Posted on 07/16/2018 3:11:26 PM PDT by EdnaMode
My decision to be a Democrat was never a decision. It was just expected of me. It was understood. Born into a family of Democrats, my grandfather would often spend weekends talking to me about his respect for Franklin Roosevelt and his annoyance with President Reagan. I listened and absorbed, but was not yet ready to think critically about what I was told – or to decide for myself.
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My parents have since turned their back on me, my wife, their grandchildren, and their extended family. Adding to this, they decided to make the maximum contribution to my Democrat opponent in my campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, an intentional personal blow that made headlines across the country. It was deliberate – and it is a true representation of the intolerance of a political philosophy that stands on the false platform of tolerance.
I don’t enjoy talking about this highly personal experience, but as I see the #WalkAway movement gain momentum, I feel compelled to share my story. As #WalkAway grows, conservatives need to reach out to those who were raised to believe in a Democrat Party and a liberal political philosophy that does nothing to make them more successful.
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The same leftists disowning their families who are outraged about family separations at the border
What happens in civil war.
Leah Vukmir for Senate!
I feel like this guy is sincere. At the same time I understand people being hesitant as Democrats love to lie. Perhaps he should run for a seat in the house, establishing a good voting record and then make a push for senate in a few years.
“”””””” my grandfather would often spend weekends talking to me about his respect for Franklin Roosevelt “”””””””
The democrat party has changed just a little bit in the last hundred years. Just sayin’. My parents were democrats till the end. Why???? Just because that’s how they started many decades ago.
It sounds like he was fortunate to survive in the womb. I feel sorry for him, but certainly respect his courage. Disowning your children over politics is disgraceful.
If I recall correctly, the First American Civil War was where patent was against child, brother against brother, and so forth.
I’m afraid we’re seeing the same thing these days.
Good advice.
Perhaps President Trump should have done as you advised.
I am avoiding my leftist relatives also. Hearing the political controversies and seeing and feeling the rancor those controversies engender makes me physically ill. I’m avoiding it like ... the plague.
That’s okay. They’ll be in a nursing home some day lamenting no visits from their kids.
Fortunately for them, Conservatives generally let bygones be bygones.
Fortunately, my Mom's position was different. Her dad was a small businessman (had a baker shop.) She was Republican, so their votes cancelled each other out.
I was an Independent most of my life.
Thanks EdnaMode.
Nicholson for Senate: Home
https://nicholsonforsenate.com/
i can carry a grudge!!! and when my extended family is rude and obnoxious about my beliefs, I just don’t knock myself out to speak with them.
Yes, it’s tempting.
I’m talking about folks who are headed on to their great reward.
You shouldn’t carry on grudges.
In the end it will only come back to haunt you. Be the bigger person and always remember you were.
Democrats are DISGUSTING, EVIL, VILE people and DESPISING anyone on the right is what they LIVE for!
Today at Mass, the Gospel was about Jesus saying He wa sent to pit Father against Son, Mother against Daughter, Mother in Law against Daughter in Law …….one must take a SIDE.....you either FOR Jesus or AGAINST Him!
I don’t trust Nicholson. Straight to the Senate. Do not pass the state assembly do not run for House. Just give it to him?
it’s def a bad habit. But i forgive, just never forget.
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