Posted on 07/02/2018 7:26:51 AM PDT by Liberty7732
By KrisAnne Hall, JD
Right up front, there are some things that I need to tell you about myself. I want you to know where I came from and how I got to where I am today — my walkaway path. I don’t want to ever be accused of deception or dishonesty. So, in full disclosure:
I was not born a Constitutionalist. I did not live my life with an inherent understanding of Liberty and what is necessary to defend it. I was not raised a Christian. For some, these things will be a stumbling block, so you need to know from me.
I was raised a Democrat. The only thing more evil than Satan was a Republican in my home. There were no choices to be made in voting…straight Democratic Party line was the only choice.
I was an environmentalist — a rabid environmentalist. Some of my best friends were members of GreenPeace and I supported the WWF and PETA. I believed the earth would be better if there we no people at all. I was a vegetarian by ideology, not for health reasons, for almost 15 years.
I believed in the “good” of scientific manipulations of food and the necessity of vaccines. Not only believed this, but helped create them when I was a biochemist for Monsanto.
I believed in Global Warming and defended it vigorously. I believed in the Big Bang and openly criticized those who believed in creationism as ignorant and misled.
I believed Government’s duty and purpose was to be a provider for the people. I supported programs that would give the government more control over the people. I even believed a One World Government was the best way to go to ensure “global peace.” I supported the principles of socialism, although I cannot claim to have known at the time it was socialism, per se, that I supported.
I supported abortion and often openly condemned others for being pro-life. I have argued with abortion protesters on street corners and called them names that I am not proud of.
I was not only not a Christian, but I practiced many other religions, including many occult versions. I was bitter against God and felt that only ignorant, weak people needed faith. I was too intelligent and too educated for such a feeble crutch.
I was not born with the knowledge that I have now. I did not wake up one morning with a divine epiphany. I traveled a long road to walkaway from the lies. Learned some hard and painful lessons. My beliefs were challenged and I came to know the Truth. Now I am a true constitutionalist. I have written six books about the Constitution and Liberty. I have a radio show heard by 2 million people every week. I teach the Constitution all over America and even started my own online training program called “Liberty First University.”
I am able to stand firm on what I believe because I have discovered the difference between truth and lies. I am able to defend the truth because I walked the path. I can show you my path of discovery, and to be guaranteed it is not tied to any political motivation or personal gain — unless you call the liberation that comes from knowing the truth in the face of lies, a personal gain.
So when someone says to you…”Did you know that person used to be associated with this or that group or used to believe this… How can you possibly believe him now?” Remember this story.
It is good to question someone’s “transformation.” You should do that. If they cannot show you that walkaway path, step by step, you should question their motivations.
But do not discount someone’s current position just because of who they used to be or who they used to associate with or what they used to believe. Sometimes it is not a selfish or deceptive motivation, but a path to enlightenment.
Do you have a family member who is a progressive? Do you have a co-worker that is hostile to the truth? Don’t give up hope! We have an obligation to bring the truth, to show them they can walkaway from lies. When truth is the enemy or the source of hostile response, you know for sure that someone is afraid they are believing lies! Their foundation is being rocked, so keep on rocking! Keep shining that light. Keep walking a consistent walk. Saint Francis of Assisi said, “All… should preach by their deeds.” Let your deeds be Truth, let your walk be Liberty.
Remember, we all had to wake up somehow. All you have to do is take the first step to truth and then walkaway from the lies.
This is a hot topic on the net...
Maybe they realize that the intolerant party can come after them for not thinking the right way..even if they are gay..they have done it to blacks for ever..
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It would have been more informative if she shared how she transformed from A to B, but she left that part out.
It would be interesting to know how many Republicans/Conservatives have become so turned-off by Trump that they became Liberals. (John McCain, the staff of National Review and the WaPo/NYT token “conservatives” don’t count because they have always been liberals).
Let your light so shine before men ...
I am the Way, the TRUTH and the LIGHT ...
Sounds a bit like Whittaker Chambers.
Road to Damascus experiences, while not unknown, are the exception and not the rule.
Perhaps the answers are in the four books she wrote that you’d have to buy to find out how she arrived to her enlightened state.
I was thinking the same thing. Kris grabbed my attention but then.... nothing.
When? Why? How? Consequences? - I went to the website and then wondered, clever click bait or did the power go out in the middle of writing the article?
She has been a 1st Amendment lawyer but didn't know/understand the Constitution? ... then you start to wonder about credibility Vs. opportunism. It's popular and gets a lot of attention when you leave the liberal plantation. It can be good for publicity.
So many questions...
It seems that everyone’s basic want to be part of a group is working in our favor. There has to be a hashtag for everyone, a self-designated label.
#walkaway is a good spot for the folks who need a little courage (and encouragement) to declare how they “really” feel.
In order to be cool, to fit in, folks want to belong to something that is bigger than themselves. In some cases, (like this) they need the protection of the group.
#Walkaway is all over the net. Winning!
Oliver North and the Iran contra scandal woke me up. Anyone else have a conversion story? It’s amazing when you open your eyes.
Oops. Six books.
#Walkaway is all over the net. Winning!
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#Walkaway is all over the net. Winning!
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This video is going viral on facebook:
https://pjmedia.com/trending/walkaway-campaign-urges-fed-up-democrats-to-leave-the-party/
It sounds like the cover page for her “new” book. Wouldn’t want to spoil the story by giving away too much.
Sometimes all it takes for a rabid anti-American liberal to see the light is time.
With time comes age. With age come maturity. Not in all cases of course. But usually people mature with age. And as the do, they accept common sense Natural Law and the “God Bless America” lifestyle.
One of the most difficult aspects of walking away from liberalism is having to admit that one fell for lies. No one likes being lied to, and most people like to think that they are too smart to fall for lies.
Becoming conservative is a voyage, a process that occurs in tiny increments.
My only criticism of this woman’s article is that she seems to equate distancing oneself from science and the scientific method as part of the process of rejecting liberalism. There is no need to reject science which, at its basis, is the attempt to describe and characterize the physical world as accurately as possible. Yes, abortion kills human beings. Yes, vaccines are the most significant medical advance in history. Yes, humans have been genetically engineering foods since prehistory without ill effect. Etc. Science, properly practiced, is not a political philosophy, despite the efforts of some on the left and right to make it one.
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