Why Do Some Republicans Drift Leftward?

American Thinker ^ | 1 Oct, 2020 | Steve Feinstein

[PerConPat]

Many moons ago I was a naval officer who was required to attend Navy ship commissionings, launchings, keel layings etc. that took place about 150 miles from DC. Each ceremony was followed by extensive receptions with lots of food, drink and top pols from both political parties. My shipmates and I were astounded at the backslapping “collegiality” of the GOP and RAT nobility, while Watergate raged just a few hours drive away. I began to see that the underlying, and not visible to the average voter, issues driving politics in the US party system is who will run the train, blow the whistle and ring the bell; not that which is in keeping with our founders excellent plans for a government.

Trump is the fly in the crowd I described above’s ointment. And, as seen lately, these posers will let cities burn, if it brings them a majority. I am quite certain we've been building toward a reckoning for so long that now only a sustained period of financial and physical insecurity will bring about constructive change. Hope I'm wrong; “But I don't think so.”

[dfwgator]

Like Carlin said, “It’s a Big Club, and you ain’t in it.”

[TexasFreeper2009]

The lib parties have all the drugs, sex, and “little boys” though. No way a conservative can win the “better party game” in DC.

[ConservativeInPA]

You mean having a Bible study doesn’t cut it?

[Cincinnatus.45-70]

They move left because of Original Sin? As descendents of Adam and Eve, we all have the capacity for evil?

[PerConPat]

Yep, George nailed it again...

[TexasFreeper2009]

GW Bush, bought that ranch in Crawford (just down the road from me by the way) Just months before being elected, and promptly stopped going after leaving office.

It was nothing but a “prop”

Just like all the old time politicians who would put on a cowboy hat and ride a horse for the first time in their old election commercials.

It’s a gimmick to fool the conservative masses along with a grand entrance into the nearest church.

[TexasFreeper2009]

The only reason they hate trump (besides him needling them constantly on tweeter), is because he has the UTTER GAUL to actually DO what he said he would if elected.

That’s it.

I have never believed that Trump is “personally” that conservative. He could just as easily run as a Democrat in my opinion. He just actually does what he says he will, that’s it, it’s that simple.

[Saveourcountry]

Pray for our country.

[JimRed]

I have drifted leftward over the years. I used to want the death penalty for all druggies, from MJ puffers to kingpins. Now I only want to kill all the dealers and kingpins.

[Vaduz]

They are not Republicans they are bribe fish.

[PerConPat]

Every day and night...

[Gene Eric]

>> Please no more traitors like Roberts.

Just cruising some of the older posts, and noticed yours.

Needless to say, our polite requests are no longer recognized.

[MtnClimber]

I think some are corrupted by the lure of power. Some are afraid because they see what those on the left are willing to do to those who oppose them.

[Gene Eric]

The lure unacceptable. The fear factor understandable.