ConservaDems

I think that the real existence of the “conservadems” in the senate is purely about them realizing that by forming this micro-third party that can take advantage of a possibly unparalleled situation in the history of the senate.  Right now the senate is right on the fence when it comes to obtaining the supermajority.  Just a few votes either way can tilt things and keep them there.  Partially it is because of the large democratic majority, but also because the republicans have become the party of No.

If the democrats had less seats, a simple 12 people would not have nearly as much weight.  Also if the republicans were not just saying no to everything, then this micro-party also wouldn’t have any to say as more republicans would voluntarily vote with the democrats.

I think the “conservadems” realized that by grouping together, they could get BOTH sides to come groveling to them so they can just choose the best offer.  I think this behavior is wrong, immoral, unethical, and in perfect keeping with this countries' ability to conceive of totally new ways of doing things that at first make no sense at all.  However this is the worst time for American ingenuity to rear it’s head, at least in this area of things, and that it will only lead to causing additional suffering for more people for a longer period of time.

While I can credit them for spotting a unparalleled opportunity when others didn’t, I also condemn them for using it purely to server there own interests when they are in a position specifically intended to be for the interests of all people.

BTW, Thinking about the “conservadems”, I chose while making there new symbol the ass of the donkey and the part of the elephant that as the small brain.