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"RINOS" fight back, use uncomplimentary term for right wing media: "conservative entertainment complex"
It is, of course, aimed at getting votes. Schmidt said, "to too many swing voters in the country, when you hear the word 'conservative' now, they think of loons and wackos."
Flushing Rush and more, here.
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)We'll never 'get rid' of the GOP, we might as well pray for their sanity to return.
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)in his new book, Why Romney Lost, that he began writing six weeks before the election. He saw the writing on the wall.
Marr
(20,317 posts)But they grew more and more dependent on Fox News and talk radio to drum up political support. Eventually, the Limbaughs and Palins and Hannity's and Ailes's became much more influential than the old guard they were ostensibly serving. And here we are; with a batshit insane, beyond-far-right Republican Party, and a pragmatic, mildly conservative Democratic Party.
I would LOVE to see the old school, sane Republicans reclaim their party-- and neuter Fox News and talk radio.
Not going to be impressed until they win back control. Remember, dictators ride upon hungry tigers. Until I see dead tigers, nada, no slack. Tar 'em all with the same brush.