Disarray in the Deep South

[RunInRed 16,991]

The Economist weighs in on the sad state of Alabama politics.

http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21698306-circular-web-scandals-has-ensnared-alabamas-leaders-sweet-home

[homersapien 11,812]

GOP! GOP! GOP! GOP!

[telling tiger 156]

Borrowing a phrase from Titan...

Deere lowered......

Like a bad antebellum era sitcom, centered around the Dukes of Hapless.

[AFTiger 282]

I hate to think that Alabama Republicans have just become the other side of the coin of Alabama Democrats but I fear they have.

[telling tiger 156]

Rational response. Given the imprisoned former D governor, no one is arguing they aren't the opposite side of that coin.

[AUFAN78 4,060]

Wow. And an equally reasonable response to a rational one. Hmm.

[quietfan 233]

I hate to think that Alabama Republicans have just become the other side of the coin of Alabama Democrats but I fear they have.

"Just become.."??

Up until a few decades ago, Alabama Republicans were Democrats. They may have changed the name of the party they run under, but cronyism, corruption, prejudice, and arrogance among the good-ol'-boy network have never been the exclusive monopoly of any party in this state.

[icanthearyou 4,468]

I hate to think that Alabama Republicans have just become the other side of the coin of Alabama Democrats but I fear they have.

"Just become.."??

Up until a few decades ago, Alabama Republicans were Democrats. They may have changed the name of the party they run under, but cronyism, corruption, prejudice, and arrogance among the good-ol'-boy network have never been the exclusive monopoly of any party in this state.

I agree. Such a seemingly significant political shift has resulted in no political/social change. Ignorance, misinformation, and a herd mentality are a recipe for maintaining the status quo.

[cptau 169]

And a Democrat legislator that threatens to out Republicans if they vote to impeach a Republican governor??

[alexava 6,974]

I hate to think that Alabama Republicans have just become the other side of the coin of Alabama Democrats but I fear they have.

"Just become.."??

Up until a few decades ago, Alabama Republicans were Democrats. They may have changed the name of the party they run under, but cronyism, corruption, prejudice, and arrogance among the good-ol'-boy network have never been the exclusive monopoly of any party in this state.

true. My county has been described as being able to fit all republicans in a phone booth 30 years ago. Now nearly half the ballots are straight ticket republican. Few will even run democrat