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    1. There was a time very recently when my basic political premise was "every politician sucks and the problem is partisanship and tribalism." I still believe in both of those things. Every politician sucks. Tribalism (and partisanship) is absolutely the problem. However...
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    It is impossible for a rational person to see the behaviors of our president and the Republican party as anything less than an intentional dismantling of democratic processes and - if not the rule of law - at least the spirit of our constitution. I cannot in good conscience ...
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      ...ever again say "they all suck and we need a new political system." There IS a worse option, and (with the exception of Mitt Romney, apparently) Republicans are the worse option. In lieu of the real systemic change we actually need, my new policy is:
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        All politicians suck. Tribalism and partisanship are ruining our country. The Republican party is morally and ethically bankrupt and cannot act in the best interest of either its constituents or the country. I hate to be this person, but until a massive change, I will put...
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          ... the dismantling of the GOP and any power they hold as my top priority.
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            This is absolutely, unequivocally not an endorsement of Democrats or any other party as - once again - they all suck. This is merely the admission that the corruption and tacit approval Republicans have given to foreign election interference, election cheating, sexual assault...
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              and political power above all else is unforgivable. My politics are now: "Remove the Republican party." I'll figure out a more nuanced position when the existential threat is gone.