A1 NOPE, DEMS NOPE, WE??

 

AI Overview     (April 8, 2026)

As of March and April 2026, a small contingent of Republican politicians has publicly opposed or raised concerns regarding the escalation of war with Iran, focusing on the need for congressional authorization, cost, and risk of a wider conflict. Key dissenting voices include: 

  • Sen. Rand Paul: Argued that only Congress can declare war, criticizing the lack of congressional approval for strikes.
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Warned that hawkishness could "fracture" the MAGA movement, stating constituents want focus on domestic issues, not another foreign war.
  • Rep. Nancy Mace: Opposed sending U.S. troops to Iran.
  • Rep. Kat Cammack and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: Criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham’s influence on the war, with Luna suggesting Graham should enlist if he wants to send others to fight.
  • Rep. Warren Davidson & Rep. Eli Crane: Expressed concerns regarding the lack of public engagement and the "dicey" nature of the conflict.
  • Sen. Lisa Murkowski & Sen. Susan Collins: Called for public hearings, expressing frustration with a lack of information from the administration. 

While the vast majority of Republicans support military action, polling indicated that 52% of the party's supporters opposed sending ground forces. Some Republicans, such as Rep. Nathaniel Moran and Rep. Kevin Kiley, have specifically questioned the destruction of Iranian civilization. 

Trump is deeply unpopular — yet voters still loathe Democrats

by Max Burns, opinion contributor   - 04/08/26 9:00 AM ET

https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5819659-trump-approval-rating-democrats/


AI Overview

As of April 2026, a majority of Republicans support U.S. military action against Iran, with polls showing roughly 67% to 85% approval, largely driven by high trust in Donald Trump's handling of the conflict. Support is heavily concentrated within the MAGA-aligned wing, though concerns over potential ground troop deployment exist. 

Key Aspects of Republican Support:

  • Partisan Divide: While Republicans largely support the strikes, the war is deeply unpopular among most Americans, with a majority of Democrats and Independents in opposition.
  • MAGA Influence: Support is strongest among MAGA-aligned Republicans (90%), while non-MAGA Republicans are more divided, with 54% supporting the strikes.
  • Trust in Leadership: Many Republicans express high trust in Trump to handle the situation, aligning with his "America First" approach to foreign policy.
  • Internal Division: Despite high overall support, some GOP lawmakers have expressed unease over the administration's transparency and the lack of a clear plan.
  • War Limits: Although they support airstrikes, a significant portion of Republicans oppose sending U.S. ground troops into Iran.

I’m watching Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen being interviewed at 8:26 pm Eastern Time on April 8, 2026, speaking of how the Republican Congressional Politicians are not (yet) standing up to resist The Iran War.   

I don’t see:

1.) Republican voters – pushing their Congressional Representatives to stop Donald Trump and the Senate and House of Representatives.  It appears obvious that the majority of Republican voters – are allied with MAGA-Land – loyal to Donald Trump.

Individuals who have stated that they voted for Trump in 2024, have indicated that they disagree with the Iran War, however there is no “movement” among The Republicans to stop the War, impeach Trump, deal seriously with what happened related to Jeffrey Epstein,

2.) Democratic Party Politicians – to date have talked of how bad Donald Trump is, and how what he is doing is illegal.    I have Not heard of a single Democratic Congessional Representative who is willing or able to seriously resist – what is going on multiple politicians.

3.) To date – the military leadership of The United States has shown no sign that they will resist the War in Iran – they are not refusing to do “illegal orders” – as they are legally required to do,

4.) The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump and The Republican leadership in some court cases, and ruled with them on other Court cases.    They have not – confronted the issues of “illegalities” or in any serious way stood up to oppose Donald Trump

5.) The Republican House leadership did not seat a Democratic Representative who was elected in September, 2025 until November, 2025.

6.) Republican politicians are not speaking out more than in miniscule numbers that the 2020 election was “stolen” by the Democratic Party.

7.) Republican leadership and Congressional Members are seeking to limit the vote in 2026.

8.) MS NOW – and other mainstream media are talking of the illegalities, the war crimes, and similar.   At the same time, they are not ACTIVELY RESISTING – Donald Trump, while “reporting the news”.

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Presume that:

1.)    Congressional Elections are held in November, 2026,

2.)    The Democrats win control of one or both The House of Representatives + The Senate,

Wouldn’t it seem likely that with Democratic Leadership taking power in January, 2027 that at a minimum Congressional Hearings would be held related to the MANY ILLEGALITIES that have been spoken of – re: Iran, Gaza, Epstein, subpoenas ignored + much more????

Do YOU really believe that Donald Trump and the Republicans will allow – “Democracy to continue?”   in 2027 – related to “Presume that:” – above??????????????

IF we have elections in November, 2026, if the results are “fair”, if the results are not caught up in the courts, etc., etc., I have trouble imagining that there will not be – an “IMMEDIATE CRISIS” – a war, an “assassination attempt” or ????  - where martial law is declared or something similar!

Adolf Hitler was elected in Germany in 1933.

Donald Trump was elected in The United States in 2024.

I have seen ZERO sign – that we will have more than – No Kings Marches and some other protests and Democratic Congresspeople – speaking out – but NOT doing active RESISTANCE!

This is Fascism 101!

We need to do more!   There will be no “savior” – “leader to lead us”!   We need to resist locally, collaborate locally and in our states (and DC), and find a way to change the narrative.

It won’t come from ABOVE – such as The Democratic Party.  It will only come from cooperation and confrontation, hopefully non-violently – against – The Rising Fascism that is upon us!   Black and Brown People – many of them are doing as much as they can!

White People – particularly White Men – need to step up!   We’ve never done it. I hope that we will – those of us – with power and influence speaking much, much more and doing much, much more.   It’s our time!   

Fascism is NO JOKE!

 

 

 

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