Have Republicans fucked us beyond repair?

[Cyrano]

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Each of us must make our own decisions on that.

But to me, I believe it will take decades to fix, or at least patch up some of the damage they've done. And that's assuming that they don't rule indefinitely, destroy every "THEM" on the planet with some "final solution," and/or destroy our environment to where Earth is no longer inhabitable by our species.

Anyone who doesn't see the danger the Republican Party presents to humanity is either extremely ignorant, can't grasp reality, or hasn't been paying attention.

It's not just Reagan. It's the entire Republican Party that is threatening whatever it is we used to call normal. They are threatening civilization itself.

Hell, I could go on for an hour with this rant, but I'll stop here. America and this entire world is in danger because of a minority of people who have gone totally mad. So it really comes down to a few choices. (1.) We let them destroy humanity. (2.) We stop them any way we can. (3.) We just keep going along hoping for the best and wait to see how things turn out.

[cilla4progress]

1. I'll choose Door 2 for a bajillion, Alex --

who's with me???????!!!

[Wounded Bear]

2. Good question...

It took FDR/HST 5 terms (1932-52) to get done what they did to correct 70 years of Repub domination of US politics (1860-1930).

That can't happen any more, I guess we'll see how much Biden/Harris can get done. Hopefully they get at minimum 3 full terms, with Congressional support (that means losing in 2022 is not an option) to continue the good work they are setting in motion now.

[Lunabell]

3. I certainly hope not.

I do believe the young people are "woke" to their tyranny and will vote appropriately. Older Democrats need to wake up and let the youth lead. They understand that bipartisanship is dead.

[Cyrano]

8. Voting may not be enough

The election laws in a majority of states have been "adjusted" to make sure that no Democrat can win.

And in blue states, Republicans control many districts which can make a difference in any national election.

They aren't playing by any rules, but we are. Someone really needs to explain to me exactly how stupid we are to fight a portion of humanity dedicated to fascism with our policies, and our promises for better lives for everyone.

Time we woke the fuck up. People don't vote on "issues." They vote with their emotions. Republicans know how to push voter's buttons. We don't.

[cilla4progress]

23. Love everything about

your post, Lunabell. Including your signature tag line.

[Lovie777]

4. Pretty much . .. .

[PortTack]

5. one more choice..don't get in the way of your enemy when hell bent on destroying themselves

I think you are right, the damage that has been done is going to take possibly a decade to repair. JMHO a lot will be determined in the next 2 election cycles...so we have a big part to play.

In The meantime, I try and keep in the forefront just how important it is to stay involved, volunteer and donate, but not let the “bogeyman” scare me. If we look at recent past events, so much of what was predicted to happen...didn’t happen.

Focus and act..not react

[FoxNewsSucks]

6. Yes. They have,

and they had help.

[maxsolomon]

7. What does that mean,

"they had help"?

[Cyrano]

9. Help from the billionaires and the powerful

Big bucks go a long way.

Power can change "reality."

[maxsolomon]

10. Well, that's for sure. Without RW Media, they'd be nowhere close to as popular.

I'm suspecting the poster I'm responding to means something else, however.

[FoxNewsSucks]

29. I do.

As others have pointed out here and elsewhere, Democrats have seemed helpless to stop republiqons when Rs have control. When Democrats have control, even with an indisputable mandate, republicons still block or neuter pretty much everything. And they have help. Right now we're seeing it with Biden's agenda being brought to a standstill by one outspoken senator and one or two others. Recall that Moscow Mitch refused to cede control to Shumer unless he agreed to continue the filibuster as-is. Shumer wouldn't agree so Manchin stepped in and assured MM's continued obstruction.

The same thing happened to Obama. We knew republiqons would agree to nothing, but they had considerable help from Joe Lieberman, and a few others who put up one obstacle after another, leaving us with less than we should have gotten.

Maybe it's just a coincidence, everyone is free to draw their own conclusions.

BTW, Obamacare would have been overturned had MF45 not pissed John McCain off so much that he blocked the repeal to spite MF45. Something else republicons apparently couldn't be stopped from doing.

Obviously, of course corporate media and big money donors are a big part of the problem. So are some of the politicians.

[LenaBaby61]

12. "and they had help."

I thought you meant the guy from WV and the crustier from Arizona.

[doc03]

11. I think democracy hinges on the 2022 election

if Republicans get control of the House it is over. They will start impeachment hearings immediately. They will make something up.

[Cyrano]

14. As sure as bears shit in the woods, the Republicans

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will change the very nature of reality if they can to steal the upcoming election.

And, in the meantime, we are doing ... ???

As much as I wish I didn't have to be crude, we must do everything possible to stop these motherfuckers from stealing America.

[jimfields33]

19. They will go for three impeachment's just to have Biden have more then trump

Doesn’t matter if it’s Biden had butter pecan ice cream. They will say it was cookies and cream and impeachment hearings begin.

[doc03]

20. Didn't one of them already introduce articles

of impeachment on Kamala Harris already? For what I have no idea.

[jimfields33]

27. I think the first day in office, a repug submitted articles.

Have no clue who or what it was about but at this point don’t want to give the name a google a hit. They May interpret it as popular among Americans. Lol.

[StevieM]

13. Climate change could very well screw us beyond repair.

We need to do something major about it really, really soon.

[Cyrano]

16. Hate to be negative, but it may be too late

Whatever supreme intelligence may exist may have underestimated humanity's ability to fuck up the Earth in such a short period of time.

[Kaleva]

17. Climate change is already here.

Biden's ambitious plan is to slow down the approach of the worst of it and it's pretty iffy if that can be done.

[global1]

15. Why Are We So Helpless Against The Repugs?.....

Why does it look like the minority party is still in charge? Why are we letting the Repugs push us around?

This helplessness will turn into hopelessness - if we don't act fast an put the Repug Party in their place.

[Cyrano]

18. The history of the world has shown that

a dedicated minority can overcome a clueless majority.

Most human beings aren't "dedicated" Republicans or Democrats. They're just people who are doing their best to survive, thrive and live a decent life. Unfortunately there have always been far too many people on this planet who want to control/own the vast majority of people on this planet.

[cilla4progress]

25. Are we the dedicated minority, I'm assuming?

So, you believe if we stay strong and on the offense we can prevail?

Actually, I think Dems are majority, though, right? Just all the barriers to voting, etc. ...

Can someone help me figure out what more I can do at this point in the election cycle beyond donating (Stacy Abrams' fairfight.org and others), liking and re-tweeting??!!

I'm fortunate to live in a dark blue state: blue gov, blue state leg, 2 Dem women senators and a Dem woman Rep!!! Lucky me, right?

I sent postcards last cycle and have ALWAYS participated, including marching. But much of this activity is closer to the election or when specific needs arise.

Wondering what else I can be doing RIGHT NOW!! This is an emergency all-hands-on deck moment for sure!!

[rockfordfile]

24. No unless the Democrats give in

[Cyrano]

26. Republicans have been fucking us for decades

Exactly what is it you expect the Dems to do?

I've been waiting for years for the Democratic Party to take off the gloves and crush the fascist pricks we're up against. And I'm still waiting.

Suggestions???

[stillcool]

28. I think the states will chart the course...

there is certainly something afoot with all the Republican controlled state governments doing everything they can to shove shit in the face of any sane person. It's obvious that they want no part of a federal government, but they seem to be working together towards some outcome. All those elected officials at the Jan 6th event, all those involved in planning. Too much coordination, with everything they do.

[Johonny]

30. yes, Biden like Obama before will respond by assuming more power for the executive branch.

They will almost certainly ensure more executive power as presidents simply bypass more and more do nothing congress.

Americans demand solutions and GOP in congress won't respond. The answer for the last 40 years has been a stronger and stronger executive branch. That's not the best for democracy, but it's a direct result of congressional GOPer.

[nancy1942]

31. I totally agree.

We are in danger. They are evil, sadistically cruel and insanely stupid beyond belief. Just smart enough to be very dangerous.

[Iggo]

32. Hard to tell when we're right in the middle of it, but gawd I hope not.