We all know that we are living in a changed world. Regarding the republican party, we’ve seen a gradual change over time that’s accelerated rapidly during the last 3 years. Between Eisenhower and tRump, they’ve moved from a partner in governance to a callous, self-serving, cynical and fundamentally dishonest all-style, no-substance conspiracy to maintain power. Truth, science, reality and the future of the planet are all being assaulted with no concern about the damage being done. With their woeful response to the #tRumpVirus they are just performing down to expectations. Today, we are taking a step back to look at their track record.
THE BAD: There are a lot of things our republican adversaries are bad at
Republicans Are Bad at |
Because |
governing |
they don’t believe in government |
truth |
they don’t believe in honesty |
Christianity |
they ignore the teachings of Jesus |
critical thinking |
they’ve been encouraging stupidity for years |
society |
they don’t believe in sharing |
compassion |
they don’t understand empathy |
managing an economy |
they believe in “all for me and none for you” |
pandemic response |
they don’t believe in science |
international relations |
they don’t believe in negotiations |
gun control |
they have sold out to the gun manufacturers |
healthcare |
they want to make obscene profits on everything |
global warming |
they have sold out to Big Oil and they don’t believe in science |
THE GOOD?: It wouldn’t be fair to just list the stuff republicans are bad at.
Republicans Are Good at |
Because |
lying to themselves |
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dodging responsibility |
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ignoring crimes against humanity |
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being cruel to children |
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promoting racism |
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promoting misogyny |
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promoting xenophobia |
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promoting homophobia |
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generic hatred |
they just don’t care |
creating and believing in absurd conspiracy theories |
their brains have atrophied into something resembling unsalted haggis |
coddling criminals and supporting the singularly most unqualified, inept, incompetent, corrupt and generally most worthless leader in the history of America1 |
party over planet is a real thing for them |
Even though Reagan did away with the Fairness Doctrine, at Evening Shade we support airing all the facts.
Democrats are Bad at |
Because |
consistent messaging |
they don’t mandate consolidated group thinking |
Summary: The republican party is morally, ethically, spinally and testicly challenged. They are so lacking in principles their lacks are lacking. There is no point in appealing to their better natures; they don’t have better natures. They don’t believe in nature or science or honesty or accepting responsibility for their ever-growing list of screw-ups.
They rely on Fear, Uncertainty and Donald2 to reinforce the cultish tribal identity they’ve spent the last 50 years developing.
Republicans Obstruct The Truth, Even Now.
1Includes Mad King George III
2(h/t Progressive Muse)
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