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84. Brought a couple of tears...

Reply to berniesandersmittens (Original post)

Sat Jul 9, 2022, 11:22 AM

Jul 2022

Congratulations. I am holding out hope for one of my brothers.

It is downright amazing, and not in a good way, how many seemingly decent people fell for, and idolized, one of the worst human beings on the planet. tRump is a mean man, a cruel man. A sick and twisted man that should never be allowed near the reigns of power ever again.

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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