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Buddyzbuddy

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38. This is what has to happen for the Republican party to be no more.

Sat May 16, 2026, 02:00 AM

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He's not asking forgiveness and I'm not offering any. He's an intelligent person that recognizes a huge change is needed for this Country to heal. He's not switching parties to steal a political position. It's obvious he wants to influence policy from the inside. He could have just become Independent. But, he didn't choose easy. He knows the things he has said and done in the past will make the transition bumpy to say the least. I actually respect a person that knows they're lost and asks for directions. Actions speak louder than words. Let's watch and wait without allowing this to consume us. Also, maybe he knows where some of the bodies are buried.(not literally).

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What does this have to do with Bill Kristol? yardwork Saturday #89

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I blame him for getting us to this point ... aggiesal Friday #13

30-40 years too late and a lifetime of damage he helped create JHB Saturday #15

It's beginning to look as though not fooled Saturday #31

That's symptomatic of all Repuglicans. Dr. T Saturday #49

And/or if he starts to advocate for policies he once tried to kill. cab67 Saturday #90

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Oh sorry... I'm welcoming him now. Cha Saturday #28

Love ya Cha, but our points of view diverge on this JHB Saturday #36

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*sigh*....... RockRaven Saturday #26

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Ha! Hell Hath Almost Frozen Over. Joinfortmill Saturday #54

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Smarmy weasel. ZZenith Saturday #95

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To paraphrase The Politics Bar MurrayDelph Saturday #101

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