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Republicans have shown they are unwilling to govern if they can't get their way 100%. (Original Post) kpete Oct 2016 OP
There has been a lack of comity for some time - asiliveandbreathe Oct 2016 #1
No comity but plenty of tragedy Orrex Oct 2016 #5
You so funny - you provide the comedy - asiliveandbreathe Oct 2016 #6
Republicans have never been interested in governing. procon Oct 2016 #2
Not true, they've shown they can't get their way because they have no way. Johonny Oct 2016 #3
They want a kleptocracy, not a democracy dalton99 Oct 2016 #4
Hell, they can't even decide what their way is. Circular firing squad! lindysalsagal Oct 2016 #7

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
1. There has been a lack of comity for some time -
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 11:03 AM
Oct 2016

just as we have witnessed

the many investigations for nothing

the govt. shut down

the lack of nine judges at SCOTUS

the blatant racism of many in congress

the conscious decision to thwart any progress presented by the President

party over country of most republicans in congress

austerity so says Paul Ryan "ayn Rander"

They need to go..I voted Saturday - in the mail - in AZ - Hillary and Tim, and Ann Kirkpatrick - by by McCain..oh, and by by Arpaio...yes increase minimum wage, and yes on marijuana..

and I'm not falling for the Bond Prop - for police, and fire funding..they usually use the kids and education..but no one ever knows where the money goes..so until they are transparent - nope, ain't giving you any more money..be well all..

procon

(15,805 posts)
2. Republicans have never been interested in governing.
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 11:09 AM
Oct 2016

They only want the power without any responsibilty. Look at the last 8 years under Obama when covert racism got a wink and a nod. Republicans have worked hard to obliterate the office of the president and destroy Obama's legacy, even if it meant wrecking the country in the process.

Republicans have made no effort to work at improving the country they claim to love, or uplifting the people they give lip service to. Obstructionism is policy now. That will intensify with Hillary's presidency. The racism card will be replaced by the sexism card, refueling the misogynistic rightwing base, and sending a shock wave of fear throughout the old boy's political club who still believe a woman's place is on her knees... either scrubbing their floors or giving them a BJ.

Won't they be surprised!

Johonny

(20,851 posts)
3. Not true, they've shown they can't get their way because they have no way.
Wed Oct 19, 2016, 11:10 AM
Oct 2016

Paul Ryan's house is hopelessly fractured. Not the Democrats versus Republicans but Republican on Republican. There is no other side of the aisle. There is a constant power struggle in both the house and senate GOP leadership that overpowers any policy message they might have. Ryan just like the speaker before him can't even pass a budget without a full out brawl. There simply is no Republican party anymore. There are a collection of power hungry office seekers that worry more about petty personal issues, becoming a lobbyist, and looking good for the hate radio hosts. Into this vacuum came Donald Trump...

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