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FormerRepukeR

(58 posts)
Sat Aug 14, 2021, 08:38 PM Aug 2021

Hello, former repuke here [View all]

I'm sorry to admit that for 60 plus years, I was an idiot.

I used to come to DU, read the posts, and make fun of y'all in other forums, but then along came the President of all Idiots, Covid 19, anti-vaxxers, and anti-maskers, and that's when I realized that Repukes were fucking crazy, and I was one of them.

My eyes have been opened, and I guess my fellow idiots would call that being "woke", but fuck them, except for repukes like Arnold Schwarzenegger (one of my personal heroes), and sure he's still a repuke, but at least he's not as stupid as the rest of them. I don't like to equate a person's politics with their art, unless their art reflects their political idiocy.

Yeah, I know, it's a judgement thing, but I digress.

Anyway, to sum up, I was an asshole, and I really can't blame you for hating me, because I most definitely deserve it, and I also know that I can't change what I was in the past, but I do hope that at least some of you can give me the chance to start over and make up for it.



FULL DISCLOSURE: I'm still registered as a repuke, and that's only because it allows me to fuck with them live and in person. Hopefully, they don't figure it out, but hey, come on. They're repukes.

WARNING: Since I still have to deal with friends and family who are still insanely stupid (except my sister), I will not put up with someone who thinks too much like them (i.e. lack of critical thinking skills etc). I'm sick and tired of it, and I WILL PUT YOU ON IGNORE. I don't need any more of that shit.

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Hello, former repuke here [View all] FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 OP
Come on in the water's fine. FalloutShelter Aug 2021 #1
I hope you're right and thank you FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #9
Sure is!! ailsagirl Aug 2021 #68
👋 Welcome. Scottie Mom Aug 2021 #2
For some reason I thought of a spider website FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #13
Welcome as you emerge from the dark side. If you're actually sincere, remember to... brush Aug 2021 #3
You've obviously never met my family FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #14
Thank heaven for your sister, then. soldierant Aug 2021 #64
A hearty welcome to the new, SINCERE you. yonder Aug 2021 #90
Glad to have you! lunatica Aug 2021 #4
I dunno. We've never seen this before. I say we torture him for a few days before we trust him. brewens Aug 2021 #5
Yah, me too, torture first, then we'll hear how he responds eh?? a kennedy Aug 2021 #11
I say we tie him to the rack FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #17
it's just that.....if your story is true Skittles Aug 2021 #20
Nothing wrong with being suspicious FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #43
OK I will give you the benefit of the doubt Skittles Aug 2021 #52
tell these democrats how important limbaugh was certainot Aug 2021 #67
He was their god until FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #82
evil comedian. maybe if your dad was so serious about him it was a coping thing? sorry to be certainot Aug 2021 #106
Sorry, but I now stay away from RW radio and TV FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #109
I am suspicious too Skittles Aug 2021 #19
Eh... I believe him Piasladic Aug 2021 #50
based on the number of misspellings on DU Skittles Aug 2021 #51
dessert! Crap! busted again FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #54
Writing in Republicanese is, alas, not limited to Republicans DFW Aug 2021 #75
painful Piasladic Aug 2021 #79
Steel yourself. n/t DFW Aug 2021 #83
you forgot D.) orleans Aug 2021 #96
That was just a sample DFW Aug 2021 #107
Dam it, I never used the wor d yore anywear FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #104
I never spent a lot of time on right wing sites. However.... DFW Aug 2021 #157
'Are you still a cop?' Volaris Aug 2021 #63
Another came out a few months ago, too. JudyM Aug 2021 #87
When you're in the dark, it's hard to find the light switch FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #100
Well put. JudyM Aug 2021 #111
I'm still working on some issues FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #113
Welcome back to reality, sure hope many follow you Beachnutt Aug 2021 #6
okay, I'm not going to believe you until Piasladic Aug 2021 #7
Anything with sugar in it FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #22
okay... favorite dessert Piasladic Aug 2021 #25
alcohol can be a desert, right? FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #40
I've heard it said Piasladic Aug 2021 #42
I usually order sweet Riesling, moscato, or some other dessert wine for dessert! Lucky Luciano Aug 2021 #61
dessert wine is... Piasladic Aug 2021 #74
Years ago I felt the same way. pjpossum Aug 2021 #89
Good on you. hlthe2b Aug 2021 #8
Same here. SergeStorms Aug 2021 #41
luckily i am from a mixed marriage + the publican side is not all fux gnews pansypoo53219 Aug 2021 #55
Actually don't like the term repuke blm Aug 2021 #10
please stop capitalizing republican Skittles Aug 2021 #21
Trust me, they don't like it anymore than you do FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #23
I don't think you understand blm Aug 2021 #27
I understand now and thank you, but FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #37
Oh, I don't care about your username blm Aug 2021 #48
the GOP does not deserve the word republican. i call them publicans til i find something better. pansypoo53219 Aug 2021 #59
I often say republiCON pjpossum Aug 2021 #91
two sides to a coin . not all republicans are bad . just one's want money & power ! monkeyman1 Aug 2021 #45
This is good news. louslobbs Aug 2021 #12
FormerRepukeR.... Upthevibe Aug 2021 #15
This is a really good question. It might help in conversations with my republiQan relatives. Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #18
I posted this earlier, but I'm more than happy to post it again... FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #24
Thank you, and welcome to DU. alwaysinasnit Aug 2021 #29
same for tinkle down ekonomikks, but they keep trying. pansypoo53219 Aug 2021 #60
Welcome UpInArms Aug 2021 #16
That's my goal, but FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #34
If I had a coin to give! Anon-C Aug 2021 #26
Welcome to the "light" side... Enter stage left Aug 2021 #28
Welcome to DU, FormerRepukeR. nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2021 #30
As a Jerry Ford Republican, I say Welcome Xipe Totec Aug 2021 #31
Good intro! Cracklin Charlie Aug 2021 #32
Welcome to DU, and thanks for your honesty FakeNoose Aug 2021 #33
Welcome. SergeStorms Aug 2021 #35
Well, Democrats aren't perfect in the sense that we are human, and are subject to PatrickforB Aug 2021 #36
Trump never wanted to lead or govern. He always wanted to rule. keithbvadu2 Aug 2021 #39
✔️ blm Aug 2021 #49
I'm a longtime lurker here, but anyway...welcome to DU Moebym Aug 2021 #38
Thanks for the intro. One change of heart is welcome news! Karadeniz Aug 2021 #44
THANK YOU everyone for FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #46
Welcome to our DU family. It is never too late to see the light. And it takes a bit of niyad Aug 2021 #47
I'm from a Repuke family Blue Owl Aug 2021 #53
Calling yourself a "repuke?" Kahuna Aug 2021 #56
Welcome to DU gab13by13 Aug 2021 #57
If I may ask, and you do seem to invite questions, Susan Calvin Aug 2021 #58
That's a good question FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #65
"then they started openly going after the children." orleans Aug 2021 #102
killing kids with Covid, and FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #103
"I don't blame you for hating me" orleans Aug 2021 #105
I consider it payback for my hating you Dems FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #112
"You Dems"? George II Aug 2021 #118
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The OP says "I'm still registered as a repuke" so he's registered Republican who "never votes". lapucelle Aug 2021 #131
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I used to tell my brother who complained all the time about the government but never voted... George II Aug 2021 #142
I've been employing my critical thinking skills, lapucelle Aug 2021 #143
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My dad's last vote was in 2004, and it was for Kerry. Warpy Aug 2021 #62
Welcome aboard! 3catwoman3 Aug 2021 #66
Frankly, I could never understand the appeal of being a Republican Mr. Scorpio Aug 2021 #69
I thought you folks wanted to turn America into another Russia FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #97
For the trip home. lapucelle Aug 2021 #155
Welcome to the real world. :) PurgedVoter Aug 2021 #70
I'm noy going to go into all of my current beliefs, bacause I'm still working them out. FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #108
Short answer, you can't Susan Calvin Aug 2021 #150
Congrats on your escape!! Tiger8 Aug 2021 #71
Welcome to DU, and hooray for busting out of The Bubble. JHB Aug 2021 #72
You know, I used to hate your damn cartoons, but FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #101
Curious as to what happened JHB Aug 2021 #165
Welcome CanonRay Aug 2021 #73
Welcome to the Democrat party. Ka-Dinh Oy Aug 2021 #76
ic JHB Aug 2021 #78
Oops, sorry. Been a long day. Ka-Dinh Oy Aug 2021 #80
Hi I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2021 #77
Glad you saw the light. zuul Aug 2021 #81
the racism is rampant, but it's not called racism FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #93
Wait, Democrats don't drink the blood of young children? zuul Aug 2021 #95
I don't know what you're talking about FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #99
Delighted to have you here! summer_in_TX Aug 2021 #84
Happy you made the switch. Good move. mountain grammy Aug 2021 #85
Congrats and welcome aboard and to DU ... aggiesal Aug 2021 #86
they openly are trying to kill children FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #94
Thank you for sharing your story. Welcome! n/t aggiesal Aug 2021 #98
Wow, you found your way out of the rabbit hole all on your own. Impressive. Welcome! Native Aug 2021 #88
Welcome to DU and the Party. I admire Schwarzenegger, He was a good Gov, pro-bus but not anti-labor ShazamIam Aug 2021 #92
You mentioned "critical thinking" and that is a concept I value so highly mrsadm Aug 2021 #110
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Enjoy your time here. Ptah Aug 2021 #135
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Hmm. Ptah Aug 2021 #141
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Which is it? Ptah Aug 2021 #146
Oh, I don't know. That the poster believes critical thinking is desirable, Hortensis Aug 2021 #151
That poster has been escorted off the property. Ptah Aug 2021 #152
Maybe that's good, but maybe he was just too honest for Hortensis Aug 2021 #153
I might have instigated the conversation that led to his pizza-ing, and I didn't mean to do that. Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #158
I don't know why my post generated all this discussion (the response was removed) mrsadm Aug 2021 #159
I don't think anyone, including the short term visitor, thought differently. But he had such a very Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #160
More enlightening feedback would have been a good thing. Hortensis Aug 2021 #161
And, if our visitor is to be believed - and I do believe him - what motivates them is so Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #162
Well, psychologists and others who've studied them Hortensis Aug 2021 #163
Good discussion all! mrsadm Aug 2021 #164
🙂 vercetti2021 Aug 2021 #114
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I'm sorry for not answering all your post personally. FormerRepukeR Aug 2021 #115
Not to worry. thucythucy Aug 2021 #121
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... lapucelle Aug 2021 #154
Let's talk about The Former Guy. Did you vote for him? I'm asking because I want Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #116
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Will you vote in the future? Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #123
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Well, get back to us when you know. Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #126
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So you could. But if you aren't going to vote Democratic, no offense, but why should we care? Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #140
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I don't understand your comment. Death will keep you from voting in November? Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #147
Interesting avatar... lapucelle Aug 2021 #117
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You'll find that not everything among Democrats is hearts and flowers. panader0 Aug 2021 #125
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Can't you sleep? Piasladic Aug 2021 #134
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+ llashram Aug 2021 #138
Congratulations on your epiphany ironflange Aug 2021 #139
Who booted him?? That was just getting interesting! Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #156
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