Most folks know I do not care for our president. Maybe you also know I do not care for Joe Biden. For years, I've not been true to myself because I have been voting for the one who I think is the least dangerous. I've decided that's like having to choose what kind of poison I'd like to have to kill myself, and I'm done with it. I am betraying myself when I do that.
Just so you know, I used to be a Republican. When I first became old enough to vote, I didn't realize it, but I was voting Republican because my parents did. Later on I saw reasons why I was leaning to the right. Over the years, with the left looking worse, I stayed on the right.
I don't like to take part in killing babies. I don't try to convince other folks about that; it's their business. They have the right to their opinion, and that's how they should feel about me. I do remember telling two of my granddaughters long ago, "If you ever get an abortion, please don't tell me; I don't want to know."
I don't like people giving teenagers (or younger) a sex change. Young people don't even know what they want. I am not talking about gay people.
Adults can do what they want with their own lives. I may not like their choices, but that's their right. They don't scare me and they have their right to live as they want to. I just don't think I should honor them for simply breathing, but I will accept them. I don't think anyone should treat a kind, good human being with hatred.
I would like to have a president who is real and doesn't brag about how smart he is, one who wouldn't make fun of people and lie about everything.
If that's all I have, I'm not voting.
Here's something I've noticed: When Trump first appeared on the scene, his followers were all trying to change those of us who didn't like him. This time it's the Democrats doing all the talking. I know they think they are saving the country, but it isn't that easy to change people's minds.
This is an unusual thing for me to be talking about, and it's the last time I'm talking politics. I know I have very nice people who won't agree; I just want you to know what I think, since I've already seen your views more than once and will likely keep reading them.
Peace.
These days, I shudder at the labels of Republican and Democrat and what the opposing side says those labels mean. I have been called both repeatedly. I can't come up with one label to call myself. I am fiscally conservative. I am environmentally liberal. I am libertarian on many social issues. I'm a bit of an isolationist. I'm generous to those who have less than I.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what single label encompassed all those things, but I do know I am often alone in a room full of politically opinionated people these days.
Peace to you Donna.
ReplyDeleteWe're all in a tough spot these days. I lean left but used to be more moderate. I've voted for both parties in my state elections. However, I'm extremely concerned about the latest crop of Maga Republicans and what they're doing to our government. It certainly doesn't seem to be for the people at all, but to enrich themselves.
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