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 Alabama Congressman Changes Parties Over Health CarePosted on Dec 22, 2009
Alabama Rep. Parker Griffith, a freshman congressman who formerly figured among the famous “Blue Dog” Democrats in Congress, has reportedly decided to defect to the GOP after breaking with his party over health care reform. This shift in the Democratic ranks could spell trouble for the 2010 election, especially if Rep. Griffith’s switchover inspires others to follow suit. —KA
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By Fen, January 21, 2010 at 5:03 am Link to this comment
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“you dont think that the South is anti-progressive you live on some other planet… if we are to PROGRESS at all -”
“Progressive” is just another recycled label for Liberalism. Its junk, touchy-feel-good sentiments to make you feel cool and better about yourself.
No one who espouses “progressive” should be taken seriously. Its about slavery - the socialist iron collar around our necks, in exchange for gov cheese. You need proof of the failures of “progressives”, just look at the devastation they’ve visited on inner city blacks.
Of course, your stereotypcial bigoted provincialism against southern states is enough of a disqualifier. You’re not half as “enlightened” and “sophisticated” as you think you are.
Report thisBy KDelphi, December 23, 2009 at 1:58 pm Link to this comment
Bud—what in hell does the “south” have to do with the blog you linked?? I didnt bring up the “south”—you did….
Report thisBy KDelphi, December 23, 2009 at 1:55 pm Link to this comment
I dont disagree with that, but this article is about a Blue Dog Congressman who says he is switching parties over heatlh care—I am not a fricking Democrat…and, if you dont think that the South is anti-progressive you live on some other planet.
None of the Reps who supported any real reform are from teh South…
Sure the US is the problem, but, with the housing mess the way it is, who can afford to leave? Not me, or I would be gone.
In the meantime, if we are to PROGRESS at all, we cant do it with Old Southern values…your comment also implies that the problem is that Obama is an Af Am—its not. Its that he is a sold out Af Am.
Cause, you know, is the south had “won” , as you advocate, he wouldnt really be voting and, neither would I , as a female, most probably.
Report thisBy NYCartist, December 23, 2009 at 1:37 pm Link to this comment
There’s a new website - Howard Zinn has a new education project and it’s to the point re some of the comments:
Report thishttp://www.zinnedproject.org
By diman, December 23, 2009 at 9:32 am Link to this comment
Some integrity!!!
Report thisBy EJH, December 22, 2009 at 11:11 pm Link to this comment
“I don’t think this is political so much as it is a
business decision…”
Excellent point, CaptRon.
http://theunpeople.blogspot.com/
Report thisBy Marshall K, December 22, 2009 at 11:11 pm Link to this comment
All the Blue Dogs should switch. Then run a Democrat
Report thisagainst them who represents the party platform. They
did us no good.
By CaptRon, December 22, 2009 at 11:07 pm Link to this comment
I don’t think this is political so much as it is a business decision for Parker Griffith or Griffith Parker or whatever. A Radiation Oncologist(health care)who founded a Cancer Treatment Center(health care)who now realizes you put more money in your pocket by aligning with the GOP then the Dems by killing Health Care Reform. I say business decision more than political also because he only was a Dem because spelling Alabama was close enough to Obama and that way he wouldn’t forget who he represents. Now he only has to remember his bank account number. Much easier for this gentleman of the south.
Report thisBy EJH, December 22, 2009 at 9:51 pm Link to this comment
By KDelphi, December 23 at 1:44 am #
“Bud—if the south had won, would we have been able to
secede? Because then, we (north of mason dixon) might
not be behind in every human rights measure in the
world—YOU CAN DO IT AGAIN! This time, I promise, we
wont fire a shot….dont let the door hit you in the
ass…”
Right. Blame it on the South. Southerners aren’t
Report thisexclusively the ones bombing innocents in Iraq,
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and who knows where
else at the moment. The problem is not the South,
the North, the Republicans, or the Democrats. The
problem is America. http://theunpeople.blogspot.com/
By KDelphi, December 22, 2009 at 9:44 pm Link to this comment
This is a GOOD thing—let the damn Blue Dogs go…they are destroying the Dem Party (already have)
Bud—if the south had won, would we have been able to secede? Because then, we (north of mason dixon) might not be behind in every human rights measure in the world—YOU CAN DO IT AGAIN! This time, I promise, we wont fire a shot….dont let the door hit you in the ass…
Report thisBy EJH, December 22, 2009 at 6:20 pm Link to this comment
It makes no difference which party this clown joins.
Report thisThey both serve the same masters. The problem with the
US government isn’t the Democrats or the Republicans.
The problem is America. Until a third party takes
power, nothing will change and America will continue
raping the rest of the world.
http://theunpeople.blogspot.com/
By rollzone, December 22, 2009 at 5:02 pm Link to this comment
hello. agree with just about everybody, but that WWF analogy does not work when the hero becomes the heel to garner sympathy; only to engender support to again become the hero. seems he will be hero to the military industry when he leaves office as a lobbyist (bigger bags of money). there was no difference between the two parties, and when this extremism is snubbed out: there will be no difference again. it is remarkable that such a progressive person, from one of the most progressive areas of Alabama, is not progressive enough for the current Democratic party-: that they are beyond American values. i applaud him for getting out while it was good. it may have extended his career.
Report thisBy Don, December 22, 2009 at 4:09 pm Link to this comment
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I wish Obama would change political parties. He belongs with the Repugs. At least then he could tarnish them instead of destroying the liberal remnants of the Dems.
Report thisBy Bud, December 22, 2009 at 4:08 pm Link to this comment
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As I have said in the past,this country would have been much better off if the south would have won the civil war.Goodbye!
Report thisBy stonemaster, December 22, 2009 at 4:01 pm Link to this comment
Labels, Labels, Labels, we assume because someone attaches a label that the product is as advertised. Of course we know this is not true in the store or on the Hill. Fact is Conservative Dems are no more than a mislabeled food product. When you open the wrapper you find reality. Screw the two party system.
Report thisBy golady, December 22, 2009 at 1:52 pm Link to this comment
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No, Parker Griffith won’t have to take down his tent. (He represents a district near where I live.) I really don’t blame him, much, for revolting over the health care reform bill, but the health care bill isn’t what made him change party affiliation. I noticed some months ago that he is not the same man who ran for office. He is in the pocket of the powerful military industrial complex in Huntsville, Al. and other powerful lobbying groups. Power went straight to his head. So much for the high ideals he spouted while running for office and so much for representing the people of Alabama. I actually encouraged people to vote for him.
Report thisBy Anarcissie, December 22, 2009 at 1:28 pm Link to this comment
Harry Truman used to say that if the people wanted a conservative, they’d vote Republican and get a genuine one, the old original model. This guy is just looking ahead.
Report thisBy ocjim, December 22, 2009 at 12:53 pm Link to this comment
Good riddance. If Democrats can’t find reasonable empathetic people to support and to run in our name, they/we are failing miserably and should start a new party.
Report thisBy don knutsen, December 22, 2009 at 11:32 am Link to this comment
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This article is written under the pretense that there is a difference between the democrats and the republicans in Congress. I think we have all seen the fallacy of that premise. This is not news, there is no appreciable difference. Neither of them are concerned with what troubles the majority of americans. Both are only concerned with suckling on the people’s tit as long as they can, fattening their wallets by training for the lobbying job they will begin once voted out of office. Its a revolving door that precludes representing their constituants. Its the entertainment branch of industry / goverment called politics. Take a look an C-Span sometime, see how many of our supposed representitives are busy taking care of our buisness.
Report thisBy Mark, December 22, 2009 at 11:24 am Link to this comment
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Yet more proof of what another post described as the World Wrestling Federation that is American politics.
The “hero” becomes a “heel” (in the vernacular of pro-wrestling) and vice versa.
In the end, they all work for the WWF - the corporate interests.
Tip of the hat to the poster that came up with that analogy. It’s perfect.
Report thisBy Anarcissie, December 22, 2009 at 10:42 am Link to this comment
The Republicans smell blood in the water. It is incredible how much political possibility has been dissipated in a single year.
Report thisBy Samson, December 22, 2009 at 10:35 am Link to this comment
This is written as if ‘blue dog democrats’ and ‘republicans’ were two separate things.
If this dude ‘changed camps’, my guess is that he didn’t even have to break down his tent and move it 5 feet to do so.
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