Politics MIA in Savannah? Looking for Like-Minded Progressives. (live, health care)

[YorkMorris]

Before we moved to Savannah, nearly a year ago, I inquired as to the progressive and arts communities in Savannah. Obviously there are both. The arts community is fairly well organized. The policital/activist community --where is it?! The Tea Party seems to be the only proactive political group. (Believe me, I'm not interested.)

[keepforgettingusername]

I think as it gets closer to election time you'll start getting knocks on the door and people handing out bumper stickers....and then the commericals will start. Ugh! I can hardly wait...

[YorkMorris]

912, you obviously weren't interested in answering my question, so why respond with mean-spirited comments? In the future, if you can't respond to my questions appropriately, I would request that you not respond at all. I have no interest in your comments and would prefer to not stoop to your level.

[bellhead]

Originally Posted by YorkMorris

912, you obviously weren't interested in answering my question, so why respond with mean-spirited comments? In the future, if you can't respond to my questions appropriately, I would request that you not respond at all. I have no interest in your comments and would prefer to not stoop to your level.

He's a "tea party" member aka Fascist...

[Padgett2]

Based just on the people that I know, I would say that we are about evenly divided among Independents, Democrats and Republicans. So, if you want to be at ease with your neighbors and co-workers, you really don't want to make an issue of politics until you know for sure where they stand. Just be sure to vote.

[YorkMorris]

Padgett2, I, of course, vote. But real reform takes more than the ballot box. Your advice about not making an issue of politics with people I encounter regularly is wise. That's why I posted this question in the first place!

[Padgett2]

Politics in Georgia, and especially in Savannah, are a little odd. I think we are more inclined to vote for the person, rather than the party that he or she represents. It may be that the Machine Politics (Democrat) held complete control (State and Local) for so long that we began voting republican as soon as we had a chance. We didn't even have a Republican Primary until almost 1950.

Later, there were Democrats that did not owe anything to the old Machine style politicians that and because of who they were and what they had done, got elected. It took a while, but it worked!

Now, generally speaking, we may vote in one party's primary because of a certain candidate and then, vote for the other party's candidates most of the other slots in the General Election. I may be wrong, but I think we look more at the people, and what they are, than the Party Policies.

[YorkMorris]

Originally Posted by Padgett2

Politics in Georgia, and especially in Savannah, are a little odd. I think we are more inclined to vote for the person, rather than the party that he or she represents. It may be that the Machine Politics (Democrat) held complete control (State and Local) for so long that we began voting republican as soon as we had a chance. We didn't even have a Republican Primary until almost 1950.

Later, there were Democrats that did not owe anything to the old Machine style politicians that and because of who they were and what they had done, got elected. It took a while, but it worked!

Now, generally speaking, we may vote in one party's primary because of a certain candidate and then, vote for the other party's candidates most of the other slots in the General Election. I may be wrong, but I think we look more at the people, and what they are, than the Party Policies.

I lived in Chicago for a while and know about "Machine" politics. Interesting to learn that bit of Savannah history!

A theoretical example of my position: As far as I'm concerned, if a Dem is against something such as health care reform, it's unlikely I'll vote for him or her. If a moderate Republican supported health care reform, he/she might well get my vote.

[YorkMorris]

Originally Posted by bellhead

He's a "tea party" member aka Fascist...

I checked out some of his posts--it seems he must spend hours making similar (and more normal) comments all over the country. Can't even tell if he really lives in Savannah.

[bellhead]

Originally Posted by YorkMorris

I lived in Chicago for a while and know about "Machine" politics. Interesting to learn that bit of Savannah history!

A theoretical example of my position: As far as I'm concerned, if a Dem is against something such as health care reform, it's unlikely I'll vote for him or her. If a moderate Republican supported health care reform, he/she might well get my vote.

I agree 100% Mayor Otis and his people will not be getting my vote after the city manager fiasco...

Savannah has had a Democratic mayor forever so a moderate republican may be able to clean up and force some of the good guys to behave.