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MFM008

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26. i voted for Ronnie in 84

Reply to lapislzi (Original post)

Sun Dec 8, 2013, 12:01 AM

Dec 2013

I knew nothing about politics, I just knew it would the first time I voted. I could have voted in 1980 but didnt.
All I knew at the time was I didnt like Mondale and especially Ferraro. By 1988, I thought, hey what is the difference between a democrat and a republican. I never voted Republican again and never will. Dont be so hard on yourself.

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I am South African, and I am ashamed [View all] lapislzi Dec 2013 OP

hugs nadinbrzezinski Dec 2013 #1

What a graceful post! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2013 #2

Well said, recced Fumesucker Dec 2013 #3

And you learned from it and evolved. I admire those that face truths, no matter how Mnemosyne Dec 2013 #4

glad you regret it, i hope most others who did the same JI7 Dec 2013 #5

Who knows how many things we accept as normal today... jberryhill Dec 2013 #6

How true, how true Alameda Dec 2013 #12

Don't be sorry. babylonsister Dec 2013 #7

Thank you, friends. lapislzi Dec 2013 #8

Your story made me tear Cha Dec 2013 #9

Like Mandela, you've served your time. Let it go. merrily Dec 2013 #10

The ANC was "the other" back then. Now they're like Girl Scout Cookies. MADem Dec 2013 #11

Right you are. lapislzi Dec 2013 #19

... KentuckyWoman Dec 2013 #13

The very best thing is to learn. May we never, ever stop. nolabear Dec 2013 #14

Nice post about how we evolve and learn as we grow up.. mountain grammy Dec 2013 #15

Welcome to the human race..... Little Star Dec 2013 #16

You voted for a liberal candidate. You did better than the former Republicans here. Jim Lane Dec 2013 #17

Nice amends upi402 Dec 2013 #18

I am also a white South African, and I am not ashamed Nonhlanhla Dec 2013 #20

Wow, what a thoughtful reply. Thank you. lapislzi Dec 2013 #21

Most people have a change of heart on issues that are important davidpdx Dec 2013 #22

Why did you move to the US right after that election? oberliner Dec 2013 #23

I confess Doc Holliday Dec 2013 #24

No answer forthcoming? oberliner Dec 2013 #30

My first protests were against the Vietnam War when I was a teenager... pink-o Dec 2013 #25

i voted for Ronnie in 84 MFM008 Dec 2013 #26

Is this what is known as white guilt? HipChick Dec 2013 #27

What a powerful post! Stellar Dec 2013 #28

Aw, hell� you are a human being... MrMickeysMom Dec 2013 #29

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