[TomGuy]

Does anyone still believe the republican party represents us or is listening to us?

Many of us were screaming that over a decade ago -- in the era of Frist and Lott and when GW Bush made some sharp left turns early in his 2nd term.

I am surprised at the surprise that there are turncoats in the Republican establishment. What better way to have control than to infiltrate the opposition party? You can tell who many of them are by what they do and the legislation they fight or support. What better way to control the opposition than to run both a Democrat and a planted 'Republican' candidate for the same position?

[walkingdead]

You are absolutely correct. I believe that the reason the republicans are trying to stop Trump is cause they are afraid light will be shed on their treasonous activities. With Clinton they know they will be safe from scrutiny.

Parties may have been an ok idea when all sides had Americas greatness as their sole goal, but without that parties are just a way to keep the power relegated to the chosen few.

[thulldud]

What better way to have control than to infiltrate the opposition party?

To benefit from conflict, you have to manage it. To manage it, you have to control both sides.

They're corrupt, not stupid.

(I may have to revise the second part of that statement, though.)