You associated me with the republicans and apparently have no sense of humor - all in one post.
I think Jeffords stood up for his beliefs, one thing I will always admire.
I also think the only way we, by whom I mean the non-existent independent party who are tired of the swinging back and forth partisan sh*t we see all the time, are ever going to gain any national prominence is to see one side sweep in and make so many assine mistakes (and both parties will and do when in absolute charge of house/senate/pres) that enough of us will stand up, pull out brooms and fix this two party system once and for all.
Donkey's, Elephants and Brooms, nice icons.