Why I'm a Democrat now

[sealybobo]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

That's not too different from my story. I was once a Republican and now consider myself Independent. The republican's never delivered on their claims of being fiscally responsible. Now they just follow trumps failed policy. I expect many will see the increased debt, failed policy, riots, lack of leadership.... and move on too.

You were never a Republican. We see these claims posted about once a week, and they were always from hardcore leftists like you.

Totally non-credible

Bill made the claim. Why are you guys calling Brian a liar?

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

Because your retirement plan didnt work out as planned.

 

[Norman]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

Obvious fake...

Whatever it is Republicans support, democrats spend far more than republicans. Just a other liar.

I love how anything you guys don’t like is fake news.

You aren't fake news, just the usual bigot.

 

[Tom Paine 1949]

I can appreciate changing parties, and even more not being a party partisan.

I’ve never considered myself a partisan Republican ... but always considered myself a “Lincoln Republican,” historically speaking. I respected Republicans who opposed Jim Crow, the MIC, or blatant overseas imperialism. Always appreciated all who honestly tried to adopt “progressive” reforms. Don’t care what party introduces them. Never was a partisan Democrat either. Always in my lifetime was a determined enemy of the DNC Establishment.

When did “progressive” become a curse word for “real” Republicans? Teddy Roosevelt was a “progressive” ... and a Republican. Even old Ike referred to himself as a “progressive” Republican. Hell, even Newt Gingrich called himself a “progressive.” Did this transformation happen when Democrats supposedly become “communists”? When was that? Under FDR? Was it when Republicans became Trump supporters? When they became reactionary populists wanting to return to a past ... that can never be recovered?

 

[whitehall]

Do you think voting for Bob Dole and George Bush certifies you as a republican spokesperson? Join the other freaking swamp rats.

 

[sealybobo]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

Obvious fake...

Whatever it is Republicans support, democrats spend far more than republicans. Just a other liar.

I love how anything you guys don’t like is fake news.

You aren't fake news, just the usual bigot.

Whow! Where’d that come from.

I just noticed you used a buzz word trumpbots often use which is Fake News.

Not everything you don’t like hearing is fake news.

And I’m sorry if our sources are liberal. We can’t find the facts on Fox News website

 

[sealybobo]

I can appreciate changing parties, and even more not being a party partisan.

I’ve never considered myself a partisan Republican ... but always considered myself a “Lincoln Republican,” historically speaking. I respected Republicans who opposed Jim Crow, the MIC, or blatant overseas imperialism. Always appreciated all who honestly tried to adopt “progressive” reforms. Don’t care what party introduces them. Never was a partisan Democrat either. Always in my lifetime was a determined enemy of the DNC Establishment.

When did “progressive” become a curse word for “real” Republicans? Teddy Roosevelt was a “progressive” ... and a Republican. Even old Ike referred to himself as a “progressive” Republican. Hell, even Newt Gingrich called himself a “progressive.” Did this transformation happen when Democrats supposedly become “communists”? When was that? Under FDR? Was it when Republicans became Trump supporters? When they became reactionary populists wanting to return to a past ... that can never be recovered?

Conservatives conserve the status quo. They aren’t progressive

 

[Norman]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

Obvious fake...

Whatever it is Republicans support, democrats spend far more than republicans. Just a other liar.

I love how anything you guys don’t like is fake news.

You aren't fake news, just the usual bigot.

Whow! Where’d that come from.

I just noticed you used a buzz word trumpbots often use which is Fake News.

Not everything you don’t like hearing is fake news.

And I’m sorry if our sources are liberal. We can’t find the facts on Fox News website

One part in your text is correct. You can't find facts... living in a delusional fantasy world of lies and "truth before facts".

Bigot is a bigot. Even your name derives from Borg, the communist horde.

 

[Brain357]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

if you were an independent you would have problems with both parties..........

Yes independents do. But Republican's are in control of the Presidency, Senate, and even the supreme court. Their failures really stand out right now. Huge debt, failed pandemic response....

and so an indepent is supposed to think the democrats are going to do better?....

Yes. Things were clearly much better under Obama. Deficits have increased. Almost all trump policy has failed. Tariffs hurt manufacturing. Tax cuts didn't pay for themselves or lead to the promise 4-6% growth. Mexico isn't paying for the wall. Without the partisan blinders it's easy to see how failed trump has been.

yea you are an independent......lol.....

Yes. You can't deny all those failings. Independents don't follow failed policy.

independents have problems with both parties and would not look at biden, a guy who has been part of the reason they are independents as the guy to vote for....

Sadly we have but 2 choices. And trump has been a disaster so Biden gets the support. Again, you can't deny the failings. I'd go back to how things were 4 years ago any day. Country is a mess now and much deeper in debt.

why dont you just say you are democrat and end your charade,,,,

That's all you got? You can't debate the failings? If you can't debate the failings then voting Biden is quite clear.

im debating that you aint no indy...and you are wanting to debate trumps failings...lifelong politicians like joe biden is one of the reasons many people became independents.....for you to support him tells me one thing....you aint no independent....

Then you don't know independents. We pick the best candidate. Trump has clearly been a disaster and you can't seem to deny all his failings. I don't vote for failed policies.

 

[miketx]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

I thought you we're gonna say you were stupid.

 

[Brain357]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

That's not too different from my story. I was once a Republican and now consider myself Independent. The republican's never delivered on their claims of being fiscally responsible. Now they just follow trumps failed policy. I expect many will see the increased debt, failed policy, riots, lack of leadership.... and move on too.

You were never a Republican. We see these claims posted about once a week, and they were always from hardcore leftists like you.

Totally non-credible

You are more hardcore leftist than me. You are the one supporting trumps big government tariffs and deals like foxconn.

 

[Brain357]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

That's not too different from my story. I was once a Republican and now consider myself Independent. The republican's never delivered on their claims of being fiscally responsible. Now they just follow trumps failed policy. I expect many will see the increased debt, failed policy, riots, lack of leadership.... and move on too.

So you believe Democrats are fiscally responsible?

That's how we know you're a fraud.

No, but they are more responsible than trump. Trump has drastically increased deficits.

 

[Brain357]

Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism.

So you're joining the party that doesn't care about paying down the National Debt, doesn't support the troops and wants Communism here. Good thinking. You'll fit right in with the Democrats. You deserve them and they deserve you.

Trump is the guy who loves dictators. He's also greatly increased deficits. Oh and his tariffs are quite communist. The USSR controlled trade too.

Obammy was sucking dictators dicks and bowing over to take it up the ass. I have yet to see President Trump bow to anyone...

You didn't see the idiot sword dancing with the saudis?

 

[Brain357]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

if you were an independent you would have problems with both parties..........

Yes independents do. But Republican's are in control of the Presidency, Senate, and even the supreme court. Their failures really stand out right now. Huge debt, failed pandemic response....

and so an indepent is supposed to think the democrats are going to do better?....

Yes. Things were clearly much better under Obama. Deficits have increased. Almost all trump policy has failed. Tariffs hurt manufacturing. Tax cuts didn't pay for themselves or lead to the promise 4-6% growth. Mexico isn't paying for the wall. Without the partisan blinders it's easy to see how failed trump has been.

yea you are an independent......lol.....

Yes. You can't deny all those failings. Independents don't follow failed policy.

Then you wouldn't vote for Biden.

Things were a whole lot better under obama and I assume biden will be similar.

 

[Fugazi]

Bush and Dole were not conservatives but “Deep state “
Bush was a bumbling buffoon and Obama was a true Marxist

And trump makes them look like great presidents.

T is a great leader and superb Potus
His giant lists of accomplishments are huge

Almost as big as his hands

 

[Brain357]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

You claim to be worried about debt, so you are leaving the Republican Party for the party of The New Green Deal and their $120 TRILLION in deficit spending for that one program alone.

Sounds believable to me.

Trump has drastically increased deficits. He has made obama look fiscally responsible.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

In 2016, I wrote in Sanders. In 2012 i voted Barack- 6 times!! No more! I've had it with corrupt serial pre-pubescent sniffer Biden! I'm leaving the American Taliban party and their Jihad on America!

MAGA!

 

[Leo123]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

Good riddance

 

[citygator]

Good OP. I think your migration away from the Republican Party makes sense even if you’re not entirely liberal. A centrist can live in the Democratic Party and not sell your soul. Impossible with the Pubs.

This Trump loyalty blowback from people is insane. He’s not even a Republican. He’s a liberal who is lying about his faith and simply cultivating the support of white nationalists to keep a base of support.

 

[Dick Foster]

THOUGHTS FROM AN INDEPENDENT

I voted for George H.W. Bush in 1988, Bob Dole in 1996, and George W Bush in 2000 - All Republicans. NO MORE! I'm a Democrat now. Conservatives used to care about paying down our national debt, supporting our troops, and our European allies against threats from Communism. Today the party of Trump cares little about any of these, instead focusing on abusing little children on our southern border, sucking up to dictators from Russia, North Korea, and Turkey, and dividing this country as deeply as the days of the civil war.

I didn't agree with everything President Obama did, but America didn't turn into a socialist hellhole, nor did the economy crash on his watch as so many on the right wing predicted. This is the last post I'll do here, claiming I'm an Independent.

Sorry Trump supporters: You lost me - Goodby!

Let me guess, you did some drugs and they fried your brain.