I did post this and will add it here. We need at least two parties for our system to work. Three would be even better.
Saw this and agree. As a base we need two competing parties to provide a sense of balance. The present situation has failed and needs adjusting. No stand-alone party can be trusted to always do the right thing. Funny how tRump always uses ”America” to mean himself.

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folks, sometimes I find it (extremely) useful to write out what I think I'd like to see, rather than what I want to complain about, or what I think is likely to happen. It can also help me to guard against facile dismissal and demonization of all people, en masse, in an entire party.

For example, in the past I have found it useful to shout out a candidate or two I'd like to see drafted to be the next Republican candidate. They are unlikely, but it can lead to thinking about, and discussion about, those qualities that I'd like to see.

In the last few days finally I've seen or heard a story here or there about Republicans dissenting with the disgusting attempt to overthrow the election. In particular what bothers me about this attempt to overthrow is that it comes from elected officials and others who have made a mockery of one of the things I care about the most (fighting for voting system integrity). So, I decided to turn the issue around and lay out what I'd like to see. It also allows me to bullet point one or more things that are arguably wrong (or at least in need of monitoring) with our voting system, rather than allow these things to continue to be obscured by the ridiculous snipe hunt the Republicans are orchestrating shouting out "Vote Fraud" without having any basis.

So, yeah, I'm fine with what I've laid out. I don't expect any Republican to take me up on it, but it helps me to keep perspective, as an independent, if I write out my hopes, and I do think here and there, a few Republicans are left who are (somewhat) thoughtful and will take some constructive ideas into the next election cycle with them.

It is not easy for a Republican to put themself in Trump's crosshairs. He is clearly an absolutely vicious human being and probably a blackmailer of some sort. He appears to be the king of ad homenim argumentation. It's relatively easy for us to sit here and criticize a politician, but it appears to be quite difficult in some cases to stand up to Trump. When I do see it happen, I appreciate it. I also question, if not for a few instances of standing up heroically against Trump's disgusting pressure tactics, if the election would have been won. I'm not sure if I'm right, but I also do think that the actions of such people as are in the Lincoln Project were of some importance in the victory. If we take a hard look at their own past, we may cringe, but I am of the view that (given the close call we have just had) our country has shown itself to be on the verge of death and so that makes me desperate enough at this point for better candidates and actions once they reach office that I am willing to be civil and in some cases appreciative toward folks against whom I might otherwise hold a grudge.

Also, although I have now voted Democrat in the last 6 Presidential Elections, I like to keep in mind that many of these votes have to one degree or another a vote against the Republican rather than an enthusiastic endorsement of the Democrat. This can all get confusing and so again: laying out what I'd like to see helps me to keep in mind my own principles and just say basically: here's what I'd like to vote for, if someone out there wants to go in that direction, I'll consider voting for you. Lately, it's been closer to the democrats, but someday I assume some of the Republicans (or a new party if the Republican party is irretrievably damaged) will start to get closer to what I want.

And do you think that's likely to happen, given that Republicans have benefited most in the last 60 years from gerrymandering and voter suppression? The only time they talk about voting "reform", it's a codeword for more restrictions on any groups that aren't traditionally Republican voters.

The Republicans can't win a fair contest, so this would guarantee their demise. Our best hope is that the Democrats push election reform while it is to their advantage. I wouldn't expect too much though, any real reform would threaten the corporations ability to choose who runs.

No. They have shown their true colors. Time to take out the rest of the trash in 2022.

Are you kidding? Republicans are the party of sedition and treason. Don't expect anything positive from those shitstains.