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Why is it a failed tactic? Simply because fellow republicans will not hold the line in the face of adversity. As far as soldiers go they are cowards who surrender before the first shot is fired. The lack discipline, courage and honor. Even with a majority in both houses and an issue that gives them the high ground, they wave the white flag. The Republicans care more about the station granted to them by the enemy after the surrender than in defending their countrymen. There is hardly a senator who will dig in and keep his position, they all retreat and allow the line to collapse, isolating the few that held their ground. Better to go to war with those who fought to the death than with those who sold you out for their own comforts.
There is a rebellion brewing against the GOPe, those who will not side with the cause of righteousness are siding with evil. Soon that may cost them dearly!