Will The Republican Party Break Free From Election Lies And Conspiracy Theories? - Velshi - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Fmr. Republican Congressman David Jolly and the New Yorker’s Masha Gessen join Ali Velshi to discuss the state of American politics when one of the major parties keeps grasping to conspiracy theories and grievance politics. Jolly says he’s concerned about the ability to mend the wounds of American politics, and Gessen says after years of Donald Trump’s efforts to build a “totalitarian-type movement,” it may be too late. Aired on 08/12/2021.

[elleng]

1. Those 3 are good.

I'm looking to states, residents and 'leaders,' to break through, some may be happening/starting now, with objections to ridiculous masking prohibitions. Fingers crossed.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. They are all very good and Masha Gessen sure has the background to see what's happening here

And you're right, the people affected by these harmful policies are starting to push back - the situation has become so dire that it's impossible not to see it.

[elleng]

3. so more fingers crossed that MORE people affected by these harmful policies

will pick up the cudgel, and run with it.

A loose alliance to begin, or informality prevails until reason prevails?

[Rhiannon12866]

4. It would help if a few more Republicans would step up to the plate

They're supposed to be looking out for the best interests of their constituents. Are they kids, giving in to "peer pressure?" The sooner they realize that TFG is out of the picture, the better.

[King_Klonopin]

5. Short answer: No. It's much more fun to live in a psychotic utopia. n/t