r/tuesday This lady's not for turning Nov 18 '24

Semi-Weekly Discussion Thread - November 18, 2024

INTRODUCTION

/r/tuesday is a political discussion sub for the right side of the political spectrum - from the center to the traditional/standard right (but not alt-right!) However, we're going for a big tent approach and welcome anyone with nuanced and non-standard views. We encourage dissents and discourse as long as it is accompanied with facts and evidence and is done in good faith and in a polite and respectful manner.

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Like in r/neoliberal and r/neoconnwo, you can talk about anything you want in the Discussion Thread. So, socialize with other people, talk about politics and conservatism, tell us about your day, shitpost or literally anything under the sun. In the DT, rules such as "stay on topic" and "no Shitposting/Memes/Politician-focused comments" don't apply.

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u/NonComposMentisss Left Visitor Nov 21 '24 edited Nov 21 '24

Matt Gaetz is withdrawing from seeking the AG position. I don't understand Senate Republicans at all. They are totally fine with Trump, who was found liable of rape by a jury, and was accused by dozens of women of sexually assaulting them, and who bragged about invading the dressing room of young teen girls so he could see them naked. But for Matt Gaetz it's a career ending move.

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u/Soarin-Flyin Classical Liberal Nov 21 '24

It’s a lot easier to cast aside a single member of the house than the figurehead of the party. Very different circumstances but look how much it took to get Biden to step back. You can’t go against Trump publicly without risking your political career.

I’m still convinced Gaetz was never the real nominee. Even a cursory dive into him as a candidate should’ve said he’s going down in flames. It feels too coincidental that the House investigation is kneecapped because he resigns from the house and then a week later withdraws from the AG nomination.

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u/Viper_ACR Left Visitor Nov 21 '24

Change risking to destroying and you are correct (sadly)