Why are so many surprised that the Republicans tried a coup?

[Edwcraig]

The modern Republican Party came to power with Nixon embracing Southern white racists disappointed that the South lost the civil war. Nurtured and expanded by Ronald Reagan whose main political rallying cry was that "Government is not the solution. Government is the problem." Embraced by the Tea Party who wanted to gut government by eliminating government funding. Galvanized with Gingrich's Contract With(On) America bringing in the open practice of demonizing Democrats. Militarized by the NRA's "cold dead hands" promotion of well armed paramilitary that have the right to overthrow any majority government with whom they disagree. And lastly Trump. Embodying all that is and will forever be the Republican Party. Yet there is surprised that they attempted a violent coup.

But you can still hear those that ask "What has happened to the Republican Party?". " Heard some Republican Senators are thinking about opposing Trump". "Did you hear that Republican's resigned(two weeks before they are to be fired) in protest over Trump."

What?

Sorry news media, surprised now ex-Republicans and their sympathizers. The Republican Party is and has always been evil. Evil must be confronted and vanquished. For too long, too many have looked the other way and not stood up to their anti-American and anti-democratic dogma and actions. Stop acting surprised. Start confronting these monsters with words and non-violent deeds. And stop implying they are anything but what they are - evil.

[hibbing]

1. Embraced by the Tea Party who wanted to gut government by eliminating government funding

Good post, but I really dont think the tea party had anything to do with government funding, it was all about the president not being white. They may claim otherwise, but it sure seemed to me that's what it was about.

Peace

[Yeehah]

2. They have cheered on fascism for many years

I'm not sure why people are surprised. It's been like a slow motion train wreck. It's like people really believe, "it can't happen here." Oh, yes it can, and we're far from being out of the woods. Democracy is in great danger due to a seditionist republican party, unlimited money in elections, hatemongering propaganda networks, and fundamental flaws in our democratic system (electoral college, senators apportioned for parcels of real estate).

[I_UndergroundPanther]

3. Wish I could rec this 1000 times.

republicans indeed are the dark triad personality party.

[southerncrone]

4. K & R!