Indeed. The smart ones are like the dude that stacked the courts over 40 years. Or the folks who implemented right wing propaganda under the guise of "news". Or the master Machiavellian politician, McConnel (before he started glitching).
Some are just hateful, manipulative morons. Examples can be found in congress.
Where did I indicate what I thought about the Republican party's policies? They and their constituents appear to like them which is why they get elected.