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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe face of a soulless, intellectually corrupt party - By Jennifer Rubin
November 19 at 12:00 PM
If you want to see the state of the GOP these days take a gander at Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey. Asked about her vote for Senate she had this to say:
Im going to cast my ballot on December the 12th, and I do believe the nominee of the party is the one Ill vote for. I believe in the Republican Party, what we stand for, and most important, we need to have a Republican in the United States Senate to vote on things like the Supreme Court justices, other appointments the Senate has to confirm and make major decisions. So thats what I plan to do, vote for Republican nominee Roy Moore.
So, she doesnt believe the women, right? Nope. She said: I certainly have no reason to disbelieve any of them. The timing is a little curious. But at the same time, I have no reason to disbelieve them. So, what does she think of the conduct he is accused of committing? Theres never an excuse for or rationale for sexual misconduct or sexual abuse. It bothers me. But not enough to put someone she concedes may be a child sex predator in the U.S. Senate. Because well the courts! Tax cuts!
This is on a par with what White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders (who makes one pine for Sean Spicer, who showed discomfort in lying), said about the difference between President Trump accused by about 20 women of sexual abuse and groping and Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.): I think in one case, specifically, Sen. Franken has admitted wrongdoing and the president hasnt. I think thats a very clear distinction. That would not be a distinction youd normally offer: My guy is going to lie, deny he ever did anything and trash the women accusers so dont hold him accountable.
Both of these women and First Daughter Ivanka Trump, who envisions Moore in a special place in hell, but defends her father as a feminist, demonstrate that amorality, tribal blindness and intellectual dishonesty are not the sole province of men even when it comes to alleged assaults on other women.
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spanone
(135,950 posts)this woman is proof.
cilla4progress
(24,802 posts)this country is built on lies and hypocrisy. It's not sustainable.
We had our golden moments, but this shitstain on our history and legacy ain't never going away.
DonViejo
(60,536 posts)and the author of the column is a woman.
spanone
(135,950 posts)the other two have none of my respect.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,776 posts)Good piece, though.
cilla4progress
(24,802 posts)2020 at the latest, there is a huge rift - a 3rd party split - leaving us with a "permanent majority" for awhile.
Mr. Ected
(9,675 posts)and he would be accepted by evangelists and conservatives with open arms.
These people are a disservice to America, to their churches, and to simple morality.
dalton99a
(81,708 posts)Perfect description of the GOP