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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PrivateHell · M

@bijouxbroussard well said so let's round up all whom behave this way...

[image deleted] Cathy Griffith holding bloodied severed Trump head.

[image deleted] left wing sit in protest of Kavanaugh in Congress Building.

monte3 · 70-79, M

@PrivateHell notice the order and lack of violence in that protest against Kavanaugh? Hey sure that’s the same as storming the capital and killing a cop.
As for D list girl, thinking she kind of scuttled her career with that way beyond the pale move. Apparently storming the capital in an attempt to intimidate lawmakers to not certify the election is the same thing. 👌

PrivateHell · M

@monte3 careful there, the conversation this comment was for discussed punishing not only this behavior, but those who make excuses for it. You are dangerously close to qualifying

bijouxbroussard · F

@PrivateHell Did Kathy take that head to Mar-a-Lago ?
Do you not know the difference between a peaceful protest and building a [b]gallows[/b] ?
And I notice that you haven’t mentioned the people who looted during the civil rights protests—because those who were caught [b]are[/b] in prison.
Trump wanted them shot to death, btw. Now, I didn’t call for [b]that[/b], did I ?

monte3 · 70-79, M

@PrivateHell Huh? WTF my point is that your comparison fails utterly. Demonstrating without violence; just fine 🤷‍♂️
How did you conclude I was making an excuse for D list girl?

Trump’s attempt aided and abetted by the majority of republicans is sedition.

MasterLee · 56-60, M

@monte3 didn't happen

monte3 · 70-79, M

@MasterLee what didn’t happen? He most certainly said without evidence that he won the election, by a lot, he won all the swing states, in fact he won all 50 states! “Stop the steal” chants and all. 🤷‍♂️ Trying to overturn the election results s the start of sedition. And republican complacency is borderline the same....

MasterLee · 56-60, M

@monte3 you are deflecting

monte3 · 70-79, M

What am I deflecting pray tell? @MasterLee

monte3 · 70-79, M

@MasterLee still wondering what didn’t happen also?

hartfire

@PrivateHell Griffith's gesture is not acceptable. If she were more charismatic, such a meme could incite violence. But what's notable is that no one chose to take it seriously.

The second photo shows a peaceful gathering - no violence.