Mr. Kettle, Please Meet Mr. Pot. Mr. Pot, Mr. Kettle.
From this morning’s Mobile Register.
The Alabama Farmers Federation, commonly called Alfa, has been among the strongest opponents of wholesale constitutional reform. Freddie Patterson, the group’s chief lobbyist, smiled Wednesday when asked about Little’s failed effort.
“We just believe that a constitutional convention in 2006 or 2007 would be as dominated by special interests as the convention of 1901 was — just different people for different reasons,” he said.
I suppose it is fair to say that the current system works pretty well for them.
If the lion king doesn’t want change, there may be more at stake than his pride.
Amazing that he was able to keep a straight face.
Comment by Kathy — March 30, 2006 @ 4:13 pm