There are 2 reasons the GOP lets Trump do whatever he wants: 1) They’re terrified of the violent MAGA base turning on them. 2) They want this. Trump does what they could never pass in Congress. It’s cowardice—and complicity. #Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #USDemocracy #ProudBlue - ThreadSky

digitalwarrior.bsky.social • 60 days ago

There are 2 reasons the GOP lets Trump do whatever he wants: 1) They’re terrified of the violent MAGA base turning on them. 2) They want this. Trump does what they could never pass in Congress. It’s cowardice—and complicity.

#Voices4Victory #DemVoice1 #USDemocracy #ProudBlue

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davewithturbos.bsky.social•60 days ago

I think it's door #1. Romney mentioned it was why the Senate didn't convict on Impeachment #2.

digitalwarrior.bsky.social•60 days ago

I think it is both. They have been wanting to undo the last century forever.

davewithturbos.bsky.social•60 days ago

Good point.

wehearvoices.bsky.social•60 days ago

We have no Republican warriors. None who fight the good fight.

digitalwarrior.bsky.social•60 days ago

There have been a few. Liz Cheney, Kissinger, the former lt Gov of Georgia and all of those Lincoln project folks

wehearvoices.bsky.social•60 days ago

Yes. You are correct. I was speaking about those in office right now.

digitalwarrior.bsky.social•60 days ago

That would be accurate. They are all cowards

chronosschiron.bsky.social•60 days ago

3.) they have not yet lost any money or there constituents are not affected by tariffs much yet

when 3 stops the other 2 might waiver
8 gop are in this category of wavering now

beachblond52.bsky.social•60 days ago

They are spineless.

cmar0561.bsky.social•60 days ago

Exactly. They’re not hostages—they’re enablers. Trump’s just the blunt instrument they’re using to get what they’ve wanted all along without getting their hands dirty.