Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

kentuck

(113,454 posts)
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:27 PM Apr 4

Republicans will never understand how they are being "played" by the Russians.

Putin's aim is to destroy the American empire just as the old Soviet empire was destroyed.

His tactics are to weaken and destroy the democracies of the world.

And the most difficult thing for them to understand is that Donald Trump is helping them to do it. They are not looking at what he is doing - they are only looking at what he is saying.

The "tariffs" are the best way to weaken the democracies and the trading partners of the United States. This strategy is straight out of Moscow. If we look at all the countries and islands where the tariffs have been imposed, we will not find Russia on the list?

There are people that are naive, but Republicans are hopelessly naive. They are willing to watch our country go under than face the facts that they are being "played" as pawns in a great geo-political game.

When do they wake up?

11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Republicans will never understand how they are being "played" by the Russians. (Original Post) kentuck Apr 4 OP
What makes you think they don't understand? gab13by13 Apr 4 #1
Because I think they would like to remain in power. kentuck Apr 4 #2
They love strongmen like Putin. Irish_Dem Apr 4 #4
The arrogance of power: I will always be at the top and no one can usurp me. They cbabe Apr 4 #5
Some MAGAs admire Putin and are fine with being a Russian ally. Irish_Dem Apr 4 #3
They aren't being played JBTaurus83 Apr 4 #6
Republicans BigMin28 Apr 4 #7
Oh, they know it. The NRA funding news made it obvious haele Apr 4 #8
Russia is appealing to the GOP Johnny2X2X Apr 4 #9
I'm sure some of them have that very wish... kentuck Apr 4 #10
True They need to Get Smart! rickyhall Apr 4 #11

kentuck

(113,454 posts)
2. Because I think they would like to remain in power.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:36 PM
Apr 4

They would not intentionally shoot themselves in the face, I don't think?

cbabe

(4,849 posts)
5. The arrogance of power: I will always be at the top and no one can usurp me. They
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:50 PM
Apr 4

don’t believe anyone will push them off their throne.

They are invincible in their own minds.

JBTaurus83

(222 posts)
6. They aren't being played
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 01:03 PM
Apr 4

They are active participants. Many of these people were educated at Ivy League schools, they are not naive or stupid.

BigMin28

(1,646 posts)
7. Republicans
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 01:15 PM
Apr 4

are anything but naive. They believe they will be the ones to end up with absolute power. They would trade their children for it.

haele

(14,107 posts)
8. Oh, they know it. The NRA funding news made it obvious
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 02:16 PM
Apr 4

They just won't admit it and get angry if you even suggest Russia was influencing their thoughts. That's why Pride is considered a Deadly Sin (a long with Greed and Lying...).

Johnny2X2X

(22,715 posts)
9. Russia is appealing to the GOP
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 02:36 PM
Apr 4

Most o fthem have visited Russia, they like what they see. It's what they want for America. A complete Ologarchy with just a few thousand people controlling literally everything while the rest of the serfs live in squalor. Total control over the media, total control over law and order. Enemies can be disappeared. No rights for women, gays, or ethnic minorities. It's exactly what they've been working for in the US for decades.

kentuck

(113,454 posts)
10. I'm sure some of them have that very wish...
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 03:26 PM
Apr 4

But there have always been a few sane ones, up to this point.

You are correct about the direction we are headed.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Republicans will never un...