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ColinC

(10,918 posts) Mon Oct 7, 2024, 07:05 PM Oct 7

Are republicans really this stupid? [View all]

Withholding hurricane funds when control of congress depends on two states that are most effected by it?

I’m sorry but it doesn’t get much dumber than this. Does it?

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Are republicans really this stupid? [View all] ColinC Oct 7 OP

Yeah, the political calculus is whacked, but that is why we say they are "weird". dutch777 Oct 7 #1

They are damn fools if they don't publicly BattleRow Oct 7 #10

ah, but they count on the fact their voters are even stupider. drray23 Oct 7 #2

Not stupidity in this case. Malice, pure malice. Solly Mack Oct 7 #3

Pure evil...................... Lovie777 Oct 7 #4

They are truly horrible humans. Solly Mack Oct 7 #6

You might be underestimating the power of propaganda 0rganism Oct 7 #5

I got this text from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna edbermac Oct 7 #7

They don't believe in science, logic, or the truth. surfered Oct 7 #8

Is that a rhetorical question? Wounded Bear Oct 7 #9

repukes DON'T CARE ABOUT PEOPLE Skittles Oct 7 #11

Yes. Just look at DeSantis BeneteauBum Oct 7 #12

It does get dumber than Congressional Republicans withholding funds. Look at the stupid motherfuckers who elect them. Efilroft Sul Oct 7 #13

Republicans don't care richdj25 Oct 7 #14

"An evil man is willing to burn his nation to the ground dobleremolque Oct 7 #15

It's not just the orange one, it's also his voters. Anything not to give the Dems & Libs a win of any kind. Hotler Oct 8 #33

Sadly, I don't need to click through and read a post with this headline... Pacifist Patriot Oct 7 #16

They're just doing what they do. This is how it would be. Those people getting help now are lucky ducks. If the rapist onecaliberal Oct 7 #17

it's not so much dumb, barbtries Oct 7 #18

No one that I know of . . . AverageOldGuy Oct 7 #19

They're really trying for excellence in ignorance this season. jaxexpat Oct 7 #20

Literally doesn't matter angrychair Oct 7 #21

Why did you stop at 'stupid'? NM Grins Oct 7 #22

Yes ThePartyThatListens Oct 7 #23

Yes, they are that dumb. ... aggiesal Oct 7 #24

Their plan Diraven Oct 7 #25

Something to remember: with todays Republicans (read: Trumpers) the cruelty isn't a bug, it's a feature. GoYouPackersGo Oct 7 #26

MAGA politicians know it doesn't matter. awesomerwb1 Oct 7 #27

IMHO control of the House is going to hinge on a bunch of seats in NY & CA Jack Valentino Oct 7 #28

If you think of Republicans as "Problem Creators" instead of "Problem Solvers".... OAITW r.2.0 Oct 7 #29

I guess we will find out in November nt doc03 Oct 7 #30

I assume that was a rhetorical question. Ferrets are Cool Oct 7 #31

Nope VanceFan Oct 8 #32

They just think they can lie and push a counter narrative jcgoldie Oct 8 #34

It's a combo of stupid and mean BoRaGard Oct 8 #35

I am struck by how stupid people have become every morning JCMach1 Oct 8 #36

It may get dumber, give it time. republianmushroom Oct 8 #37