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51. It was Reagan that cured me of supporting the Republicans

Wed Apr 17, 2013, 01:11 AM

Apr 2013

the party that used to be "live and let live."

It was Reagan that let the religious wrong dominate the Republican party. It was Reagan with his "voodoo" economics that ushered the ear of "greed is good." OK, Reagan and his handlers. Like Bush Jr., he never had an original thought, had a poor vocabulary but, boy, did he know how to play a president.

So I started supporting Democratic candidates. And whenever I am unhappy with the Democratic candidate I look at the alternative and any doubts disappear.

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How many here used to be conservatives? [View all] Archae Apr 2013 OP

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He's not a conservative now BainsBane Apr 2013 #8

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I missed that BainsBane Apr 2013 #11

Actually he was the strongest candidate we had that year. Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #17

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What does "eom" mean? I've seen it several times on DU. nt. TimberValley Apr 2013 #14

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end of message. npk Apr 2013 #16

It's nt's evil twin. n/t ; eom. Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #21

Up til about 9th grade. Maybe 10th. Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #2

I changed sides in 1988... Archae Apr 2013 #6

God should strike him dead. n/t Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #19

I'm a Democrat because there is no viable Socialist party. hobbit709 Apr 2013 #3

Never. Never have been, never will be, in spite of family members' efforts. PDJane Apr 2013 #4

I may have voted for Bush instead of Clinton in the 8th grade mock election nt NoGOPZone Apr 2013 #5

We must be the same age RZM Apr 2013 #13

If you still don't think you were right about your choice 1984...you might still be one. Old and In the Way Apr 2013 #7

I know I was wrong, now. Archae Apr 2013 #34

I was a Liberal. Now, I am Moderate-left, with emphasis on Moderate. bluestate10 Apr 2013 #9

I was. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #12

Not me, but I had to laugh about why a RW writer for a local weekly was a "conservative" ... zbdent Apr 2013 #18

Never in my life. RebelOne Apr 2013 #22

Nevah.. 3rd or 4th gen. Democrat northoftheborder Apr 2013 #23

The 80's were a strong era for Reagan propaganda... kentuck Apr 2013 #24

I was a conservative by default Shankapotomus Apr 2013 #25

Never. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #26

I used to be Conservative rightsideout Apr 2013 #27

A JFK-LBJ Democrat as a child and youth. A socialist through my teens & maturity and... Luminous Animal Apr 2013 #28

Used to be more Libertarian than "conservative" Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #29

Never, I've always been on the good side of history. broiles Apr 2013 #30

When I turned 18 I voted for Reagan Liberalynn Apr 2013 #31

The last time I leaned conservative was when Marie Marie Apr 2013 #32

me for one. right wing radio,Fox news and republicans rustydog Apr 2013 #33

I know, I used to enjoy Rush Limbaugh even! Archae Apr 2013 #35

Meh. LOL...considering how badly your boy Reagan totally fucked up the US and Zorra Apr 2013 #36

I grew up in a conservative family and having to hear Rush on the radio... octothorpe Apr 2013 #37

I was, but the definition was different then too Populist_Prole Apr 2013 #38

Once, a long time ago, when I thought wrong Taverner Apr 2013 #39

I never was but I was apolitical for awhile tabbycat31 Apr 2013 #40

Not me, born and bred liberal Glitterati Apr 2013 #41

Yeah, in my youth I was just this side of "sensible centrist". TheKentuckian Apr 2013 #42

I was in may ways (registered independent) and it taught me a lot The Straight Story Apr 2013 #43

Raised to be a Democrat. octoberlib Apr 2013 #44

I could spot bullshit and evil early in life. Rex Apr 2013 #45

Before I came out of the closet, and was a self-hating homosexual, yeah! MNBrewer Apr 2013 #46

I was born a Liberal. So it as natural for me to never be fooled by deceivers and liars and cheaters sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #47

Was a conservative Bushie until about 2005 or so. AverageJoe90 Apr 2013 #48

When I was 10 years old. Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #49

From the time I worked on Eugene McCarthy's campaign I never looked back Hekate Apr 2013 #50

It was Reagan that cured me of supporting the Republicans question everything Apr 2013 #51

Not me, like, ever. cliffordu Apr 2013 #52