So when the fuck are the Republicans going to stand up for our country?

[milestogo]

Even SNL is asking this.

When? What do they stand to gain by letting the freak stay in power?

[JEFF9K]

1. Good question ...

They don't seem to care about the country.

And Republican voters don't seem to care.

[lastlib]

2. Rhetorical question?

Non-rhetorical answer:

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(this give you a clue??)

[shraby]

3. The gain what they've been aiming at since 1948 or so. The roll back of all the social programs,

the EPA, the Education Dept., the sell off of public lands, taxes down to almost nothing, everyone who is not white kicked out of the country (at least as many as possible), the end of Unions, just to name a few of their aims.
If they can keep the donald in office long enough to get him to sign the legislation they can get passed before he totally goes off the rails (which in my estimation he has already done) they will accomplished sending us back to 1900.

[titaniumsalute]

15. Thin is they can do this shit with Pence...they don't need Dump

[Bettie]

28. DING DING DING!!!

We have a winner.

That is exactly what they gain.

[The_Casual_Observer]

4. Their idea of an ideal America has nothing to do with

The New Deal and compassion,science, thought or anything of virtue. It has to do with greed, consumption, taking advantage of the other guy to make more money. It's always been this way, they finally found a bastard in Trump that is happy to go all the way.

[ProudLib72]

5. Never!

This is not the country they want. They must shape it into a mockery of our country. When everyone is as miserable and hate filled as they are, then they will be done.

[neeksgeek]

6. When Russia invades Alaska?

[skylucy]

7. The Republicans are not ever going to stand up for our country. They are not

patriots. They only care about themselves and keeping power. They will turn against Trump only if he becomes unpopular enough with their idiot base that he is not of any use to them and is a drag on their re election chances. Hopefully this will happen before Trump causes irreparable damage to our country and/or the world.

[dalton99a]

8. There is a lot of money involved here for the 1%.

[Initech]

9. Never. They care more about party power over the people.

[aikoaiko]

10. TBD

[littlemissmartypants]

36. Bingo. ♡

[Beartracks]

11. What they gain: time to implement their vaunted agenda to "save" us...

... from health, equality, and prosperity.

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[rufus dog]

12. It is best to plan on never

They really hate us, people need to understand that.

A Russian leader that kills his own people, shoots down a plane with innocent civilians, they don't hate him. Why because he hates the same things they do, people of color, gays, liberals.

As a white male they sometimes drop their guard around me and become shocked when they find out I am not one of them.

[delisen]

13. This is sad. They don't seem to care. Some even seem more attuned to Russia.

They don't even seem to pretend to care. There is a plantation mentality run amok in the Republican Party.

They want a strongman who will let them exploit others nd tell them it is god's will. The degeneration of the Republican Party is one of the sad realities of the last 50 years. Nixon's curse upon them for impeachment?

The civil rights movement drove the Dixiecrat racists out of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party put out the welcome mat.

Until Reagan the party had some redeeming characteristics but it has been all downhill since.

The Ayn Rand worshippers are legion. Her books are basically romance novels for adolescent boys. Tillerson, Ryan, Paul, and I don't know how many others were all fans.

Chaffetz and Nunes are are like mad crazed dogs gnawing on the imaginary scandal-bones of their "enemies."

The ayatollahs, the the bullies, the opportunists, the know-nothings, they hypocrites, the knowledge-haters, the pompous asses,,,,,,......

The few who seem sane , ethical or moral-well I have to wonder why they continue to associate themselves.

[jimlup]

14. They don't care and are not true patriots

they only profess this to gain votes. They are only partisans. Party first, all else is 2nd including country.

[QED]

16. TBD

[rock]

17. For several decades now

They have put Party above Country. And Job above Party.

[blue neen]

18. When the stock market starts to fall.

Their rich benefactors are making a whole lot of money right now.

[kacekwl]

19. POWER Power equals wealth .

The majority of trumpy's staff and the top repukes are sociopaths who crave the status granted to them that power and $$$$$ provide.

[spanone]

20. don't hold your breath

win at all costs.

this is the party that is embracing the greatest presidential disaster in this country's history

[CanonRay]

21. Don't hold your breath

Unless you've already dialed 911

[D_Master81]

22. I dont think many of you understand

they see themselves as the last line of defense for the "Grand Ol' USA" They believe that standing up for the country is actually standing up to liberals and Obama, Pelosi, etc. There are many people that think all of this is the liberals refusing to give up power and trying to bring down Trump. once you understand that, you will begin to understand why no investigations are coming. only way that happens, is a smoking gun emerges or the polls turn against them.

[Glamrock]

25. You took the words right out my mouth, D.

I would just add that these beliefs are constantly backed up by the right wing propaganda network. Whether that be FOX, a.m. radio, or various "news" sites online.

[littlemissmartypants]

37. Excellent point. ♡

[lostnfound]

23. Most of them are millionaires enjoying the new 17% return on market

Or higher, if they use inside information or benefit from bribes.

[Cha]

24. they'd rather go down with trump than stand up for their country.

that's who they are

[Lunabell]

26. Party over country.

Makes me puke. I am a Democratic supporer for those who deserve it.
Had Hillary won the election, I would hold her feet to the fire. God, I feel sick.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

27. They're drunk on power. McCONnell & Ryan are in on this since before the RNC convention.

Remember how they condemned tRump's statements but never condemned him?

The Republicons have sold out the country for personal political power and ultimate financial gain.

They are in it too deep now to back out, especially now that the coverup is expanding at the same time it is unraveling. Senator Nunes has been drawn in by dragging his feet on investigating the Russian Scandal and is becoming ensnared in the coverup.

It is looking a little more likely that the Trump organization sold out for $11 billion worth of Rosneft shares (19.5% of the company):
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028753219

What do they stand to gain by letting the freak stay in power?

Bannon: White supremacy and end-times eschatology.

Pence: Power via replacing tRump as President.

McCONnell: Wife already got a plush appointment (Chao). Power. Avoiding jail.

Ryan: Ayn Randian remake of government. Power now. Presidential run in 2024. Avoiding jail.

tRump: Money, fame, narcissistic glory. Avoiding ignominy and jail.

[Turbineguy]

29. After Putin throws Trump under the bus.

Patriotism is a newish idea.

[Solly Mack]

30. To be determined.

Probably never.

The GOP does not care how bad it is for the country or the people, as long as they get what they want.

[Ford_Prefect]

31. The GOP thinks that this is THEIR country and we (all of us) are the interlopers who should shut up.

[strongermessage]

32. These M'Fers are bought and sold for. Guaranteed salary and benefits for life...

they don't give a shit ahout this country. They're blinded by greed and power.

[raging moderate]

33. The Twelfth of Never.

We will have to work harder.

[Kablooie]

34. To admit that Trump is a problem will weaken their hold on power.

They don't dare do anything and are willing to suffer the consequences because in spite of that they will remain in power.

[Warpy]

35. A year after the majority gets their asses booted out of Congress

Then they'll all get patriotic as hell on all the talk shows.

C'mon, you guys know the script by now.

[littlemissmartypants]

38. It is our responsibility

To Push Them Down.

When they stand up they don't stand for anyone but themselves.

Thanks for the post milestogo.

[akbacchus_BC]

39. Never! The effers are backing the orange idiot!