I'm guessing by the tone and invective, it would apply to anyone who refers to themselves as a Republican in one regard or another.
Maybe more accurately it is aimed at all those who support the current actions and direction of the Republican party?
Like I say - I dunno - I am an outsider to this. But that does seem to be how it could be construed.
The problem is that the open letter generalizes and makes sweeping allegations.
In a party political system an open letter inevitably will. But open letters of this sort can be a powerful way to get a point across. Despite inviting that inevitable accusation.
I think it would be more wise and conducive to productive conversation to narrow it down to specific people within the party instead of blaming the entire GOP.
I think that those it is aimed at are those who hold to or support a particular direction that the GOP appears to be moving in. From the letter:
Letter writes:
I grew up in a profoundly Republican home, so I can remember when you wore a very different face than the one we see now. You've lost me and you've lost most of America. Because I believe having responsible choices is important to democracy, I'd like to give you some advice and an invitation.
First, the invitation: Come back to us.
That doesn't sound like a condemnation of all Republicans at all.
That way you can be an objective observer versus being a biased mouthpiece for the left.
I don't think you can make this sort of point (whether you agree with it or not) by specifying individuals alone (although he does mention a fair few)
When an established political party in any historically proud democracy lurches to what could be called an extreme these sort of comparisons are inevitable. And maybe even necessary.
Edited by Straggler, : No reason given.