Originally a West Texan. Descendant of German shopkeeper who was kidnapped by British press gangs, sold into slavery and brought to American in 1778 as a Hessian soldier. Deserted British side and fought for the colonies. As a decidedly whitebread conservative, I love using this story when confronting those whining about how their lives haven't been fair. Mainly because of the example set--Pick yourself up and make your own life just like Daniel Wedeman did in 1778.

I was a politically undecided until the first time I heard Ronald Reagan. Deadbang conservative ever since. Have even been able to convert a few decided liberals along the way.

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