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In reply to the discussion: Liz Cheney's smug, self-satisfied con job: Don't fall for it - Salon [View all]kentuck
(111,110 posts)103. I don't think it is a "con-job"...
Yes, we all understand how Republicans operate, but in this instance, I think Liz Cheney is being sincere in her attempt to hold Trump accountable for his attack upon our democracy.
Also, we understand that she is running in a primary in August, which she is expected to lose. She is trying to appeal to the women vote and crossover Democrats, in hopes they can pull her thru.
We know her Daddy is Dick Cheney.
But what she is doing is more important than either the Democratic or the Republican Party. She is attempting to save our country from a fascist takeover.
It is a disservice, in my opinion, to try and make this about something it is not, at this time.
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Thanks for posting this. I watched "the show" and was absolutely appalled. . . .
h2ebits
Jul 2022
#1
Shitty self-congratulating wanker is the only smug shite I see here ... guy's a wanker author.
NotHardly
Jul 2022
#28
Please don't. The guy that wrote it is an idiot and it is not helpful...look into the background
Demsrule86
Jul 2022
#38
Please don't insult Democrats by suggesting that Susan Sarandon is one of us.
comradebillyboy
Jul 2022
#12
She is a traitor who wanted Trump to win both times and anything that falls from her lips is BS.
Demsrule86
Jul 2022
#36
I have mixed feelings about this article. But K & R for the reminder to be wary of ALL Repubs!
50 Shades Of Blue
Jul 2022
#4
Kinzinger has conned a lot of people, too. He isn't running for re election. BUT
mucifer
Jul 2022
#6
Just another example of how far the party has gone to the insane side of right.
Ferrets are Cool
Jul 2022
#24
Cheney and some low-life scum for VP, too (probably tfg supporter). It will be a disgusting ticket.
C Moon
Jul 2022
#41
Liz is a guided missile, launched by the establishment corporate wing of the GOP to destroy
sop
Jul 2022
#55
Cheney isn't trying to help Democrats. She is among the few GOPers who agree with Dems about J6
Raven123
Jul 2022
#29
Regardless of whether I fully trust Cheney's motives she is a very useful and powerful ally for now
Silent3
Jul 2022
#54
She's doing a great job on committee, but she is a qpuke. Never forget that!
SheltieLover
Jul 2022
#26
This isn't helpful. The J6 isn't about politics, it isn't about Democrat vs. Republican
Mr. Ected
Jul 2022
#46
Cheney is doing well at clearing out the tRumpistas, but she is awful in the rest of her beliefs.
diane in sf
Jul 2022
#53
Well, being willing to work for him shows that they weren't the most perceptive bunch, lol.
ShazzieB
Jul 2022
#134
I still think there needs to be more focus on the role of Flynn and his associates...
AntiFascist
Jul 2022
#71
She is doing a service. Doesn't mean she doesn't hold despicable political positions.
Novara
Jul 2022
#81
Klannyanne is not too proud to not pat herself on the back for a job well-done either.
czarjak
Jul 2022
#89
She's there to protect neocon interest. If the fascist take control they stand a chance of
Hotler
Jul 2022
#100
When I see things like this I feel like they are angry that she is going after Trump
JI7
Jul 2022
#112
My bet is she is trying to position herself for a run at the Senate in a few years as a moderate.
cstanleytech
Jul 2022
#109
What I remember about Salon is article after article bashing Hillary every chance they could get
JohnSJ
Jul 2022
#121