I voted for a Democrat for the first time in my life tonight.

[Ladyhawk]

I was a nominal Republican until very recently and voted the GOP Party line. Over the past ten years, Republican politics has become increasingly disgusting to me. The final straw was ol' Dumbya's war on Iraq, when I finally woke up and saw what a lying, son-of-a-beeatch he really is. As soon as I could, I VERY ANGRILY changed parties.

Tonight I was proud to cast my vote for Dennis Kucinich. And I'll vote for the eventual Democratic nominee, as well.

[Padraig18]

1. Awesome!

:toast:

[AndyP]

2. Congrats

hope this is a new trend that you'll stick with :)
:grouphug:

[Nazgul35]

3. welcome...

we may fight amongst ourselves and it may seem vicious sometimes, but we are so because of how passionate we are about getting rid of the dauphin...

[historian]

4. GOOD FOR YOU

HUG HUG
By the way, did you write to the RNC to tell them this? Perhaps if enough people did they might start thinking again.
Welcome to the bright side!!!

[Deb]

5. We're proud of you too!

Congrats

[spooky3]

6. That is one bright light this evening! Thanks!

[ochazuke]

7. Thank you.

From Republican to Kucinich is quite a leap! What do your Republican friends think about shrub? Have you changed any minds?

In any case, we need more like you.

[Cleita]

8. Congratulations on the flip flop.

Your choice of Dennis is commendable too. You will be a keeper.

[thebaghwan]

9. Outstanding and well said!!

n/t

[rocktivity]

10. Thank you very much.

And I hope you will make history repeat itself in November.

:headbang:
rocknation

[jonnyblitz]

11. WOW what a jump from GOP to Kucinich!

I am surprised you didn't get a nosebleed! :toast: :hi:

[Ladyhawk]

17. It was coming down the pipes.

I really didn't feel my values "jived" with Republicans. I've been a feminist for years and couldn't stand my father's and brother's love affair with Rush Limbaugh even when I was a nominal Republican. Also, the Republicans didn't want me:

George H. W. Bush said, "No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God."

Well gee, I can't change the fact I don't believe in god. I can't make myself believe in god anymore than I could make myself believe in the Easter Bunny. I don't have a problem with liberal religionists, but more and more I see how very dangerous religious fundamentalism can be.

Also, I became disabled and got a first-person perspective on how poor people are treated. The GOP's views on the poor and disabled are repugnant.

These things set me up for a change. Then Shrubya started (continued?) lying. I noticed. I also noticed that the mainstream media wasn't providing any alternative views at all! This scared the bejesus out of me, so I started sniffing around on the Internet. Once I learned Powell lied about the so-called "proof" there were WMD in Iraq, I got really, really pissed. Looking back on Powell's speech, it's hard for me to believe I ever took him seriously. It was like, "This kind of truck is used for chemical weapons" or some such rubbish. I only bought it because he was supposed to be trustworthy. So much for that idea!

Nothing pisses me off more than hypocrisy and lying! Finding out just how big a lying hypocrite Bush is...well, IT SENT ME INTO ORBIT!!!

No, I haven't convinced anyone but myself. :( This thinking thing can be really lonely. I'm still surrounded by Republican fundies. It gets hard sometimes. :(

[jonnyblitz]

21. good post. n/t

[Kanary]

23. So glad to welcome you!

And, your choice of Dennis was a wise one. You won't regret that vote!

I, also, am on disability, and am in fear of what I see. I'm glad you saw the light, although I wish it hadn't come in such a painful way for you. sigh..... If there's any justice, those who are causing all the misery will taste it themselves!

I'm afraid that I don't have much hope that things will improve much under Kerry. I just don't...

Kanary, with a friendly wave to Ladyhawk

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[Desertrose]

26. Hey Kanary...

:hi: :loveya:

your *box* should be arriving any day :hi:

Hope all is good with you and happy belated birthday!! :hug:
:party: :toast:


:loveya:
DR

[Desertrose]

24. thanks Ladyhawk...and you're not alone...you have us

here on DU!

Good choice for your first Dem vote!! :bounce:

:grouphug:
DR

[Zookeeper]

34. Welcome, Ladyhawk!

I have to ask you if you remember where that Bush quote came from? That has to be the epitome of all I hate about Bushwack.

[Crunchy Frog]

12. Congratulations on your first vote

for a Democrat. May you have many more such votes in your future, and may they all prove worthy of your vote. And may they all kick rethuglican asses.:toast: :party:

[welshTerrier2]

13. music to our ears

all i can say is: welcome to the party !!

i also voted for Kucinich and will enthusiastically support Kerry ...

[WarNoMore]

14. Whoohoo lady.

What a way to switch--way to go!

[salin]

15. welcome home, Ladyhawk!

:thumbsup:

[carpetbagger]

16. Welcome aboard.

I jumped off the boat in 1988.

[InvisibleTouch]

18. Welcome!

It's clear that you kept an open mind and thought for yourself, came to your own conclusions, and judged "right and wrong" by what was in your heart, rather than by what others were telling you. We're glad to have you aboard!

[beachbum]

19. ^5's to you LadyHawk!

:)

[newyawker99]

35. Hi beachbum!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[corporatewhore]

20. I have 2 xrepublicans and a few libertarians volunteering for DK

:yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

[NoCorporatePols]

22. I possibly voted Dem for the last time in my life tonight

Unless Dennis turns things around a becomes the Dem nominee.

[WillyBrandt]

25. So you're voting Republican then (in effect if not intent)?

[mzmolly]

27. Congrats !

:hi:

[woofless]

28. Welcome to the party of Harry Truman, FDR, JFK

and many more fine Americans.Thank you for your thoughtful response to a danger many of us percieve in the Republican Party. We won't let you down Ladyhawk and are glad you are with us.

[katieforeman]

29. Welcome aboard and bring your friends.

[Kimber Scott]

30. Welcome to the Party!

:kick:

[rocktivity]

31. The Ladyhawk vote!!!

THAT'S what going to put us over! It won't be enough to simply get more people like Ladyhawk, we have to get them out of the closet; to make them feel OK about hating Bush. A commerical featuring ex-Republicians would be great!!!

:headbang:
rocknation

[goodhue]

32. most excellent!

I've run into a number former republicans for Kucinich here in MN. The reality the DK appeals to independents and republicans, as well as democrats is generally lost on party insiders and most DUers. Another reason Kucinich is the most electable democrat; if only the party had the courage to nominate him.

[redqueen]

33. Thank you!

I think you made the most excellent choice available!

:yourock: