There’s much truth in this piece.
But with the GOP-E, it isn’t only about tactics, or maybe it’s not about that at all.
They want THEIR power. They don’t want grass roots insurgents coming in.
Why all the stupid talk about “immigration reform” and legalized status but just not amnesty? When we all know it would become amnesty in a heartbeat.
They don’t go after the Democrats like they should, because they more fear and loathe US than they do the real enemy of all we hold dear.
My thoughts exactly. Many of them voted against Obamacare because they KNEW that’s what their constituents wanted, but they weren’t particularly opposed to it. So, it’s not about tactics. It’s about not having to engage in MEANINGFUL votes. The anti-Obamacare vote a couple of years ago was in essence easy for Republicans: it was going to pass anyway, so their votes weren’t needed. But if the issue had been in doubt, would they all have held the line? I can’t be sure.
I've noticed that too. They are more interested in protecting their sinecures than fulfilling promises to shrink government. They don't want smaller government, they want larger government (they aren't even particular about being the ones to run it, they're just as happy if the Rats are in charge).
It's all about the perks of office, the cocktail parties, the glamor, the hero worship by people who don't know what toads politicians are. IOW, their sinecures.
si·ne·cure
ˈsīnəˌkyo͝or,ˈsi-/
noun: sinecure; plural noun: sinecures
1.
a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
synonyms: easy job, cushy job, soft option;
informal picnic, cinch, easy money, free ride, gravy train
"mowing the Ortons' lawn is a sinecure"
It is not just about power. There are some real policy differences, starting with immigration and freedom of worship.
The GOPe will not listen to conservative voters nor speak to liberal ones, it will reach to the other thug corruptocrats accross the aisle in private hush hush PC deals.