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Re:Record-High 89% in U.S. Say Government Corruption Widespread by saalweachter on Saturday September 05, 2026 @07:12AM (#49575414)
They did not say "Republicans". They said "conservatives".
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Re:Record-High 89% in U.S. Say Government Corruption Widespread by 0xDEAFBEAD on Saturday September 05, 2026 @07:25AM (#49575517)
1800s Republicans were a big business, religious, nationalist party. The Union side in the Civil War was motivated by religion (cc "Battle Hymn of the Republic") and nationalism. Rich men paid to have poor men serve in their stead.
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