I miss the Republican Party. It no longer exists. It has been replaced by a cult that does not believe in compromise - only achieving and retaining power.
I remember when the Republican Party had bedrock values. Regardless of the leader or the election, they believed in three basic things - spreading and defending democracy around the world, supporting law and order in this country, and a free enterprise system (both internally and globally).
While I disagreed with the GOP on many things (helping the poor and disadvantaged, assuring all citizens could get medical care, Social Security, labor unions, raising the minimum wage, etc.), I understood their bedrock values. While we might disagree on how to achieve them, it's hard to argue with a strong business community, the rule of law, and the preservation of democracy.
Sadly, the Republican Party has abandoned all three of those principles. They no longer beige in free trade, but are now a tariff party. They no longer defend the rule of law, but have allowed the DOJ to become a vehicle for retribution. They no longer want to defend other democracies, but have turned against Ukraine and our friends in Europe.
Why have they abandoned these principles that served them well of decades? Fear! They are afraid of their own party's leader - Donald Trump. Instead of standing up for their principles, they have bowed to Trump so they can keep their cushy government jobs.
That is sad. Whether on the right or the left, politicians should stand up for their beliefs - even when it could cost them their jobs. Voters deserve no less.
I hope the Republican Party comes to its senses after Trump. A loyal opposition is needed.
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