We discussed the remarkable pattern that the Republicans follow... Well said. I've been saying a form of this for years (probably not as articulately as you),

We discussed the remarkable pattern that the Republicans follow... Well said. I've been saying a form of this for years (probably not as articulately as you), but I've noticed recently that more and more people seem to be getting it. This is a good thing, because once enough people understand this is what they are about, then it will become less effective.