Do you think the Republican party should reform?

Republicans could expel any member who has acted in an anti-democratic way or who acts against the law or the constitution.

They could demand that potential new members sit a test on attitudes to democracy, and pass through a one year probationary period while other members get to know them.

They could demand an oath of fealty to the constitution of the US.

Do you think any of these measures would help the party recover from its current crisis?

If so, which ones and how?

If not, which ones and why not?

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Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F

I think those all sound sensible. I think though that even more important, test them for sanity and intelligence.. I still say that intelligence IS important.. I'd want someone clever in charge not a village idiot - fact is the Republicans, they chose poorly, they surely could and should have seen Trump for what he was... someone like that really didn't deserve to stand for election..

hartfire

@Adaydreambeliever I agree, Daydream.
I remember back to his candidacy. First I was astounded that he was picked in the primaries, and then shocked when he actually got in.
I think perhaps better education is necessary throughout the US from primary school up. It's essential that people should understand the differences between evidence, belief and opinion, and the value of law and democracy.
There are too many belief systems circulation which assert ideas like "reality is what you make with your mind"(Course in Miracles) or "indefatigable optimism is the key to success" (Trump's father's guru).