Thank you for writing this straight forward exposure of the devastating loss of our senators to the extremist right. The change in both senators, but especially Chuck Grassley is proof positive of the power and danger of this extremist right wing movement. We are on the precipice of losing our democracy, and need every citizen to step up, to volunteer, to vote. Your voice is loud and clear. Thank you for raising it.
Thank you, Virginia. We are, indeed, on a dangerous precipice for our democracy. It s going to take thoughtful action by every clear thinking citizen who backs democracy to save it.
Once you step into the MAGA maze, the entry disappears and you are sucked into an alternate universe. None of it makes any sense. And it takes amazing fortitude to escape. Unfortunately, some Republicans will follow like lemmings marching to the cliff because they can’t imagine a life without their political position.
I have been a registered Republican since 1975. Still registered, but haven’t voted for a Republican for President since 2012. I also ran and won as a Republican for office in Iowa. It breaks my heart to see what MAGA has done to the party of my family and my ancestors. Not only have I left, but so have my sisters and brother, all our children, and all the spouses.
Thank you for your courage, Margaret and for your adherence to the principles in which you believe. The big mystery to me is why more Republicans haven’t done what you and your family have done as well.
I look at the Republican Party today as kind of a hermit crab. A good shell remains but the original inhabitants are long gone, replaced by resident monsters who bear little to no resemblance to the folks who created the shell and used to live there.
I hope that someday actual, real Republicans will reclaim their party from the MAGA crowd and put it back on track to being a constructive responsible party. But it appears it will be a long, hard slog to do so at this point.
Doing so will be up to everyday, actual Republicans because so called “leaders” like Grassley and Ernst have failed that test miserably.
While Democrats and Republicans have very different opinions on a lot of things, it has always seemed to me that we share a lot more in commin than what divides us: starting with the same basic goals for our country - a strong, free and just America where everyone is free to pursue their opportunities. I’m not sure we can say that accurately with the MAGA crowd running things these days.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for reading my column. America needs more Republicans like you.
I am old enough when conservative was also associated with conservation - as in responsible use and care for our natural resources, including soil, water, and energy. But like the support of personal freedoms, these principles have flown out the window.
Ernst’s attempt at humor the other day with her Twister game was embarrassing and juvenile. She and Bird seem to be the greatest panderers to tfg these days.
Thank you, Jim. The Twister thing was all you say it was, but also a pure campaign event on government property. Seems to me an abuse of government property and resources.
Thank you for writing this straight forward exposure of the devastating loss of our senators to the extremist right. The change in both senators, but especially Chuck Grassley is proof positive of the power and danger of this extremist right wing movement. We are on the precipice of losing our democracy, and need every citizen to step up, to volunteer, to vote. Your voice is loud and clear. Thank you for raising it.
Thank you, Virginia. We are, indeed, on a dangerous precipice for our democracy. It s going to take thoughtful action by every clear thinking citizen who backs democracy to save it.
Once you step into the MAGA maze, the entry disappears and you are sucked into an alternate universe. None of it makes any sense. And it takes amazing fortitude to escape. Unfortunately, some Republicans will follow like lemmings marching to the cliff because they can’t imagine a life without their political position.
Well said, Margaret, and spot on.
I have been a registered Republican since 1975. Still registered, but haven’t voted for a Republican for President since 2012. I also ran and won as a Republican for office in Iowa. It breaks my heart to see what MAGA has done to the party of my family and my ancestors. Not only have I left, but so have my sisters and brother, all our children, and all the spouses.
Thank you for your courage, Margaret and for your adherence to the principles in which you believe. The big mystery to me is why more Republicans haven’t done what you and your family have done as well.
I look at the Republican Party today as kind of a hermit crab. A good shell remains but the original inhabitants are long gone, replaced by resident monsters who bear little to no resemblance to the folks who created the shell and used to live there.
I hope that someday actual, real Republicans will reclaim their party from the MAGA crowd and put it back on track to being a constructive responsible party. But it appears it will be a long, hard slog to do so at this point.
Doing so will be up to everyday, actual Republicans because so called “leaders” like Grassley and Ernst have failed that test miserably.
While Democrats and Republicans have very different opinions on a lot of things, it has always seemed to me that we share a lot more in commin than what divides us: starting with the same basic goals for our country - a strong, free and just America where everyone is free to pursue their opportunities. I’m not sure we can say that accurately with the MAGA crowd running things these days.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for reading my column. America needs more Republicans like you.
Barry
Thanks. There are a few Republicans who do not agree. But I am old enough now to hold my ground.
I am old enough when conservative was also associated with conservation - as in responsible use and care for our natural resources, including soil, water, and energy. But like the support of personal freedoms, these principles have flown out the window.
Ernst’s attempt at humor the other day with her Twister game was embarrassing and juvenile. She and Bird seem to be the greatest panderers to tfg these days.
Thank you for your enlightening article.
Thank you, Jim. The Twister thing was all you say it was, but also a pure campaign event on government property. Seems to me an abuse of government property and resources.