Do you have what it takes to be a Republican voter in 2024? At long last, how much of yourself and your soul will you give to a man and a movement to whom you mean nothing and is bent on wrecking American democracy. His party is not your party. In fact, he doesn't want you in his party? Why give him your vote?
Beautifully said Reed. I wish all my Republican family members and those still on the fence could read this. I left the Party in '08 and have never looked back. It's Trump's and Putin's Party now. We just have to do everything in our power to get out the Vote and stop them. Thank you for another wonderful essay!! Keep up the great work!! ❤️🇺🇸💙
Thank you for this. I am a former republican and will be sending this to my Reagan republican dad who seems to be flailing after Hayley’s loss. He knows deep inside Trump is dangerous but has almost a physical resistance for voting democrat. It’s beyond frustrating but you laid it out perfectly
Reed Galen is terrific. If you care about our democracy, follow him, follow “The Lincoln Project.” I grew up in a Republican family, became a Democrat in the 1960’s, against the Vietnam war, and a supporter of Bobby Kennedy. As a journalist, I registered as an independent, and tried to keep politics, or personal bias, out of my reporting—of course, that’s not really possible.
As I became concerned about the environment, and human rights, I realized I was far more in tune with Democrats; and thinking of myself as a “moderate Democrat.” I think I still would be, except politics swung so far to the right! The political stance of Reed Galen and the others who formed “The Lincoln Project” including Rick Wilson and Joe Trippi, is not that far away—at this point, he’s changed too, and there’s little space between my stance and that of “The Lincoln Project.” It is informative, points out a lot that “the mainstream media” leave out. I never miss a podcast!
As pretty much a lifelong moderate Democrat, I told a friend just today this: the choice is a guy who will destroy America and a guy who won’t. She immediately grasped that equation. Reed, your writing has helped simplify that argument enough for me to share without rancor or indignation.
*****There is a growing pro-democracy movement in this country - not Republican or Democrat, but American, that is prepared to welcome you with open arms. As I tell the Democrats we work with, we don’t have to agree on every thing. We just have to agree on one thing.
That one thing? That Donald Trump should never again occupy the Oval Office or any position of power in the United States.*****
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I heartily agree. An alliance of the decent and sensible, of all political leanings and none at all, can and must make common cause to overcome the authoritarian threat represented by the 45th president and his adherents and enablers.
In today's essay and the one earlier this week, I wrote of the need to confront not just the 45th president but those who enable or (worse!) avidly support him.
As Reed suggests, blocking the 45th president from becoming the 47th president is the urgent priority.
Advocate for and support President Biden! Take the next step. Say it! We must vote FOR President Biden - the best candidate for the job. Don't leave your ballot blank or stay home. VOTE FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN!
You're joking 🤣🤣 what Fake republican site did I stumble upon. The people on here hate America. Look at the state its in. Do you want any of the families who lost a loved one to an illegal immigrant to vote for Biden? What if they like Trump instead? Guess they should suck it up and vote blue right?
I recommend Reed’s column on why Trump can’t win in November at Project Syndicate. The link is at the end of “To Be A Republican, Look What They Make…”
Beautifully said Reed. I wish all my Republican family members and those still on the fence could read this. I left the Party in '08 and have never looked back. It's Trump's and Putin's Party now. We just have to do everything in our power to get out the Vote and stop them. Thank you for another wonderful essay!! Keep up the great work!! ❤️🇺🇸💙
Thank you for this. I am a former republican and will be sending this to my Reagan republican dad who seems to be flailing after Hayley’s loss. He knows deep inside Trump is dangerous but has almost a physical resistance for voting democrat. It’s beyond frustrating but you laid it out perfectly
Reed Galen is terrific. If you care about our democracy, follow him, follow “The Lincoln Project.” I grew up in a Republican family, became a Democrat in the 1960’s, against the Vietnam war, and a supporter of Bobby Kennedy. As a journalist, I registered as an independent, and tried to keep politics, or personal bias, out of my reporting—of course, that’s not really possible.
As I became concerned about the environment, and human rights, I realized I was far more in tune with Democrats; and thinking of myself as a “moderate Democrat.” I think I still would be, except politics swung so far to the right! The political stance of Reed Galen and the others who formed “The Lincoln Project” including Rick Wilson and Joe Trippi, is not that far away—at this point, he’s changed too, and there’s little space between my stance and that of “The Lincoln Project.” It is informative, points out a lot that “the mainstream media” leave out. I never miss a podcast!
As pretty much a lifelong moderate Democrat, I told a friend just today this: the choice is a guy who will destroy America and a guy who won’t. She immediately grasped that equation. Reed, your writing has helped simplify that argument enough for me to share without rancor or indignation.
Reed wrote:
*****There is a growing pro-democracy movement in this country - not Republican or Democrat, but American, that is prepared to welcome you with open arms. As I tell the Democrats we work with, we don’t have to agree on every thing. We just have to agree on one thing.
That one thing? That Donald Trump should never again occupy the Oval Office or any position of power in the United States.*****
.
I heartily agree. An alliance of the decent and sensible, of all political leanings and none at all, can and must make common cause to overcome the authoritarian threat represented by the 45th president and his adherents and enablers.
This is the theme of nearly all my own essays.
Of recent vintage, see particularly:
2023-12-31: https://decencyandsense.substack.com/p/resolution-and-action-in-the-new
2024-01-06: https://decencyandsense.substack.com/p/we-have-to-make-our-choice
2024-02-13: https://decencyandsense.substack.com/p/cynics-and-cowards-in-the-united
2024-03-04: https://decencyandsense.substack.com/p/a-principle-of-three
2024-03-07: https://decencyandsense.substack.com/p/mcconnell-has-again-betrayed-the
In today's essay and the one earlier this week, I wrote of the need to confront not just the 45th president but those who enable or (worse!) avidly support him.
As Reed suggests, blocking the 45th president from becoming the 47th president is the urgent priority.
Advocate for and support President Biden! Take the next step. Say it! We must vote FOR President Biden - the best candidate for the job. Don't leave your ballot blank or stay home. VOTE FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN!
You're joking 🤣🤣 what Fake republican site did I stumble upon. The people on here hate America. Look at the state its in. Do you want any of the families who lost a loved one to an illegal immigrant to vote for Biden? What if they like Trump instead? Guess they should suck it up and vote blue right?
Man you people are embarrassing 🤣🤣 Keep bowing down to the government overlords and be the squishy republican punching bags you've become
Watching Mike Johnson’s childish behavior showed me he is an uber-weenie.
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Reed, when you move to paid subscribers, please, let me know; and, I'll sign up.
Atta boy Reed 👍
Finally an appeal to the Republicans that I KNOW are out there!
I recommend Reed’s column on why Trump can’t win in November at Project Syndicate. The link is at the end of “To Be A Republican, Look What They Make…”