Arlen Specter has switched parties, and is now a Democrat. He was one of two or three remaining moderate Republicans. Since the Democratic Party has a whole wing full of moderate to rightist Republicans, he’s in good company.
I wondered for years about Specter – he’s the man who originated the “Magic Bullet” theory in the JFK assassination. It’s plainly ludicrous, but since it’s official truth, it’s probably in all the kids’ history books now, and Lee Harvey Oswald will officially be the assassin forevermore.
Lately I came to understand the nature and need for a cover-up of the true events of 11/22/63, and realized that Specter was operating on a higher plane than I ever gave him credit for. So no more mystery.
The switch is politically motivated, and hardly philosophical. And liberals are a far cry from holding any kind of majority in the senate, so sixty or 59 votes means nothing. It’s mostly a move designed to save the career of an aging senator, a good and smart man who will probably die in office.
Piece of Mindful 
It’s a shame to see him throw away his personal honor and integrity only a few weeks after saying otherwise. See: http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2009/04/28/specter-had-disavowed-a-switch/
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In a March 17th interview with The Hill, Specter said he absolutely would not switch parties:
[Democrats] are trying very hard for the 60th vote. Got to give them credit for trying. But the answer is no.
I’m not going to discuss private talks I had with other people who may or may not be considered influential. But since those three people are in the public domain, I think it is appropriative to respond to those questions.
I am staying a Republican because I think I have an important role, a more important role, to play there. The United States very desperately needs a two-party system. That’s the basis of politics in America. I’m afraid we are becoming a one-party system, with Republicans becoming just a regional party with so little representation of the northeast or in the middle atlantic. I think as a governmental matter, it is very important to have a check and balance. That’s a very important principle in the operation of our government. In the constitution on Separation of powers.
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Politicians mean nothing. Laws mean nothing.
Only money counts.
(Craig— I would’ve ripped off Wulfgar’s head and shit down his neck over at Electric City but those urban conservative fags over there are blocking my posts.)
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Why on earth would anyone block your posts? You’re ray on sunshine on a cloudy day.
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Why on earth would anyone block your posts? — Because Electric City is run by a bunch of fairies pretending to be right of center. When a real right winger comes along they freak out and block his comments.
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You’re a little crazy, I think. I respect that.
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Craig, you just keep on banging the drum of the obvious. Gee, like no one ever knew that politicians lie or do things for personal political gain. Ohhh. Besides, to simple minds like yours, he’s now just another lying Democrat. The simple facts are these; his switch may not help the Democrats … much, but it certainly further damages the wingnut Republicants. So please, keep up your campaign of Ad Hominem BS. Eventually, I’m certain that you’ll find someone who cares.
So, you’re going to cause me violence through your monitor when you aren’t even powerful enough to get your comments published? Is that about right, Peck?
You’re wrong, Mark. The Peck isn’t a little crazy. He’s a lot crazy.
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Wulfgar, you’d better protect yourself. That Peck feller sounds like a pretty rough hombre. Why, I’ll bet he’s got calluses on every one of his fingertips!
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Bookstore Fem: In my family, we never threaten anybody. But I’ll do serious violence to your reputation among the little lefties who admire your blowhard blogging. If you think I’m kidding, girl, ask the people over at Electric City to stop protecting you (and themselves) from virtual destruction.
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Bwwahahahahahah!
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Oh, you’re right about that, little Peck. You don’t threaten anybody.
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Obviously you don’t know anything about wops.
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