The next tactic in political war against democracy: Attack and investigate the investigators

Some of us thought the day might come when Republican Party elites would call for open warfare against the US Government and the rule of law. Well, that day is here. The Washington Post writes in a series of short articles:

Trump claims political persecution after FBI search of Mar-a-Lago residence

News of the court-authorized search prompted recriminations from Trump’s fellow Republicans, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who threatened to investigate the Justice Department if the GOP takes control of the chamber next year. Democrats, who twice impeached Trump but failed both times to convict him, welcomed the news of the raid. 

Trump raising money for his PAC off the FBI search

Former president Donald Trump is seeking to raise money for his political action committee off the FBI search of his residence.

A text message sent to supporters Tuesday morning announces that “MAR-A-LAGO was raided” and provides a link to donate to Save America, Trump’s PAC.

A landing page seeks to stoke more outrage, offering this message: “It’s time for EVERY PATRIOT to step up and stand against the Left’s reckless WITCH HUNTS and political persecution of President Trump!”

Republicans call for Garland, Wray to hold news conferences, testify to Congress

Leading Republican lawmakers are calling on Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher A. Wray to hold news conferences and appear before Congress to explain why the search of former president Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence was necessary.

During a television appearance Tuesday morning, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Garland and Wray — as well as President Biden — should appear before cameras and “take all questions, explain why they’re doing what they’re doing, what each of them knew when.”

“This should scare every American,” Scott, who leads the campaign committee of Senate Republicans, said on Fox Business. “Until we get answers, you should have unbelievable concern.”

Conservative Republicans planning to dine with Trump tonight

Members of the Republican Study Committee, a conservative caucus of House Republicans, are planning to have dinner with former president Donald Trump at his golf club in Bedminster, N.J., in what is expected to be a show of solidarity following the FBI search of his residence in Florida.

The visit was previously planned but takes on added significance given Monday’s news and a vow by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to investigate the Justice Department if Republicans take control of the House next year.

The corrupt and authoritarian intent of the GOP leadership could not be clearer. This is the face of modern American fascism. What scares this American is not the raid on the traitor's residence. It is the response of Republican elites in defense of what is indefensible and openly treasonous. As far as the Republican Party goes, the rule of law has fallen. They are done with it. They are coming with a vengeance for our democracy and liberties.

Qs: 

1. Is it over the top to accuse Republican Party elites as modern American fascists who now openly ignore and attack the rule of law, or do facts and circumstances make those accusations reasonably defensible?

2. Are the rank and file who still support the Republican leadership also fascist, or merely understandably deceived and betrayed? We all know about the elites, but what about the rank and file?

Rick Scott -- openly attacking 

the rule of law and democracy