My Thoughts on the Republican Midterm losses

 In my younger years I would have been devastated by the results of the recent midterm elections. Not this year, for several reasons.

As I blogged recently, the Republicans have lost their way.  I am a Libertarian who is committed to Libertarian values.  When no credible Libertarian is on the ballot I lean Republican but this cycle I voted for no one in either party.  The party has been corrupted by Republicans in Name Only, or “RiNo’s” and I will not vote for cowardice.  25 years ago the Republicans were the wall against which Socialism/Marxism/hatred could not pass.  No longer the case.  I would rather “my” party lose than vote for cowards.

Trump should resign.  He has not done anything treasonous or is as corrupt as the radical left paints him.   I fully support the “war” in Iran.  Most of the west has played "appeasement" like Europe did with Hitler.  Iran is the the soul of evil and has vowed, publicly to kill all “infidels” which is anyone not Muslim/Islam. Undeniable, that is on record. Israel gets it. The Islamist senator-elect’s best friend in Michigan declared that America deserved 9/11. Many people in the U.S. and Europe understand the gravity of Iran’s determination.  Many European countries (to my delight) do not. Sadly there is a large number of people universally and in the U.S. who hate both Israel and the U.S. But Trump only bluffed. We now live with inflation and the radical left has gained ground because Trump and his supporters lost credibility. 

Domestically the Republicans used to be the party who held off the “gimmes” but no longer.  The Republicans yield to higher taxes and more social spending which adds to the Democrats voting base - so why bother?

I read that “the media won the elections.”  There is some truth to that and there is little the Republicans could have done other than remain outspokenly committed to their principles and out-shout interviewers who shriek that the Republicans are sending babies and old folks starving into the streets.

I don’t think Republican/Libertarian values will recover and at my age that will not matter much.  The voters have spoken and will get what they deserve.  Over the remainder of my life I hope I don't get what they deserve as well.

Again, Trump should resign, not because he is evil or failed in too many of his promises.  He is pompous, insensitive, rude and self-righteous.  And he bluffed Iran far too many times with no success. I think the war with Iran was worth fighting  but to be successful we would have had to kill millions of civilians, not a popular move in a world full of frightened nations. Before he resigns he should pull a “biden” and pardon all of his administration for any crimes either already documented or later discovered.  Give the helm to Vance who might be able to salvage some of the party before 2028.  In any case with no one to investigate and persecute, more debate time will be given to running the country than it will be getting revenge on Trump.

There is a positive outcome for me.  I truly believe Europe is going to regret the cessation of Trump’s efforts.  Not now, maybe ten years from now.  Europe has no interest in stopping Iran’s nuclear threat,  I will not mourn European devastation. And if the elitists and ignorant Left in this country suffer, all the merrier.

I am concerned about Israel. I hope that nation continues to have its historical resolve.