Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

I don't like the state of the Republican party, but I'm also sick of this stereotyping and strawmen.

I think many, if not most, Americans agree that the tariffs are excessive and are going to cause issues.




I would love some examples of Republican elected officials pushing back against the tariffs (both economically and as an arrogation of Congressional power) and flexing their legislative power. Likewise I'd like to see some of them standing up for civil liberties, the Constitution, and against actual corruption in government like the president's memecoins.


They didn't seem to think so when they voted for Trump.

Who could've known that the tariff man would impose tariffs? Maybe his mini trade war with China in 2018--for which he had to bail out farmers--should've served as an indicator of what was to come.


Show me a republican that doesn't fit the stereotype.


I'll engage.

So far, I haven't found many bonafide Republicans willing to say, "This is bad enough to make me regret voting for Trump", or even to have not voted for, or voted against Trump.

If you are one of these conservative/Republicans, do you fit into any of the above categories?


I lean conservative in many respects, and voted for a 3rd party.


I mean, he’s just doing the things he said he would do and now all you voters are surprised that he’s trashed your retirement and your life and health will be worse? And it’s going to last decades.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: