And it wasn’t until I found myself down-voting completely innocuous posts on the internet that I finally started questioning my political beliefs. Why were a bunch of supposed Republicans going on about a murdered DNC staffer? Why was Hillary running to the right of Trump on war and trade agreements? Why was every single member of the establishment that dragged us into the Iraq war, bailed out Wall Street, and supported an unlimited trade deficit with China, in favor of Hillary Clinton, and hated Donald Trump?
Most importantly, why did simply stating these facts make me so upset that I felt the need to spend hours of my day getting angry and suppressing their speech?
I firmly believe Trump has the ability to hold a mirror to liberals, to expose their various contradictions. Think Trump is trying to destroy the constitution? Democrats are the ones talking about getting rid of the electoral college. Think Trump is a tyrant and abusing power? Democrats are the ones voting to give him the largest military budgets of all time. Think Trump is a racist? Democrats are fielding a fake African American (Kamala Harris is Jamaican-Indian raised in Canada) and a fake Native American. Think Trump is a threat to the free press? Two billionaires, Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg, control esteemed liberal media institutions that are routinely prevented from doing their jobs as journalists.
I can go on and on. It took a long time for me to come around. But in the end it was the consistent messaging and support for the President I found on The_Donald that broke through my Mockingbird Media inspired haze. Thank you pedes, for refusing to be silenced.
Welcome to the light.
i welcome the new brigaders, they’re just self administering the red pill!
it's just a jump to the left and a step to the right...
if you have friends or family still trapped... a good push into the deep end of far left politics is usually enough to snap them back to reality when conventional matters hasn't worked.
democracynow and counterpunch are good choices... as they've torn apart each democratic candidate in ways that conservative media just couldn't manage.
if they're kooky, then try right leaning but completely gonzo is godlikeproductions - they heavily nutty but it's a gateway drug to the right for those friends that hang on places like lipstickalley
for older folk, it's digging through facebook and linking them to everyday people.. basically the closer they are to the life they living now, the more likely they'll find places they connect. tcm deals mostly with that crowd https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXgb4TOPW0q-1OUOLoyJxQ/videos
or showing them all the craziness, violence, attacks on Trump supporters, from the youngest of young to the oldest of old, of every background imaginable... they all start the same way, they don't believe it, fake news, but as shiff gets more real, they see all the evidence.. it begans to go all exorcist.
yoounger are most difficult because namely rebels without a cause, a clue and a desire to be cool but going about it all the wrong ways and won't believe you when you tell them whatever inane tidepod eating fad or mchammer pants won't be in style foreva... no matter the evidence... and they're far too perverted for any active punishment to work. they have to come to it organically.. but nature is structured, so it's not as if they couldn't be led there.
still, tho, since most have an eight second attention span until something grabs them.... memes and videos are the most effective but appealing to other requires search and jumping on the trends because in the quest for their individuality, they're desperate conformists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bNeNL5tvMs
all the craziness, violence, attacks on Trump supporters, from the youngest of young to the oldest of old, of every background imaginable...
AMEN
We also have dark mode now too!
Why does the media lie so much?
Because it works.
Think about how much you know about American history and ask yourself if it came from books or movies.
There are still a vast number of people who believe the Russia hoax. Despite the unlimited funding, resources, and the best investigative technologies the government has at its disposal to investigate it. It came up completely empty. Yet the idiot left still parrot Russia Russia Russia.
Yes, propaganda works.
It's essential to read older history books. Even the older novels can have a lot of researched history. If you don't like non-fiction, read the novels of James A Michener. He had a staff that researched the facts in his novels... really they were facts wrapped in stories.
The media lying so much can be a double edged sword. It was the constant negativity directed towards President Trump that first got me curious about him. It was the lying media that turned me into a Trump supporter.
Once you see yourself start ignoring your own values, you might be on the wrong side. I an Obama 08 voter and when I saw the left start censoring and telling people there were things they couldn't say I told myself I wasn't going to be a part of it. Then they went for me saying I couldn't joke around saying things I grew up with, like dumb things like faggot.
So, in '12 I didn't vote at all, I was pissed off. Then Trump came around saying all the things we weren't "allowed" to say and I knew he was MY guy. Now I am solidly on the train and won't ever get off.
PC is intimidation. If they can browbeat you to control what you say, what else are they willing to do to you?
It’s crazy to watch movies I grew up with. NONE of them could be released today. And yet, here I stand, a proud Patriot. That’s probably why those movies are not made anymore.... terrible effects on the viewers. /s
We all have our turning points in life, these are the periods where real growth occurs. Welcome my friend
This is the most articulate and thoughtful #WalkAway proclamation I have ever read. I commend and truly appreciate your intellectual honesty and congratulate you on breaking free from the animal farm.
Truly inspiring!
Mods, this is why we are here. You should sticky to inspire others
I appreciate you posting this. I, too, was a registered Democrat for two decades until I saw the absolute fuckery that was the 2016 election. The most frustrating part was the media and seeing the evidence everyday that it was nothing more than controlled propaganda. I wondered if I even lived in a true democracy anymore.
federal republic, much better than 'democracy'
<3 HUGs and Love for you - I'm so glad you sought the Truth <3
Can we get a COAT here somebody?
Get this patriot a coat!!!! So far BRICKBOT has not been installed, but we're handing 'em out anyway!! Choo, choo!!
coat bot, where are ya bud?
Yes A coat A brick and A one way ticket on the glorious Trump Train
Welcome to the family! If you ever need anything, have questions, etc. political or just life / work / relationship wise, I've fond the people here to be top notch, no nonsense, and loving.
Looking forward to having another pede amongst us!
top notch, no nonsense, and loving.
SELAH
Welcome!
Astute observations, excellent missive, well done nimble navigator.
Give this pede a Coat, a Brick, and a seat on the Trump Train!
No Brakes!
Wow! You are a very unique person to have such insight into your actions. I applaud the effort it took to change your thinking. You should be proud of yourself. Thanks for sharing your story.
I hope theres a lot more like you.
Give this pede a coat!
Thank you for listening!
You should take pride in knowing that you are mentally stronger than most!
You ain't the only one
YAY!!! So happy you broke free from the conditioning! There are deeper layers but it starts with the top layer. They call Trump a Nazi but yet cash the checks from George Soros a real Nazi. Welcome. #DrainTheSwamp #MAGA
We can only hope everyone in your previous situation comes to their senses too.
Welcome.
Welcome! Self reflection is a wonderful thing. We disagree here on many different things, but come together to support the president and to oppose the tyranny of leftists that continuously try to suppress speech