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In reply to the discussion: "I am a former Republican and a military veteran." [View all]skepticscott
(13,029 posts)32. Why do you assume
that I woke up "on the wrong side of the bed" because I'm not really to fall all over myself praising someone who says "Look at me...I'm finally voting Democratic" after having contributed for so long to the worst fucking-up this country has ever experienced? The harm he's done is far behind any good he's done since his "Oops, sorry", so you'll forgive me if I'm not ready to overlook past offenses for which the country is still paying dearly.
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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