Of course this is not a MAGA realizing they are a shitty person. It’s just self interest to not get assassinated by some lunatic:
and those are the types of words used that can radicalize people against me and put my life in danger […] It’s been something I’ve thought about a lot, especially since Charlie Kirk was assassinated.
/doubt
But if she does change and becomes a good person, I will accept her as a fellow human being. Until I see change, she is a big troll with spork toes.
Deeds, not words.
I’ll believe this shit when I see it, which will probably be never.
I’m too old to be fooled by these MAGA morons and their crocodile tears.
Bullshit. I will believe it when I see it.
“I would like to say, humbly, I’m sorry for taking part in the toxic politics; it’s very bad for our country,” Greene said. “It’s been something I’ve thought about a lot, especially since Charlie Kirk was assassinated.”
Huh, I didn’t consider that might be a reason for her “change of heart.” Was the first time she started saying things that made sense after he was shot?
It’s not a change of heart on white christian nationalist policymaking, so her rhetoric means fuck all.
Yeah, that’s why it’s in quotes.
Would be dope if she actually turns over a new leaf. Im not willing to bet anything on it, but I’m willing to engage in a bit of cautious optimism and see if she lives by those words over the next few years
huh.
This might be more surprising than Trump glokglokking Bill.
ChrisHemsworthNarrowingHisEyes.meme
well, some people may need just more time to grow up
She’ll never have my vote for any number of reasons, but to see anyone as deep in the maga cult as her demonstrate any amount of growth… even if she falls back into old patterns at some point… it says something hopeful about steering this ship away from our current course if even she can gain the self awareness and humility to regret participating in these vitriolic forms of politics. Maybe, then, our parents and neighbors can see enough of the light to realize what this is bringing about, where we’re headed, and have the humility to admit that they need to stop and to do better. It’s only the smallest glimmer of hope, but it’s more than my increasingly cynical ass has had in a minute. Keep working on yourself Marge, but glad to see the baby steps being taken.
Heel turn for MTG to position herself as the next leader of the populist MAGA cult when Trump dies. She sucks in all the same ways, and there is no reason for anyone smarter then a liberal grant her any grace.
Idk I think its fair to say she knows she got elected in the first place for being such an outspoken toxic person. There is a real chance that the people that actually elected her will turn against her if she chooses a different path. Even if she turns a new leaf, the odds of her constituents doing the same, rather than continue blindly following the cult of hate, is not very high
She was okay less than 6 months ago, of her voters getting tased at a town hall, and was laughing at them. She is evil and playing a game right now.
I’m torn. I’m not sure I believe it, but I also don’t think she is capable of premeditated deceit. I hope I’m wrong, but i expect it to last as long as an idf cease fire.
She’s positioning herself for running as Vance’s VP in 2028. That’s it.
She hasn’t had a change of heart, she doesn’t warrant us “giving her a chance,” she’s not “okay for a republican.”
NOTHING has changed.
She’s an unapologetic white supremacists who is happily employed by the billionaire class.
My most charitable thinking about this is that she s always just playing to win. The way she acted was just that, an act. She did it because she knew it appealed to a particular segment of society that could get her elected. Now there is a sea change she is smart enough to know MAGA is doomed and she had jumped ship early because she thinks it will be more politically advantageous in the long run.
She may be genuinely remorseful if she is good for her, but it doesn’t erase the things she had voted for, against, and the things she said that harmed people or incited violence deliberately or accidentally.
That said, she is somewhat uniquely positioned to assist in the deprogramming of MAGA members so, though I don’t trust her, the things she is doing and saying today are leading people away from Trump, and that is the most vital mission right now.
The deprogramming is an incredibly good point.
Yeah, the apologies are the first step, if she follows through and changes we can decide wgat to do. But as it stands stepping back will at the very least reduce the heat she gets because she only gets it because she’s actively been picking fights
Yeah, the apologies are the first step, if she follows through and changes we can decide wgat to do.
she should never be given benefit of the doubt just because she “apologized”. her past conduct should not be forgotten, ever, no matter how strategically advantageous it might be for you at the moment. the end does not justify the means.
If you give people no credit for admitting they were wrong or give them no chance to atone, then you give them no reason to do it and they will continue down the path they are on. To me it is preferable that she stops being toxic vs her continuing if those are the two choices.
I am not saying she should be forgiven, but if she is genuine, and that remains to be seen (she has a lot of work to do to prove that), then continuing to punish or otherwise vilify her, sends her the message that she’s damned is she does and she’s damned if she doesn’t so why not continue being toxic. Why should she try to be better?
If she continues to atone and does some very positive things in future (again doubtful) there should at least be some consideration given that she may have changed.
Her apology and future actions should be considered if she’s ever found guilty and put before a court for sentencing.
Messing up while running for political position should result in a permanent return to private life. There’s a limited number of seats and millions of people who can fill them.
The means are an attempt at my belief in rehabilitation and forgiveness when possible. Her past conduct is reprehensible, and also I don’t believe we should be saying that it’s not worth bothering trying to change.
I’m unlikely to ever like her, but fucking hell I’m sick and tired of this pervasive idea that people can never change for the better and even if they do they’re still evil. It’s carceral bullshit.
She hasn’t demonstrated change yet, just announced her intentions, whether true or not. It’s worth keeping an eye out and seeing if she actually does change. I’m never going to forget who she has been for the past several years, but just as I believe a murderer should be given the opportunity to become a better person I’ll give her the room to do the same or not. It’s not like I have any power over her whatsoever.
Yep. As always: Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst.
She isn’t deprogramming shit. She is leading people away from Trump and toward her because she suspects Trump will be dead soon and she wants to take his place. She “loves Trump” (her words from the view interview). You’d have to be dumber then a liberal to take her at her word.
I didn’t actually say she was deprogramming anyone, just that she is in a position where she could.
That said, the fact that she is speaking out against him has unquestionably lead other people to doubt him.
Whether she is trying to take his place is not a point I tried to address directly, but I do believe she is behaving this way because she sees it as a way to further her own political career.
