Most of us underestimate the amount of evil right in our own backyards. It is pervasive, numerous, determined, and ruthless.
Let me tell you a little something about myself.
In 1980 I was a young guy who voted Dem because my family did. I was doing fine financially because I was a Teamster, but nearly everyone else around me was suffering badly, because of the Carter economy.
There are some parallels between the dynamics of this race, and 1980, but obviously there are differences, as well. Thing is, though, you would think that a young Democrat union guy would crawl over broken glass to keep a Dem president in office -- but I didn't.
Why? I'll tell you.
It's because Reagan reached me. I listened to what he said throughout the campaign and the debates, and I could not argue with his sound positions on anything. Not only that; I sensed something else. He was a true leader. Above all else, I recognized that in the man, and I responded to it.
Like Hillary to Trump, Jimmy Carter couldn't hold a candle to Reagan in the leadership department, and it was apparent to everyone.
I didn't vote for Reagan in that election, but you know what? I didn't vote for Carter either. A lot of Dems are going to stay home, this November.
There is a natural tension between deceit and honesty. Human nature being what it is, deceit is hard to distinguish from honesty. Luck of the draw, maybe.
I think the personal direction is spiritual. Reagan was a tool. What reached you was the hand of God.
I reflect your experience too, although I was a republican at the time. People forget, but it is exactly the things ar now. Missing only the hostage crisis.
1980 My first son was born. Was in an apt as the interest rates to buy a house were almost 20%. People selling their silver dollars. CDs paying over 10%. REagan turned a lot of heads. I think, despite what the extreme ignoramus Juan Williams said, people were impressed with Trump today.
This man will NOT back down. You saw the art of the deal, folks. YOu tell me who holds the cards when dealing with us with Trump in charge.
TEamsters are fully endorsing Hillary. Nice to know you still have @sshats in charge of your filthy union.