The comment makes perfect sense, especially given the current political climate of the US and what Republicans are clearly indicating they want... Not sure what you are on about.

You’re rejecting people who self identified as Republicans for not being Republicans.

You can reject the category of Republicans in all situations or zero situations but doing so only some of the time is not a defensible position.

With respect it's also possible you are not as literate as you want to believe

Don't disregard what people tell you they will do because they are "just people"

Project 2025 been admitting their goals for years but they're just people they would never, right?