this is the only place to admit it

[Anonymous]

I'm black
I'm 34
Graduated from Brown
I voted for Obama twice. I love Obama. I don't want him to leave.



I'm voting for Trump.
I'm not telling anyone.

[Anonymous]

Why? (There's a reason you can't admit it)

[Anonymous]

Why?

Talk about not voting in your self interest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why? (There's a reason you can't admit it)

We’ve been here before......you know why.
And, OP, glad you are voting for Trump.
And, I am sorry that your friends and coworkers are not tolerant.
But, I also believe there are many more like you, even among your friends. You would probably be quite surprised.

[Anonymous]

Give us a few reasons why.

[Anonymous]

So sad. I can't imagine what it's like not being able to admit who you are voting for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why?

Talk about not voting in your self interest.

LIAR.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why? (There's a reason you can't admit it)

We’ve been here before......you know why.
And, OP, glad you are voting for Trump.
And, I am sorry that your friends and coworkers are not tolerant.
But, I also believe there are many more like you, even among your friends. You would probably be quite surprised.

Agree 100% with your post. I was afraid to admit it too, because certain people I know threatened to not speak to me if I did. Then the same people surprised me by slowly changing their minds, and now I don't have to keep it secret anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So sad. I can't imagine what it's like not being able to admit who you are voting for.

Not the OP but fairly common in DC. I am friends with many from all walks if life, mostly liberal. Conversations here often start with impassioned generalization and the blanket expectation of agreement. I'm too old to argue and its not a litmus test for me in friendships. I do listen, but I only share my views and speak frankly with my husband. It just feels sort of pointless if you trend towards conservative in DC. You get painted with one tedious and extreme paint brush. I'd like to hear more about OPs thinking though. I haven't made up my mind.

[Anonymous]

Op here: To be frank, I don't think my reasons would justify well in this space. I just needed to unload somewhere. DCUM was the only place to do it. Thank you for listening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why?

Talk about not voting in your self interest.

It's rare, but some people look beyond what's in their own best interest and vote for what's best for the country. They're not always the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here: To be frank, I don't think my reasons would justify well in this space. I just needed to unload somewhere. DCUM was the only place to do it. Thank you for listening.

I'm pretty sure you're a troll and just trying to be provocative. But whatever. Have a nice day.

[Anonymous]

Troll

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So sad. I can't imagine what it's like not being able to admit who you are voting for.

Not the OP but fairly common in DC. I am friends with many from all walks if life, mostly liberal. Conversations here often start with impassioned generalization and the blanket expectation of agreement. I'm too old to argue and its not a litmus test for me in friendships. I do listen, but I only share my views and speak frankly with my husband. It just feels sort of pointless if you trend towards conservative in DC. You get painted with one tedious and extreme paint brush. I'd like to hear more about OPs thinking though. I haven't made up my mind.

Nobody said you have to argue. Just that you should t feel ashamed. To me that means you lack true commitment to a particular candidate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So sad. I can't imagine what it's like not being able to admit who you are voting for.

Not the OP but fairly common in DC. I am friends with many from all walks if life, mostly liberal. Conversations here often start with impassioned generalization and the blanket expectation of agreement. I'm too old to argue and its not a litmus test for me in friendships. I do listen, but I only share my views and speak frankly with my husband. It just feels sort of pointless if you trend towards conservative in DC. You get painted with one tedious and extreme paint brush. I'd like to hear more about OPs thinking though. I haven't made up my mind.

This is so true. It is as if people cannot imagine that other people have differing opinions.