The chameleon was one of the most fascinating creatures the kids and I discovered during our time in Africa. It has the ability to blend in, change colors gradually and soak up its surroundings in order to survive. Watching a chameleon transform itself was at times mesmerizing to observe. The chameleon provided many opportunities for life lessons.
This week I could not help but think of the chameleon as I observed the transformation of Bart Stupak. I watched him change his colors as the C-SPAN cameras caught each of his calculating moves. A man who although we would disagree about policy and process, we would agreed on the principle of life. But as his extreme make over began, I thought, just another pretender, a chameleon. It was like the channels had switched and I was watching a documentary on Animal Planet instead of the House Chamber on CSPAN.
Leopards do not change their spots, lions don't suddenly stop roaring but Bart Stupak can change right before your very eyes. A man of principle on Wednesday became a just another politician with no values on Sunday.
BTW, you know why Chameleons change like they do, it is their only defense mechanism. They have no teeth, no claws and no great speed to get away. They just sit their and blend in with their surroundings.
Wonderfully said, Phillip. I agree 100%. I love politics and look forward to the elections this Fall. Just hope the Republicans convince some more conservative people to run than in the past
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I was so diappointed in him. He is such a coward. I hope his mother loves him because that is the only person I can think of who will respect or trust the spineless idiot after that performance.
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