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56. Keep in mind that TR was hated by the rank-and-file Republicans

Sun Jan 17, 2021, 03:23 PM

Jan 2021

Hence, his forming his own political party in 1912. Among other things, TR's progressive views were an anathema to everything Republican bigwigs stood for.

When McKinley died after his assassination, a prominent GOP senator exclaimed, "Now that damned cowboy will be president!"

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You're confused because you didn't see us flock to his rallies and cheer his smackdowns [View all] Swede Jan 2021 OP

Brilliantly Nailed It down to the core. msfiddlestix Jan 2021 #1

This dude SweepPicker Jan 2021 #2

And, we aren't brainwashed cultists. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #3

Is that a question or a statement? Escurumbele Jan 2021 #45

Then call me brainwashed. But, I consider myself intelligent BECAUSE Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #51

You are so wrong. You do not know everything you need to know about every Republican. marie999 Jan 2021 #54

Can... can I choose based on the endorsements by the local Democratic Party? ahoysrcsm Jan 2021 #77

At least I have the confidence that they (the Democrat) will NOT vote in concert with a corrupt Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #79

Agreed. I don't gaf how good a job an R might do. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #78

I can't always isolate myself from repugs, but when I can, I do. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #80

Keep in mind that TR was hated by the rank-and-file Republicans Wednesdays Jan 2021 #56

Excellent. Not sure anyone who needs to hear this is capable Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #4

Exactly the problem. And if someone did hack this onto foxNews, unblock Jan 2021 #7

Right. Everything, really, gets sucked into the black hole of Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #18

R&K Thank you. MerryBlooms Jan 2021 #5

K&R...for truth...nt Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #6

"Your nightmare...." Rorey Jan 2021 #8

K&R onecaliberal Jan 2021 #9

His Name Is DAngelo136 Jan 2021 #10

Nice. Swede Jan 2021 #12

Thank you, good job finding him. Escurumbele Jan 2021 #47

He should be in Congress. n/t Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #58

I think he covered every single point except the lizard people. yardwork Jan 2021 #11

You mean...lizard people aren't real? PatrickforO Jan 2021 #30

kick! kentuck Jan 2021 #13

well stated! mdbl Jan 2021 #14

That is excellent! Lonestarblue Jan 2021 #15

You are so right. bearssoapbox Jan 2021 #72

Great Summation. cachukis Jan 2021 #16

Yuppers! denbot Jan 2021 #17

Wow, nailed it to the "T" W T F Jan 2021 #19

K&R smirkymonkey Jan 2021 #20

Every point was exact truth Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #21

Outstanding! keithbvadu2 Jan 2021 #22

"It is you" NightWatcher Jan 2021 #23

One problem.. albacore Jan 2021 #24

I really think you have a handle on this. infullview Jan 2021 #26

Correct. Too many Americans are unable to... JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #42

I thought the same MyMission Jan 2021 #46

Hearing the truth hurts kurtcagle Jan 2021 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author nam78_two Jan 2021 #62

This was not for consumption by the brainwashed deplorables nor for our "choir" BumRushDaShow Jan 2021 #66

Sloganeering is the gateway to propaganda. He stole that littlemissmartypants Jan 2021 #69

Great video, but I still don't understand how 75 million people can just throw away common sense. infullview Jan 2021 #25

Inpressive. Thank you sir. Spot on! n/t Paper Roses Jan 2021 #27

This needs to be WIDELY distributed.... ewagner Jan 2021 #28

Masterful! Here's his Facebook page. RobertDevereaux Jan 2021 #29

Outstanding! PatSeg Jan 2021 #31

Well written but, too many big words and too long for shit apple repugs to comprehend. Hotler Jan 2021 #32

We are confronted with a toxic suicidal death cult The Wizard Jan 2021 #33

That's it exactly. Susan Calvin Jan 2021 #40

You're confused because you didn't see us flock to his rallies and cheer his smackdowns justgamma Jan 2021 #34

He did mention (in passing) as one of the reasons for the low key Biden campaign robbob Jan 2021 #38

The big danger in the future will be Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #60

Wonderful oration of the past 4 years and the Republican downfall. Unfortunately Fla Dem Jan 2021 #35

KnR Hekate Jan 2021 #36

Awesome statement BlueJac Jan 2021 #37

Amen! PennyK Jan 2021 #39

To long for Trumpers. harumph Jan 2021 #41

It's devastating to hear truth spoken soberly and clearly, particularly the massive damage done... NNadir Jan 2021 #43

Lansing Michigan DownriverDem Jan 2021 #44

Here's a new one he posted: silverweb Jan 2021 #48

Hear, Hear! peggysue2 Jan 2021 #49

RW on a bipartisan forum I used to participate in - they were always trying Kashkakat v.2.0 Jan 2021 #50

This was most excellent. Some billionaires should buy airtime on every network and cable station beaglelover Jan 2021 #53

K&R !!! cp Jan 2021 #55

"That embodies all seven of the deadly sins, most of all pride." Got to love that comment.... RussellCattle Jan 2021 #57

Now if he could just say all that in Trumpspeak. lunatica Jan 2021 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author nam78_two Jan 2021 #61

Perfect demtenjeep Jan 2021 #63

Is he just preaching to the choir? LittleGirl Jan 2021 #64

Wow, that is great! liberal_mama Jan 2021 #65

Quite keen to get a "No More Malarkey" flag now... meadowlander Jan 2021 #67

That was absolutely brilliant! BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #68

Republicans ignore the truth, and the facts, because... AmyStrange Jan 2021 #70

A righteous rant MustLoveBeagles Jan 2021 #71

Wow! 'Nuff said. Nitram Jan 2021 #73

Wow, that was wonderful. Jay25 Jan 2021 #74

Wow, just wow Larissa Jan 2021 #75

I hear/see this logic for "how could Trump not have won".. see all the people at the rallies? Demovictory9 Jan 2021 #76