Went like this.
Me: Too bad about the few at the capital who did bad things. Probably agitators.
Him: Yeah I kind of agree. But I just wish it never got to this point. The racist stuff Trump says doesn't help.
Me: Oh yeah... er I mean, well what racist stuff exactly?
Him: Well you know just all that stuff.
Me: No I can't think of anything... can you give me a specific example?
Him:....
Me: I need a specific example. I really want to know what he said because if he did that's terrible!
Him: well I can't think of anything right now but yeah...
Me: Can I tell you about Charlottesville?
9/11 is what red pilled me. When I was like, fucking 11. Which promptly started my anarchist stage of life. Lmao. Fucking hated Bush so much.
You were just ahead of us back then. I was never a liberal, but I never liked any president since Reagan, until Trump came along.
Maybe there are good guys hiding in our government, making sure nobody ever takes us over. And every once in a while, they recognize a guy like Trump or Reagan and help guide his way to clean house...
The first president I remember is Bush Jr, then Obama, both of which I hated. Then Trump came along. Didn't really love him, but that changed very quickly. Now I'm 28 (birthday was on the 5th and it was spent with my fellow pedes. Best birthday ever btw) and now I'm ready to fight and die for this orange cheeto puff and his family.
The thing I find the most effective and it isn't always easy is watching the news report about an event you attended, or something you are an expert in. There was no way back after Hillary emails. Noooooo way.
dude delete that and dont doxx yourself
Uhhh. Lots of people were born on January fifth. It's fine. Lol. You can't find my real name on the internet anyways. And I don't use social media. Aside from this ofc.
I watched it as I gussied up and got dressed to head into a military recruiter, I had a long standing appointment, coincidentally. I had a weigh-in (chunky monkey) and a little mini PT test before they'd let me sign on the line that very day.
Never been so motivated in my entire life as I was that morning.
Seriously just one of those things that happened with timing that I couldn't deny having a hint of construct, or beyond-mortal, omniscient planning behind it. I worked my literal ass off for months to get that appointment, and that's what was happening as I got dressed to prove my worth to a couple enlisted guys.
I passed, by the by.
That morning helped solidify religion in my heart and head as well, looking back.
(Sorry for dumping, I'm a little ... it was a tougher day at work today and I'm letting a little loose tonight.)
Man. Thanks for sharing that. I had wanted to join the military because my father was a cav scout. I wanted to follow in his foot steps. Plus I knew I'd be good at it. But I think I'm lucky that I was too fat to get in, tbh. I'm not the most mentally stable. I think it would have been good for me though. I still kind of wish I could join but I'm probably too old now. Lol.
Feel free to dump fren. If you need someone to unload on my inbox is always open. These are stressful times.
It's funny how things change eh?
They used people like Bush to start wars, and now they'll use liberals to start wars.
So much for the antiwar party. Lmao. I'll stand with whatever side opposes random conflict for no reason.