Republicans Remain Skeptical of Coronavirus

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Republicans Remain Skeptical of Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 at 11:21 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 183 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2020/03/17/republicans-remain-skeptical-of-coronavirus/

"SNIP......

Washington Post: “Inside the Republican Party and the conservative movement that Trump commands, there is now a deep divide as the nation confronts the coronavirus. For weeks, many on the right, including Trump, minimized the virus, if they considered it at all. Even in recent days, as much of the world shuts down to try to stop its spread, some Republicans mocked what they saw as a media-generated frenzy.”

“Their reaction reflected how the American right has evolved under Trump, moving from a bloc of small-government advocates to a grievance coalition highly skeptical of government, science, the news and federal warnings.”

“Their conspiratorial unrest is particularly acute within right-wing media, where Fox Business removed a prime-time anchor for casting the coronavirus as ‘another attempt to impeach the president.’ Other right-wing personalities continue to call the coronavirus a ‘hoax’ or falsely blame George Soros, the billionaire investor and liberal donor, for causing it.”

“But conservatives and Republicans now face an undeniable reality as the pandemic’s death count here and abroad climbs — and the worldwide reach of the coronavirus defies the bounds of political debate.”

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1. The 'important' people have good healthcare and are not dying.

The 'important' people have good healthcare and are not dying.

[Newest Reality]

2. Didn't the GOP

Didn't the GOP plaster a sign that says FAMILY VALUES over the one that says, DECREASE THE SURPLUS POPULATION?

Their fealty to St. Scrooge and St. Potter is remarkable.

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3. Health Bulletin: Avoid Republicans

Who actually cares if these assholes get sick and die? The world may even be a better place. The disgusting thing is they have absolutely no consideration for the health of their children, their parents, their friends, neighbors, co-workers, helpers, etc. Such selfish fucks. Avoid them at all cost.

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4. Is he kidding? "how the American right has evolved under Trump"?

This has been an ongoing process for more than a quarter century.

“Their reaction reflected how the American right has evolved under Trump, moving from a bloc of small-government advocates to a grievance coalition highly skeptical of government, science, the news and federal warnings.”

I have two words for you Taegan. Just two words. (OK, more than two, but for brevity...)

Tea Party

That certainly fit the bill of "a grievance coalition highly skeptical of government, science, the news and federal warnings". While it liked to call itself "independent", the people filling its ranks consistently voted Republican.

“Their conspiratorial unrest is particularly acute within right-wing media, where Fox Business removed a prime-time anchor for casting the coronavirus as ‘another attempt to impeach the president.’ Other right-wing personalities continue to call the coronavirus a ‘hoax’ or falsely blame George Soros, the billionaire investor and liberal donor, for causing it.”

I'll see you that and raise you the "Clinton hit list".

This didn't evolve "under Trump". It's been the steady evolution of the Republican Party since the "Reagan Revolution" 40 years ago.

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5. Again it should be asked- as a fully grown adult have you ever considered that you are being lied to

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As posted just above, this has been going on for a long time.