Scott Brown and Abortion Cartoon
It is interesting how often political party members get into a tizzy when one of their own doesn’t go along with the party line on every single issue. Not that it ever was a secret but now it is out in the news that Scott Brown, the Republican who won Ted Kennedy’s Senatorial seat, is not a pro-life senator. He believes the government should stay out of the debate (with the exception of late-term abortions) and shouldn’t provide federal funds to support it.
Are Republicans who looked at this guy as a savior now going to backtrack? The problem Republicans are having is their small tent litmus test mentality that says you have to fit into every category to call yourself a Republican. At least on the surface I like the fact that Brown is trying to open the doors of the tent a little wider.
Fiscally I lean to the right and socially to the left. As I have said before I want the Conservatives to stay out of my pants and the liberals to stay out of my wallet.
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Bearman Cartoons 
February 1, 2010 at 9:29 am
I think Politicians should reflect their constituents (majority) not some ideal based on history.
February 1, 2010 at 9:32 am
I am not sure I completely believe that either. Your beliefs should lead you toward one party or another. The party shouldn’t lead your beliefs.
Put yourself out there. If people like the entire package, then they will vote for you. If there is one thing that is most important and you are against, then they won’t.
February 2, 2010 at 11:07 pm
WHEN WILL PEOPLE LEARN.. DEMOCRACY DOESNT WORK!
February 3, 2010 at 6:26 am
We dont’ have a democracy. We have a representative government.
February 6, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Wasn’t it Winston Churchill who said something to the effect “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all others.”
February 1, 2010 at 9:35 am
I’ve been hearing a lot more about Scott Brown lately… Isn’t he the guy from Charles in Charge? Or am I thinking of that guy from Quantum Leap? 😛
But seriously, the GOP had to know what was coming. You can’t just get elected on a single issue and expect to last.
February 1, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I dont’ think he was elected on a single issue with exception of that issue being people upset with the Dems.
February 2, 2010 at 12:53 am
and he is also Obama’s cousin …distant but still his cousin 🙂
February 3, 2010 at 6:26 am
I bet if you go back far enough…you are too.
February 1, 2010 at 9:53 am
Scott Brown.. the guy whose an Idependublican .. with a big mouth and all the power of the Senate. yikes.
February 1, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Is that an Independublican?? Funny term…never heard it.
February 1, 2010 at 11:04 am
The elephant looks a little skinny.
Are the Republicans on a diet?
February 1, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Yes because the Dems keep taking food out of their mouths. badumdum…here all week.
February 1, 2010 at 3:35 pm
haha… good one doody
February 1, 2010 at 3:38 pm
doody? NOt the kind of nickname I would want.
February 1, 2010 at 7:46 pm
cmon.. I think it suits you
February 1, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Nah. That is Writerdoods nickname.
February 6, 2010 at 10:43 pm
The Republicans are having troubles raising money these days. (So what does THAT tell you about their popularity?)
I guess they can’t afford to feed their mascot.
February 7, 2010 at 10:25 am
The tea party seems to be doing OK given what they could afford to pay Sarah.
February 1, 2010 at 11:30 am
Well I reckon if I was any more right wing I would fall completely off the bird and when people find this out a lot of times they don’t won’t to be my friend anymore. Where is the tolerence for us conservatives?
February 1, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I think there has to be tolerance all around. If you ask people if they think Healthcare needs to be reformed most will say yes no matter their political spectrum. But rather than come to agreement on some things that both sides feel can be improved, lines are drawn in the sand and there is no honest discussion or compromise.
February 1, 2010 at 12:25 pm
I wonder how many of the “ten commandments” of the republican party he broke? Bad, Brown, bad . . .
February 1, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Funny I wonder if there is a source for the Rep and Dem platforms of 100 years ago. I would like to compare it to today.
February 1, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I think this sort of thing happens on both sides of the isle … there are a lot of Democrats who don’t have much love for Joe Lieberman, for example.
Also I usually don’t have to worry about anyone digging though my wallet … it’s notoriously light! 😉
February 1, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I guess this wasn’t the best example as Liberman is technically an independent … but … ahhh … you know what I mean. 🙂
February 1, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Well technically only because the dems didn’t want him anymore.
February 1, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Dems don’t want him for some of the same reasons certain Republicans may not want Scott Brown.
February 1, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Toe the party line or get out huh.
February 2, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Are you starting one of those Party Lines, Bearman (could be a goldmine)?! 😉
February 1, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I give Brown four years before he starts a third party…. it will be spear headed by the tea party movement…. just wait.
February 1, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Tea party is too far right for Brown.
February 1, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Idependublican, Love the new word. Yeah it seems to be an all or nothing mentality. You elect a person not a robot. Unless you are talking about Bobby Jindal he’s definitely a robot.
February 1, 2010 at 10:45 pm
I guess you are from louisiana??? haha
February 1, 2010 at 8:16 pm
all of them just need to start thinking outside the tiny boxes that they stick themselves into.
February 1, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Or the tiny little ones WE put them in.
February 2, 2010 at 12:55 am
Has that elephant got an ingrown toe nail? I’m just sayin 🙂
February 2, 2010 at 7:43 am
That was his thumb nail..haha
February 2, 2010 at 3:05 am
You hit the nail on the head. That’s both boring and a cliche, so forgive me.
February 2, 2010 at 7:44 am
I think I said on the last post that I need a new bag of nails b/c I keep hitting them.
February 2, 2010 at 5:35 am
YAH!! I agree!! And refreshing to hear that Scott Brown is pro-choice! Took a breather from the news so missed it! Thanks for enlightening!
February 2, 2010 at 7:45 am
I wouldn’t say he is pro-choice, I think he understands the choice isn’t his. But unlike many pro-choice advocates he is firmly against late term abortions.
February 2, 2010 at 5:38 am
Hey look Bear, you have a REAL person for once! LoL!
February 2, 2010 at 7:44 am
Look at that…someone isn’t an alien anymore. Glad you figured it out
February 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I believe that anyone associated with a party can have differing opinions. We’re not all automatons. We can agree on one aspect and disagree on another. It’s ok.
February 2, 2010 at 5:22 pm
George Ford for Senator.
February 2, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Yeah, toe it or throw it.
February 2, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I like throw it.