide and conquer the government.

The reason that traditional Republicans wanted rule of law was because they had written the laws to benefit themselves.

The reason that traditional Republicans wanted free speech was so that people would be free to parrot Republican talking points.

All of these reasons are still in vogue under Trump conservatives.

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Horsey is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and one helluva nice guy. OMGWTF 20 hrs ago #5

A genuinely important political cartoon. Paladin 20 hrs ago #6

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