There are so many problems and issues (and dangers!) with the current "Republican" Party that it's hard to know where to start. So I think you're correct to focus on McCarthy as the focal point, the "gateway" that allows the lunatics (MTG, Boebert, Gaetz, Jordan, & Co.) to rule the roost and grab the headlines. McCarthy's own lust for power - look at me with the Holy Gavel - has opened the door to power for what should be the lunatic fringe of the party. So getting rid of McCarthy is probably the best (maybe the only) way to block off the nutzies from exercising any more power. They'll still rant and rave on the right-wing media, but they'll lose their hold on the Republican Party. So yes, Jerry, I support your continued effort and focus on replacing McCarthy, and thereby diminishing the power of the far-right in Congress. Your purpose seems clear.
As to how to proceed, how wide a net to use to form a coalition of "moderates" from both sides; that I don't know. But you seem to know who's who, and congrats on opening up the question to your audience.
I'm hope the initial cooperation and enthusiasm of your followers doesn't lapse, because this battle for the future of American democracy is far from over. But the rabid radical right must be halted or at least slowed, and McCarthy seems to be their Enabler-in-Chief (for his own selfish reasons) so I hope you and your group can get him the hell outta there, and bring some sanity back to Congress.
History has often shown that a few good men and women can make a difference.
If it's true that McCarthy gave Tucker Carlson the whole 4,000+ hours of Jan.6 footage (to edit into some false Republican narrative) then McCarthy has lost all shred of decency and honour and trustworthiness (if he ever had any).
Absolutely he must be removed.
But where are the so-called 'moderate' Republicans? Is there no courage at all in the Republican Party? No one could write Profiles in Courage today. But Profiles in Cowardice would be a very thick volume.
In Canada we have our own new ripple of MAGA-types (they call themselves Freedom Fighters) and they are very unpopular with the general public (polling at about %4) but they're the loudest and most violent and dangerous (and most flag-waving!) segment of the population, but they have little political power.
In your country, those angry, dangerous malcontents seem to hold enormous power in gov't, far beyond their numbers. But I agree that it's McCarthy who enables their power, and you are right that he must be removed, if only to block the far-right extremists from wielding so much power in your Congress.
Isn't it illegal (if not treasonous) for McCarthy to give all of that gov't data to one cable-network?
As your next-door neighbour, I fear for the great American democracy.
And I wish you well in finding (and installing) a suitable replacement for McCarthy - do your fellow citizens not recognized the existential threat posed by the extreme MAGA mob? Or am I overly alarmist?
I applaud your efforts to find common ground with moderate Republicans, but the fly in the ointment is that I, frankly, don't think any exist. If the majority of the GOP is really appalled by the MAGA extremists, they have been very careful not to say so. Silence gives assent, and by saying nothing, the rest of the party is giving permission for the worst of the worst to keep screeching. The problem that I see is the violence the MAGAs are willing to commit. I know I'd think twice before calling out MTG, Boebert or the rest of the Gun Caucus. They are looking for any excuse to begin killing, and if a GOPer says something they don't like, he or she is likely to find themselves in the crosshairs. If you see a way around the very real fear that talking means you could get shot, please share it. Thanks for what you're trying to do.
I appreciate you looking into this in detail. I do know two Republicans who will probably never vote Republican again, because they know crazy when they see it. But they're not politcians.
BTW, I thought I HAD subscribed. I'll take another look at the site. Cheers.
I apologize for using this as a way to reply to you, but I can't find contact information on the site. You DID in fact send me a welcome letter; it got buried in the stack of hundreds of emails in my inbox. Nothing's wrong at your end.
There are so many problems and issues (and dangers!) with the current "Republican" Party that it's hard to know where to start. So I think you're correct to focus on McCarthy as the focal point, the "gateway" that allows the lunatics (MTG, Boebert, Gaetz, Jordan, & Co.) to rule the roost and grab the headlines. McCarthy's own lust for power - look at me with the Holy Gavel - has opened the door to power for what should be the lunatic fringe of the party. So getting rid of McCarthy is probably the best (maybe the only) way to block off the nutzies from exercising any more power. They'll still rant and rave on the right-wing media, but they'll lose their hold on the Republican Party. So yes, Jerry, I support your continued effort and focus on replacing McCarthy, and thereby diminishing the power of the far-right in Congress. Your purpose seems clear.
As to how to proceed, how wide a net to use to form a coalition of "moderates" from both sides; that I don't know. But you seem to know who's who, and congrats on opening up the question to your audience.
I'm hope the initial cooperation and enthusiasm of your followers doesn't lapse, because this battle for the future of American democracy is far from over. But the rabid radical right must be halted or at least slowed, and McCarthy seems to be their Enabler-in-Chief (for his own selfish reasons) so I hope you and your group can get him the hell outta there, and bring some sanity back to Congress.
History has often shown that a few good men and women can make a difference.
If it's true that McCarthy gave Tucker Carlson the whole 4,000+ hours of Jan.6 footage (to edit into some false Republican narrative) then McCarthy has lost all shred of decency and honour and trustworthiness (if he ever had any).
Absolutely he must be removed.
But where are the so-called 'moderate' Republicans? Is there no courage at all in the Republican Party? No one could write Profiles in Courage today. But Profiles in Cowardice would be a very thick volume.
In Canada we have our own new ripple of MAGA-types (they call themselves Freedom Fighters) and they are very unpopular with the general public (polling at about %4) but they're the loudest and most violent and dangerous (and most flag-waving!) segment of the population, but they have little political power.
In your country, those angry, dangerous malcontents seem to hold enormous power in gov't, far beyond their numbers. But I agree that it's McCarthy who enables their power, and you are right that he must be removed, if only to block the far-right extremists from wielding so much power in your Congress.
Isn't it illegal (if not treasonous) for McCarthy to give all of that gov't data to one cable-network?
As your next-door neighbour, I fear for the great American democracy.
And I wish you well in finding (and installing) a suitable replacement for McCarthy - do your fellow citizens not recognized the existential threat posed by the extreme MAGA mob? Or am I overly alarmist?
I applaud your efforts to find common ground with moderate Republicans, but the fly in the ointment is that I, frankly, don't think any exist. If the majority of the GOP is really appalled by the MAGA extremists, they have been very careful not to say so. Silence gives assent, and by saying nothing, the rest of the party is giving permission for the worst of the worst to keep screeching. The problem that I see is the violence the MAGAs are willing to commit. I know I'd think twice before calling out MTG, Boebert or the rest of the Gun Caucus. They are looking for any excuse to begin killing, and if a GOPer says something they don't like, he or she is likely to find themselves in the crosshairs. If you see a way around the very real fear that talking means you could get shot, please share it. Thanks for what you're trying to do.
I appreciate you looking into this in detail. I do know two Republicans who will probably never vote Republican again, because they know crazy when they see it. But they're not politcians.
BTW, I thought I HAD subscribed. I'll take another look at the site. Cheers.
I apologize for using this as a way to reply to you, but I can't find contact information on the site. You DID in fact send me a welcome letter; it got buried in the stack of hundreds of emails in my inbox. Nothing's wrong at your end.