Politics these days have become so divided and divisive that it’s become the norm to view the other side of the aisle as “the enemy”. People are being told to “pick a side” and that there’s no room for middle ground. We here at Phetasy believe that there are a lot more people in the middle than politicians and the media would have us believe.
We’re collecting stories from the ever growing number of people who are finding themselves Politically Homeless and posting them here on Substack. If you have moved from conservative to liberal, or liberal to conservative, if you feel you’ve stayed in the same place and your party has swerved drastically away from you, if you had a moment that awakened you to the insanity and hypocrisy on both sides, if you keep your mouth shut anytime a political topic comes up because you’re afraid your opinion will cause you to lose friends or your job, you’re not as alone as you might think.
Our goal is to shine a light on people’s earnest, individual experiences and show them they’re not alone.
Some letters have been edited for clarity and brevity. If you’re politically homeless and would like to share your story, please email us at iampoliticallyhomeless@gmail.com. All submissions will remain anonymous.
Letter 102:
July 22, 2024
My second letter. I used to be center and a little left. In recent years I am now center and more right. I make a distinction between Liberals and Leftists and between Conservatives and Rightists. My conservative friends are more open for discussions if I want to talk about concerns of Trump or other Republican politicians.
When I try to talk to my liberal friends about concerns or disapproval of Democrats or the late Biden, they quickly try to shut me down or get upset.
I have snoozed liberal friends on FB because I refuse to get caught in their trap (or they post vile diatribes about Republicans). They feel only billionaires support Republicans or Democrats support the middle class. I can't argue with them. Governor Nuisance is their hero, and on.
Although I have never been a fan of Trump or the far right, I now equally despise, if not more, the far left. Liberals are being brainwashed by the Leftists. Too bad. I will vote for Kennedy and not tell my Liberal friends unless they ask. I hope reason comes to my Liberal friends.
Politically Homeless from Nevada
Some letters have been edited for clarity and brevity. If you'd like to share your story, email us at iampoliticallyhomeless@gmail.com. All submissions will remain anonymous.
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