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Hortensis

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4. Moderate mainstream alliances kept this nation stable and prosperous

Tue Aug 16, 2022, 09:41 PM

Aug 2022

through most of the 20th Century, and a very important function they performed was to keep extremists on right and left in check. As President Obama said, the center has broken. And the extremists are storming the gates.

You bet I'd "accept" allying into the majority that can once again save our nation. All other issues are secondary to survival of our government of, by and for the people.

We either repair ourselves by reuniting or divided we finish falling and being taken over by RW extremists.

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What if the only way to save America from the Fascists was a Conservative/Liberal coalition...? [View all] kentuck Aug 2022 OP

Yes, I believe it's come to that. Elessar Zappa Aug 2022 #1

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. nt William769 Aug 2022 #2

Then it's a GOP mission accomplished. Marcus IM Aug 2022 #3

No, it is the Fascist mission accomplished. kentuck Aug 2022 #5

I'm not sure I understand your point. Marcus IM Aug 2022 #11

Perhaps I misunderstood your "GOP mission accomplished"? kentuck Aug 2022 #16

OK. Got it. Marcus IM Aug 2022 #19

No. We should work with those Republicans that oppose the present fascists. kentuck Aug 2022 #25

Yes. I do. Marcus IM Aug 2022 #27

Well, that was an interesting conversation. GoodRaisin Aug 2022 #37

Moderate mainstream alliances kept this nation stable and prosperous Hortensis Aug 2022 #4

I think it is an option we should seriously consider after the midterm election. kentuck Aug 2022 #7

Remember, Biden hoped to be that coalition builder, succeeded somewhat, Hortensis Aug 2022 #13

Exactly, that's what we learned in school..compromise, compromise, compromise LeftInTX Aug 2022 #18

It takes a village... BlueIdaho Aug 2022 #20

Agree. We need to actually understand our present precarious position, empedocles Aug 2022 #21

I lost faith inthewind21 Aug 2022 #45

Punctuated the point quite well, I've been thinking along these lines as well. msfiddlestix Aug 2022 #49

Suppose they're anti-choice and anti-gay? Polybius Aug 2022 #6

They have to have the numbers... kentuck Aug 2022 #9

Those are battles that will continue. But at least it will be a fair fight. msfiddlestix Aug 2022 #50

I think it called compromise. Something Republicans refuse. LakeArenal Aug 2022 #8

Yep. And doesn't that push compromise/middle to the right? n/t Marcus IM Aug 2022 #12

If Republicans would eork for what the majority want we could get somewhere. LakeArenal Aug 2022 #23

If conservatives want to get on board with our attempts to squash fascists, fine with me. RockRaven Aug 2022 #10

The general consensus seem to be that the GOP will not compromise. Marcus IM Aug 2022 #15

shudder Groundhawg Aug 2022 #14

Find me some rational, true conservatives and I'll work with them...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2022 #17

Just which "conservatives" are you talking about? JHB Aug 2022 #22

A legitimate representative democracy comes first Zambero Aug 2022 #24

IMO if you are still voting republican at this point mercuryblues Aug 2022 #26

Never, as it would be an auto-default to more RW bullshit, minus the crazy cultural dross Celerity Aug 2022 #28

I haven't the foggiest idea how one would go about stopdiggin Aug 2022 #29

Conservative Republicans would Bettie Aug 2022 #30

The rule of law. The sanctity of the ballot. Majority rule/minority rights DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2022 #31

Like who? choie Aug 2022 #32

Or fifty. Iggo Aug 2022 #34

We allied with Stalin in WWII to defeat fascists tinrobot Aug 2022 #33

Umm. Where are these "conservatives" that oppose this Fascist movement? Yavin4 Aug 2022 #35

The Conservative/Liberal framework is false and harmful. Ron Green Aug 2022 #36

Isn't that what it really comes down to? GoodRaisin Aug 2022 #38

I'll make common cause with anyone who wants to preserve and defend democracy. Mister Ed Aug 2022 #39

Well, the conservative Republicans need to vote for all of the Democratic candidates in 2022. UCmeNdc Aug 2022 #40

Consider that Bibi Netanyahu was defeated by a coalition who's sole purpose was to defeat him brooklynite Aug 2022 #41

how can they be trusted after all they've done? eShirl Aug 2022 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Aug 2022 #43

The question that will be asked? kentuck Aug 2022 #44

Exactly inthewind21 Aug 2022 #47

They share too few values to put an agenda acceptable to both karynnj Aug 2022 #46

That's inthewind21 Aug 2022 #48

As I stated BOTH Kerry and McCain rejected the idea as unworkable karynnj Aug 2022 #51