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Maybe when everyone in his old administration is warning us against a second Trump term because they know it would be a disaster, we should listen to them?
AlishaGoth_Enigma on
Probably because they realized that voting for a reality TV star was not the best idea.
black641 on
Because they know he’s fucked in November and are feeling confident that criticizing him won’t result in any serious backlash. Trump’s grip over the Party is slipping. Whatever spell he cast over the country is breaking, and the feeling is *palpable.* Once he’s out, he’s *out.* Trump will be far worse than just a crazy loser, he’ll be a *bad investment.* There’s little reason to protect someone who gives a garbage ROI. Not to say his hardcore believers aren’t any less dangerous or delusional, but many within the Right Wing apparatus are smelling blood in the water. Or, at the very least, have decided pushing out Trump is a better option for self-preservation.
Just gotta vote, vote, *vote* everyone. Take nothing for granted!
Okbuddyliberals on
Because there’s a lot of good republicans out there. And they are becoming democrats. That’s what good republicans do.
autotldr on
This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article293073339.html/) reduced by 93%. (I’m a bot)
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> Recently, 111 former national security officials from Republican administrations, and former Republican members of Congress, signed an open letter endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, stating that Trump is "Unfit to serve again as president." The letter acknowledges policy differences with Harris but states that those differences "Pale in comparison to Donald Trump's chaotic and unethical behavior and disregard for Constitutional governance." The signatories include two former defense secretaries, two former CIA directors, and a former director of national intelligence.
> In his letter, Wayne Burns asks a series of questions concerning the choice between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
> This group includes former secretaries of state and defense, even those who served under Trump.
Because some Republicans actually believe their own BS. And the current MAGA movement appears to be going against everything the old school Republican Party stood for.
kastbort2021 on
I think most republicans know, or they should know, that if Trump wins, there will be a purge in the republican party.
All those deemed to be RINOs, will be purged. If you don’t come off as a 100% MAGA true believer, you’ll be dead to the party.
Trump demands absolute, unfettered loyalty – which is ironic, as he’ll give you zero back, if that’s what he feels on that day.
So many clowns ready to sacrifice their whole careers, face jail and disbarment, for nothing in return – only the hope that their great emperor will one day feel somewhat gracious and generous.
turtlesturnup on
Cause it’s no longer Democrat versus Republican. It’s Democrat versus Dictatorship.
SpeakAgainAncient1 on
If they denounced this guy years ago we wouldn’t be on the verge of losing the republic. They thought they could gain power and “control” him while he was in office and it backfired. Just like Hindenburg and his advisors did with Hitler.
I hope history judges these traitors for what they are.
No-Fisherman6302 on
The alternative is the destruction of the US as we know it now. And the internal conflicts within the gov and military will cause disruption to keeping us all safe from international threats, which will also lead to a degree of global destabilization since we’re too busy dealing with our own BS to help others.
madzax on
Republicans are in a big jam if Trump wins. Trump was found guilty over 30 fraud charges, more major felony charges coming, Jack Smith after him. Trump wins, he can pardon himself. Republicans may have more respect for law, than Trump. They are finally realizing Trump is a fraud who conned the Republican Party and their campaign money.
Techialo on
Rats usually jump off the ship right before it sinks.
I for one, can’t wait to watch the Republican Party go down like the Hindenburg 🏳️🌈
RBGolfer1 on
Well there are two democrats that have endorsed Trump so its even Steven!
jayfeather31 on
If I’m going to be bluntly honest, I think it’s because they know Harris isn’t that far away from them. Harris has been leaning right a lot lately, and these more “moderate” Republicans, be they neoconservatives or otherwise, see more in common with her than Trump.
This, however, also puts progressive Democrats in a bit of a bind, and that could affect turnout…
DipperJC on
Republican here happy to not only be voting for Harris in November but also doing some phone banking for the Republicans for Harris initiative once a week.
Pure-Explanation-160 on
Because she’s a Republican
snugglebliss on
I am one of them. A conservative that happily voted for Harris. It’s already done.
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[Half of Trump’s cabinet secretaries don’t support his 2024 campaign](https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/shows/maddow/blog/rcna165185). Scores of people [working in his former administration have come out against him](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/18/republicans-endorse-harris-over-trump.html). Hell, Trump’s own former VP [is refusing to endorse him](https://apnews.com/article/pence-trump-endorsement-c05ffad1e20381fed3cfc87b7071ba4c) because Trump literally tried to get him killed.
Maybe when everyone in his old administration is warning us against a second Trump term because they know it would be a disaster, we should listen to them?
Probably because they realized that voting for a reality TV star was not the best idea.
Because they know he’s fucked in November and are feeling confident that criticizing him won’t result in any serious backlash. Trump’s grip over the Party is slipping. Whatever spell he cast over the country is breaking, and the feeling is *palpable.* Once he’s out, he’s *out.* Trump will be far worse than just a crazy loser, he’ll be a *bad investment.* There’s little reason to protect someone who gives a garbage ROI. Not to say his hardcore believers aren’t any less dangerous or delusional, but many within the Right Wing apparatus are smelling blood in the water. Or, at the very least, have decided pushing out Trump is a better option for self-preservation.
Just gotta vote, vote, *vote* everyone. Take nothing for granted!
Because there’s a lot of good republicans out there. And they are becoming democrats. That’s what good republicans do.
This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article293073339.html/) reduced by 93%. (I’m a bot)
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> Recently, 111 former national security officials from Republican administrations, and former Republican members of Congress, signed an open letter endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, stating that Trump is "Unfit to serve again as president." The letter acknowledges policy differences with Harris but states that those differences "Pale in comparison to Donald Trump's chaotic and unethical behavior and disregard for Constitutional governance." The signatories include two former defense secretaries, two former CIA directors, and a former director of national intelligence.
> In his letter, Wayne Burns asks a series of questions concerning the choice between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
> This group includes former secretaries of state and defense, even those who served under Trump.
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Because some Republicans actually believe their own BS. And the current MAGA movement appears to be going against everything the old school Republican Party stood for.
I think most republicans know, or they should know, that if Trump wins, there will be a purge in the republican party.
All those deemed to be RINOs, will be purged. If you don’t come off as a 100% MAGA true believer, you’ll be dead to the party.
Trump demands absolute, unfettered loyalty – which is ironic, as he’ll give you zero back, if that’s what he feels on that day.
So many clowns ready to sacrifice their whole careers, face jail and disbarment, for nothing in return – only the hope that their great emperor will one day feel somewhat gracious and generous.
Cause it’s no longer Democrat versus Republican. It’s Democrat versus Dictatorship.
If they denounced this guy years ago we wouldn’t be on the verge of losing the republic. They thought they could gain power and “control” him while he was in office and it backfired. Just like Hindenburg and his advisors did with Hitler.
I hope history judges these traitors for what they are.
The alternative is the destruction of the US as we know it now. And the internal conflicts within the gov and military will cause disruption to keeping us all safe from international threats, which will also lead to a degree of global destabilization since we’re too busy dealing with our own BS to help others.
Republicans are in a big jam if Trump wins. Trump was found guilty over 30 fraud charges, more major felony charges coming, Jack Smith after him. Trump wins, he can pardon himself. Republicans may have more respect for law, than Trump. They are finally realizing Trump is a fraud who conned the Republican Party and their campaign money.
Rats usually jump off the ship right before it sinks.
I for one, can’t wait to watch the Republican Party go down like the Hindenburg 🏳️🌈
Well there are two democrats that have endorsed Trump so its even Steven!
If I’m going to be bluntly honest, I think it’s because they know Harris isn’t that far away from them. Harris has been leaning right a lot lately, and these more “moderate” Republicans, be they neoconservatives or otherwise, see more in common with her than Trump.
This, however, also puts progressive Democrats in a bit of a bind, and that could affect turnout…
Republican here happy to not only be voting for Harris in November but also doing some phone banking for the Republicans for Harris initiative once a week.
Because she’s a Republican
I am one of them. A conservative that happily voted for Harris. It’s already done.