Has Something Gone Very Very Wrong with the Republican Party?

The Republican Party has lost its way. They have chosen a scofflaw grifter who has been playing them for years. Until the grifter is gone, any hope for the party to recover is nil. Their 'base' has become a problem, and the political climate is unsettling.

Leadership and Accountability

When you have politicians who are terrified of one man, display no morals, and follow him into the abyss just to gain votes from his followers, it's evident that something is seriously amiss. Furthermore, their primary concern is their own jobs, making it incredibly difficult to be a normal citizen. It's a distressing state of affairs in the Republican Party.

Rhetoric and Reality

It seems almost disingenuous to hear Republican politicians talk about the American dream while opposing efforts to raise the minimum wage to a living wage and undermining consumer protection and unions. For many years, the Republican strategy has been to assert that progressives and liberals are trying to destroy the nation with their extreme desire for wealth distribution. However, the recent rhetoric employed by Republicans seems truly biblical and end-times, unanchored from reality.

The Electoral System and Choices

The United States has a two-party system, a reality that cannot be ignored. The founding fathers did not choose a parliamentary system that offers more candidate choices for voters. Thus, the winner will be a nominee from one of the two main parties. Abstaining from voting or supporting a candidate from a third party to support a candidate from a far-off party will inevitably harm the major party candidate most aligned with your values.

Five decades ago, this might not have been a significant issue. However, with Trump leading the Republican Party into a form of fascism, the consequences of such a choice are horrifying. In 2016, many people recognized that Trump was clearly out of his mind. Despite this, they were so opposed to Hillary Clinton that they either chose to do nothing or supported Jill Stein, the Green Party nominee, rather than casting their ballots for a different candidate from their own party. The result was stark and unsettling.

The Great Consequence of Inaction and Abstention

The consequences of such inaction and abstention will be even more severe this time around. If Trump retakes the presidency, it will be a disaster for the country and the Republican Party. The choice is crucial: supporting a major party candidate who aligns with your values or taking a risk with an outsider who may not have the experience or capability to lead. Election day is not just a vote for a candidate; it's a vote for a better future for the nation.

In conclusion, the situation in the Republican Party is dire. The choice for voters is clear: stand up for your values and support a candidate who aligns with them, or face the potential consequences of inaction and abstention. The future of the nation may depend on this choice.