I was an independant. Still am. But I'll be voting blue until there is a better option. That's what being independent means for me. choosing the best option regardless of affiliation. But any politician who chooses to align with Trump is clearly not the better option.
Not really no. They’re totally cool with all the horrible shit the Republicans stand for, they just don’t like Trump. This is what I call the Liz Cheney stance. Complete piece of shit as a human being, but just not enough to like Trump.
An old boomer co-worker tried to talk to me about how Trump was getting the same kind of "railroading" that Nixen got. I sure don't miss that guy since he was let go a couple years ago.
Sure the rich Republicans may get a tax break at the expense of hard working people but having a nit wit at the helm is an embarrassment to the republic. Better luck next time.
I honestly think if they play their marketing right, VPKH can get 100 million votes. Not that it'll actually matter because of the archaic electoral college. But I have a decently hopefully feeling Trump won't match 2020's vote count. Sure his base is still behind him (😏) but it's not like he's attracting new customers. Same snake oil, same salesman.
The snake oil is going a bit rancid. Also Harris is more likeable than Hilary and R's have wasted time trying to go after Biden with Hunter's laptop and gun charge so no time to gin up some scandal. R's have also been talking shit about biden being old and now trump is suddenly the oldest candidate in history. All they have is racism and misogyny. Which they *will* use copiously. It's still rigged in their favor but I'd put slight odds on Harris, whereas I think biden was a slight underdog.
Not as many as we'd want, and the folks with short attention spans think that with a different president it'd be sunshine and strawberries right now -- not realizing Trump'd somehow make it even worse.
You’ve missed the point. The banner says, I’m a republican. So, they still support all the horribly shit the Republicans want to do, they just don’t like Trump. I’m all for these people voting blue, but they still identify as red. Never forget that, because if someone less repulsive than Trump comes along, they’ll go right back to voting red.
That's also true, yes. The party of Reagan certainly did us no favors. The saving grace was that they weren't off-the-rails crazy. These are the "RINOs" Trump's party has ostracized for not toeing the new party line, but they are still conservatives.
Still. I'd like to think that a few years under a progressive government might actually change some minds. Not all. Not most. Maybe not even many. But some... is better than none.
Old enough to have heard republicans lies, seen their criminal acts & gone thru their recessions, the collapse the bank & auto on republican watch. Voted for Reagan both times, voted for both Bush's. should have left GOP yrs ago voted...
No. People just didn't know because they said the quiet part quiet.
Trump uses the exact same talking points (regulation bad, social services bad, tax cuts to the rich) they have always used. He's just really bad at hiding the rest of it (black people bad, women bad, gays bad, liberals bad).
He stole their plausible deniability, at a time where a new generation is starting to vote and the oldest generation is starting to pass. They either win this year or eat shit. And they know it.
Zetor
Sorry, that is impossible
cabalin
Is that possible in the last 10 yrs?
iwantmytwodollars
StNickCage
This is excellent design.
Junktrunkjunkie
I was an independant. Still am. But I'll be voting blue until there is a better option. That's what being independent means for me. choosing the best option regardless of affiliation. But any politician who chooses to align with Trump is clearly not the better option.
AvocadoMakesMyTongueItchButIEatItAnyway
Vote independent in the local elections.
rumandbass
A nice sentiment, but I have to wonder which Republican policies appeal to a thoughtful person?
DogGuyInCatWorld
Bless this.
ChelVanin
Yay principles!
DarkRedCape
Not really no. They’re totally cool with all the horrible shit the Republicans stand for, they just don’t like Trump. This is what I call the Liz Cheney stance. Complete piece of shit as a human being, but just not enough to like Trump.
MadCatIV
where can i get one?
thetonestarr
Yeah I'm NOT a Republican, but I live in a pretty red area; I feel like this would be a safer sign than just "Harris 2024" or whatever
ChristopherHallett
If you're still a republican after Nixon, Ford, Reagan, the Bushes, and Trump, you're a god-damned moron.
Yellowchopsticks
So that means you voted for Trump once before?
MrNobodyLivesHere
Honestly brand loyalty was getting out of hand, hopefully this starts a trend.
fractalsphere
An old boomer co-worker tried to talk to me about how Trump was getting the same kind of "railroading" that Nixen got. I sure don't miss that guy since he was let go a couple years ago.
SergeantMajorSpoiler
Nix...en?
OtterAvalanche
You know, the lady fox president nixen
beeeeeeerkaaaaa
Can't be railroaded if you haven't provided the tracks to do so.
SergeantMajorSpoiler
If one is, after all this dumpster fire, *still* a Republican, one is truly a moron. Only the degree might vary.
RayneOfSalt
Congrats on your personal growth, @op.
evolution4407
kitchendaddy
Sure the rich Republicans may get a tax break at the expense of hard working people but having a nit wit at the helm is an embarrassment to the republic. Better luck next time.
literallymike
I honestly think if they play their marketing right, VPKH can get 100 million votes. Not that it'll actually matter because of the archaic electoral college. But I have a decently hopefully feeling Trump won't match 2020's vote count. Sure his base is still behind him (😏) but it's not like he's attracting new customers. Same snake oil, same salesman.
Ninjainslippers
The snake oil is going a bit rancid. Also Harris is more likeable than Hilary and R's have wasted time trying to go after Biden with Hunter's laptop and gun charge so no time to gin up some scandal. R's have also been talking shit about biden being old and now trump is suddenly the oldest candidate in history. All they have is racism and misogyny. Which they *will* use copiously. It's still rigged in their favor but I'd put slight odds on Harris, whereas I think biden was a slight underdog.
LivingDeadX
Plus, a considerable portion of that base was killed off by COVID-19 after following their dear leader's brave and decisive handling of the pandemic.
thegarts
I never thought of that. Are there any numbers on what percentage of covid deaths were republicans?
mpriano
Not as many as we'd want, and the folks with short attention spans think that with a different president it'd be sunshine and strawberries right now -- not realizing Trump'd somehow make it even worse.
The701
But he had a big beautiful healthcare plan ready in just two weeks, believe me! And one time he handed out pens!
literallymike
Aaaaaany minute now. The empty suit is starting to show, even to his masses.
csullivan
No, if you’re a Republican, you’re definitely a fool.
codehunter
Was
beeeeeeerkaaaaa
Still says "I'm ".
DukeDarkwood
People can learn. We should encourage it; if we don't, they'll only have one place left to go.
DarkRedCape
You’ve missed the point. The banner says, I’m a republican. So, they still support all the horribly shit the Republicans want to do, they just don’t like Trump. I’m all for these people voting blue, but they still identify as red. Never forget that, because if someone less repulsive than Trump comes along, they’ll go right back to voting red.
DukeDarkwood
That's also true, yes. The party of Reagan certainly did us no favors. The saving grace was that they weren't off-the-rails crazy. These are the "RINOs" Trump's party has ostracized for not toeing the new party line, but they are still conservatives.
Still. I'd like to think that a few years under a progressive government might actually change some minds. Not all. Not most. Maybe not even many. But some... is better than none.
PutinGivingYouANeckMassage
Nixon? ... how old are you?
justherefortheconfession
At least 6 bananas old
InfocalypseRising
At least 72
HogWashDiddler
Old enough to have voted for nixon
codehunter
Old enough to have heard republicans lies, seen their criminal acts & gone thru their recessions, the collapse the bank & auto on republican watch. Voted for Reagan both times, voted for both Bush's. should have left GOP yrs ago voted...
samwyze
Well, it may have taken you 50 years to learn that the stove is hot after burning yourself, but at least you learned, I guess.
beeeeeeerkaaaaa
Beg to differ. You might vote Harris but you're still a fool for associating yourself with Republicans.
BreakingHeadlines
It used to mean something different.
Bignholy
No. People just didn't know because they said the quiet part quiet.
Trump uses the exact same talking points (regulation bad, social services bad, tax cuts to the rich) they have always used. He's just really bad at hiding the rest of it (black people bad, women bad, gays bad, liberals bad).
He stole their plausible deniability, at a time where a new generation is starting to vote and the oldest generation is starting to pass. They either win this year or eat shit. And they know it.
beeeeeeerkaaaaa
Even if it was, it isn't now. I hope Republicans go extinct.
ChristopherHallett
Not since before the Southern Strategy. Not many people on here would have been of voting age back then (the early 1960s).