This is a problem though, when Republicans voluntarily close their minds and refuse to consider any anti-Trump opinions... even those presented by other Republicans, that is a bad thing. When we don't allow ourselves to question our leaders, it basically bowing down to them as an authoritarian. Trump is not greater than the Republican Party. I think at the end of the day Trump will have done more harm to the Republican Party than he did good. It's going to take them a long time for the general appearance of the Republican Party to recover from the negative aspects Trump has brought in. Trump is immensely popular amongst far right Republicans, but he is very unpopular with Democrats, Independents, and even moderate Republicans (i.e. RINO's).Libertarian666 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:27 amYes, this is correct. One of the most intelligent people I know hates Trump with a passion because he has "destroyed the Republican party", and he is a long-time Republican who was I believe involved in Bush v. Gore. I haven't asked him exactly why he thinks that because I don't want to hear any more anti-Trump ranting at this point, but may do so after the election is actually over.
Trump hasn't just waged war with the other side, he has also ostracized and waged war on a good deal of the Republican Party. He does not allow other Republicans to have their own opinions separate from his. I'm curious to see when Trump leaves office how long it takes for Republican politicians to find their own voice again. If Trump does announce a 2024 run on Jan 20th, I think it basically prevents other Republicans from being able rise up and speak their own voice until at least 2024. I think this is a bad thing for the Republican Party. Eventually, when Trump is fully out of the political spotlight I expect to see most Republican politicians trying really hard to separate themselves from the Trump era.