Note to the GOP

[brooklynite]

8. No, you're wrong...

They were easily led BY Trump because Trump played to their fears, biases and issues AND because he talked "like them" and encouraged them to publicly express the anger they felt about life.

Another Republican (singular) could not have criticized Trump for crossing the line and survived. The Republican Party IN AGGREGATE could have, but in the absence of a coordinated effort, "Prisoners Dilemma" kicks in.

1. If nobody attacks Trump, all Republicans lose.
2. If everyone attacks Trump, all Republicans win.
3. If * I * attack Trump and nobody else does, I lose and another Republican wins.
4. If * I * DON'T attack Trump and someone else does, I win and another Republican loses.

If you don't know what other Republicans will do, what will you do?