John Fetterman is no longer a progressive

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He's a common sense democrat. We need more of them.

And what about "common sense" republicans?

The GOP has been kicking them out of the party. Why not ascribe the same burden on them?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:Dude suffers brain damage. Becomes a conservative. Adds up.

Are you mad at AOC as well because she chooses to be a pragmatist and not a burn it all down progressive?

Of course not. AOC hasn't backstabbed her former supporters. She still respects those who helped get her elected. She is being pragmatic in an effort to get things done. Fetterman is simply burning bridges for the fun of it and with no plan to accomplish anything other than self promotion. He may find some success as a useful idiot in the schemes of others, but he will never be a leader of AOC's caliber.

[Anonymous]

And Biden campaigned as a moderate compromise candidate, but governs as a far left progressive. Politicians do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good for him. Progressives have gone off the rails.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He's a common sense democrat. We need more of them.

And what about "common sense" republicans?

The GOP has been kicking them out of the party. Why not ascribe the same burden on them?

Yes, and why not indeed? This was a thread about Fetterman so I was simply addressing the topic. Not sure why liking Fetterman would make you think I am a GOP fan.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:Dude suffers brain damage. Becomes a conservative. Adds up.

NP. Wow, Jeff. You think this is okay? Really?

I don't know why everyone is so bothered. It's not like Fetterman himself is the model of sensitivity. He absolutely campaigned as a progressive. Now he denies it and expects us to ignore what we saw with our own eyes. Throughout the campaign he practically bragged that his wife had originally been an undocumented immigrant. She was his biggest asset and practically carried on the campaign single-handily while he was hospitalized. Now he sides with the Republicans on immigration. She has essentially disappeared from Twitter and other social media.

The idea that he had no idea what position progressives hold until recently is ludicrous. He campaigned along with them.

I guess you can go along with the poster above and simply write him off as another cynical politician who sells himself to the highest bidder. I think I am actually doing him a favor by attributing the changes to his medical condition.

He sides with Republicans on immigration?

Yes, importing 10 million poverty cases and handing them credit cards loaded with $10K of tax payer dollars tends to do that!!

[Anonymous]

He was in a car accident today......

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He's a common sense democrat. We need more of them.

And what about "common sense" republicans?

The GOP has been kicking them out of the party. Why not ascribe the same burden on them?

Yep. Common sense republicans are called "RINOs" and "never-Trumpers" and "traitors" and worse. They have been shunned by the MAGA GOP.

[Anonymous]

His brain is healing, so naturally normal thought processes will return.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:His brain is healing, so naturally normal thought processes will return.

+100
I am a Republican who has been quite surprised by Fetterman. I like him. Don't agree with all the policies he backs, but he is much more moderate than the majority of his party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:Dude suffers brain damage. Becomes a conservative. Adds up.

NP. Wow, Jeff. You think this is okay? Really?

I don't know why everyone is so bothered. It's not like Fetterman himself is the model of sensitivity. He absolutely campaigned as a progressive. Now he denies it and expects us to ignore what we saw with our own eyes. Throughout the campaign he practically bragged that his wife had originally been an undocumented immigrant. She was his biggest asset and practically carried on the campaign single-handily while he was hospitalized. Now he sides with the Republicans on immigration. She has essentially disappeared from Twitter and other social media.

The idea that he had no idea what position progressives hold until recently is ludicrous. He campaigned along with them.

I guess you can go along with the poster above and simply write him off as another cynical politician who sells himself to the highest bidder. I think I am actually doing him a favor by attributing the changes to his medical condition.

He sides with Republicans on immigration?

Yes, importing 10 million poverty cases and handing them credit cards loaded with $10K of tax payer dollars tends to do that!!

A lot of those migrants probably work a lot harder than you do.

[Anonymous]

Dissent of opinion within a party is possible. Not all Democrats want Medicare for all, just a small portion do. Similarly, Fetterman differs on immigration from many in his party. That being said, I'm going to post what he actually thinks about immigration from his own website. It's hardly some monstruous and inhumane content. Here it is below:

I fundamentally believe immigration is what makes America, America. This issue is personal to me. My wife, Gisele, was a Dreamer who came to America when she was 7, fleeing violence in Brazil with her family. I would not have my family if it weren’t for immigration.

It is no secret our immigration system is broken. We need a system that is strong, secure, and humane. In the Senate, I would support investments that go towards keeping our borders strong and preventing the flow of illegal drugs into our country. We also must work to ensure that our immigration system is humane. I support commonsense immigration reforms that will restore our country’s legacy as a nation built by immigrants. In the Senate, I will work to modernize our visa system and asylum programs so that they can’t be exploited by bad actors. I will also fight for a pathway to citizenship for frontline workers, small business owners, and young people who have only known this country as their home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He was in a car accident today......

I’m sure Jeff is pleased. We now know what kind of person he is…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:Dude suffers brain damage. Becomes a conservative. Adds up.

NP. Wow, Jeff. You think this is okay? Really?

I don't know why everyone is so bothered. It's not like Fetterman himself is the model of sensitivity. He absolutely campaigned as a progressive. Now he denies it and expects us to ignore what we saw with our own eyes. Throughout the campaign he practically bragged that his wife had originally been an undocumented immigrant. She was his biggest asset and practically carried on the campaign single-handily while he was hospitalized. Now he sides with the Republicans on immigration. She has essentially disappeared from Twitter and other social media.

The idea that he had no idea what position progressives hold until recently is ludicrous. He campaigned along with them.

I guess you can go along with the poster above and simply write him off as another cynical politician who sells himself to the highest bidder. I think I am actually doing him a favor by attributing the changes to his medical condition.

He sides with Republicans on immigration?

Yes, importing 10 million poverty cases and handing them credit cards loaded with $10K of tax payer dollars tends to do that!!

Fact check on the $10k credit cards: https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-nyc-migrants-credit-debit-cards-prepaid-240335300869
Again the right wing stretches and distorts.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:Dude suffers brain damage. Becomes a conservative. Adds up.

Love it when a person shows their true selves for all the world to see.