Democratic vs. Republican Governors

[SEVERUSMAX]

While I have had some issues with some Democratic governors now and then, at least by and large, they've kept the crazy at bay and actually tried to govern. (Wild and crazy idea, right?) Hell, even Jesse Ventura, the Reform Party Governor of Minnesota, who was a former pro wrestler, actually did tolerably well. Granted, there have been some signs of occasional sanity among GOP Governors now and then (Mitt Romney, ironically enough), but for a good while now, we've had more Sarah Palins, Chris Christies, Pat McCrorys, Robert Bentleys, Paul LePages, and Matt Bevins out of them than anything else. I bet that Kentucky misses Steve Beshear by now, huh?

That's not even counting Mark Sanford (I don't give a fuck about his mistress, just his misuse of funds) and Bob McDonnell, right?

 

[Iceprincess12]

While I have had some issues with some Democratic governors now and then, at least by and large, they've kept the crazy at bay and actually tried to govern. (Wild and crazy idea, right?) Hell, even Jesse Ventura, the Reform Party Governor of Minnesota, who was a former pro wrestler, actually did tolerably well. Granted, there have been some signs of occasional sanity among GOP Governors now and then (Mitt Romney, ironically enough), but for a good while now, we've had more Sarah Palins, Chris Christies, Pat McCrorys, Robert Bentleys, Paul LePages, and Matt Bevins out of them than anything else. I bet that Kentucky misses Steve Beshear by now, huh?

That's not even counting Mark Sanford (I don't give a fuck about his mistress, just his misuse of funds) and Bob McDonnell, right?

I respect a man that believes in something to his core, becomes disillusioned and then jumps ship..oh wait, no I don't.

People can change their minds, they can make an about face to suck down all the slop they used to hate. I actually don't have a problem with that. When you dislike something because it's changed, God forbid you believe in your values and morals enough to try changing it back. The weak will throw up their hands, pout and find an easier path. It takes strength to keep your beliefs in the face of opposition.

I've never read your posts before, I just saw your facebook congratulate me post and immediately sent you a bff request, still waiting... I look forward to seeing more of your posts that any democrat can recite on command. Hope the grass really is greener on the other side.

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Look, people have the right to re-examine their beliefs in the light of new information and there is nothing weak or spineless or feckless about that. It's simply being aware that one can get it wrong and willing to admit to one's error. That's part of life in general. I don't recall any white smoke announcing my Papacy.

 

[sr71plt]

Look, people have the right to re-examine their beliefs in the light of new information and there is nothing weak or spineless or feckless about that. It's simply being aware that one can get it wrong and willing to admit to one's error. That's part of life in general. I don't recall any white smoke announcing my Papacy.

Yep, that's why the "flip-flopper" charge that's often rolled out in campaign attacks doesn't resonate with me. I want a leader who changes stances on the basis of newly acquired information or circumstance.

I'm not fond of them doing it every ten minutes or matching their beliefs to the crowd they happen to be addressing at any given moment.

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Yep, that's why the "flip-flopper" charge that's often rolled out in campaign attacks doesn't resonate with me. I want a leader who changes stances on the basis of newly acquired information or circumstance.

I'm not fond of them doing it every ten minutes or matching their beliefs to the crowd they happen to be addressing at any given moment.

You mean like the Donald? Or the "Never Trump" guys who suddenly discover that Trump is not so bad, after all?

 

[sr71plt]

You mean like the Donald? Or the "Never Trump" guys who suddenly discover that Trump is not so bad, after all?

Which of my paragraphs are you asking about?

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Which of my paragraphs are you asking about?

The "every ten minutes" part.

 

[sr71plt]

The "every ten minutes" part.

Then both--The Donald and those Republicans who called him the devil at one point and now claim to see the angel wings.

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

Also annoying are those who are shocked, shocked, shocked to find that there are racists in the Republican Party!

Then again, I was in denial for a while that there was any racism problem there, but the more I faced the bigoted nature of the GOP vis a vis the LGBT community, the easier it was for me to notice the same patterns with regard to minorities, women, etc. It really is systemic with my former party.

 

[dan_c00000]

I respect a man that believes in something to his core, becomes disillusioned and then jumps ship..oh wait, no I don't.

People can change their minds, they can make an about face to suck down all the slop they used to hate. I actually don't have a problem with that.

You just changed your mind in the space of three sentences.

What are your opinions on guys like David Frum? Bruce Bartlett? Kevin Phillips?

 

[Boxlicker101]

While I have had some issues with some Democratic governors now and then, at least by and large, they've kept the crazy at bay and actually tried to govern. (Wild and crazy idea, right?) Hell, even Jesse Ventura, the Reform Party Governor of Minnesota, who was a former pro wrestler, actually did tolerably well. Granted, there have been some signs of occasional sanity among GOP Governors now and then (Mitt Romney, ironically enough), but for a good while now, we've had more Sarah Palins, Chris Christies, Pat McCrorys, Robert Bentleys, Paul LePages, and Matt Bevins out of them than anything else. I bet that Kentucky misses Steve Beshear by now, huh?

That's not even counting Mark Sanford (I don't give a fuck about his mistress, just his misuse of funds) and Bob McDonnell, right?

The Dems can also point with pride at Lester Maddux and George Wallace and Huey Long and Orval Faubus and Moonbeam Brown and that gov. of IL who wanted to sell Obama's former Senate seat.