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[–] dutchkimble@lemy.lol 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Can you please ELI5 what GOP and MAGA mean?

[–] The_Hunted_One@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

GOP stands for "Grand Old Party", which is a nickname for the Republican Party in the United States.

MAGA is an acronym which stands for "Make America Great Again", and was used by Trump during his run for the presidency. It has since been used to indicate those that follow Trump and his policies.

[–] Can_Utility@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

MAGA has traditionally stood for "Make America Great Again," but I suspect after this year it might change to either:

Make Attorneys Get Attorneys

or

My Ass Got Arrested

[–] pbjamm@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

GOP = Republican Party

MAGA = Trumpists traitor branch of the party

[–] CraigeryTheKid@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

To be clear, the GOP is also heavily composed of traitors.

[–] redballooon@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sure, but the GOP is merely a traitor to the American people. MAGA tops that by being traitor even to the GOP.

[–] CalcProgrammer1@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

But not in an "enemy of my enemy is my friend" sort of way. Not in the slightest.

[–] KingJalopy@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Grand old party (Republicans)

Make America great again (Trump fans)