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Opinion: Americans must get serious about fighting the Republican threat to our democracy
The Chicago Sun-Times ^ | December 6, 2021 | By Mark Jacob

Posted on 12/07/2021 9:18:50 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

It’s not your grandfather’s Republican Party now, unless your grandfather was a fascist. The GOP is dangerous, and we must take action to make sure our children live in a free country.

… Few Republicans nowadays have that much patriotism. In fact, the party has become a corrupt force spouting violent rhetoric and plotting to overthrow our democracy. It’s not your grandfather’s Republican Party now, unless your grandfather was a fascist.

I’m not asking you to become a Democrat. I’m asking you to become an anti-Republican. Here are six reasons why it’s time to get serious about the GOP threat:

1. “Majority rules” is a myth.

A recent poll showed only 26% of Americans consider themselves Republicans. Obviously, more Americans lean that way, but the GOP hasn’t won a plurality in a national election since 2004.

2. The deck is stacked for Republicans.

The American system is great in many ways. But the Senate’s makeup and the existence of the Electoral College promote inequality.

3. On top of their built-in edge, Republicans are willing to cheat.

They tried to overturn the last presidential election based on zero evidence of significant fraud.

4. Criminals often get away with it.

Don’t count on the courts to stop Republican criminals.

5. People are manipulated by fear.

Republicans follow the fascist playbook: manufacture enemies.

6. The time to make a difference is running out.

If the Republicans win the House next November, they will be in a position to block the true results of the 2024 election and certify rival groups of presidential electors in key states. This is just one of the ways they could steal the election.

(Excerpt) Read more at chicago.suntimes.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gaslighting; journalism; markjacob; marxism; marxistjacob; media; msm; press
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Internal polling must be pretty bad, so they are going to ban the GOP.


61 posted on 12/07/2021 9:55:59 AM PST by redgolum (If this is civilization, I will be the barbarian. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

That might be correct.

You get a phone call on your cell, and the poll worker askes your party affiliation.

I will never answer, but I know quite a few who lie. Why? Calling yourself a Republican is very risky economically.


62 posted on 12/07/2021 9:57:51 AM PST by redgolum (If this is civilization, I will be the barbarian. )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Mark Jacobs molests collies.

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64 posted on 12/07/2021 10:01:48 AM PST by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Our democracy” actually means THEIR democracy.

In their democracy they democratically decide what they will do with us.

Semantics.


66 posted on 12/07/2021 10:05:14 AM PST by tsomer
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To: markoman; Oldeconomybuyer

This guy’s right. The Republicans ARE a threat to our way of life and our country, but just not in the way he thinks. If the GOP doesn’t get off its collective ass, the USA will soon be a distant and longed-for memory.


67 posted on 12/07/2021 10:08:01 AM PST by oldplayer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

LOL!!
43 SECOND VIDEO!
The U S Constitution, Art. 3, Sect. 3, Clause 1
“Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.”
Biden “GIFTING” the Taliban WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT worth $85 BILLION sounds like “AID” (and TREASON) to me!
When it’s used to maim or kill a member of YOUR family, you might wish you were raising hell about it NOW!
The phrase “HUNG BY THE TONGUE” was invented by this CLOWN!
https://www.brighteon.com/3dd0061b-6c70-4e10-b937-15306c018535


68 posted on 12/07/2021 10:09:53 AM PST by Dick Bachert
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Same old communist democrat ploy of blaming their counterparts for what they themselves are doing! This propaganda crap is old and should be put to death for good.


69 posted on 12/07/2021 10:11:21 AM PST by drypowder
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To: redgolum

Yeah, that’s true, too.


70 posted on 12/07/2021 10:12:50 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

This author does an outstanding job or proving the theory that liberalism is a mental illness. For his article to be correct and accurate, one needs to change the word Republican with the word Democrat every where the word Republican occurs.


71 posted on 12/07/2021 10:18:47 AM PST by falcon99 (qu)
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To: ping jockey

A democratic republic is a form of democracy. Stop playing semantic games. The real question is who you think should be allowed to vote.


72 posted on 12/07/2021 10:20:21 AM PST by PoeToaster
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

73 posted on 12/07/2021 10:23:45 AM PST by USMC79to83
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
4. Criminals often get away with it.

Don’t count on the courts to stop Republican criminals.

Yeah sure, all those thugs and murderers that have gotten away with their crimes in the past few years have been released by Republican DAs who don't want to prosecute.

This guy's an idiot.
74 posted on 12/07/2021 10:24:44 AM PST by Signalman (HA)
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To: TornadoAlley3

>Muh lose our democracy. Specifically what is their definition of a democracy? Specifically what have Republicans done to destroy it?<

(Exactly what I want to know)


75 posted on 12/07/2021 10:27:43 AM PST by TribalPrincess2U
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

What this dumbo is saying is what the left are doing, no one else.


76 posted on 12/07/2021 10:28:49 AM PST by TribalPrincess2U
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
A desire to return America to the Founder's vision is a threat to no one except Communists.
79 posted on 12/07/2021 10:42:18 AM PST by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: SaxxonWoods
I like it when liberals are worried.

With all the crap they've been up to the past couple of years, and the large number of people who had to be involved in pulling off all that crap, they have to realize that if just one higher-up in the scam has a "come to Jesus" moment and spills the beans, they're finished.

They probably look at each other side-eye a lot.

80 posted on 12/07/2021 10:46:13 AM PST by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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