Where have all the real Republicans gone?

What ever happened to the GOP, the party that was all about small and sensible Government, lower taxes for the rich, war-mongering, gun-toting Republican? When did they become this white supremacist, low brow, trailer park trash, conspiracy theorist cult? There was a time where you could have a sensible debate with a Republican and while I didn't agree with their politics, you could respect them for their ideals and vision. Now it appears that the Tea Party has taken over the Republican party? But where have all the real Republicans gone? Into hiding?

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

It seems like both sides have gotten more extreme on the fringes. Most of the people I know are center-left or center-right. The extremism is worrisome.

spjennifer · 56-60, T

@uncalled4 You are right, same here where most are either center Right or center Left, while my question was directed more at the the Republicans I don't see where AOC would have gotten anywhere when Clinton was President either... Wonder what has brought about this radical extremism on either side? What ever happened to sensible discourse and our Democracy coming first no matter who was in power?

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@spjennifer It's certainly curious how binary things have become. It's as if some of the politically minded have both Borderline Personality Disorder(you're all good or all bad) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder(Don't like my candidate? Don't think like me? You're cancelled!!") Very, very few people discuss the issues and issues alone. Too often, people get emotional and engage in pointless ad hominem attacks(see NPD above), and so I hesitate to engage in discussions and steer clear of the argument-baiters.

spjennifer · 56-60, T

@uncalled4 I wonder if it's because of the ability to now post their radical opinions openly on web sites like this one that has brought some of this about? I have little to no doubt that the radicals have always existed on both sides but they didn't have open platforms like this and others to get their ideas and their voices out there? In the past "Letters to the Editor" would have been an apt comparison, except the "Editor" had the ability to control what was printed, good or bad. I think that the ability to post openly has somehow empowered them because there is no consequence to what they say?

spjennifer · 56-60, T

@uncalled4 Thank you, it's interesting to have an intelligent conversation without it devolving to name calling and arguments as some on here do! I realize that some may mistake the intent of my question as I wasn't trying to be critical, even if it might have sounded that way.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@spjennifer I agree with you: all of a sudden, anyone can have a platform, and that wakes up the ego of some shady-ass people who are probably narcissistic as well as crazy.