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It's gotten to the point where they've shown their true colors and their supporters are ALL for it. One of the main things MTG did that angered me is the fact that she claimed that democrats are violent and attacking Republicans on the streets, yet shows no proof, then tells her followers to start attacking democrats. I believe that she's the reason why Pelosis' husband was brutally beaten in his own home.
"We know there is a high likelihood that our candidate will be a fucking moron, so we don't want a Democrat making them look bad". >

Im thinking at this point the choices are Trump, Desantis, Gina Carano, Kyle Rittenhouse, or a sentient MyPillow powered by Hunter Bidens laptop >

Kyle Rittenhouse isn't old enough to run, so he's out. Not sure about Gina, but last I heard she was being criticized for starring in a woke action movie with a female protagonist, so it wouldn't matter anyway. >


Kyle Rittenhouse isn't old enough to run, so he's out.

The age limit for running for President is in the Constitution, so it's not important to them. >


Age limits ~~for running for President is in the Constitution, so it's~~ are not important to them.

Fixed that one for you. >

Matt Gaetz has entered the chat. >

Apparently Gaetz got busted fucking his MALE press secretary. >

Matt Gaytz entered the chat >

Fine, go ahead and hold the debate with the democratic candidate and an empty podium. Mention once at the beginning of the broadcast that the republican candidate refused to participate then proceed. Keep the same questions and allow the democratic candidate to answer them in full. Basically a town hall. But keep that empty podium on the stage to remind viewers of who showed up.
Edit: In fact, put the LWV back in charge of it like they used to be. >

Even better, invite the libertarian party candidate to show up. If republicans want to step out, that’s fine, let a third party siphon their votes. There are no real grounds to complain from anyone. The third largest party got to debate, and the GOP was given the opportunity that they declined. >

That’s the better idea. The RNC will most likely hold an alternate Town Hall with just the Republican candidate, thereby splitting viewership. Having an actual debate with a libertarian is a GREAT idea. >

It'd require the Libertarians to have a decent candidate. If they're completely off their rocker the network is just going to look dumb but if they have a good candidate and a couple of networks do it, it could be really interesting. >

If you know anything about Libertarianism you'd know a real debate isn't possible. Libertarianism is three questions away from Feudalism. >

Still have more principles to debate about than GOP does. >

Unfortunately, one of those principles tends to be about lowering the age of consent. >

…Say what now?? >

Libertarians are wacky. >

That’s putting it mildly. Lol >

The Republican Party is in a death spiral, but it’s probably going to take decades and take a lot of people with it. >

I genuinely fear what the GOP is willing to do once it becomes abundantly clear that they cannot win through normal means. It's no secret that their voters, and even some of their politicians, are already willing to resort to violence. >


I genuinely fear what the GOP is willing to do once it becomes abundantly clear that they cannot win through normal means

I mean, we already have, haven't we? It'll just get amplified from here on out. >

My civics teacher told us this would happen, 23 years ago. Republican unpopularity and their overreliance on gerrymandering and disinformation were already on the front page. Their disrespect for democracy was already obvious to anyone paying attention, even back then. >

Roger Stone that little weasel >

Hey! Weasels can be cute, whereas Roger Stone is a disgusting creep who represents the worst humans have to offer and belongs behind bars. >

He would be behind bars if not for Trump. >

Can’t debate when your platform is nothing but culture wars and grievances about M&M, trans folk and AP African studies. >

Don’t you leave Hunter Biden’s dick off that list now. >

Hunter's Hog is the new Harambe. >

Who would have thought that the party of homophobes would end up being a bunch of dudes obsessed with another man's dong >

Kitara Ravache thought that! >

"If conservatives become convinced that they cannot win democratically, they will not abandon conservatism. They will reject democracy.”
—David Frum >

I mean they also rejected conservatism. What position of theirs is still small government. >

Conservatism is the defense of the ruling class and existing power structures from changes that occur in society. The idea of a small government was just a slogan to kill off social policies.
Frum was just pointing out something that has already been seen countless times before; that fascism is capitalism in decay. It is the illiberalism deployed to keep capitalism intact so long as the blood flows to the blood god. >

They're doing this because they know their actual positions are repugnant to the average voter and won't stand the scrutiny of a debate. >

Heaven forbid they address the public they're running to serve. How do you expect your leader to show courage in the face of major obstacles when they're too much of a coward to face the public? >

Lying until their pants are aflame >

Their problem is that Trump is basically incoherent and DeSantis is an asshole. So, they can't put either on public display. >

DeSantis’ voice is not very commanding. He doesn’t sound good at all. Even 80yo Biden sounds more ‘manly’ than DeSantis. >

Everytime I see DeSantis or hear him speak I immediatly think of a jar of expired mayonnaise. >

One of the absolute minimum requirements for running for office should be standing up for the beliefs you are running on and defending them in a debate. 
Demonstrate you can hold your own and who you are. If you run on lies and never follow through on why people are voting for you, it should be on record and you should be held accountable. 
We need more quality checks not less. Don't let this be acceptable. It's not. >

It goes beyond beliefs.  Demonstrate the results of your campaign.  All politicians get away with murder and can say whatever they want because there is zero accountability.  In corporate America you at least have an annual review that goes over your performance.  Every politician should publish a report card that is graded by a bi partisan panel.  The problem is people just believe what the politician said is happening with no evidence. >

People don’t believe the lists of accomplishments anyways. >

Actually developing a plan that sounds coherent and helps people is not their strong suit. Of course they won’t debate. It’s easier to keep their supporters if they don’t reveal anything except why the other side is bad, therefore vote for them.