The Dangerous Extremism of the Republican Base
A new YouGov poll revealed that nearly half of Republicans would support the
concept of a right-wing military takeover.
“Republicans (43 percent) are more than twice as likely as
Democrats (20 percent) to say that they could conceive of a situation in which
they would support a military coup in the United States.”
More specifically, only 32 percent of Republicans reveal they would not conceive of a situation in which they would support a military action to overthrow the government.
Conversely, there’s no evidence that Democrats have even entertained the notion of a military takeover – no matter who is in the White House – not even when George W. Bush was president.
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| State Representative Justin Price (R-Hopkinton) expressed support for the "Three Percenter" movement who seek to mobilize 3% of the population to overthrow the government |
From YouGov: “The latest research shows that
officers in the military are held in much greater esteem than their civilian
superiors and that they are widely viewed as having the best interests of the
country in mind instead of their own selfish concerns.
70% of Americans believe that military officers generally want what is best for the country. When it comes to Congressmen, however, 71% of Americans believe that they want what is best for themselves, along with 59% for local politicians.”
70% of Americans believe that military officers generally want what is best for the country. When it comes to Congressmen, however, 71% of Americans believe that they want what is best for themselves, along with 59% for local politicians.”
The last several years have resulted in GOP voters feeling as if
any opposition to a right-wing ideology is considered unpatriotic – yet they
endorse a military action more commonly seen in totalitarian police states.
Hmmm. What’s been different in the last several years?
Let’s see . . . Barack Obama’s skin color might have something to do with it. I dunno. Just a guess.
Hmmm. What’s been different in the last several years?
Let’s see . . . Barack Obama’s skin color might have something to do with it. I dunno. Just a guess.
Kimberley Johnson (BIO) is the author of AMERICAN WOMAN: The Poll Dance & The Virgin
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