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stopdiggin

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29. I haven't the foggiest idea how one would go about

Tue Aug 16, 2022, 11:03 PM

Aug 2022

distinguishing a 'fascist' Republican (or a fascist liberal for that matter) - from a non-fascist one.

I have no trouble at all (theoretically) reaching across the aisle in an effort to save our democratic institutions. But - does somebody who believes that the 2020 election was 'stolen' qualify as an ally? And, does someone who believes in anti-choice legislation, or strict voting regulation - and/or "stop the steal" - qualify as a 'fascist?"

And if I have trouble finding that line - consider the problem a 'former Republican' is going to have in drawing that distinction.

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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