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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Republican Party Has Bowed, Completely, to the Mad King
After Wednesdays extended carnival of sycophancy, in which the leaders of the institutions of American government did everything except toss a virgin into a volcano in tribute to the president*, it seems almost too obvious a thing to point out that the Republican Party has handed itself over to this president* as his personal chew-toy. They have figured out that flattering this walking ego is the way for them to get what they want, and he cant live outside a constant bubble of counterfeit affection. Its a marriage made several levels lower than heaven.
But theres more to it than the revolting spectacle to which we were treated after the Loot the Joint Act of 2017 was passed. Over the past week, there has been a staggering welter of reporting about back-channels, hidden agendas, and covert shenanigans that makes the opaque creation of the tax bill look like a town meeting in Vermont. The phrase, a small group of influential Republicans has come to mean something very dark and crooked.
The inevitable assault on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid is hardly a secret anymore. Its the second stage of Paul Ryans grand plan, and everybody knows it. But there is a general effort now to prop up the administration*, especially as Robert Mueller and his hounds get to baying more audibly outside the wrought-iron fence. On Thursday morning, for example, Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III, who previously recused himself from all aspects of the investigation into the Russian ratfcking of the 2016 presidential election, apparently has decided that the Uranium One controversy is not one of those aspects.
...(Count me as someone who doesnt believe that the president* will fire Mueller. Absent an uncontrollable fit of Trumpian pique, even I dont think the president* is that stupid. I think the campaign to delegitimize Mueller and his investigation will go on as long as the investigation does. It will be said to be a waste of time and money. Smokescreens and squid ink will fly thick and fast until most of the country loses the plot entirely. The Russian ratfcking will be yet another something on which Experts Disagree. This was the game-plan the Reagan people used against Lawrence Walsh in Iran-Contra and, by and large, it worked. Of course, it all depends on sane people being able to keep this president* from having a nutty.)
But theres more to it than the revolting spectacle to which we were treated after the Loot the Joint Act of 2017 was passed. Over the past week, there has been a staggering welter of reporting about back-channels, hidden agendas, and covert shenanigans that makes the opaque creation of the tax bill look like a town meeting in Vermont. The phrase, a small group of influential Republicans has come to mean something very dark and crooked.
The inevitable assault on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid is hardly a secret anymore. Its the second stage of Paul Ryans grand plan, and everybody knows it. But there is a general effort now to prop up the administration*, especially as Robert Mueller and his hounds get to baying more audibly outside the wrought-iron fence. On Thursday morning, for example, Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III, who previously recused himself from all aspects of the investigation into the Russian ratfcking of the 2016 presidential election, apparently has decided that the Uranium One controversy is not one of those aspects.
...(Count me as someone who doesnt believe that the president* will fire Mueller. Absent an uncontrollable fit of Trumpian pique, even I dont think the president* is that stupid. I think the campaign to delegitimize Mueller and his investigation will go on as long as the investigation does. It will be said to be a waste of time and money. Smokescreens and squid ink will fly thick and fast until most of the country loses the plot entirely. The Russian ratfcking will be yet another something on which Experts Disagree. This was the game-plan the Reagan people used against Lawrence Walsh in Iran-Contra and, by and large, it worked. Of course, it all depends on sane people being able to keep this president* from having a nutty.)
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The Republican Party Has Bowed, Completely, to the Mad King (Original Post)
mcar
Dec 2017
OP
The RW madhouse media will try to Bengazhi Mueller. And with a party controlled by that
Fred Sanders
Dec 2017
#3
Just like the scene from Team America - World Police. I'll trust you, but only if...
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2017
#6
Soxfan58
(3,479 posts)1. I'm glad they are bowing
It will be easier to wrap that anchor around their necks next november.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,412 posts)2. It's definitely surreal to watch
but, yeah, the tighter they tie him to them, the harder it will be for them to claim to be "independent" of Trump as things worsen for him.
mcar
(42,331 posts)4. The ads write themselves
Fred Sanders
(23,946 posts)3. The RW madhouse media will try to Bengazhi Mueller. And with a party controlled by that
media it will not end. When the Deplorables see the indictments they must be conditioned to ignore the enormous treason laid bare and pretend it is all a conspiracy. RW media and Deplorables love conspiracy theories.
Gabi Hayes
(28,795 posts)9. Exactly! See
Post 8 here
Kirk Lover
(3,608 posts)5. The OVER THE TOP bullshit from the Republiscums is embarrassing.
mcar
(42,331 posts)7. So embarassing
But they prove again and again , they have no shame.
TheBlackAdder
(28,201 posts)6. Just like the scene from Team America - World Police. I'll trust you, but only if...
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Gabi Hayes
(28,795 posts)8. If you dont think ifs come to this, think again:
Godwins law no longer applies
Gabi Hayes
(28,795 posts)10. Wonder if porphyry is ever bright orange?
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