Arlen Specter defected to save his political skin, but his skin was threatened because the Republicans are clinging to an unpopular (i.e., ultra-conservative) ideology. They're learning a hard lesson about denial.
It's no surprise that the right-wing portion of the Republican party, i.e., the only part of the Party that remains, is antagonistic and apocalyptic about Arlen Specter's defection to the Democrats. Rush and his ilk say 'good riddance' because he hates anything moderate or in moderation. Mitch McConnell thinks it's the end of the country as he knows it because it removes checks and balances from the Senate.
Tough break losers.
Most Republicans have still not accepted their political disfavor and isolation, and their reactions to this defection is another example of how little they grasp reality. It's for the good of all of us that they stay in the dark and out of favor - at least until a lot of left wing cleanup can commence.
Historical swings are natural in democracy and we're in the throes of a swing to the left right now. In a few years, the Democrats will enact something bold enough to turn a majority of moderate voters away from them. It is then, and only then, that the Republicans will find an issue to rebound with. Until then, enjoy the rantings and thank Arlen Specter for assisting the new progressive agenda.
Thank God Almighty, free at last!! I can now pull the lever without holding my nose.
Posted by: Cool Gool | April 29, 2009 at 06:01 PM