re: How did you develop your political beliefs?

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Capitalism and freedom by my man Milton.

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Milton, man could we use that guy right now.

I’m active duty military and truly became a democrat after my 3 tours in the pentagon directly working on the budget and my tours overseas with I had direct observation of our foreign policy (I’m actually typing this from Iraq as we speak).

I saw firsthand the disingenuous approach republicans took with shaping public opinion on their “financial support” with the military. I watch the comments they made on the news which was in direct contrast to the meetings we were having with the professional staffers and HASC/SASC staffers.

Trust me, as they like to champion their troop pay increases as a win for us, it comes at a cost...

Additionally, I’ve done tours in Middle East, Korea, and Europe. Was enlisted then earned a commission so I’ve seen it through various angles. All of that have formed my political leanings.

I grew up in Deep South Louisiana so I understand the lens through which so many view the country and Lean red in their political leanings. I don’t judge them for their beliefs because they make their political decisions on what they know and see.

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Honestly I believe that welfare should be for the elderly, handicap, or those that need it....

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You used to believe that welfare should be for poor college students.

Link to where he stated that?

Was strongly conservative until i was 23-24. Life experience changed my views.

Hence, why i've changed.... I do believe the tuition as a whole is more than it should be. Yet I think people go into degrees that don't pay a lot/not much of need then bitch about the cost of school

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Being a self proclaimed democrat. Did you vote for HRC?

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I did not. Integrity is a big thing for me. That’s where the republicans lost me during my time working in the budget. I never found her to have much integrity.

I also did not vote for trump. As a Democrat I would have voted for Jon Huntsman had he been at the top of a ticket

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People's main complaint about Obama: He wants healthcare for everyone and his wife wants our school children to eat healthier.

Step back and think about which side you are on.

And now we have Trump thanks to people's true feelings about a black president come out.

It's pretty simple.

Edit: FWIW the only money I ever received from the government was on a tax return or when I served in the military.

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Smh, see how fast he went to identity politics.


People like this is why I lean right, but remain unaffiliated to any party.

Main complaints about Obama. Redistribution of wealth. Weak diplomacy. Iran Nuclear deal. Identity politics. Obamacare was a tax.


Stay away from CNN and think for yourself. Btw that doesn't mean watch Fox either.

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You only changed bc you think it benefited you.

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So people should not vote what benefits them???
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No real principles.

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What are my principles exactly, can you tell me?

Just living life as an average middle class male and life experiences molded my opinions. Swing voting independent who has voted republican and Democratic in my decade of voting. Socially liberal, not necessarily an advocate but stemming from apathy. I don’t care if gays get marriage benefits (last rights and other legal stuff) - it’s just a piece of paper. I wish weed was taxed and regulated like alcohol but don’t wish to see anything past that even brought up. Abortion is my iffy area but it’s not an issue that would sway my vote. Over time I’ve realized it’s just a talking point for the R’s but they know they’ll never do anything about it, it’s a moot issue. I also support CHiP and children’s health insurance programs because I care about children in and outside of the womb. I personally would not support a girl I knocked up getting an abortion but I’m not going to interfere with anybody else’s decision. I support tighter vetting with visas, tighter border security, and a strong military. I also don’t believe trickle down economics works when in practice despite what it looks like on paper but also believe that socialism and communism are bull shite. 2nd amendment supporter and gun(s) owner. Transgenderism is a mental disorder than needs to be addressed, not glorified. Am i missing any major talking points?