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Today was the hardest day of my life (PUMA Democrat votes GOP)
Ex-Hillary Clinton Supporters for John McCain ^ | November 4, 2008 | Ed Hale

Posted on 11/04/2008 1:10:44 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

Yes I went and voted today. For the first time in my life, I voted for a straight republican ticket. On the way to the polls I kept asking myself if I could vote for Obama as I have always been a Democrat. Could I be loyal to the Democrat party. When I sat down and looked at that ballot, I realized that I had no choice but to vote for the republicans. After I turned in my ballot and left the polling place, I got sick at my stomach. I realized that I was no longer a Democrat but now a Republican. This goes against everything that I have stood for all my life. Yes today was the saddest day of my life. It was like leaving home for the 1st and last time, I cut the strings that attached me to the Democrat party. I am hoping for a McCain victory, but if it does not happen, then I am content with my decision. God Save America


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Editorial; Philosophy; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; democrats; demsformccain; election; electionpresident; elections; hillaryvote; mccain; obama; puma
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To: af_vet_rr

I think Phoenix11 is a PUMA,, if that helps explain things


81 posted on 11/04/2008 2:22:49 PM PST by DrewsMum (Texas)
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To: Phoenix11

As a conservative, I voted against Obama, and voted for Sarah.

If I had the choice, I would have voted for Zell Miller, rather than McCain.

Welcome to FR. :o)


82 posted on 11/04/2008 2:24:38 PM PST by Lauren BaRecall (Sarah Palin! Need I say more?)
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To: JamieJosh

Welcome to FR.

FReepers have been getting flack for saying that kind of thing before. I’m glad that we’re not the only ones who see it.


83 posted on 11/04/2008 2:25:52 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Frankly, I didn't think today's Democrats had moral dilemmas.
This is the first evidence I've seen of it. I'm glad
to see this person experience angst. There may be hope yet.


84 posted on 11/04/2008 2:29:28 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Our nation is uncomfortably close to having B.O. We need to use a Republican roll on by 11/04.)
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To: Phoenix11

I just wanted to say thanks for voting your conscience. You and I may not see eye to eye on every issue, but I respect a person who asks questions and takes action when they can no longer accept what their party is doing. You are not alone in that.


85 posted on 11/04/2008 2:35:29 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Our nation is uncomfortably close to having B.O. We need to use a Republican roll on by 11/04.)
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To: ravensandricks

“I was a liberal Democrat until about 1995. In 1996, I sat out the 1996 election b/c I wasn’t crazy about Dole but couldn’t possibly vote for Clinton again. In 2000, I voted Libertarian because I wasn’t comfortable with Bush (but wanted him to beat Gore). Watching the election returns that night was really bizarre, actually wanting a Democrat to lose, but not being used to the feeling.

Changing direction in mid-life is very difficult.”

Don’t feel bad about your decision. The democrats of days gone by were far more kin to today’s republicans than the nation haters of today’s party. My dad was a democrat all of his life and even though he has been gone since 1999, I’m sure he is still voting democrat by proxy. At least you had the choice to vote for your choice.


86 posted on 11/04/2008 2:37:10 PM PST by billhilly (I was republican when republican wasn't cool. (With an apology to Barbara Mandrell.))
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To: DoughtyOne
Today was the hardest day of my life (PUMA Democrat votes GOP),

In the words of George M. Cohan,

My mother thanks you, my father thanks you, my sisters thank you, and I assure you I thank you.

87 posted on 11/04/2008 2:38:25 PM PST by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free. Free Republic.com baby.)
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To: indylindy
If only the republican ticket was Zell And Sarah, or Sarah and Zell, I would have my dream ticket (wake up, you still got to vote for Sarah, and that guy she's running with...)
88 posted on 11/04/2008 2:38:30 PM PST by DelphiUser ("You can lead a man to knowledge, but you can't make him think")
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To: JamieJosh

I appreciate your comments. The folks here try not to compare people to Hitler very often, because it can minimize what Hitler was and did.

When it comes to Obama, I must say that I have never seen a person so poised to become the next Hitler.

He is not that caliber yet, but he shows every warning sign there is.

Folks here are quite aware of it.

Thanks for your views.


89 posted on 11/04/2008 2:41:21 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Our nation is uncomfortably close to having B.O. We need to use a Republican roll on by 11/04.)
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To: bootless; Phoenix11; ravensandricks; JamieJosh
I, too, was a lifelong Dem: cast my first vote for Carter, and my last Dem vote for Clinton. My first (R) vote was for Bush in 2000, and I don’t regret that decision a bit.

We are still classical liberals, and most of the people who think similarly vote Republican. The left has stolen the word “liberal.” I am a conservative/classical liberal, not a Republican. But I vote Republican, because that’s the only way I know that our liberties will be respected.

According to William Safire, the term "liberalism" was hijacked by socialists in the 1920s. Before that, the term meant pretty much the opposite of what we now associate with the term. And even afterward, the term's meaning did not change anywhere but in America. My daughter was in Venezuela years ago, and came back remarking on the fact that ther the term "liberalism" meant exactly what I myself advocate - rather than what I systematically oppose.

90 posted on 11/04/2008 3:13:57 PM PST by conservatism_IS_compassion (The conceit of journalistic objectivity is profoundly subversive of democratic principle.)
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To: DoughtyOne; metmom

Thank you for your welcoming comments.

I don’t mean to say that Obama is or is going to be a Hitler, I just see some disturbing parallels regarding Obama’s and Hitler’s rise to power and the circumstances that created “the one”.

I am truly frightened at the similarities between Hitler Youth and Obama’s “cicilian security force”.

If you want an illustration of how the Obama supporters behaved towards Hillary supporters during the primaries I implore you to watch the videos of the Black Panthers in Philly. It is a perfect example of their cult like mentality.
They truly believe that that cause is righteous and that they will acheive their goal of selecting Obama, whether by hook or by crook. If you do not submit you will be called a racist and they will follow Obama’s instruction to “get in your faces”.
We had a couple of these at the caucases that would walk around saying they were precinct captains and that they “were in charge”. Much like the guy in the video said he was “security”.

If you really want to know why us PUMA’s are so passionately voting for McCain you only have to look at the video and imagine that multipled by 10. Obama thugs acting this way, against other democrats. Not towards the other party.

If they did it to us, what do you think they will do to you?


91 posted on 11/04/2008 3:19:40 PM PST by JamieJosh
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To: JamieJosh
I don’t mean to say that Obama is or is going to be a Hitler, I just see some disturbing parallels regarding Obama’s and Hitler’s rise to power and the circumstances that created “the one”.

I'll say it then. He will be like Hitler.

Actually, I think he would be worse.

If this is indeed an end times scenario, Hitler would be a kindergarten party.

If they did it to us, what do you think they will do to you?

We have no doubt. That's why gun sales are up so much. If you peruse FR a little more, many people are worried about what obama will do to us.

Do a keyword search on "obamabrownshirts" to pull up the relevant threads.

92 posted on 11/04/2008 3:29:28 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: JamieJosh

The Black Panthers have been a criminal enterprise since the 60s, perhaps early 70s. You won’t have to tell anyone who has been around a while what they are capable of, or are willing to do.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t reinforce the message when you have the opportunity.

You take care.

D1


93 posted on 11/04/2008 3:31:43 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Our nation is uncomfortably close to having B.O. We need to use a Republican roll on by 11/04.)
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To: r9etb
I realized that I was no longer a Democrat but now a Republican.

I think many of us felt sick to the stomach today. I voted for mclame ONLY because of Sarah Palin.

Not sure I could have voted for him otherwise. Hopefully, MI will surprise me for once and go red.

94 posted on 11/04/2008 3:39:56 PM PST by mombonn (God is looking for spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.)
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To: Phoenix11

My youth was spent in S Arkansas where my family was Yellow Dog Democrat, the Republican party was the party of non-racists and extremely unpopular there. Ike, Little Rock, Faubus and all.

Then I veared far Left, studied Marxian economics and actually know these Weather scumbags having run with them on occasion. But after growing up and getting married I turned back right. Now am far right when it comes to National security less so on other issues.

Since you say you are a Democrat I urge you to study the history of the party. It has from its inception been associated with corruption particularly in the big city machines. See “Gangs of New York” for a very accurate demonstration of the voter fraud and intimidation they used at all times. As bad as the fraud by ACORN and others is today. It pales in comparision to that in the 1800s in the cities when there was no secret ballot. Hence, the wrong vote could result in beating or death.

Look at the birth of the GOP and the noble aims it was founded for in opposition to those of the great majority of the Democrat party.

Since you profess admiration for Hillary you should check out the various articles about her here. Most of us despise her and, of course, some of the things said are false but there is enough info that is true that should change an objective mind.


95 posted on 11/04/2008 3:47:59 PM PST by arrogantsob (Hero vs Zero)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I know this all too well. My father was a die-hard Union Democrat before he retired, my mother was a life long Democrat and my older brother voted for a lot of Democrats in the past and I voted for Al Gore in 2000. Today, we all voted for McCain.


96 posted on 11/04/2008 4:24:34 PM PST by America2012
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
I salute this man's courage of his convictions to stand for America and American values...I too left the Democrat Party nearly eighteen years ago.
97 posted on 11/04/2008 4:46:15 PM PST by T Lady (Palin-Jindal 2012)
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To: metmom
That's not what I asked you.

I asked you f John McCain is good enough for you to vote for when he's running against Obama, why wouldn't John McCain be good enough to vote for if he was running against Hillary?
98 posted on 11/04/2008 4:58:55 PM PST by af_vet_rr
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To: DrewsMum
I think Phoenix11 is a PUMA,, if that helps explain things

I understand. What I don't understand is how they (PUMAs in general) can gladly vote for McCain when Obama is in the race, but can't vote for McCain when it's Hillary. Hillary is as bad or worse than Obama. When Obama was still in Chicago dreaming about his socialist goals, Hillary was actively trying to get them implemented in the White House.

Maybe Today's Free Republic has changed enough that it's okay to welcome Hillary Clinton supporters who would gladly vote for Hillary over McCain, but it just seems a little bizarre to me.
99 posted on 11/04/2008 5:02:56 PM PST by af_vet_rr
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To: af_vet_rr
I think Phoenix11 is a PUMA,, if that helps explain things

To put it another way - I don't like John McCain - don't like where he (and the current GOP leadership) wants to take this country. However, I would never in a million years vote for a socialist party, simply because I don't like him. I would vote Libertarian or Constitution Party long before I would ever dream of voting for a socialist like Obama or Hillary.

These people that FReepers are welcoming are people who would be supporting a socialist by the name of Hillary Clinton if she had been the Dim nominee instead. I understand the "enemy of my enemy" concept, but these are people that would agree with the enemy if the enemy was named Hillary.
100 posted on 11/04/2008 5:18:11 PM PST by af_vet_rr
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