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Amazing. Thanks for sharing that, Mike. sandensea Mar 2019 #1
What an amazing story, thanks for sharing this! redstatebluegirl Mar 2019 #2
That took courage. Nevermypresident Mar 2019 #3
Thank you Michael. It is the path that brought you here. Squinch Mar 2019 #4
Thanks for posting this MaryMagdaline Mar 2019 #5
Thank you for sharing. happybird Mar 2019 #6
Wow. I sort of get where you are coming from based on relatives chowder66 Mar 2019 #7
No it was gradual. MicaelS Mar 2019 #8
That's as good a reason as any. nt chowder66 Mar 2019 #10
"The Authoritarians," by Altemeyer was an eye-opener. Comatose Sphagetti Mar 2019 #9
I did just that. MicaelS Mar 2019 #12
You are amazing!❤❤❤❤❤ Karadeniz Mar 2019 #11
Thanks. n/t MicaelS Mar 2019 #15
thanks, and please alert as many democrats as possible on the importance of limbaugh and certainot Mar 2019 #13
Oh yes. n/t MicaelS Mar 2019 #14
That and allowing republicans to destroy The Fairness Doctrine. Haggis for Breakfast Mar 2019 #50
It wasn't only BlueMTexpat Mar 2019 #75
Hey MicaelS, thanks for sharing vlyons Mar 2019 #16
Thank you for sharing that. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #17
Absolutely not to the first question. MicaelS Mar 2019 #19
I was afraid you'd say that, although it is exactly what I've observed over the years. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #27
Thank you for sharing. Aristus Mar 2019 #18
I am glad I am not the only one. MicaelS Mar 2019 #21
that has shocked me too KT2000 Mar 2019 #44
Reagan was President True Blue American Mar 2019 #69
GLAD you came back! bluestarone Mar 2019 #20
Thanks. kooth Mar 2019 #22
Thank you for Sharing M. mercuryblues Mar 2019 #23
Thank you so much for sharing your story. AJT Mar 2019 #24
In my book you came from behind and ended up he winner lunatica Mar 2019 #25
Wow. Thanks for sharing that. It gives me hope that someone like you used to be pnwmom Mar 2019 #26
I had a co-worker who helped, though not the way you expect. MicaelS Mar 2019 #102
Thank you for sharing LiberalLovinLug Mar 2019 #28
No way. MicaelS Mar 2019 #54
That's sad. LiberalLovinLug Mar 2019 #55
Yes, most papers will not publish anyomous letters. MicaelS Mar 2019 #57
Send it to the NYT or the WaPo LiberalLovinLug Mar 2019 #60
I will think about it. n/t MicaelS Mar 2019 #62
Make up a name or use your middle name crazycatlady Mar 2019 #87
Thank you for your post. Tikki Mar 2019 #29
Thank you for writing this and sharing. Lunabell Mar 2019 #30
Thank you for your courage in sharing the story of your metamorphis. Although, it seems that the alwaysinasnit Mar 2019 #31
My best friend when I was pre teens Wellstone ruled Mar 2019 #32
Thank you cp Mar 2019 #33
Wow...just wow. Thank you for sharing. jrthin Mar 2019 #34
I really appreciate your post. MarvinGardens Mar 2019 #35
Congratulations on your evolution catrose Mar 2019 #36
Interesting. Good luck to you grantcart Mar 2019 #37
Thank you for sharing there is hope for change marlakay Mar 2019 #38
You sound like a good man. Maybe you always were. nolabear Mar 2019 #39
so glad you woke up and smelled the coffee. demigoddess Mar 2019 #40
Fantastic post... thanks for sharing your story. es466 Mar 2019 #41
Thank you. Blue_playwright Mar 2019 #42
Thanks for sharing your story Dixc Mar 2019 #43
Nice to read about your experiences at DU and how it turned things around for you. trickyguy Mar 2019 #45
The first decade of this century was definitely the Dean decade for our party. DFW Mar 2019 #78
thanks for posting this KT2000 Mar 2019 #46
save for later. Thanks amuse bouche Mar 2019 #47
It takes balls to take responsibility for one's own bullshit. fierywoman Mar 2019 #48
Thank you, MicaelS. raging moderate Mar 2019 #49
Thank you for the courage Ohiogal Mar 2019 #51
May the Gods and Goddesses Bless You,... magicarpet Mar 2019 #52
Thank you very, very much. MicaelS Mar 2019 #56
. magicarpet Mar 2019 #59
(( )) blm Mar 2019 #53
An extremely belated, welcome home! herding cats Mar 2019 #58
Thanks for your post. MicaelS Mar 2019 #61
You're welcome. herding cats Mar 2019 #65
Wonderful. Thanks. n/t MicaelS Mar 2019 #66
Hello from a fellow 1957'er jimlup Mar 2019 #63
Many of us are recent converts. Are at least some of us. GulfCoast66 Mar 2019 #64
My first vote was for Reagan MFM008 Mar 2019 #67
Same here Zambero Mar 2019 #68
Not me! True Blue American Mar 2019 #70
My very first vote was for a Republican, too DFW Mar 2019 #79
Thank you for your story. Very moving. GoneOffShore Mar 2019 #71
Thank you, Micael for sharing your story. It contributes to DU solidarity and learning. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2019 #72
Wow, MicaelS - that is a stunning confessional. Thank you for opening up to us. calimary Mar 2019 #73
welcome. its easy to be seduced by the rite's messaging. kudos to you. pansypoo53219 Mar 2019 #74
Thank you so much for BlueMTexpat Mar 2019 #76
Wow! DUgosh Mar 2019 #77
Having left church is the strongest indicator of support for Trump, interestingly Recursion Mar 2019 #80
Some of us got here in what might be described as a straight line DFW Mar 2019 #81
Thank you for sharing your story Martin Eden Mar 2019 #82
Hell of a journey. tazkcmo Mar 2019 #83
You have helped convince me further that being a Democrat means randr Mar 2019 #84
Excellent post PatSeg Mar 2019 #85
I am not trying to be critical....and thank you for sharing....however mentalslavery Mar 2019 #86
You're right. MicaelS Mar 2019 #88
Cheers...love the new one...could not agree more! mentalslavery Mar 2019 #91
Thank you for sharing your story. 🍀 MLAA Mar 2019 #89
Thank you !!!! Mabel Mar 2019 #90
Thank you for sharing your story and journey Suprk Mar 2019 #92
I'm glad I read this woofless Mar 2019 #93
Thank you for your wonderful post! GreenEyedLefty Mar 2019 #94
Altemeyer should be required reading. CrispyQ Mar 2019 #95
Thank you for sharing your own story MrScorpio Mar 2019 #96
Thanks. Just keep it in mind... MicaelS Mar 2019 #99
Powerful writing. Politicub Mar 2019 #97
I absolutely get it. I'd be you if I were not gay. bitterross Mar 2019 #98
Thank you. MicaelS Mar 2019 #100
Kicketty Kickin' Faux pas Mar 2019 #101
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