I don't want to start another tin-hat conspiracy theory, but

[grumpyduck]

the more I see stuff in the news, and the more I think about it, the more I believe there's something going on behind the scenes with Congressional Republicans, and especially with a few top ones. They appear to be holding on due to fear of something: losing their seats, looking bad, blackmail, breaking agreements, fear for their lives, or whatever. And then there are Hannity et al who keep pushing them to hang in there, although I write these folks off as just entertainers who make millions by inciting people to anger. Something isn't right, and just saying they're all assholes is not an answer. Sorry, but it's not.

I would love to see somebody look into this, but I don't have a clue who I would suggest.

[rzemanfl]

1. It's tin foil hat. Foil, like you might roast a duck in.

[grumpyduck]

2. Okay, fine, I sit corrected.

[FirstLight]

3. ...

Well, there's something going on, for sure.
Them being complicit for the past 2 years is one thing...but in light of recent developments, it's downright criminal.

I don't know how the fuck we get out of this or how we get these ratfuckers to be held accountable, but SOMETHING has to give! gah!

[alittlelark]

4. Russia hacked R's as well as D's - they EXPOSED D's, not R's

.....They have serious dirt on R's and are cashing in on their hacks..... seems sooooo obvious, but few talk about it.

[RockRaven]

6. Something like 10 years of RNC emails, I think I read somewhere, aside from all the money

the GOP took from Putin-controlled Russians and Ukrainians.

[alittlelark]

7. This disaster makes me want to drink again........

[PatSeg]

8. Yes and what they have on R's

is undoubtedly far worse than anything they exposed on Democrats. Too many republicans are acting like someone is holding their beloved dog or family member hostage. Lindsey Graham is a prime example. He did a total about face on Trump.

This is the sort of thing that Putin does and he is really good at it. He is very patient and plays the long game.

[Volaris]

9. Yep at this point I'm willing to believe the entire GOP leadership (elected, RNC, and lobbyist/NRA)

Is Kompromized. I'll be happy to be disappointed, but follow the money. And if you get any ideas about growing some balls, Uncle Vlad knows about ALL the Live Boys and Dead Girls, guys. Hang in there and make yourself some cash before you get out, or ....feel free to shoot yourself twice in the head.

[PatSeg]

10. It sure does look like a possibility

I can't recall so many republicans acting so bizarre at the same time. As a rule, they have been jerks much of the time, but I've never witnessed them blatantly acting against the country's best interest, as well as their own. Before the election, most of them seemed very openly opposed to Trump.

Oh, to be a fly on the wall as Putin watches what all is going on in DC!

[dameatball]

5. I think you may have answered your own question. Believe what you see.