its obvious that parker griffith made a huge mistake in switching parties.
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It was a mistake because his staff resigned? Surely you had to see that coming. These are lifelong Democrats. Are you suggesting he can't replace them or wont be re-elected?
This is kind of strange. Did his staff not realize that he was basically a Republican already? What has really changed other than the letter after his name?
quote:Originally posted by TheMeInTeam:
This is kind of strange. Did his staff not realize that he was basically a Republican already? What has really changed other than the letter after his name?
Yeah... I was expecting this thread when I got home. As for what has changed other than the letter after his name, nothing. He did not magically become a conservative, grow horns, or anything else for that matter. He's the same guy he was six months ago, but boy howdy, that "letter" change is all that counts to some folks.
quote:Did his staff not realize that he was basically aRepublicanpolitician already? What has really changed other thanthe letter after his namehis political allegiance and who he now owes favors?
Just had to make a few corrections.
I guess his staff was probably much more liberal than him, but as long as he was still technically a Democrat, they felt there was at least a chance of him voting for some of the legislation they'd like to see. If they had the same political views of Griffith, they would have had just as easy a time switching sides as he did, or they would have already been Republicans.
And yeah, dolemitejb, that's about right. Other people can be more ideological, but a politician's first interest is always himself.
And yeah, dolemitejb, that's about right. Other people can be more ideological, but a politician's first interest is always himself.
That was a very good thing. Who would want a staff full idiot liberals? It was probably resign or get fired.
Anybody who leaves a job in this economy is foolish. Of course these aren't real world people.
quote:Originally posted by kperk014:
That was a very good thing. Who would want a staff full idiot liberals? It was probably resign or get fired.
They would not have been fired
Rest assured Pelosi and Reid will find them jobs. The hill set looks after their own.
Seeing as Parker's staff has resigned, that is most of them, makes you kinda wonder.........what about that there Mista Gene Tackett?? I was told he was a life long Democrat and I also believe I heard someone say he had somethin to do with labor. Hmmm.....
quote:Originally posted by dolemitejb:quote:Did his staff not realize that he was basically aRepublicanpolitician already? What has really changed other thanthe letter after his namehis political allegiance and who he now owes favors?
Just had to make a few corrections.
I still feel that Griffith changed parties after he set in on enough "closed door" private meetings and saw/observed activities that were contrary to the Constitution and he didn't want to be a part of it. I think he made a wise and great decision as come November, if the Democrats leadership (Obama, Reid, and Pelosi) doesn't wise up and realize who they are there representing then many more Democrats will either switch parties or find themselves out of office as their leadership marches off the cliff with them lock step behind them. Many hard core Democrats are seeing a party that has left them behind and if they can't trust them on one thing how many other things can they not trust them on?
I voted Democratic in the last election, I voted for Griffith and like Mr. Griffith I changed from Independent to "ABD" Anything but Democrat. The current Democratic party and leaders are dangerous to our freedoms and more should wake up and see it also.
I voted Democratic in the last election, I voted for Griffith and like Mr. Griffith I changed from Independent to "ABD" Anything but Democrat. The current Democratic party and leaders are dangerous to our freedoms and more should wake up and see it also.
quote:I still feel that Griffith changed parties after he set in on enough "closed door" private meetings and saw/observed activities that were contrary to the Constitution and he didn't want to be a part of it.
I guess it's fine to hold that opinion, and it can't be disproven, but I think you're giving him way too much credit for a politician.
You may not be giving him enough. How often do you see someone leave the party in power for the party OUT of power? That's a strong statement as to what he witnessed as a congressman.
quote:You may not be giving him enough. How often do you see someone leave the party in power for the party OUT of power? That's a strong statement as to what he witnessed as a congressman.
Alabama still elects many Democrats despite being a Republican safe-haven in presidential races. In other words, we're a "conservative" state with two minimally different parties. The more likely scenario is that he's jumping ship because he can vote the same, but got a better deal from the Republicans. What that deal is, I don't know.
quote:Originally posted by dolemitejb:quote:You may not be giving him enough. How often do you see someone leave the party in power for the party OUT of power? That's a strong statement as to what he witnessed as a congressman.
Alabama still elects many Democrats despite being a Republican safe-haven in presidential races. In other words, we're a "conservative" state with two minimally different parties. The more likely scenario is that he's jumping ship because he can vote the same, but got a better deal from the Republicans. What that deal is, I don't know.
I believe he didn't like sleeping in a dirty bed.