Things I learned about Republicans at the County Fair...

[ProudMNDemocrat]

34. I can emphasize with you.

Having done many shifts at the Olmsted Country Fair over the years at the DFL booth as well as the Women's Expo in October, I would come across ignorant people. When Barack Obama was POTUS, I remember a teenager came by the DFL booth and did a pantomine of one holding a rifle. I would get assholes in my face as well. One woman who was really nasty, tried to bully her way. I said to her, "You want to go back to the time of having no personal rights, a baby every year, no job and educational prospects, and constant despair, be my guest. I have no time for you." The sad thing often times, it was women under 35 with several kids in tow spouting Republican talking points.

Often I remember angry people trying to bully me about abortion, etc. My questions back to them would catch them off guard. I guess I was "too educated" for them. When people would throw scripture at me, I would reply with Scripture back. That angered them more.

Now I live in Hennipen County at a Senior Living facility. There are some Republicans here. Some know where I stand on issues, others know I am a Grandma not to be messed with. I shoot from the hip and am direct. I am not out to win popularity contests with these people. They want to vote for the MAGAt party, that is their choice.