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Extremists Are At It Again

The Status Kuo • 15094 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics GOP Extremism
  1. Extremists within the GOP are causing chaos and threatening the party's electoral chances.
  2. The labeling of January 6 defendants as "hostages" is creating division within the GOP.
  3. The GOP is facing potential leadership struggles and internal division with extremists pushing their agenda.
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Debt Limit Update: The GOP Admits to Extortion

The Message Box • 3262 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation GOP Media Bipartisanship
  1. The GOP's approach to the debt limit is seen as extortion instead of negotiation, using threats to get policy concessions.
  2. President Biden offered solutions to avoid a catastrophe, but faced incompetence and unwillingness to compromise from the Republicans.
  3. The media portrays the debt limit issue as a normal negotiation, overlooking the extreme nature of the GOP's demands.

A Senior Republican Speaks : 2

Phillips’s Newsletter • 122 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political parties Elections Foreign Policy GOP Trump Era
  1. Trump united various groups of dissatisfied citizens, which helped him win the election. The Democrats missed the mark by focusing on less relevant issues instead of the economy and safety.
  2. The future of the GOP looks very much like Trump; the party is shifting towards more extreme policies. It may take a long time for this coalition to change as it's becoming more entrenched.
  3. Trump's approach to foreign policy, especially regarding aid to Ukraine and relationships with NATO and China, is likely to become less conventional. He might focus more on making deals rather than traditional alliances.

Update 5/13/23

FOIA Around And Find Out • 589 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Funding Truth GOP
  1. The frequency of post updates has decreased due to being busy, but there will be more developments in the next few months.
  2. There are high expectations for the cases brought forward, with potential answers coming from investigations.
  3. There may be fundraising opportunities in the future to support ongoing efforts related to the content discussed.

The Lottery

Disaffected Newsletter • 239 implied HN points • 02 Oct 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Protests GOP Public Opinion Political Campaigns
  1. There was a live protest against child-transitioning activities in Vermont, highlighting strong community feelings on the topic.
  2. There were discussions about how silent protesters faced angry reactions, showing how charged the situation was for everyone involved.
  3. The author is facing a tough time at work due to a smear campaign, which is affecting their career after 20 years.

Thumb War 2024: Debates

The Author Is Dumb • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Debates Election GOP Candidates Trump
  1. Debates in US presidential politics may not significantly sway voter opinions due to increased partisanship and candidates spewing focus-grouped lines.
  2. Primary debates can be valuable for low-information voters to get a sense of candidates, especially unknown ones.
  3. Candidates in the GOP primary need to directly challenge Trump to stand out, as his base remains loyal even amidst controversies.