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Showing Original Post only (View all)I changed my mind. [View all]
Growing up in the 1950s with active Republican parents gave me certain view of the world. That party affiliation was familiar and comfortable. But as my growing up continued I came to see things in a different light. It made for some uncomfortable family conversations, but even Dad acknowledged that the change hadnt been made without ample consideration; he didn't like it, but he never suggested that my differing opinion was based in frivolity or momentary expedience.
Gaining understanding is not the same as flip flopping. We can either encourage learning or condemn those who realize a changed perspective on the basis of improved information.
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Unless you are changing your mind from your stands on issues to your oponent's
Live and Learn
Oct 2015
#4
manny here used to be republican, or hell- bragged how they used to party and BBQ with them....
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#10
It's one thing to have a gradual shift in your politics, and move from R to D or vice versa.
Arugula Latte
Oct 2015
#12
it is really hard for me to respect any adult taken in by the 80's Republican party- I remember how
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#15
Yah all Dems suck all the time, except for Sanders and Warren. I know, I know....
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#17
perhaps not you, but manny popular posters have an axe to grind against all but two Dems.....
bettyellen
Oct 2015
#29
I change my mind all the time! I figure if I change it enough, I might find one that works!!
Ghost in the Machine
Oct 2015
#22
Others who have changed their minds include Elizabeth Warren, Cenk Ugyr, Ed Schultz, Lincoln Chafee,
Tarheel_Dem
Oct 2015
#28