“In private, Republicans talk about their fear that Trump might incite his MAGA followers to commit political violence against them if they don’t rubber-stamp his actions.” - ThreadSky

leahmcelrath.bsky.social • 2 days ago

“In private, Republicans talk about their fear that Trump might incite his MAGA followers to commit political violence against them if they don’t rubber-stamp his actions.”

Reposted from Jane Mayer

www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...

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jelamonsterart.com•2 days ago

They need to grow some balls!!! The whole country is going to descend into violence if they don’t

roadreclaimed.bsky.social•2 days ago

To that I say, GROW A PAIR!!! Jfc

pamdorra.bsky.social•2 days ago

So they should retire. Let someone else step up. Save the country by getting out of the way.

plusbleuciel.bsky.social•2 days ago

Another take is that Musk and the P2025 minions have quietly told MAGAs to be patient and everything will return to normal once they are done DOGEing, which of course is a lie. They will have had a taste of absolute power and will not willingly relinquish it.

jamerjen.bsky.social•2 days ago

Maybe this is where our activism should go… we will step up and defend you.

msdavinci.bsky.social•2 days ago

Ha. do they think it’ll be better when he actually has all the power they’re giving him? How do they not see their own peril, even if they don’t give a shit about any of us.

dragnflite.bsky.social•2 days ago

They could give lessons in cowardice.

halfbreedrezman.bsky.social•1 day ago

They should probably fear the American Nurenberg trials sure to come.

mwilderr.bsky.social•2 days ago

They are such fools! Why don’t they see that violence will be used no matter what and the time to fight back is NOW? Hegseth is purging military leaders; we’ll have no defense against MAGAts.

The GOP should be inundated with calls, emails, & letters from us.

Congress switchboard: (202) 224-3121

tjkbrown.bsky.social•2 days ago

This just proves what’s been clear for years: the GOP isn’t a party anymore—it’s a hostage situation. They know Trump is dangerous, but instead of stopping him, they enable him out of fear. That’s not leadership, that’s cowardice. And the longer they cower, the worse this all gets.

cws1958.bsky.social•2 days ago

Grow a spine Coward. You shouldn't be in politics.If you're too scared to do the right thing

cheybutter.bsky.social•2 days ago

They are cowards.

lapsedcanadian.bsky.social•2 days ago

So terrorism works, they're saying.

sharonp.bsky.social•2 days ago

Okay but time for all to stand up together and ask for dems to support and join them.

ryanhofmann10.bsky.social•2 days ago

Cowards shouldn’t sign up for political office.

flannelforever.bsky.social•2 days ago

I have a vague recollection of Meg Whitman warning the Republican "leadership" of where supporting Trump would lead, prior to him being their nominee the first time. They were okay with it.

pam-10.bsky.social•2 days ago

Don’t believe it.

pam-10.bsky.social•2 days ago

Heard that story before. No empathy. What do they think has been happening to those trump goes after already. It’s an excuse to not stop trump cus they approve of what he’s doing, or are a part of it.

justagenie.bsky.social•2 days ago

I honestly think he’s hoping to provoke some kind of reaction that’s JUST enough for him to declare martial law.

andipete.bsky.social•2 days ago

Chicken shits!

brooklynblade.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yeah dogs, you should be scared cuz that’s exactly what’s gonna happen

owlectric.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well yeah, they’re chickenshit cowards. Too bad that Trump is also a coward pretending to be strong and will wilt if challenged.

jlspeakup.bsky.social•2 days ago

They should do secret votes!

kimisblue.bsky.social•2 days ago

If they can’t uphold their oaths, then they need to resign. Why is this so difficult? Others have stepped down on principle. Take a stand and set an example, ffs.

kstroopwafel.bsky.social•2 days ago

This is what dictatorship looks like!

bessieglass11.bsky.social•2 days ago

just watched "Citizen K" last night

lyyyra.bsky.social•2 days ago

I'm having a hard time summoning sympathy for the cowards who gave him the power to threaten them like this. Maybe they should've done something about it. Maybe they'll grow a spine when a leopard eats somebody's face.

maggiesteward.bsky.social•2 days ago

Something I learned from experience: abusers will abuse no matter what one does to appease them. Shit will happen no matter what you do, so if it’s going to, it might as well be for standing up & doing the right thing.

jdcallahan.bsky.social•2 days ago

They don't understand the concept of "acting collectively".

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