Democratic Party Left Common Sense and Decency - Politically Homeless

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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 64:

November 1, 2023

I grew up a Democrat in a very Republican area. I first voted and campaigned for George McGovern. I voted for a Democrat until 2000.

I worked as an AAG for John Ashcroft, argued abortion with him and other Republicans. They were respectful in those arguments. Gave me opportunities to advance until I worked in a high profile position for a Democrat and was ultimately fired for questioning the policies of that Democrat.

I still believe Bill Clinton to be one of the best Presidents of the 20th Century. However, Al Gore caused me to reconsider what a liberal was. Liberal used to believe in limited government. It believed in people as the decider of policy.

I now consider myself an independent and libertarian. I feel the Democratic party left me and common sense and decency. 

Thank you Bridget, Maggie and Sammy for providing a home for the homeless. 

Sincerely,

Politically Homeless

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.