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I might've voted for him.

 

I did, both in my state’s primary; then wrote him in during the general election.
Last presidential election I participated in but, hey, I’m just a toddler.

 

Huh? Maybe I misread, but W had dementia?[/QUOTE]
EDIT: I misread. Sorry.

 

Romney…yeesh. He’s Gordon Gekko, in essence.

 

I'd love to see Alma's list.

 

Oh, you mean Mitch. Sorry, when you said cretin and mean remarks, I thought you were talking about Rafael Cruz.

 

I don’t have much of a list. I’m not a Republican. But Romney wouldn’t be on it. Terrific example of a guy who sings a few anti-Trump lines and becomes heroic.

It may not be the worst thing Trump did to politics, but it’s up there: He restored credibility to politicians that voters were smart enough to see through a decade ago.

 

I'm not a Republican, either. I was able to name two right off the top of my head.

Thanks for the effort.

 

Who were they?

 

Romney and Kinzinger are two people I'd see as being actual Republicans. As how I'd view them traditionally. There are more.

Who are some of yours?

 

Republicans have almost never been my cup of tea. But 20-25 years ago, I knew exactly where they stood and believed they had the best interests of the country at heart, even if I vehemently disagreed with their road to get there.

Now, the GOP believes in money and power. That's their God now. If big wig Republicans actually gave a flying fuck about abortion, they wouldn't be paying for their mistresses to get them.

Maybe you think Romney fits into the "only believes in money and power" basket. That's fair.

 

Here's one apparent true American who understands our history on the Senate floor regarding the Same Sex Marriage Bill:

The most powerful speech in support of the bill, though, was from an unexpected supporter: Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), who is otherwise socially conservative. She emphasized that the bill was carefully crafted to protect people’s same-sex marriages and religious freedom, and said America is due for some compassion and acceptance of other people’s differences.

“These are turbulent times for our nation,” said the Wyoming Republican. “Americans address each other in more crude and cruel terms than ever in my lifetime. It is jarring and unbecoming of us as human beings. It is highly intolerant and frequently the most so when expressed by those who advocate for tolerance. Many of us ask ourselves, our nation is so divided, when will this end? And how will it end?”

Lummis compared today’s climate to the founding of America, when people of diverse faiths, beliefs and backgrounds had no choice but to come to terms with each other and respect each other’s rights, even before the U.S. Constitution enumerated those rights.

“They had to tolerate each other in order to survive as a nation,” she said. “For the sake of our nation today and its survival, we do well by taking this step [in passing the bill]. Not embracing or validating each other’s devoutly held views but by the simple act of tolerating them. And that ... explains my vote.”
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These are the thoughts of true America, toleration of others, sacrifice.