Back when I worked as an escort, most of my clients identified themselves as Republicans during our conversations over dinner or drinks. Everyone in my family, that I’m aware of, is registered as a Republican. My most recent ex-boyfriend (who also happened to be a former client) was a staunch Condoleeza Rice-worshipping Republican. So, Republicans (and other conservatives) and I have a bit of a history interacting, and at one time we didn’t consider ourselves in direct opposition with one another. My clients and I regularly found common political ground and shared many spirited, respectful conversations on a variety of topics. My stepdad and brother used to be fun to banter with back when we could agree on limiting the scope of government and lowering taxes.
Back before it was unmistakable that the Republican Party had sold out, with many rushing to defend it nevertheless.
I support quite a few ideas and principles put forth by the Libertarian Party and found common ground with plenty of Republicans in promoting personal accountability and protecting our 2nd amendment right to bear arms. (I also used to support the death penalty though these days it’s up for reconsideration.)
Then came the bloated military budget. And conflicts in interest like Haliburton contracts. And more corporate handouts. And the Patriot Act. Deliberate invasions of our privacy became acceptable, soaring gas prices are now tolerated, along with a complete shift from the traditional values we once shared. Not to mention the baseless invasion of countries to further the agenda of “neoconservatives,” a group of people responsible for hijacking the Republican Party, using it as a vehicle to serve its own (corporate) interests. We should be impeaching these characters! Where’s the disconnect here?
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