"Like trade, this appears to be a case where a vocal minority cares far more about an issue than the more silent majority. "
Well, if you've been keeping track since October 1, it sure appears that the folks have a arranged a series of October surprises on behalf of the R party and Vladimir Putin. In particular, a number of big plutocratic types have gone all in on their attempts to rescue and support Vlad's asymmetric strategies (which appears to be all he has to work with at this point, given the wrecking of his army). I think this is a case of plutocrats of a feather stick together.
Given that the American R donor class consists of a bunch of rich guys with the same attitudes toward social issues as the average gamergater, then I don't think it's they're one mind with Vlad the Impotent towards Ukrainians. So every reason to figure they're yelling at McCarthy all the time. (I'd add that the GOP's insistance of promoting their intended destruction of Social Security and Medicare before the election is obviously meant to reassure the plutocrats that they're onboard with the rich guys' tune.) Ergo, Vlad's up shit creek without a paddle so the plutocrats are reaching out to the House R's save their buddy and continue the drive towards worldwide plutocratic oligarchy.
"Biden will likely secure more aid for Ukraine in the lame duck session, making McCarthy’s job easier."
This is key. They'll need money to sustain Ukraine over two years, and that means a big wad of cash.
"Like trade, this appears to be a case where a vocal minority cares far more about an issue than the more silent majority. "
Well, if you've been keeping track since October 1, it sure appears that the folks have a arranged a series of October surprises on behalf of the R party and Vladimir Putin. In particular, a number of big plutocratic types have gone all in on their attempts to rescue and support Vlad's asymmetric strategies (which appears to be all he has to work with at this point, given the wrecking of his army). I think this is a case of plutocrats of a feather stick together.
Given that the American R donor class consists of a bunch of rich guys with the same attitudes toward social issues as the average gamergater, then I don't think it's they're one mind with Vlad the Impotent towards Ukrainians. So every reason to figure they're yelling at McCarthy all the time. (I'd add that the GOP's insistance of promoting their intended destruction of Social Security and Medicare before the election is obviously meant to reassure the plutocrats that they're onboard with the rich guys' tune.) Ergo, Vlad's up shit creek without a paddle so the plutocrats are reaching out to the House R's save their buddy and continue the drive towards worldwide plutocratic oligarchy.
"Biden will likely secure more aid for Ukraine in the lame duck session, making McCarthy’s job easier."
This is key. They'll need money to sustain Ukraine over two years, and that means a big wad of cash.
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so