Posted on 06/08/2009 11:48:50 PM PDT by neverdem
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If Dems took over it would be “Change comes to the New York Senate.” But here it’s a takeover! Body snatchers! YOU’RE NEXT!!!!!
Heh...good description! If this holds up, I will be one happy Camper...(and I don’t camp out)...
I love how Paterson talks about the dysfunction in Albany, when the rats have been in charge of the Gov. office. So really, no leadership from the governors office.
How do people get any work done in New York? It’s always somethin’ up there...
These kinds of shenanigans have occurred in a couple of other states recently. In general my impression has been that GOP-to-Dem party-switchers have been reprehensible power-greedy RINOs while Dem-to-GOP switchers have been motivated by disgust with their own party’s corruption and venality. But in this case I’m not so sure — I have a bad impression of the switchers, who sound unprincipled to me.
I wasn't impressed either, but the Lord works in mysterious ways. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
New York: Status of Anti-Gun Bills Uncertain as Balance of Power Changes in Albany
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Well, being on the Left Coast...I sure wish OUR *cough* elected officials wouldn't get any work done either!
It appears as though Golisano made it worth their while to switch.
Nothing will change much nationally until we have a viable conservative 3rd party.
Absolutely wrong. A third party will not get off the ground unless an incumbent (and popular) President switches to that third party and takes the voters with him. Barring that amazing occurrence, a third party will do nothing but give the left permanent power. No ifs ands or buts. A third party is only relevant (and important) to politically junkies. Common citizens barely have the time to check their kids’ homework, let alone have to spend weeks and weeks learning about a third party.
You have to change our party from within. It’s not difficult IF we find a young and energetic leader who is not in it for elective position, but is instead in it to build the party. Once a conservative is in leadership of the party and the grassroots is clearly controlled by that leader, it’s simply a matter of telling congressman and senators that if they do not actively seek out our platform of ideals and legislation, they will not receive funding and will not be allowed to run as a GOP candidate.
We need to look at this as a 12 year project or longer - just as ACORN and SOROS have viewed their project to destroy capitalist America and recreate it in the image of everyone sharing the misery equally with Soros flying around petting the poor on their heads as if he’s the great giver and grandfather of the people.
No third parties. Third party talk will only make those frustrated with the GOP NOT VOTE. This is what gave us Obama, gave us Clinton, and will give us the next liberal leader - if the country makes it through this episode.
Stress is building on traditional Democrats right now. They support liberalism only as far as it can go before it actually impacts their lives. We’re at that point now - or very close. When non-liberal Democrats are pushed to the brink, they want the country governed as they live their lives - which is center-right to right.
As of late I haven't any real differences between the two parties with the exception of a few people here and there...then there's Sarah.
So lets see what these clowns do. Maybe there will be some improvements. Still, I can hardly get excited about "socialist light".
I wish this would happen in Chicago.....never mind, 49 of the 50 alderman are democratic.....
Chyrsler case in point.
The bright side to a truly viable always conservative 3rd party it keeps politicians operating in a more honest fashion and closes the door on under the table behind closed doors cross the aisle deals that screw the US citizen. Shamnesty comes to mind for one big issue, not to mention spending, tax increases, energy policy and foreign policy.
I respect your opinion, but look at the recent amount of party switching at the national level. RINO's dominate the GOP now.
And when two Donks wander off the Plantation in NY, they are anti-democratic usurpers.
I love this quote from the article...
Smith was elected Temporary President and Majority Leader of the New York State Senate in January of 2009, becoming the first African-American Majority Leader in New York State history and the first Democratic leader in almost 40 years.
Conversely, Monserrate was recently indicted for beating his girlfriend. And who can forget Espada, who represents the Bronx and lives in Mamaroneck. He put on an orange ski hat when CBS 2 HD confronted him outside his home
So, why is being an African American the converse of beating your girlfriend, defrauding voters or (shudder...) wearing an orange ski hat? It is not related at all. There is this notion that being the first African American (Fill-In-The-Blank) imbues a politician with all sorts of wonderful qualities, which are just assumed.
Thanks for the ping, neverdem.
The only problem with all of this is - in New York - how exactly do you tell the difference between a Republican and a democrat?
And in the end - all the decisions come down to 3 guys regardless of how many are sitting out there raising their hands.
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