# 7 Jan 2021 and beyond - the aftermath of the storming of the Capitol

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> [@mhendo](#):
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> Then we might be able to return to a situation where the Republicans are just garden-variety obstructionist, Democracy-hating, hypocritical assholes.

Who ever thought we’d long for those days?

I think the best case for both Dems and non-insane Republicans would be to impeach him, drive Trumpism out of the party, and then try rebuild a party that can win by being popular, not by cheating. We can go back to civilized fights with them.

And if that happens, the Trumpists can form their new splinter party. For my SDMB pool entry, I predict they’ll name it The Patriot Party.

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