I live in Takoma Park. I’m voting for Trump!

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Anonymous wrote:I hope it would be fine, but I wouldn’t risk the yard sign.

I’m a conservative who has lived in Rockville for over 25 years. When I first voted in the area and discovered that you had to publicly identify your party affiliation, I switched my registration to Independent, because I didn’t think it was anyone’s business who I was voting for and because I realized a Republican affiliation was liable to create unnecessary tension with the neighbors.

Later, when my eldest was attending TPMS (in the McCain/Romney era), I was volunteering at the school and the other moms started chatting about politics. They were clearly liberals and I just smiled and held my tongue, feeling it was neither the time nor place to get into a political debate.

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You’re not as clever as you think you are, hon. The other moms spotted you the second you kept your mouth shut. They pegged you immediately as a GOP’r. They did ostracize you, you were just too dumb to notice it. We do the exact same thing to people like you in our PTSA. You can always spot these idiots, they’re the ones not jumping in the conversation or trying to change the subject to something else. We know your type. You’re not fooling anyone and we all talk about you the second you’re not around.

Pro tip - this post doesn’t hit the way you think it does. You are driving people away with this. I mean if that’s your intention then you have succeeded admirably.

[Anonymous]

A lot of the posts here remind me of arguments I used to have with my ex. He considered himself to be a logical person and since he felt he came to his position logically, it was only logical that if I disagreed it was because I was being illogical and emotional. The idea that a complex issue might have some gray areas which could mean that logic led us both to different but equally valid conclusions, or that he might even, occasionally, actually be wrong was inconceivable to him, because he smugly rested on the superiority of his logic to whatever alternative led me to an inferior conclusion that disagreed with his.

Something I’ve seen repeatedly from Democrats, both on this thread and in everyday interactions is the attitude that because they are good people who oppose racism, sexism, homophobia, etc., anyone who disagrees with them must therefore be an evil person who is racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. Unless of course, the person disagreeing with the Democratic party line belongs to a subgroup the Democrats are invested in defending, in which case the individual is considered merely stupid, but not evil.

This automatic polarization overlooks the complexity of both issues and individuals. Both parties support a wide variety of issues which may encompass issues that individual voters may disagree with. Look at the controversy over Israel’s handling of Gaza. Saying that all Democrats want the genocide of Palestinians because Biden supported Israel after the October attack is as ridiculous as saying that all Democrats are anti-semitic neo-nazis because college students were protesting the subsequent Israeli actions that were having devastating effects on Palestinian civilians. Both sides are right that the loss of innocent lives is an outrageous tragedy, but most Democrats are probably not factoring the Gaza situation into their votes at all.

Some Republicans may be pro-life, pro-gun, pro-charter schools, anti-environment, anti-Obamacare, anti-union, . . . , even anti-constitution - but not all. Virtually all Republicans will disagree with some part of the Republican platform and prefer the Democratic position on some issue(s), opening up the possibility for a potential ally on the specific issue(s) and even the potential to swing the vote, IF you’re not so determined to chase them away because of their inherent evil evident in their disagreement with you.

Sure, given the millions of individuals who vote Republican, like any large group, some are bound to be bad actors, and the same holds true for those who vote Democrat. However, the bulk of voters on both sides sincerely want good things for both Americans as individuals and for the country as a whole, but they may disagree on what individual goals represent the greater good and how best to achieve them. If we all give the other side the benefit of the doubt that we’re all working towards the common good, then maybe we can find enough common ground to make some progress, even while we agree to disagree on the rest.

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Anonymous wrote:Feel free to put up the Trump sign to show your neighbors you suffer from brain damage.

Never change, Dems, never change. You’re getting so good at this now!

Says the MAGA racist

Couldn’t have asked for a better illustration of my point. Thank you kindly.

Reported. Late for your klan rally, Jim Bob?

How did that report go?

It worked because they were banned, Larla

No one was banned. Try again.

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Anonymous wrote:Ha! I was surprised to see "women for Trump" in my NOVA ultra liberal neighborhood, mostly it is military renters. I dont judge, though I know the neighborhood does.

I judge. Silently. I'd literally ever say anything, but I would think OP is stupid.

BTW you are probably Latina from one of the countries that had trouble with socialism. Trump brings us closer to that because he's a populist president. Look at his words in context of our history and country, not that of a different country.

OP here and yes I am a Latina immigrant but I will remind you that I am not a Republican, I am registered independent. I actually agree with Democrats about a lot of things and I don’t think they are “socialist” in that way.
My one issue is immigration. Try to understand from my perspective. I came here legally, I worked REALLY HARD to follow the process, obey all the rules, and work my way up once I got here. I worked hard and earned my citizenship to have safety and a better life for my family. Now our chaotic border policy, whether you agree that it’s “open borders” or not, they are letting in the very people I worked so hard to escape. Violent criminals and gangs that come here and get amnesty. You say that violent criminals are not allowed here and get deported but they are getting through the cracks and have shown up here in Montgomery County making it less safe. So I am voting for Trump to close all the holes in our border policy. Enough already. And I would be happy to engage with my neighbors if they wanted to know why I’m voting for Trump. If they knew my story they would understand how angry I am about this. Imagine spending over a decade of your life doing everything correctly and finally feeling yourself free of a country run by violent gangs only to have your new home open to the same gangs you thought you were safe from.

I am 15:21, also Latina. I agree with much of what you are saying, especially illegal immigration. There are so many like us, but we are quiet about it because (see all of these comments). My family is voting for Trump. I am not. They said they are not voting for the person but for the ideas the party holds. We live in Maryland so ultimately it does not matter, but many Latinos feel the same way.

DP. How does your family feel about the 2nd point on the Republican Party Platform?

Note that the plan to “carry out the largest deportation operation in American history” history says nothing about “illegal immigrants “. Does this trouble the Latino Republican voters at all?

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My motto is, don't invite trouble where there is none.

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Anonymous wrote:Ha! I was surprised to see "women for Trump" in my NOVA ultra liberal neighborhood, mostly it is military renters. I dont judge, though I know the neighborhood does.

I judge. Silently. I'd literally ever say anything, but I would think OP is stupid.

BTW you are probably Latina from one of the countries that had trouble with socialism. Trump brings us closer to that because he's a populist president. Look at his words in context of our history and country, not that of a different country.

OP here and yes I am a Latina immigrant but I will remind you that I am not a Republican, I am registered independent. I actually agree with Democrats about a lot of things and I don’t think they are “socialist” in that way.
My one issue is immigration. Try to understand from my perspective. I came here legally, I worked REALLY HARD to follow the process, obey all the rules, and work my way up once I got here. I worked hard and earned my citizenship to have safety and a better life for my family. Now our chaotic border policy, whether you agree that it’s “open borders” or not, they are letting in the very people I worked so hard to escape. Violent criminals and gangs that come here and get amnesty. You say that violent criminals are not allowed here and get deported but they are getting through the cracks and have shown up here in Montgomery County making it less safe. So I am voting for Trump to close all the holes in our border policy. Enough already. And I would be happy to engage with my neighbors if they wanted to know why I’m voting for Trump. If they knew my story they would understand how angry I am about this. Imagine spending over a decade of your life doing everything correctly and finally feeling yourself free of a country run by violent gangs only to have your new home open to the same gangs you thought you were safe from.

I am 15:21, also Latina. I agree with much of what you are saying, especially illegal immigration. There are so many like us, but we are quiet about it because (see all of these comments). My family is voting for Trump. I am not. They said they are not voting for the person but for the ideas the party holds. We live in Maryland so ultimately it does not matter, but many Latinos feel the same way.

DP. How does your family feel about the 2nd point on the Republican Party Platform?

Note that the plan to “carry out the largest deportation operation in American history” history says nothing about “illegal immigrants “. Does this trouble the Latino Republican voters at all?

To Add: This is a country that had legal racial segregation within living memory, and that put Japanese Americans but not German Americans in camps. The official treatment of Native Americans would take books to describe. It’s hard for me to understand what ideas your family is supporting, and whether they’re comfortable with the whole package of what they’ll be voting for. I’d very much appreciate your take on this.

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Thank you for posting this, OP. I live in Cleveland Park and I'm voting for Trump too, as is everyone in my immediate family of voting age.

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Anonymous wrote:This post made me wonder what the polling is in Maryland and MoCo for Trump/Harris. OP's vote won't make a difference.

Montgomery County voted almost 80% for Biden and under 20% for Trump. I imagine it will be similar if not more so against Trump, he may get Robin Ficker numbers.
And that’s the whole county which has some relatively conservative areas. Places like Takoma Park and Silver Spring vote basically along the same partisan lines of DC, which is 90% Dem.
In fact I would actually say Takoma Park and Silver Spring are to the left of DC, not on partisan lines but on the type of candidates they elect. People like Elrich, Mink, and Jawando are way to the left of Bowser.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot of the posts here remind me of arguments I used to have with my ex. He considered himself to be a logical person and since he felt he came to his position logically, it was only logical that if I disagreed it was because I was being illogical and emotional. The idea that a complex issue might have some gray areas which could mean that logic led us both to different but equally valid conclusions, or that he might even, occasionally, actually be wrong was inconceivable to him, because he smugly rested on the superiority of his logic to whatever alternative led me to an inferior conclusion that disagreed with his.

Something I’ve seen repeatedly from Democrats, both on this thread and in everyday interactions is the attitude that because they are good people who oppose racism, sexism, homophobia, etc., anyone who disagrees with them must therefore be an evil person who is racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. Unless of course, the person disagreeing with the Democratic party line belongs to a subgroup the Democrats are invested in defending, in which case the individual is considered merely stupid, but not evil.

This automatic polarization overlooks the complexity of both issues and individuals. Both parties support a wide variety of issues which may encompass issues that individual voters may disagree with. Look at the controversy over Israel’s handling of Gaza. Saying that all Democrats want the genocide of Palestinians because Biden supported Israel after the October attack is as ridiculous as saying that all Democrats are anti-semitic neo-nazis because college students were protesting the subsequent Israeli actions that were having devastating effects on Palestinian civilians. Both sides are right that the loss of innocent lives is an outrageous tragedy, but most Democrats are probably not factoring the Gaza situation into their votes at all.

Some Republicans may be pro-life, pro-gun, pro-charter schools, anti-environment, anti-Obamacare, anti-union, . . . , even anti-constitution - but not all. Virtually all Republicans will disagree with some part of the Republican platform and prefer the Democratic position on some issue(s), opening up the possibility for a potential ally on the specific issue(s) and even the potential to swing the vote, IF you’re not so determined to chase them away because of their inherent evil evident in their disagreement with you.

Sure, given the millions of individuals who vote Republican, like any large group, some are bound to be bad actors, and the same holds true for those who vote Democrat. However, the bulk of voters on both sides sincerely want good things for both Americans as individuals and for the country as a whole, but they may disagree on what individual goals represent the greater good and how best to achieve them. If we all give the other side the benefit of the doubt that we’re all working towards the common good, then maybe we can find enough common ground to make some progress, even while we agree to disagree on the rest.

I think most of us understand that Republicans don't agree with everything on the party platform. What we also understand - and which is inherent in voting for the party - is that you're saying that what you do agree with is more valuable and worth sacrificing the lives and liberties of your fellow citizens. In 2016 when people voted for Trump the first time, they did in in spite of the awful rhetoric against brown people that was central to his campaign. And sure enough, some of the first things he did was target brown people traveling into the country legally. I remember traveling for work and seeing that a fellow government worker of Indian descent was targeted and detained simply for being brown. He was a NASA scientist, contributing to our society, and yet it was worth it to Trump voters to sacrifice this guy's freedom to move about the country. And for what? Tax cuts that only benefit the rich? So you can own a gun (which Democrats have never taken away from you)?

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Anonymous wrote:Would it be unadvisable for me to put out a Trump yard sign? What do you think would happen?

Nobody knows that I’m voting for Trump. I’m a legal immigrant and registered independent. I want to exercise my right to free speech, and it would say a lot positively about America to be unafraid to dissent from the opinion of 90% around me. But do you think I would risk vandalism or social harm to my family?

Wow you are dumb
Dictatorship get a dictionary
Vandalism is not from Dems troll God you MAGAs are the dumbest people on Earth. You fall for everything and lack any common sense; you couldn’t think your way out of a simple math problem if it was life or death, even if you had a calculator.

Stole from sick kids with cancer
Stole from Ny 9/11 first responders
Project 2025 Agenda 47 installation starting day one with Stephen Millers white replacement strategy
Installed day one
Higher taxes for all middle and lower class fact

Wow you are exercising your right to vote woo hoo telling the whole world you are stupid

Since when do dictators allow a right to vote?
Since when do dictatorships not charge king taxes?
Since when are the not bread lines in dictatorships?
Best of all guns hahahaha

You do you
Right to vote will be taken away forever no term limits

Trolling is fun

Just because you make things up in your sick, sick head doesn't make them true pp.

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Anonymous wrote:Ha! I was surprised to see "women for Trump" in my NOVA ultra liberal neighborhood, mostly it is military renters. I dont judge, though I know the neighborhood does.

I judge. Silently. I'd literally ever say anything, but I would think OP is stupid.

BTW you are probably Latina from one of the countries that had trouble with socialism. Trump brings us closer to that because he's a populist president. Look at his words in context of our history and country, not that of a different country.

OP here and yes I am a Latina immigrant but I will remind you that I am not a Republican, I am registered independent. I actually agree with Democrats about a lot of things and I don’t think they are “socialist” in that way.
My one issue is immigration. Try to understand from my perspective. I came here legally, I worked REALLY HARD to follow the process, obey all the rules, and work my way up once I got here. I worked hard and earned my citizenship to have safety and a better life for my family. Now our chaotic border policy, whether you agree that it’s “open borders” or not, they are letting in the very people I worked so hard to escape. Violent criminals and gangs that come here and get amnesty. You say that violent criminals are not allowed here and get deported but they are getting through the cracks and have shown up here in Montgomery County making it less safe. So I am voting for Trump to close all the holes in our border policy. Enough already. And I would be happy to engage with my neighbors if they wanted to know why I’m voting for Trump. If they knew my story they would understand how angry I am about this. Imagine spending over a decade of your life doing everything correctly and finally feeling yourself free of a country run by violent gangs only to have your new home open to the same gangs you thought you were safe from.

I have spent 20 years legally in the US, trying to get a green card, OP, and my battle is still not over.

I am still very sympathetic towards migrants escaping gangs and poverty.

I would never, ever, vote for a serial liar, rapist, cruel and mentally disturbed individual such as Trump. I know such a candidate in my home country - I have always voted to keep that person out of power.

You are ignorant and stupid. I feel sorry for you.

You seem nice

Foreigner on a visa you replied to, and green card candidate. Correct, I am not nice to people who support Trump. I have no beef against conservatives, my family runs the gamut between ultra-conservative Catholics and proto-communists! Everyone is welcome to have intellectually-solid opinions and vote accordingly. There is a good case to be made for a conservative ticket, I do not dispute that.

But voting for Trump?!?! That's different. He's not decent. He has no opinions. He's only in it for himself. Pence, Romney, McCain, Bush, are or were fundamentally decent individuals, at least.

Trump is cruel, punitive, petty and has no understanding of governance. He worships dictators. He views himself as a god. He is very, very, very, mentally disturbed.

Someone who votes for that person IS stupid and ignorant. I can respect a conservative who sits out the election or holds their nose and votes against Trump - indeed, I know some of them personally. I cannot respect anyone who supports Trump.

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Anonymous wrote:Latino and black Trumpers are so pathetic. I feel sorry for them.

They're so much smarter then the "always vote dem no matter what" Latinos and black voters at least they know dems are holding them back.

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Anonymous wrote:Ha! I was surprised to see "women for Trump" in my NOVA ultra liberal neighborhood, mostly it is military renters. I dont judge, though I know the neighborhood does.

I judge. Silently. I'd literally ever say anything, but I would think OP is stupid.

BTW you are probably Latina from one of the countries that had trouble with socialism. Trump brings us closer to that because he's a populist president. Look at his words in context of our history and country, not that of a different country.

OP here and yes I am a Latina immigrant but I will remind you that I am not a Republican, I am registered independent. I actually agree with Democrats about a lot of things and I don’t think they are “socialist” in that way.
My one issue is immigration. Try to understand from my perspective. I came here legally, I worked REALLY HARD to follow the process, obey all the rules, and work my way up once I got here. I worked hard and earned my citizenship to have safety and a better life for my family. Now our chaotic border policy, whether you agree that it’s “open borders” or not, they are letting in the very people I worked so hard to escape. Violent criminals and gangs that come here and get amnesty. You say that violent criminals are not allowed here and get deported but they are getting through the cracks and have shown up here in Montgomery County making it less safe. So I am voting for Trump to close all the holes in our border policy. Enough already. And I would be happy to engage with my neighbors if they wanted to know why I’m voting for Trump. If they knew my story they would understand how angry I am about this. Imagine spending over a decade of your life doing everything correctly and finally feeling yourself free of a country run by violent gangs only to have your new home open to the same gangs you thought you were safe from.

I have spent 20 years legally in the US, trying to get a green card, OP, and my battle is still not over.

I am still very sympathetic towards migrants escaping gangs and poverty.

I would never, ever, vote for a serial liar, rapist, cruel and mentally disturbed individual such as Trump. I know such a candidate in my home country - I have always voted to keep that person out of power.

You are ignorant and stupid. I feel sorry for you.

Social media really did a number on you and a few other posters on this thread. It's truly incredible. I feel sorry about your ignorance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A giant flag is harder to steal. If you go yard sign make sure you rig it with some glue or strap it to the ground and put a camera on it. Leftists are thieves.

The only signs that go missing during election time are republicans.

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Anonymous wrote:Ha! I was surprised to see "women for Trump" in my NOVA ultra liberal neighborhood, mostly it is military renters. I dont judge, though I know the neighborhood does.

I judge. Silently. I'd literally ever say anything, but I would think OP is stupid.

BTW you are probably Latina from one of the countries that had trouble with socialism. Trump brings us closer to that because he's a populist president. Look at his words in context of our history and country, not that of a different country.

OP here and yes I am a Latina immigrant but I will remind you that I am not a Republican, I am registered independent. I actually agree with Democrats about a lot of things and I don’t think they are “socialist” in that way.
My one issue is immigration. Try to understand from my perspective. I came here legally, I worked REALLY HARD to follow the process, obey all the rules, and work my way up once I got here. I worked hard and earned my citizenship to have safety and a better life for my family. Now our chaotic border policy, whether you agree that it’s “open borders” or not, they are letting in the very people I worked so hard to escape. Violent criminals and gangs that come here and get amnesty. You say that violent criminals are not allowed here and get deported but they are getting through the cracks and have shown up here in Montgomery County making it less safe. So I am voting for Trump to close all the holes in our border policy. Enough already. And I would be happy to engage with my neighbors if they wanted to know why I’m voting for Trump. If they knew my story they would understand how angry I am about this. Imagine spending over a decade of your life doing everything correctly and finally feeling yourself free of a country run by violent gangs only to have your new home open to the same gangs you thought you were safe from.

I have spent 20 years legally in the US, trying to get a green card, OP, and my battle is still not over.

I am still very sympathetic towards migrants escaping gangs and poverty.

I would never, ever, vote for a serial liar, rapist, cruel and mentally disturbed individual such as Trump. I know such a candidate in my home country - I have always voted to keep that person out of power.

You are ignorant and stupid. I feel sorry for you.

You seem nice

Foreigner on a visa you replied to, and green card candidate. Correct, I am not nice to people who support Trump. I have no beef against conservatives, my family runs the gamut between ultra-conservative Catholics and proto-communists! Everyone is welcome to have intellectually-solid opinions and vote accordingly. There is a good case to be made for a conservative ticket, I do not dispute that.

But voting for Trump?!?! That's different. He's not decent. He has no opinions. He's only in it for himself. Pence, Romney, McCain, Bush, are or were fundamentally decent individuals, at least.

Trump is cruel, punitive, petty and has no understanding of governance. He worships dictators. He views himself as a god. He is very, very, very, mentally disturbed.

Someone who votes for that person IS stupid and ignorant. I can respect a conservative who sits out the election or holds their nose and votes against Trump - indeed, I know some of them personally. I cannot respect anyone who supports Trump.

I like you, PP!