I'm beginning to look at Blue Dogs as nothing more or less than a "false flag" operation.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

They are essentially "mercenaries" as they appear to be bought and paid for by corporate interests and are fighting all legislative battles on their sponser's behalf.

[tekisui]

1. They are conservatives weakening the party platform.

Corporations over people is the Blue Mutt motto.

[mix]

2. You just described most of our political class.

[grantcart]

3. Or there is an agreement that they will support the final bill but are allowed some face

saving posturing and will be able to take credit for some key provisions (like ending fee for service) in the final draft.


My prediction is that a Blue Dog being a member of a party that can't get anything done is more damaging to them than voting for sweeping health care legislation.


Is it real opposition or is it posturing by folks in conservative districts.

[Cal33]

4. Either that or they could also be planted moles working for the

other side.

[dgibby]

5. Here's my take on them.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6142384