The State of the Republican Party Post-2017

[Northern Davincia]

And right wingers can't decide whether Nobody Listens To Clinton or if She Needs To Shut Up. If nobody listens to her anyways, why would she need to shut up?

Clearly her followers are named Nobody.

[Arlenton]

McCain would've been a great President. Palin as VP... I'm not so sure about.

Too bad he didn't have much of a chance.

[Saiwania]

And right wingers can't decide whether Nobody Listens To Clinton or if She Needs To Shut Up. If nobody listens to her anyways, why would she need to shut up?

The answer is obvious to me, Clinton needs to step aside and shut up. She lost in 2016 for a reason and should be treated as a loser. Not someone who's still worth following. She blames everyone and everything but herself for her defeat.

Make way for the real progressive branch of the Democratic party. The "Clinton wing" is done, Done, DONE! Bunch of losers trying to maintain control, when going in a corporate direction isn't going to win in 2018 either. Going Populist Left is the effective counter to Donald Trump's faux populism. But the stupid DNC doesn't realize it. They think they can win with someone like Cory Booker or Mark Cuban.

[Washington Resistance Army]

And right wingers can't decide whether Nobody Listens To Clinton or if She Needs To Shut Up. If nobody listens to her anyways, why would she need to shut up?

The answer is obvious to me, Clinton needs to step aside and shut up. She lost in 2016 for a reason and should be treated as a loser. Not someone who's still worth following. She blames everyone and everything but herself for her defeat.

Make way for the real progressive branch of the Democratic party. The "Clinton wing" is done, Done, DONE! Bunch of losers trying to maintain control, when going in a corporate direction isn't going to win in 2018 either. Going Populist Left is the effective counter to Donald Trump's faux populism. But the stupid DNC doesn't realize it. They think they can win with someone like Cory Booker or Mark Cuban.

Isn't Cuban a Republican?

[Corrian]

*Goes to Republican thread*

*People are talking about the Democrats*

[Telconi]

*Goes to Republican thread*

*People are talking about the Democrats*

That's okay, half the time I can't tell if the Democrat thread is the MAGA-thread or not.

[Zjaum]

*Goes to Republican thread*

*People are talking about the Democrats*

That's okay, half the time I can't tell if the Democrat thread is the MAGA-thread or not.

THANK YOU! When I see all these "ultra-conservatives" and "alt-righters," they all are unanimously heavyweight statists, with stuff like nationalized healthcare and all kinds of crap like that.

[Petrasylvania]

That's okay, half the time I can't tell if the Democrat thread is the MAGA-thread or not.

THANK YOU! When I see all these "ultra-conservatives" and "alt-righters," they all are unanimously heavyweight statists, with stuff like nationalized healthcare and all kinds of crap like that.

Eh? A good deal of them are ancaps who want to do away with the state in hopes of being wealthy warlords.

[Bombadil]

I have a feeling we're looking at a repeat of the 70's and 80's, a shit awful Republican president is universally hated followed by a one term far left leader who fucks up the economy and is generally negative on the US in speeches followed by 12 years of Republican presidency, which is pretty far right but seems moderate compared to the shit awful president..

History is doomed to repeat, first as tragedy then as farce..

[Lalaki]

I have a feeling we're looking at a repeat of the 70's and 80's, a shit awful Republican president is universally hated followed by a one term far left leader who fucks up the economy and is generally negative on the US in speeches followed by 12 years of a Republican president who is pretty far right but seems moderate compared to the shit awful president..

History is doomed to repeat, first as tragedy then as farce..

These past few years have been eerily similar to the late 60's/early 70's. Economic recession, racial tensions, opposition to an expansionist foreign policy, a "culture wars" theme, etc. We even had a Republican President elected by pandering to the "silent majority."

[Petrasylvania]

I have a feeling we're looking at a repeat of the 70's and 80's, a shit awful Republican president is universally hated followed by a one term far left leader who fucks up the economy and is generally negative on the US in speeches followed by 12 years of Republican presidency, which is pretty far right but seems moderate compared to the shit awful president..

History is doomed to repeat, first as tragedy then as farce..

Nixon was at least a patriotic and competent crook, and Reagan's Alzheimer set in late in the second term.

Plus Trump is going to be the biggest example of Guilt By Association.

[Bombadil]

I have a feeling we're looking at a repeat of the 70's and 80's, a shit awful Republican president is universally hated followed by a one term far left leader who fucks up the economy and is generally negative on the US in speeches followed by 12 years of a Republican president who is pretty far right but seems moderate compared to the shit awful president..

History is doomed to repeat, first as tragedy then as farce..

These past few years have been eerily similar to the late 60's/early 70's. Economic recession, racial tensions, opposition to an expansionist foreign policy, a "culture wars" theme, etc. We even had a Republican President elected by pandering to the "silent majority."

A little bit.. though I still have moments of lucidity where I have the jolting shock of thinking 'seriously, how did America vote in Trump.. I mean I can imagine 30% but for him to win.. what.the.fuck'.. I mean technically every moment is like that but it's come to the point where I can go long stretches without thinking about it and then.. BOOM!

I mean.. given the times and the fact he played the electoral rules to a degree I can understand Nixon.. but Trump, mind blowing..

Still, Democrats should be real careful who they choose as presidential candidate next time, even if they win with a far left candidate it will destroy them for the following decade.

[Petrasylvania]

These past few years have been eerily similar to the late 60's/early 70's. Economic recession, racial tensions, opposition to an expansionist foreign policy, a "culture wars" theme, etc. We even had a Republican President elected by pandering to the "silent majority."

A little bit.. though I still have moments of lucidity where I have the jolting shock of thinking 'seriously, how did America vote in Trump.. I mean I can imagine 30% but for him to win.. what.the.fuck'.. I mean technically every moment is like that but it's come to the point where I can go long stretches without thinking about it and then.. BOOM!

I mean.. given the times and the fact he played the electoral rules to a degree I can understand Nixon.. but Trump, mind blowing..

Still, Democrats should be real careful who they choose as presidential candidate next time, even if they win with a far left candidate it will destroy them for the following decade.

Soo Bernie or a disciple will be the Next Jimmy Carter.

[Bombadil]

A little bit.. though I still have moments of lucidity where I have the jolting shock of thinking 'seriously, how did America vote in Trump.. I mean I can imagine 30% but for him to win.. what.the.fuck'.. I mean technically every moment is like that but it's come to the point where I can go long stretches without thinking about it and then.. BOOM!

I mean.. given the times and the fact he played the electoral rules to a degree I can understand Nixon.. but Trump, mind blowing..

Still, Democrats should be real careful who they choose as presidential candidate next time, even if they win with a far left candidate it will destroy them for the following decade.

Soo Bernie or a disciple will be the Next Jimmy Carter.

Essentially yes, and I think Jimmy Carter is one of the most decent presidents the US has had.. it's just that it's easy fodder for a broadly conservative population to take down.

[Zjaum]

Soo Bernie or a disciple will be the Next Jimmy Carter.

Essentially yes, and I think Jimmy Carter is one of the most decent presidents the US has had.. it's just that it's easy fodder for a broadly conservative population to take down.

Jimmy Carter's economists were to blame for the poor handling of the economy, not Carter himself. Still, it is pretty fun.

[The East Marches II]

Soo Bernie or a disciple will be the Next Jimmy Carter.

Essentially yes, and I think Jimmy Carter is one of the most decent presidents the US has had.. it's just that it's easy fodder for a broadly conservative population to take down.

Jimmy is a good man but that doesn't translate into good leadership or choices in economic advisers.

[Arlenton]

I have a feeling we're looking at a repeat of the 70's and 80's, a shit awful Republican president is universally hated followed by a one term far left leader who fucks up the economy and is generally negative on the US in speeches followed by 12 years of Republican presidency, which is pretty far right but seems moderate compared to the shit awful president..

History is doomed to repeat, first as tragedy then as farce..

The future looks bright af if this is true.

[Arlenton]

The answer is obvious to me, Clinton needs to step aside and shut up. She lost in 2016 for a reason and should be treated as a loser. Not someone who's still worth following. She blames everyone and everything but herself for her defeat.

Make way for the real progressive branch of the Democratic party. The "Clinton wing" is done, Done, DONE! Bunch of losers trying to maintain control, when going in a corporate direction isn't going to win in 2018 either. Going Populist Left is the effective counter to Donald Trump's faux populism. But the stupid DNC doesn't realize it. They think they can win with someone like Cory Booker or Mark Cuban.

Isn't Cuban a Republican?

Yes. I hate how he's being considered a Democratic candidate.

[Telconi]

And right wingers can't decide whether Nobody Listens To Clinton or if She Needs To Shut Up. If nobody listens to her anyways, why would she need to shut up?

[Northern Davincia]

THANK YOU! When I see all these "ultra-conservatives" and "alt-righters," they all are unanimously heavyweight statists, with stuff like nationalized healthcare and all kinds of crap like that.

Eh? A good deal of them are ancaps who want to do away with the state in hopes of being wealthy warlords.

I have been summoned.

[Northern Davincia]

So, ladies and gentlemen, care to share your thoughts on the latest tax bill?

[Nouveau Yathrib]

So, ladies and gentlemen, care to share your thoughts on the latest tax bill?

Flawed in many ways but as long as the final version doesn't eliminate the tuition deduction for PhD students it isn't a complete piece of shit.

[Telconi]

So, ladies and gentlemen, care to share your thoughts on the latest tax bill?

I frankly don't care, tax policy isn't something that interests me too much.

[Arlenton]

So, ladies and gentlemen, care to share your thoughts on the latest tax bill?

I'd say a decent step in the right direction. And given the current political climate and situation, this is great news.

[Northern Davincia]

So, ladies and gentlemen, care to share your thoughts on the latest tax bill?

I'd say a decent step in the right direction. And given the current political climate and situation, this is great news.

Very true, but we are still left with the issue of the deficit.