Interesting thread. Not sure what it adds to the discourse except maybe a bit of realism. I’m really looking forward to some article, years from now, examining how the GOP lost control of its populist branch.
Source: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/978254251582517248.html
The answer, here and Europe, is to do what establishment groups in two-party systems have done with populist movements since the 1800s: synthesize. 7/
And if you can’t do that, no problem, then you’re a Democrat or an Independent [I think he means “as opposed to a Republican” — John L.]. But neither party can survive without some kind of appeal to their populist base. It’s delusional to suggest otherwise.
Here, Read This 
REPUBLICANS –
WHEN DID
“Of the PEOPLE, by the PEOPLE for the PEOPLE”
turn into
“Of the NRA, By the CORPORATIONS for the VERY RICH”
WHEN DID
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
turn into
Dead Children, Overflowing Jails and Student Loans.
WHEN DID
“Give me your tired, your poor, your hungry”
turn into
“Build a big, beautiful wall, Mexico will pay”.
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