Photo by Gage Skidmore It’s not about Trump. In colloquial and perhaps inappropriate political terms, the Republican party used Trump as a “useful idiot,” who didn’t understand the goals of the party, and who was cynically used by party elites to further their ends. Given the devastating revelations of the January 6 hearings, it’s not if, but when, the party elites turn on him, blaming him for all of the crimes he committed, and which they were complicit. I can see it now, Kevin McCarthy, Lindsey Graham, and Mitch McConnell among others, will poo-poo, and tut-tut, and in washing their hands of him, they will declare absolution, despite the fact they should all be run out of town. Fox News will eventually turn on Trump too, and it will be seamless--they will act like they were on the right side of history all along. That, or any stories about Trump and the insurrection will slowly fade from existence, to be replaced by stories of their favorite autocrat of the day, along with their standard fare of selective and misleading reporting, lies, exaggeration, countless red herrings, feigned indignity, stomping their feet, pounding their fists, and wailing into the wind. The Wall Street Journal is starting to turn against Trump, as is the National Review.
I know this was posted a while ago, but Robert Leonard just found me: lucky me! You need to read this if you want to retain our democracy and your freedom. One helluva an essay...
It's so hard to tell. Most Trump supporters don't know she exists, or that she testified. Hopefully the party will find its way, but I think it may too far gone. Thanks Martha, I'm glad you are enjoying them. Your encouragement is inspirational.
Another great article. I wish more of my family and friends were not so loyal to this party. Unfortunately I have lost a lot of respect for some of them.
I know this was posted a while ago, but Robert Leonard just found me: lucky me! You need to read this if you want to retain our democracy and your freedom. One helluva an essay...
And your work has opened up a new reality for me. Thank you for your writings.
You've made my day, good sir.
Thanks Peter!
It's so hard to tell. Most Trump supporters don't know she exists, or that she testified. Hopefully the party will find its way, but I think it may too far gone. Thanks Martha, I'm glad you are enjoying them. Your encouragement is inspirational.
Another great article. I wish more of my family and friends were not so loyal to this party. Unfortunately I have lost a lot of respect for some of them.
thanks! probably some of the same friends...
Another home run. Thanks Bob for keeping us all honest.
How strongly do you think Hutchison may be still in the Trump world? I am so glad you are writing these. Thanks.