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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BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

I hate the current republican party for the reasons you've stated, but let's not dick around and pretend that GOP Classic™ was anything short of terrible. Like you've accurately stated here, the republican party has long supported illegal invasions, torture, war crimes, regime change, and in two specific instances even open genocide. Disagreeing with someone is one thing, but when they advocate for something that is sincerely reprehensible because it causes immense harm and suffering to others, it's an entirely different conversation.