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10. Republicans are the classic Flying Monkeys to Trump's Malignant Narcissism.

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 07:54 AM

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They carry out his orders, partly out of fear of his ire if they don't and partly for the specter of reward if they do.

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Are Republicans bothered by what Trump is doing but [View all] edhopper Friday OP

they like the power but they're afraid of being targeted by Trump Skittles Friday #1

Which immediately disqualifies them... 2naSalit Friday #2

aw hell Skittles Friday #18

Yep... 2naSalit Friday #19

Boggles my mind to believe they are all okay with it IcyPeas Friday #3

I think Elise Stefanik mgardener Friday #4

They're following the money tecelote Friday #6

it's a mix-- some Repubs bothered and go along and others love it LymphocyteLover Friday #7

I'm with you, and they are cowardly evil fucks. Joinfortmill Friday #8

+1 dalton99a Friday #17

I think most Republicans support Trump and like what he is doing. Lonestarblue Friday #9

Why not both? Ray Bruns Friday #11

Maybe they figure Dems will just fix it like always kerouac2 Friday #13

most don't have the integrity to do what's right. themaguffin Friday #15

The diehard 33% will never vote Democratic. ananda Friday #16