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berniesandersmittens

(11,803 posts)
Fri Jul 8, 2022, 04:53 PM Jul 2022

I got my little sister back [View all]

My little sister has been a die hard trumper since 2016. We haven't spoken much the past few years because I'd rather not fight with her.

However, since June 22 we have been talking nearly every day.

Keep in mind, she's only 25, white, naturally blonde, and completely aloof to her privilege. She's always been pro choice, but hasn't been vocal until recently.

She has done a complete 360 on her political views since Roe was overturned. She told me how she now understands why Democrats were so upset that Hillary lost. She now understands that the SCOTUS was at stake, along with our rights.

She's acknowledged Kavanaugh and Barrett both lied under oath in their confirmation hearings. She also thinks they should be impeached.

Also, she's acknowledging the BLM movement as a civil rights movement and supports gay marriage.

She's had quite the shock to her young and naive ideologies.

I hope this is not an uncommon occurrence around the nation. Women are MAD.

Reach out to the women you might've written off. You may find an unexpected ally.

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I got my little sister back [View all] berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 OP
Amazing good news !!! I hope she can spread the word.... Karadeniz Jul 2022 #1
She's definitely not shy berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #4
Glad you got her back. Women are pissed around the naiton. brush Jul 2022 #64
So she finally understands what Blacks have been complaining about after... AllTooEasy Jul 2022 #78
I am thrilled for both you and her. irisblue Jul 2022 #2
Thanks ! berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #6
OOooooooooooH LIKE that!!! calimary Jul 2022 #28
Nevertheless, she persisted berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #32
Persisterhood...what a great turn of phrase. brush Jul 2022 #67
I think Eleizabeth Warren coined it berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #74
Woot woot! onecaliberal Jul 2022 #3
Thanks berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #18
Congrats and great story. Claustrum Jul 2022 #5
She was againstfor anything drumpf was againstfor berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #11
Congrats.... it must be like seeing your sister leaving a cult that was damaging her. albacore Jul 2022 #7
See my reply above berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #24
Such *wonderful* news! Enjoy your reconnection! electric_blue68 Jul 2022 #8
Thanks berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #26
This is great news! I'm glad you got her back. LoisB Jul 2022 #9
Me too berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #29
So good to hear claudette Jul 2022 #10
Shes now a vote against Huckabee and Tom cotton berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #15
👏👏👏👏👏👏 irisblue Jul 2022 #22
Welcome To DU, Claudette! ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #49
Thank you! claudette Jul 2022 #62
"She has done a complete 360 on her political views since Roe was overturned." ARPad95 Jul 2022 #12
I'm a hillbilly damn it! berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #13
Mine are off right now, but True Blue American Jul 2022 #86
A 360-degree spin on the highway will wake you up! nt Shermann Jul 2022 #19
That's fantastic! You almost never hear of this type of conversion. Does she have friends liberalla Jul 2022 #14
She's been vocal on FB and at work berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #27
Had to be a great feeling to see here come back! rurallib Jul 2022 #16
I hope more stories like mine are happening berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #31
Excellent! I hope this is a sign of awakening! Initech Jul 2022 #17
It is my most fervent hope.... berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #35
Great news, but don't exaggerate - her shift was "only" 180 degrees, not 360. :-) TheRickles Jul 2022 #20
I was gonna edit but screw you guys! berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #25
Oh hell, after pulling their heads out of the sand... lambchopp59 Jul 2022 #30
Wonderful news! Hekate Jul 2022 #21
Thanks berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #41
Good news Demovictory9 Jul 2022 #23
Oh noes!!! She's getting "woke"... Wounded Bear Jul 2022 #33
She has a daughter and is adamant that she doesn't want more children berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #53
She should be afraid. They are definitely after birth control of all forms...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2022 #57
She may have had friends leading her astray. Young women can be followers and try to Ziggysmom Jul 2022 #34
Great news. TomSlick Jul 2022 #36
wowowowowow! LymphocyteLover Jul 2022 #37
Show your sister itsjstme's post. She'll go out of her mind Tadpole Raisin Jul 2022 #38
Desperation... lambchopp59 Jul 2022 #39
Hope you get better soon berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #89
Yaaaaaay! SheltieLover Jul 2022 #40
Thank you berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #45
damn you. i'd written off my trumpkin. mopinko Jul 2022 #42
Try again mo berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #46
nah. i dont want him back. mopinko Jul 2022 #48
Well, not to challenge your sense of spin packman Jul 2022 #43
Wouldn't a 360 make you look at yourself? berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #47
Only At 1.57078 Times The Speed Of Light ProfessorGAC Jul 2022 #51
Best post today! Fills my heart moonscape Jul 2022 #44
Fantastic news! budkin Jul 2022 #50
Good for you, I hope she stays on the side of good now ;) One thing someone said that niggles in my OnDoutside Jul 2022 #52
That is so refreshing to hear. CivicGrief Jul 2022 #54
I am happy for you both. Any idea what media/ news sources made the difference? Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #55
Not really sure berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #58
So much information out there. I worry about all the blatant crap (lies) that can consume people. Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #60
This is fantastic news!! DemUnleashed Jul 2022 #56
This is nice, but what the fuck took her so long? PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2022 #59
I honestly think "the handmaid's tale" affected her deeply berniesandersmittens Jul 2022 #66
Interesting. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2022 #70
I Wish I Could Say The Same WiVoter Jul 2022 #61
Glad to hear that. Jim__ Jul 2022 #63
You mean she's done a 180, if she did a 360, she would be right back to being a Trumper. MarineCombatEngineer Jul 2022 #65
Yeah! MLAA Jul 2022 #68
Happy for you mcar Jul 2022 #69
berniesandersmittens.... Upthevibe Jul 2022 #71
Did she really not believe TFG when he said he was nominating pro life judges? In It to Win It Jul 2022 #72
In It to Win It.... Upthevibe Jul 2022 #83
Coming out of ignorance is like rebirth. GoodRaisin Jul 2022 #73
That must feel wonderful wryter2000 Jul 2022 #75
Thank you for your story. K&R mvd Jul 2022 #76
Sorry it took this to wake her IbogaProject Jul 2022 #77
Not so lucky here Alien Life Form Jul 2022 #79
That is so sad PatSeg Jul 2022 #80
Yes its frustrating Alien Life Form Jul 2022 #81
My sister got hooked on Fox News PatSeg Jul 2022 #82
One sad note Alien Life Form Jul 2022 #90
Yes and when that dawned on me, PatSeg Jul 2022 #91
same here Alien Life Form Jul 2022 #92
I remember my one nephew telling me PatSeg Jul 2022 #93
My son is the same damned way Alien Life Form Jul 2022 #94
Whoa, that's brutal PatSeg Jul 2022 #95
Brought a couple of tears... Raster Jul 2022 #84
Wonderful!! Saoirse9 Jul 2022 #85
I'm so happy for her, you and your family. Lunabell Jul 2022 #87
Too late sellitman Jul 2022 #88
I am glad that your little sister has seen the light LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2022 #96
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