‘We Are All Afraid’: Republican Senator Admits Colleagues Are Terrified of Being Punished for Criticizing Trump

[ConWolf]

How is that comment much different than that which you are questioning?

I am not questioning anything. I simply stated that I don't answer questions when people ask, the provide little leaders at the end.

If you are talking about the quality of the discussion, it's not there. And my comment is no better. I have no problem saying that.

 

[Callen]

If Ted Cruz or Marsh Blackburn says this (what Murkowski stated), I would be very very interested.

Murkowski has been a tick on Trump's butt for a long long time.

She's got nothing to lose by stirring the pot. Just saying this only further creates problems for him (and he's doing it to himself).

Do you beleive based on Trump's actions against those who oppose him that she is being untruthful?

 

[Lycanthrope]

If Ted Cruz or Marsh Blackburn says this (what Murkowski stated), I would be very very interested.

Murkowski has been a tick on Trump's butt for a long long time.

She's got nothing to lose by stirring the pot. Just saying this only further creates problems for him (and he's doing it to himself).

Cruz is too much of a coward to even say he's afraid.

 

[maxparrish]

Not sure what to say...grow a spine? But is that correct? Because nobody should have to be afraid of standing up to the corruption and lawlessness of the Trump administration.

‘We Are All Afraid’: Republican Senator Admits Colleagues Are Terrified of Being Punished for Criticizing Trump

Murkowski openly admitted that she and her Republican colleagues were “all afraid” of “retaliation” from Trump, as she criticized his policies.

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That is ZERO excuse for the 34 Republican Senators NOT up for re-election in 2026. And even less so for those whose "use by date" is long expired, including her. Anyone defending Trump in 2026 will be a fool, especially if they are in contestable states (eg Iowa, Maine, etc.).

 

[ConWolf]

Do you beleive based on Trump's actions against those who oppose him that she is being untruthful?

That's a huge question.

Untruthful ? I don't know.

I am saying she could be amplifying something beyond what it is.

All pols are afraid of irritating people internally.....costs them spots on committees, endorsements...etc.

Is she saying she is afraid of being thrown in jail?

If that were the case, I would say yes. But I don't know.

What I am saying is that she isn't someone I listen to on this kind of thing because she's always been an anti-Trump person. That's not being critical, that's just stating a fact.

I do say that if Cruz or Blackburn or Lee stood up and said this, I'd be a lot more interested in knowing more.

 

[j brown's body]

We are entering into a dark period of American history where political violence is not a remote possibility anymore

They can blast Murkowski all they want,, but she is an example of how social media and the lies, hate and violence it promotes is killing functional democratic government.

 

[j brown's body]

You might want to consider how MAGA came to be in the first place.

In essence, the left and the establishment GOP failed to listen to a large cross section of America (which they dismissed and thought would go away).

Well, they didn't.

I am certainly not defending Trump.

But you do sometimes get what you ask for.

This is something that is occurring all over the world. Take Braizl for example.

Freedom of speech and democracy. Can we have both?

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[CaughtInThe]

 

[Callen]

That's a huge question.

Untruthful ? I don't know.

I am saying she could be amplifying something beyond what it is.

All pols are afraid of irritating people internally.....costs them spots on committees, endorsements...etc.

Is she saying she is afraid of being thrown in jail?

If that were the case, I would say yes. But I don't know.

What I am saying is that she isn't someone I listen to on this kind of thing because she's always been an anti-Trump person. That's not being critical, that's just stating a fact.

I do say that if Cruz or Blackburn or Lee stood up and said this, I'd be a lot more interested in knowing more.

My question is , based on his actions when anyone crosses him or criticizes him, do you think it is reasonable to beleive that politicians would be worried about crossing him? He has publicly threatened to primary anyone who doesn't step in line.I think they are and the difference is that Murkowski isn't frightened of expressing that concern. Neither Cruz or MTG would say anything against Trump one out of loyalty the other out of fear.

 

[Lycanthrope]

A tangential question - when does MAGA concede that as much as they despise the left Donald 2.0 is not in the best interest of American democracy and give their elected officials the courage to oppose it? Because the fear is as much or more about Trump's loyalist base as it is about Donald himself.

 

[KingLeo]

It seems the Republican House and Senate members will need to see a GOP slaughter in the midterms before any of them grow a spine.

 

[j brown's body]

A tangential question - when does MAGA concede that as much as they despise the left Donald 2.0 is not in the best interest of American democracy and give their elected officials the courage to oppose it? Because the fear is as much or more about Trump's loyalist base as it is about Donald himself.

I think they've given up on democracy.

Look at the NC judicial election.

 

[ConWolf]

My question is , based on his actions when anyone crosses him or criticizes him, do you think it is reasonable to beleive that politicians would be worried about crossing him? He has publicly threatened to primary anyone who doesn't step in line.

Sure they should be worried. It's not like he didn't blast her in 2022.

If that's what she is talking about, why is this even being talked about?

If she is worried about going to jail or being disappeared...that's different.

My question is , based on his actions when anyone crosses him or criticizes him, do you think it is reasonable to beleive that politicians would be worried about crossing him? He has publicly threatened to primary anyone who doesn't step in line.I think they are and the difference is that Murkowski isn't frightened of expressing that concern. Neither Cruz or MTG would say anything against Trump one out of loyalty the other out of fear.

In context, this does not bother me. It happens all over.

Mia Love is the one that I think about the most. She was a very good and honest legislator. She would not support Trump and she lost. But it happens.

That's not the biggest thing I worry about with Trump. Right now, this whole deportantion screw up has me pissed.

 

[Lycanthrope]

I think they've given up on democracy.

Look at the NC judicial election.

And as long as MAGAs threaten the job security of elected Republicans, the Ted Cruzes of Congress will continue to piss themselves at the thought of opposing His Majesty.

 

[ConWolf]

It seems the Republican House and Senate members will need to see a GOP slaughter in the midterms before any of them grow a spine.

Keep at it King.

I am sure it will happen.

 

[Simon W. Moon]

If you had a true republican senator saying this, it would be a lot more credible.

indeed

No one from the outside is to be trusted!​

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All truth comes from Trumpco and Trumpco alone​

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Everything else is lies!​

( unless it benefits Trump )

 

[KingLeo]

Keep at it King.

I am sure it will happen.

It is a distinct possibility and it seems more than a few GOP legislators see it also.

 

[ConWolf]

A tangential question - when does MAGA concede that as much as they despise the left Donald 2.0 is not in the best interest of American democracy and give their elected officials the courage to oppose it? Because the fear is as much or more about Trump's loyalist base as it is about Donald himself.

A good statement. And, true in many regards.

But there might be a limit to what they are willing to tolerate.

Especially now that he's fooling with the stock market.

 

[ConWolf]

indeed

No one from the outside is to be trusted!​

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All truth comes from Trumpco and Trumpco alone​

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Everything else is lies!​

( unless it benefits Trump )

It's more a credibility thing.

Murkowski and Trump have been going at each other for several years. This isn't surprising.

If Cruz states it....people will sit up and take notice.

 

[j brown's body]

If Ted Cruz or Marsh Blackburn says this (what Murkowski stated), I would be very very interested.

Murkowski has been a tick on Trump's butt for a long long time.

She's got nothing to lose by stirring the pot. Just saying this only further creates problems for him (and he's doing it to himself).

I belive she is referring to her personal safety.

 

[911Sparky]

Jokes on her.

Trumpco's gonna **** her shit up right royally whether she helps them **** over other people in the meantime or not.

Might as well get on with using her voice now while she still has a chance

I can't help but like Murkowski. She was willing to stand against trump in his first term, remember the vote to kill Obamacare, McCain got all the publicity for his famous thumbs down vote,
which would have been meaningless if Murkowski and Collins had not also voted to save it. I'm not sure why she is suddenly so hesitant to buck him.

 

[Callen]

Sure they should be worried. It's not like he didn't blast her in 2022.

If that's what she is talking about, why is this even being talked about?

If she is worried about going to jail or being disappeared...that's different.

Sorry but coercion and threats are simply not appropriate in a democracy even if the do fall short of jail time! Based on your responses, and solely on your responses, I am inclined to beleive you are OK with Trumps penchant for vengeance and retribution. Which is fine by me ..... to each their own.

 

[ConWolf]

I belive she is referring to her personal safety.

It would be great if she would clarify.

 

[ConWolf]

Based on your responses, and solely on your responses, I am inclined to beleive you are OK with Trumps penchant for vengeance and retribution. Which is fine by me ..... to each their own.

If you are talking political retribution, I am not sure how this is supposed to be a new thing.

It's only been going on since the late 1700's.

Trump's pettiness is not O.K. with me as a matter of personal taste. But there is nothing illegal about it.

He's not shown himself to be a great diplomat or strategist.

 

[Deuce]

They don't need to change parties to fight back.

Look and Sinema and Manchin.

They should be GOP heros.

They're not fighting back. None of the right is fighting back. They're complicit with this fascism.