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doublethink

(6,823 posts)
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 07:32 PM Oct 2022

I mean WTF on earth can they be 'enthusiastic' about?

Talking about Republicans ... could it be just pure "Evil" they are enthusiastic about? I mean all the inhumane, incredible zombie shit we post about on DU about them and their beliefs, crazy insane ideas and actions everyday.

"Thank you sir may I have another"? From those they vote for ... but oh no don't ever underestimate "Republican Enthusiasm".



Got me?

Note: If you are still Republican I don't distinguish you from Extreme MAGA now. That is all there is left of that Cult. And I will not associate with you period. Happy Halloween. Hugs DU. VOTE.



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I mean WTF on earth can they be 'enthusiastic' about? (Original Post) doublethink Oct 2022 OP
I have no clue what motivates a person to vote against his/her best interests, these days. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2022 #1
They enjoy making tax evading billionaires laugh.by Emile Oct 2022 #8
It's like they built a Wall ... doublethink Oct 2022 #9
They're enthusiastic about being given the opportunity to beat down Ocelot II Oct 2022 #2
Interesting ... doublethink Oct 2022 #6
It's pretty much like this: RockRaven Oct 2022 #3
They are enthusiastic about Mr.Bill Oct 2022 #4
white power baby jeebus owning/enslaving/killing the libs Celerity Oct 2022 #5
Republicans care about 4 things: anger; hatred, power and vengeance. LonePirate Oct 2022 #7
And all those are 'Evil' ... doublethink Oct 2022 #10
and THIS... is the correct answer. WarGamer Oct 2022 #13
They are enthusiastic about being given permission to kill us without consequences. onecaliberal Oct 2022 #11
Team Red vs Team Blue... WarGamer Oct 2022 #12
Owning the libs, it's what they live for. Meadowoak Oct 2022 #14
I can see it Amishman Oct 2022 #15
Ummm ... doublethink Oct 2022 #16

OAITW r.2.0

(24,679 posts)
1. I have no clue what motivates a person to vote against his/her best interests, these days.
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 07:37 PM
Oct 2022

It's not like you haven't seen this Party in action over the past 50 years.

doublethink

(6,823 posts)
9. It's like they built a Wall ...
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 07:56 PM
Oct 2022

inside their minds and are not able to get beyond it and understand what you just said. Mind boggling. Facts make no difference.

Ocelot II

(115,900 posts)
2. They're enthusiastic about being given the opportunity to beat down
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 07:38 PM
Oct 2022

those they consider lesser than themselves or undeserving of the same rights and privileges they have. The cruelty is the point. And they don't care if they harm themselves in the process as long as those people are harmed at least as much.

doublethink

(6,823 posts)
6. Interesting ...
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 07:53 PM
Oct 2022

I have a MAGA sister ... haven't spoke to here in 3 years. Not gonna ha. "The cruelty is the point" She's I believe striking out at others from her own "failures" basically in life. Has so much hate embodied in her. My folks (deceased) would be appalled. But yea life goes on. All the best & peace.

Celerity

(43,590 posts)
5. white power baby jeebus owning/enslaving/killing the libs
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 07:52 PM
Oct 2022
WTF on earth can they be 'enthusiastic' about?

LonePirate

(13,431 posts)
7. Republicans care about 4 things: anger; hatred, power and vengeance.
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 07:54 PM
Oct 2022

They practice the first two 24/7. Winning an election allows them access to the third which in turn allows them to enact the fourth, which is what they truly crave. No wonder they are enthusiastic.

doublethink

(6,823 posts)
10. And all those are 'Evil' ...
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 08:02 PM
Oct 2022

but I know that could be a subjective argument on my part. Thanks for breaking that down tonight.

WarGamer

(12,488 posts)
12. Team Red vs Team Blue...
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 08:35 PM
Oct 2022

Their enthusiasm is just "Beat the Dems"

Nothing deeper than that.

They blame their shitty lives on Democrats and disadvantaged people.

Amishman

(5,559 posts)
15. I can see it
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 09:34 PM
Oct 2022

There are those that fervently believe that an abortion is murder and believe they are doing the right thing in suppressing/ outlawing it. The Dobbs decision gave them hope that they can get to their finish line.

The backlash against trans groups for children, drag queen story time, etc is very real as well.

In both those cases, they believe they are not only right, but 'thinking of the children'.

Gun nuts are enthusiastic over the Bruen decision, where Thomas pretty much gave them the tools they need to gut most existing gun restrictions.

Anti-immigrant sentiment seems to be rising again, as is backlash against globalism.

And I haven't even mentioned inflation yet.

So yes, there are plenty of them who I can see being enthusiastic. It's all a matter of beliefs and perspective.

doublethink

(6,823 posts)
16. Ummm ...
Sun Oct 30, 2022, 11:14 PM
Oct 2022

it's more a perspective of 'hate' 'ignorance', 'racisicism' etc ... you really think Anti-immigrant sentiment is a backlash against globalism? You lost me there ... but any-who ... these people are pretty F'd up on their world view of the facts, not just beliefs and perspective. All the best. Peace.

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