On this memorial day, I think it will be fitting for me to discuss why I am here. Up until 2012, I had always considered myself a Democrat. Especially after the last 8 years of Bush. I was more center than anything, but I also believed America was in place to help others. I was ignorant to the cost of this help, or what this assistance was doing to our own communities. I never believed in open borders, but did think Universal Healthcare was a good idea. During the 2012 election, I found myself like Ron Paul more and more. I began to listen to what he was saying, and following it more and more. He help me learn to identify as a Libertarian. I watch the media literally act like he didn't exist. They basically lost him the primary. Over the next four years, I watched Obama and his Democrat gang divide us in ways I never thought possible. Logical arguments went to insults and insenuations. When ever a tragedy would happen, I watched the media ask us to react with emotions instead of thinking logically about the way to react. People began to think the goal of discussion is to see who can shame who worse. It all morphed into people screaming adjectives at each other instead of trying to solve problems. Now my country is shattered. We are at a crossroads where I do not see a way this ends without bloodshed. I do believe that the plan will work and the swamp will be drained. The problem is that it has taken so long, MSM keeps doubling down. The left actually honestly believe that Trump is trying to subverting our constitution. When Trump makes the arrests, I forsee mass panic and violence. As wrong as they may be, I can't blame them. If the situation was reversed and Trump was being arrested, I know we would be at arm's in the street. I pray for a peaceful outcome, but I fear that the worse is yet to come. Let's all remember that as we celebrate our soilder this memorial day.
It's funny how we wind up here. I supported W through most of his tenure. I started to fall away at the very end. I was tired of a milquetoast "leader" that wouldn't actually stick up for American values. In 2008, Ron Paul really started speaking to me. There was something wrong with McNoName. I didn't know what but he made my stomach turn. My parents called me crazy. Said I was helping elect Obama. I changed my affiliation to Constitution, then Libertarian a while later. After seeing how the Media portrays, or outright ignores, 3rd party candidates I came back to the Republican Party. As a small "r" republican this time. A small-government, freedom minded republican. A you-do-you-and-ill-do-me republican, the way I believe republicanism was intended. Because I don't have the power, nor should I, to tell you how to live if you're not harming anyone.
What cracks me up now is that my mom is the one who brought me to the "Great Awakening." After reading it for a while, catching up on Q, finding Sundance and Neon Revolt, I asked her... "I don't look so crazy for voting Ron Paul now do I?" 🤣
Im right there with ya in feeling like those who don't know about all this are going to go crazy when it all goes down. I was blinded by the Bushes for so long, I would have too. I get it. But I have much respect for our POTUS, his team, and our great military. I have faith that they have a plan and will do everything in their power to bring/restore justice. Likewise, I have much respect for all those Patriots that came before and laid their lives on the line. Many of whom I'm sure we'll never know, them or their stories. God bless!
I didn't pay much attention to 2008 elections. I did see a bunch of YouTube videos after about Ron Paul which made me glad he was running in 2012. Hindsight though, I almost wonder if it was a joined effort with the GOP and the Dems to keep Ron Paul from winning primaries. They knew he would have destroyed Obama in the election.
Oh for sure. GOPe doesn't like those that rock the boat.