Yep. They're in it for the science alright. And if I did as corporate mike said, admitted that I was a "progressive", jumped ship, and joined them, they'd be all overthemselves with glee.
Hey Mike, did I ever tell you that I AM A DEMOCRAT. Been a registered democrat ever since 1976. Unfortunately for y'all, Jimmy Carter cured me of the pathological disease of following the "shining path" blindly and I tossed out my little red book, to boot.
And I still sleep good at night. :)
Hey Klutz, welcome to the club! There are alot more Dems (and xDems) that belong here than the DUmmies would ever believe. I was a Democrat when I joined, back during the 2000 election debacle when the Dems tried to steal the election. I was born and raised a Dem, but I corrected that fact a few years ago. I am also a union member (not by choice), even served as Business Manager for our small local. There are a ton more closet-Republicans in the unions (especially public-sector ones) than the leadership imagines, and we are starting to come out. My last union conference was fun when I let everyone know I was a Republican!! Too bad our local has voted NOT to do any political contributions/support, and limites our activities and money to actually helping our members. More locals need to do the same, the International can't force you to contribute to their PACs, they all have to be 'voluntary'! Anyway, the DUmmies are wailing and gnashing their teeth, coming to realize that as the slope gets steeper, they have no hope of ever catching us. Happy folding!