"WELL, THANK GOD. I believe I'm going to be a Democrat now."

[Playinghardball]

[Tarheel_Dem]

1. Is this what it takes for some people to gain compassion? When it affects them? n/t

[SomethingFishy]

4. That seems to be par for the course for Republicans...

The Cheney family is a good example. Ole Dicky was a staunch opponent of the LGBT community until his daughter came out. Not that he went all liberal on us but it sure shut him up.

Megan Kelly on Fox news, Staunch opponent of "government regulations" until she needed her maternity leave.

There are tons of examples. These people have no empathy at all, and until something hits them personally they could care less. Selfish is what they are, and that is what they propose we all become. A nation of selfish pricks.

[MADem]

8. Who cares why? Converts do the best proselytizing! nt

[Tarheel_Dem]

14. I absolutely get that. But, it's just appalling that folk can't seem to see beyond their own.....

personal situations to see the suffering among their fellow Americans. But alas, this is good news either way. People who actually need medical help can finally get it.

[Motown_Johnny]

9. This isn't compassion, it is motivated self interest. n/t

[WowSeriously]

13. Sadly, yes. It's never real until it becomes real for them.

Which means there is no empathy, and selfishness rules. Which means they really haven't changed, and they will make sailfish decisions in the future. Which means they are Blue Dog Democrats. Which means they are still Republicans.

[ANOIS]

15. It might be that he was working too hard before to even notice the

difference in the parties. Now, maybe he will be a proactive Democrat.

Nose to the grindstone, health issues, & sinking into debt.

Let's hope he will convert some others.

[Tarheel_Dem]

16. +1

[Stuart G]

2. K and R thanks for posting

[Cha]

3. Oh good, someone made Ronald Hudson's famous quote on ACA

into a graphic! love love love the graphics!

thanks Play~

[BootinUp]

5. This is the kind of thing that gives me hope for 2014.

[Katashi_itto]

6. This kind of democrat we don't need

Only when it affects him does he change. bet you even money he brings his filthy Republican principles to infect the party.

[Motown_Johnny]

10. But his 5 kids have a chance.

This guy is clearly a lost cause no matter how he votes. His kids, on the other hand, may be able to grow up in an environment where the Democratic Party is seen as a viable possibility.


In some parts of this nation, that is the best we can hope for.

[immoderate]

7. Thank god -- god?

A misplaced gratitude, I think.

--imm

[mgardener]

11. What does it take...

A golden invitation?

[tclambert]

12. And that's why Republicans fear Obamacare.

Ironically, their own efforts to make opposition to Obamacare a core concept of the Republican party will chase voters into the arms of Democrats.

[WinkyDink]

17. Okay, we gained one. But he seems pretty will o'the wisp to me.