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In reply to the discussion: "I am a former Republican and a military veteran." [View all]Uncle Joe
(58,943 posts)15. I don't view the OP as a statement of pride so much as a confessional or epiphany.
Last edited Sun Jul 26, 2015, 08:46 AM - Edit history (1)
Peoples' perceptions of reality are greatly different depending on their own life experiences, age, culture, education, emotional awareness, environment, friends, family, gender, income level, intelligence, news sources, race, sexuality. I suppose it would be nice and and simple if we all had cookie cutter existences but that's simply not the case.
When the prodigal sons and daughters do have these realizations, I believe as a practical matter it would be better to welcome them to our fold, versus rubbing salt into their wounds.
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People can come to the same location by different paths, some are longer than others.
Uncle Joe
Jul 2015
#13
I don't view the OP as a statement of pride so much as a confessional or epiphany.
Uncle Joe
Jul 2015
#15
I believe he wants to send a message to other veterans and republicans who might be reachable.
MH1
Jul 2015
#18