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I’ve been a Democrat for 20 years. Here’s what I experienced at Trump’s rally in New Hampshire.
Medium.com ^ | 11 Feb 2020 | Karlyn Borysenko

Posted on 02/12/2020 9:18:08 PM PST by Sgt_Schultze

.....So I headed over an hour and a half before the doors were scheduled to open (which was 4 hours before Trump was set to take the stage) and the line already stretched a mile away from the entrance to the arena. As I waited, I chatted with the folks around me. And contrary to all the fears expressed, they were so nice! I was not harassed or intimidated and was never in fear of my safety even for a moment. These were average everyday people. They were veterans, school teachers, and small business owners and they had come from all over the place for the thrill of attending this rally. They were upbeat and excited. In chatting, I even let it slip that I was a democrat and the reaction was “Good for you! Welcome!”

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As I left the rally ... I knew that there was no way Trump was going to lose in November. Absolutely no way. I truly believe that it doesn’t matter who the Democrats nominate: Trump is going to trounce them. If you don’t believe me, attend one of his rallies and see for yourself. Don’t worry, they really won’t hurt you........

Today, I voted in the New Hampshire Democratic Primary for Pete Buttigieg....But tomorrow, I’ll be changing my voter registration from Democrat to Independent and walking away from the party I’ve spent the last 20 years in to sit in the middle for a while.

(Excerpt) Read more at medium.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections; US: New Hampshire
KEYWORDS: kaga; karlynborysenko; maga; manchester; newhampshire; trump; walkaway
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To: neverevergiveup

For sure


81 posted on 02/13/2020 4:57:24 AM PST by SMARTY ("Nobility is defined by the demands it makes on us - by obligations, not by rights".)
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To: neverevergiveup

For sure


82 posted on 02/13/2020 4:57:40 AM PST by SMARTY ("Nobility is defined by the demands it makes on us - by obligations, not by rights".)
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To: Sgt_Schultze

good article


83 posted on 02/13/2020 5:00:06 AM PST by vladimir998 ( Apparently I'm still living in your head rent free. At least now it isn't empty.)
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To: Sgt_Schultze

And yes, he lies. This is provable. “

Always “provable” but NEVER an example given.


84 posted on 02/13/2020 5:13:05 AM PST by TalBlack (Damn right I'll "do something" you fat, balding son of a bitc)
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To: Jarhead9297
Feels good doesn’t it? It must really suck to have that much hate in your heart

Wow you come here once or twice a year to scold us with your virtue and sow pearls of wisdom. Without a hint of self awareness.

Priceless....Check.

85 posted on 02/13/2020 5:26:00 AM PST by wardaddy (I applaud Jim Robinson for his comments on the Southern Monuments decision ...thank you)
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To: metmom

I had the same reaction to the comments after the article - well thought out and very supportive. Unlike the usual outpouring of hate that someone usually receives for daring to step off the leftist plantation.

Wish people would keep an open mind about the article and the author - it’s a real eye opening piece and well worth reading.


86 posted on 02/13/2020 5:26:27 AM PST by rockvillem
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To: ozarkgirl

I’m glad she mentioned the #WalkAway movement. I haven’t heard much about it lately so it’s good to know it’s still active.


87 posted on 02/13/2020 5:42:05 AM PST by MayflowerMadam ("Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength" - Corrie ten Boom)
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To: Elsie

No idea who Jesse Taylor is.


88 posted on 02/13/2020 5:43:33 AM PST by Vaden (First they came for the Confederates... Next they came for Washington... Then they came...)
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To: Freedom'sWorthIt

“I hope she finds out about the Walk Away Campaign”

She mentions it in her article; she knows.


89 posted on 02/13/2020 5:45:38 AM PST by MayflowerMadam ("Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength" - Corrie ten Boom)
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To: Vaden

I wish her all the luck in the world with walking away from the Democrat Party.

She should separate herself from her old influences for a spell. Like someone giving up hard drugs.
They will try to pull her back...because misery loves company.


90 posted on 02/13/2020 5:49:11 AM PST by Leep (Everyday is Trump Day!)
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To: Vaden

I wish her all the luck in the world with walking away from the Democrat Party.

She should separate herself from her old influences for a spell. Like someone giving up hard drugs.
They will try to pull her back...because misery loves company.


91 posted on 02/13/2020 5:49:11 AM PST by Leep (Everyday is Trump Day!)
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To: Pelham

GAG!

No wonder she voted for the Butt-boy.


92 posted on 02/13/2020 5:55:23 AM PST by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: Sgt_Schultze; lightman

What Happened There?


93 posted on 02/13/2020 5:56:54 AM PST by Big Red Badger (Despised by the Despicable!)
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To: neverevergiveup

Seems like ‘their’ heart is in the right place but dollars to donuts ‘they’ still don’t vote for PDJT come Nov. Still lots of salient points in the piece and a lot of the hateful demodrones DO need to look in the mirror. ‘They’ may lose some acquaintances due to the piece. Also may gain some.


94 posted on 02/13/2020 6:21:47 AM PST by rktman ( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: Atlantan

Who would have figured knitters would be such drama queens?


95 posted on 02/13/2020 6:55:05 AM PST by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves)
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To: William Tell

HA!
Pretty simply, it’s Trump’s fault


96 posted on 02/13/2020 7:46:26 AM PST by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves)
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To: Salvation
But why did he even vote in the demoncrat election? Why not just turn in a blank slate?

Who cares? Take the "W" and move on. WTH is wrong with FReepers?

"Well, I'm kinda glad they're supporting my guy now, but why didn't they use gasoline and matches to torch the DNC HQ so they can prove to me they're really committed?"

97 posted on 02/13/2020 7:53:25 AM PST by Future Snake Eater (Plans are worthless, but planning is everything. - Dwight Eisenhower, 1957)
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To: Elsie

yea, my 18 year old daughter (the artist) shaved the back of hers but kept the top and sides very long, it looked okay. In my day the fight was over it was too long.


98 posted on 02/13/2020 8:35:12 AM PST by Jolla
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To: wardaddy

Eager-To-Be-Offended-Cons always enjoy a little virtue signalling.

Reminds me of Jack Kemp basking in the glow of Al Gore’s compliment that he wasn’t a typical xenophobic racist like all the conservatives who supported him.


99 posted on 02/13/2020 10:24:40 AM PST by Pelham (RIP California, killed by massive immigration)
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To: Vaden
Google® does
100 posted on 02/13/2020 2:55:30 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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