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	Name:	MAJ USA RET -
	Subject:	Ain't it great to be an "independent"?
	Date:	2/27/2010 1:01:12 PM

Uh... MM, yes, it is. Once upon a time I was a Republican. But, the Republican Party isn’t interested in the kind of government I want. They mouthed the words and promised a “Contract with America.” I was excited about that… at last, the Republicans would be looking out for us. But, they abdicated that contract. Instead, we got more of the same… that is MORE government… and MORE deficits. The Republicans talked the talk, but then didn’t walk the walk.

I have voted for a Democrat governor. I voted for one who was fiscally responsible (Bredesen) as opposed to the corrupt Republican incumbent (Sunquist). I wasn’t sorry I did it. He did… and is still doing… exactly what he said he’d do. The Republicans are afraid I might do something like that again… and I surely might. If a good ol’ southern Democrat runs against Shelby… well, there you go.

A “conservative” independent is one who has been disaffected by the Republican Party. A “liberal” independent is one who has been disaffected by the Democrat Party. Before we independents bailed on party lines, our views were taken for granted by our parties. NOW we see that our voices are being heard and the parties are jettisoning their extremist planks and listening to voices outside the beltway. Both parties are moderating and modifying their positions to court our votes. I LIKE THAT!

I am for what’s good for America. I don’t give a d@mn about what’s good for either party. And that’s the attitude I take into the polling booth.