The midterms are looming -- and the specter of death for a representative republic

[mystery-ak]

December 3, 2025
The midterms are looming -- and the specter of death for a representative republic
By Eric Utter

Republicans better get their act together — and quickly. That said, I’m also urging pigs to fly.

I say this because the last, best hope for the Last, Best Hope will have expired on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 if they do not. And I, for one, I'm not holding my breath.

At this point, I fully expect Republicans to lose the House and possibly the Senate, effectively ending Trump's presidency and the MAGA Revolution. I know this opinion won't sit well with many of you, but, sadly, I believe it to be the truth.

One might logically ask how this could be possible given that many of the views and policies Democrats promote are unpopular with the majority of Americans, and the fact that Republicans currently hold the House, Senate, and presidency?

There is at least a three-part answer to that query: rampant cheating on the part of Democrats, idiocy on the part of a misinformed electorate, and extreme cravenness on the part of Republicans.

If Republicans do blow it, they will have squandered their last chance to fundamentally transform the nation back to its founding ideals. The only hope for the country was for Trump and his administration to somehow defeat the endlessly vast Deep State and all the major institutions that are arrayed against them.

Unfortunately, at this point, the only possibility to achieve even a partial victory would be to nuke the filibuster and pass a full slate of election laws to prevent industrial scale fraud and cheating by the Democrats. (After which, they could theoretically reestablish the filibuster.)

But Republicans prefer losing to leading ... and will now likely get their wish in perpetuity.

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https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/12/the_midterms_are_looming_and_the_specter_of_death_for_a_representative_republic.html

[DefiantMassRINO]

That's what happen when your party's candidates are soft-handed dandies who don't like to get dirt under their fingernails and blood on their hands.

GOP Congressmen would rather lay back and be shiftless 'Constitutional lawyers' and let the Orange One fight all their brawls for them.

[Free Vulcan]

It's a year out already, let's keep our panties on for a bit shall we?

[Fishrrman]

Mr. Utter's concerns aren't overblown.

Au contraire, they're based on the "past performance" of Republican "majorities" that refused to ACT like they were a majority and represented majority interests in America.

I agree with his thoughts about "nuking the filibuster" and have been a proponent of that for as long as I've been a member of the forum. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.

What I believe needs to be done between now and the upcoming election is for ALL the red states to re-district as Texas and (I believe) North Carolina have done. Florida will soon do so, and it looks like Indiana will come along. But in other states, notably Nebraska and Kansas, the legislatures are holding out.

We need to do what we legally can to "strengthen the odds" against the dem-communists, who will do EVERYTHING possible to tilt such odds in their favor.

But, alas, I sense the red states (and even a few purple states where it might be possible) will shirk on this and drop the ball. Again... just as the Pubbies do when they're (allegedly) in control...

[Cyber Liberty]

I am not a gloom and doomer.

[Idiot]

December 3, 2025
The midterms are looming -- and the specter of death for a representative republic
By Eric Utter

Republicans better get their act together — and quickly. That said, I’m also urging pigs to fly.

I say this because the last, best hope for the Last, Best Hope will have expired on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 if they do not. And I, for one, I'm not holding my breath.

At this point, I fully expect Republicans to lose the House and possibly the Senate, effectively ending Trump's presidency and the MAGA Revolution. I know this opinion won't sit well with many of you, but, sadly, I believe it to be the truth.

One might logically ask how this could be possible given that many of the views and policies Democrats promote are unpopular with the majority of Americans, and the fact that Republicans currently hold the House, Senate, and presidency?

There is at least a three-part answer to that query: rampant cheating on the part of Democrats, idiocy on the part of a misinformed electorate, and extreme cravenness on the part of Republicans.

If Republicans do blow it, they will have squandered their last chance to fundamentally transform the nation back to its founding ideals. The only hope for the country was for Trump and his administration to somehow defeat the endlessly vast Deep State and all the major institutions that are arrayed against them.

Unfortunately, at this point, the only possibility to achieve even a partial victory would be to nuke the filibuster and pass a full slate of election laws to prevent industrial scale fraud and cheating by the Democrats. (After which, they could theoretically reestablish the filibuster.)

But Republicans prefer losing to leading ... and will now likely get their wish in perpetuity.

more
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/12/the_midterms_are_looming_and_the_specter_of_death_for_a_representative_republic.html

It's going to be a blood bath...

[Wingnut]

I am not a gloom and doomer.

But some Idiots think it is.

[Kamaji]

But some Idiots think it is.

Then again, they’ve named themselves most aptly.

[Idiot]

Then again, they’ve named themselves most aptly.

I'll gladly put my money where my mouth is....  The repubs will for sure lose the house and it's 50-50 on the senate...  I'd say they'll lose it as well.  Where is a site where you can bet on this? 

Speaking with other producers in the oil bus. yesterday we all concluded that we made much more money when a dem is in office.  Trump is friggen killing us.  In West Texas it's costing the Majors $80 to produce one barrel of oil and are getting $57 for the same barrel.  They are underwater big time and are starting to stack rigs, 14 stacked just last week.  Drill baby drill...lol...yeah right.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Speaking with other producers in the oil bus. yesterday we all concluded that we made much more money when a dem is in office.  Trump is friggen killing us. 

Where and how did you make this money @Idiot ?  Be specific.

[DefiantMassRINO]

2026 Midterms are the GOP's to lose.

Dems are a party of lunatics that advocate for criminals, illegal aliens, and trannies while despising America, Americans, and American values.

But, the GOP can lose if they don't mind the affordability crisis among working Americans.  The GOP needs to be more aggressive pursuing supply-side economic policies that can lower costs and grow GDP.

Congressional Republicans are coming across as cowardly aloof country-club dandies with their lack of Legislative productivity.

If GOP Congressmen are not:

- writing laws
- debtaing laws
- amending laws
- passing laws

WTF are they doing?

[DefiantMassRINO]

Dem Global Climate Change policies are great for producer oil prices because they reduce oil supply and production.

While those prices are good for producers, they are inflationary for consumers.

America needs to press its energy advtanages to regain Global commerce competitive advantages.

Where and how did you make this money @Idiot ?  Be specific.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Some advice from Van Epps .... A man who knows:  "Running from Trump is how you lose, running with Trump is how you win"

Click for video:   https://youtu.be/ltqUOhn4OeY?si=wQT74lVT4tEbEkgd

[Right_in_Virginia]

The legacy media knows Van Epps is absolutely right--- which is why the will pound you with contrary polls and simply fake news stories.  Gird your loins and prepare to overcome the onslaught coming our way. 

Some advice from Van Epps .... A man who knows:  "Running from Trump is how you lose, running with Trump is how you win"

Click for video:   https://youtu.be/ltqUOhn4OeY?si=wQT74lVT4tEbEkgd

[Idiot]

Where and how did you make this money @Idiot ?  Be specific.

I'm supposed to be happy about Trump killing my livelihood? I think not.

[Right_in_Virginia]

I'm supposed to be happy about Trump killing my livelihood? I think not.

How did Trump do this?  His being a fry cook was a brief, temporary job.  You could have waited him out.

[LMAO]

Speaking with other producers in the oil bus. yesterday we all concluded that we made much more money when a dem is in office.  Trump is friggen killing us.  In West Texas it's costing the Majors $80 to produce one barrel of oil and are getting $57 for the same barrel.  They are underwater big time and are starting to stack rigs, 14 stacked just last week.  Drill baby drill...lol...yeah right.

@Idiot

Yup. My oldest worked for a few years in the oil fields and is friends with quite a few who still do and they/he agrees with your assessment.

https://news.oilandgaswatch.org/post/the-oil-and-gas-industry-keeps-laying-off-workers-as-trump-pushes-drill-baby-drill

Except for a couple brief rallies over the summer, oil prices have mostly remained below $70 per barrel, a level that executives say cannot sustain growth in the industry. The latest Dallas Fed survey revealed rising pessimism about the trajectory of oil prices and the industry overall compared to earlier this year.

“The administration is pushing for $40 per barrel crude oil, and with tariffs on foreign [steel for pipelines],” costs for oil extraction companies are up “and drilling is going to disappear,” wrote one executive of an exploration and production company. “The oil industry is once again going to lose valuable employees.”


BTW, why is your screen name Idiot?

[LMAO]

Despite the hostile electoral environment facing the GOP this year and into next, the big win for the GOP could be the Minnesota gubernatorial race provided they don’t run Lindell(assuming Walz doesn’t resign over this and stays in the race)

This scandal with the Somalis in Minnesota is a major problem for Walz. And if half of what I’ve read is true, he’s bleep

Walz is dumb enough to stay in the race. But the Minnesota DFL might have the final say as the DNC had when it came to Biden staying in

And yes. Minnesota has had GOP governors. They even had a wrestling governor

[DCPatriot]

LOL!  I'm not worried about President Trump's ability to control the 'news story du jour'.

For example, seeing him calling Omar "garbage" and Somalians "trash"..."poison" DURING my 1st cup of coffee.   

[Idiot]

@Idiot

Yup. My oldest worked for a few years in the oil fields and is friends with quite a few who still do and they/he agrees with your assessment.

https://news.oilandgaswatch.org/post/the-oil-and-gas-industry-keeps-laying-off-workers-as-trump-pushes-drill-baby-drill

Except for a couple brief rallies over the summer, oil prices have mostly remained below $70 per barrel, a level that executives say cannot sustain growth in the industry. The latest Dallas Fed survey revealed rising pessimism about the trajectory of oil prices and the industry overall compared to earlier this year.

“The administration is pushing for $40 per barrel crude oil, and with tariffs on foreign [steel for pipelines],” costs for oil extraction companies are up “and drilling is going to disappear,” wrote one executive of an exploration and production company. “The oil industry is once again going to lose valuable employees.”


BTW, why is your screen name Idiot?

Bigun placed that moniker upon me and I wear it as a badge of pride.

[Smokin Joe]

Mr. Utter's concerns aren't overblown.

Au contraire, they're based on the "past performance" of Republican "majorities" that refused to ACT like they were a majority and represented majority interests in America.

I agree with his thoughts about "nuking the filibuster" and have been a proponent of that for as long as I've been a member of the forum. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.

What I believe needs to be done between now and the upcoming election is for ALL the red states to re-district as Texas and (I believe) North Carolina have done. Florida will soon do so, and it looks like Indiana will come along. But in other states, notably Nebraska and Kansas, the legislatures are holding out.

We need to do what we legally can to "strengthen the odds" against the dem-communists, who will do EVERYTHING possible to tilt such odds in their favor.

But, alas, I sense the red states (and even a few purple states where it might be possible) will shirk on this and drop the ball. Again... just as the Pubbies do when they're (allegedly) in control...

We won't redistrict in ND, and I don't see the point in SD, WY, or AK, either. (We each only have one representative in the House).

[Smokin Joe]

I'll gladly put my money where my mouth is....  The repubs will for sure lose the house and it's 50-50 on the senate...  I'd say they'll lose it as well.  Where is a site where you can bet on this? 

Speaking with other producers in the oil bus. yesterday we all concluded that we made much more money when a dem is in office.  Trump is friggen killing us.  In West Texas it's costing the Majors $80 to produce one barrel of oil and are getting $57 for the same barrel.  They are underwater big time and are starting to stack rigs, 14 stacked just last week.  Drill baby drill...lol...yeah right.

It's a normal cycle. What people who cheer for low per barrel prices don't seem to get is that below a point, drilling stops. $60/bbl is considered 'break even' for Bakken/Three Forks wells, and it will take that for drilling to continue. The $100+ during Obama's era fueled the development of the Bakken, but dropping prices and changes in drilling strategy (to save costs) have taken the rig count from a high here over 200 down to 30 or so now. (Figure, each rig down costs 50 good paying jobs and a lot of collateral damage to the local economy.)

So, yes, paradoxically, the oil patch seems to do better with a Democrat in office. But the last round, infrastructure projects were axed from day one, leases were not offered, and areas were removed from play by edict. Hard to get a handle on the next play when you can't even drill exploration wells.

Every boom (high prices for oil, high drilling activity) sets up the next 'bust' (low oil prices, collapse in the drilling sector) which sets up the next boom, because as those wells deplete, the price will go back up. Because the depletion curves for horizontal shale play wells tend to be different and initially steeper than the depletion curves for the old vertical wellbores, I suspect the cycle will shorten in frequency unless drilling can be sustained or some sort of regulatory crap interferes, for good or ill.

[Free Vulcan]

I'll gladly put my money where my mouth is....  The repubs will for sure lose the house and it's 50-50 on the senate...  I'd say they'll lose it as well.  Where is a site where you can bet on this? 

Speaking with other producers in the oil bus. yesterday we all concluded that we made much more money when a dem is in office.  Trump is friggen killing us.  In West Texas it's costing the Majors $80 to produce one barrel of oil and are getting $57 for the same barrel.  They are underwater big time and are starting to stack rigs, 14 stacked just last week.  Drill baby drill...lol...yeah right.

So you're happy for the Rats to give you the rope to hang yourself with?