this is the only place to admit it

[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.

I'm with you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Op here: I'm just here to say what I refuse, or rather uncomfortable, saying to my friends and family. Not trolling at all. Very very uncomfortable to tell/explain to people that I am voting for Trump. I will not discuss any political views. I'm often listening. My reasons for voting for him would be picked apart on here and in person. I don't want to subject myself to it. Not a troll. Just uncomfortable being transparent about a decision that is unpopular among my peers and to the larger extent-the nation.

I consider a plan to vote for Trump a major character flaw, especially after sampling the circus that is the GOP convention.

But we don't know each other (I hope) so it's safe to say anonymously. Likewise, you can give your reasons without much impact. So why not share your reasons? Yes, they'll be picked apart but what's the point of saying you'll vote for Trump if not to say why?

Is it me or are liberals on here coming off like bullies? Funny you don't hear much of this kind of talk from Republicans. Could it be that the Republican voters accept that people have different points of view? Seriously pp, you are the one with the "character flaw" - your flaw as that you have a superiority complex.
I cannot imagine what it feels like to believe that people who don't vote for who I vote for have flawed characters.

Is it just me or are republicans coming off like thin-skinned cowards? What would you do in interwar Germany? Ask very nicely for peace? I'm not pulling a Neville Chamberlain. I'm happy to engage in a fact-based debate and there are plenty of threads doing that. Obviosuly we have different views of what is good character. If you're so concerned about bullies and niceness, I have no idea why you'd even contemplate voting for Trump.

We are not in "interwar Germany." It's a presidential election. I have not decided who I am voting for. I consider myself someone of good character regardless of who I vote for. I am concerned about many things just like everyone else. I do value kindness and respect towards others. I realize that these are not everyone's values. some people seem to value being "right" above all else. I am not one of them. I probably don't belong here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

I don't see a disconnect. If I were AA I don't doubt that I'd have a strong affection for Obama too. (As much as I disagree with 80% of his policies, you can't help but respect the man and his family. The only drama during his 7+ years in office has been brought on by Hillary.)

Trump is a moderate (a bombastic blowhard, but still a moderate) and Hillary is s h u d d e r, so I don't doubt that there are a lot of people who will vote for Trump in '16 that voted for Obama in '08/'12. The one time I voted Democrat was for Chuck Robb (a moderate Dem), as a protest against Oliver North (s h u d d e r), so it doesn't seem that odd to me. And I wouldn't admit voting for Robb in my circles either.

I like how you did "shudder" - haven't seen that before! And agree. I'm a woman and she grates. She reminds me of those profs in college who were extra hard on female students (except their pets of course) - because they had to go through it and so should you..shudder!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

I don't see a disconnect. If I were AA I don't doubt that I'd have a strong affection for Obama too. (As much as I disagree with 80% of his policies, you can't help but respect the man and his family. The only drama during his 7+ years in office has been brought on by Hillary.)

Trump is a moderate (a bombastic blowhard, but still a moderate) and Hillary is s h u d d e r, so I don't doubt that there are a lot of people who will vote for Trump in '16 that voted for Obama in '08/'12. The one time I voted Democrat was for Chuck Robb (a moderate Dem), as a protest against Oliver North (s h u d d e r), so it doesn't seem that odd to me. And I wouldn't admit voting for Robb in my circles either.

I like how you did "shudder" - haven't seen that before! And agree. I'm a woman and she grates. She reminds me of those profs in college who were extra hard on female students (except their pets of course) - because they had to go through it and so should you..shudder!

WTF? This is the craziest psychological mumbo jumbo I've ever read. Quite entertaining, really. Are you in deep therapy PP?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here: I'm just here to say what I refuse, or rather uncomfortable, saying to my friends and family. Not trolling at all. Very very uncomfortable to tell/explain to people that I am voting for Trump. I will not discuss any political views. I'm often listening. My reasons for voting for him would be picked apart on here and in person. I don't want to subject myself to it. Not a troll. Just uncomfortable being transparent about a decision that is unpopular among my peers and to the larger extent-the nation.

I consider a plan to vote for Trump a major character flaw, especially after sampling the circus that is the GOP convention.

But we don't know each other (I hope) so it's safe to say anonymously. Likewise, you can give your reasons without much impact. So why not share your reasons? Yes, they'll be picked apart but what's the point of saying you'll vote for Trump if not to say why?

Is it me or are liberals on here coming off like bullies? Funny you don't hear much of this kind of talk from Republicans. Could it be that the Republican voters accept that people have different points of view? Seriously pp, you are the one with the "character flaw" - your flaw as that you have a superiority complex.
I cannot imagine what it feels like to believe that people who don't vote for who I vote for have flawed characters.

Is it just me or are republicans coming off like thin-skinned cowards? What would you do in interwar Germany? Ask very nicely for peace? I'm not pulling a Neville Chamberlain. I'm happy to engage in a fact-based debate and there are plenty of threads doing that. Obviosuly we have different views of what is good character. If you're so concerned about bullies and niceness, I have no idea why you'd even contemplate voting for Trump.

We are not in "interwar Germany." It's a presidential election. I have not decided who I am voting for. I consider myself someone of good character regardless of who I vote for. I am concerned about many things just like everyone else. I do value kindness and respect towards others. I realize that these are not everyone's values. some people seem to value being "right" above all else. I am not one of them. I probably don't belong here.

Ignore the pp. You have every right to express your opinion as she does.
And, as far as character is concerned, I like John Wooden’s quote:
"The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”
The pp has demonstrated her character on an anonymous forum where no one knows who she is. That says it all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here: I'm just here to say what I refuse, or rather uncomfortable, saying to my friends and family. Not trolling at all. Very very uncomfortable to tell/explain to people that I am voting for Trump. I will not discuss any political views. I'm often listening. My reasons for voting for him would be picked apart on here and in person. I don't want to subject myself to it. Not a troll. Just uncomfortable being transparent about a decision that is unpopular among my peers and to the larger extent-the nation.

I consider a plan to vote for Trump a major character flaw, especially after sampling the circus that is the GOP convention.

But we don't know each other (I hope) so it's safe to say anonymously. Likewise, you can give your reasons without much impact. So why not share your reasons? Yes, they'll be picked apart but what's the point of saying you'll vote for Trump if not to say why?

Is it me or are liberals on here coming off like bullies? Funny you don't hear much of this kind of talk from Republicans. Could it be that the Republican voters accept that people have different points of view? Seriously pp, you are the one with the "character flaw" - your flaw as that you have a superiority complex.
I cannot imagine what it feels like to believe that people who don't vote for who I vote for have flawed characters.

Is it just me or are republicans coming off like thin-skinned cowards? What would you do in interwar Germany? Ask very nicely for peace? I'm not pulling a Neville Chamberlain. I'm happy to engage in a fact-based debate and there are plenty of threads doing that. Obviosuly we have different views of what is good character. If you're so concerned about bullies and niceness, I have no idea why you'd even contemplate voting for Trump.

We are not in "interwar Germany." It's a presidential election. I have not decided who I am voting for. I consider myself someone of good character regardless of who I vote for. I am concerned about many things just like everyone else. I do value kindness and respect towards others. I realize that these are not everyone's values. some people seem to value being "right" above all else. I am not one of them. I probably don't belong here.

Hitler's party was elected. You can't possibly value kindness and respect toward others if you are seriously considering voting for Trump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here: I'm just here to say what I refuse, or rather uncomfortable, saying to my friends and family. Not trolling at all. Very very uncomfortable to tell/explain to people that I am voting for Trump. I will not discuss any political views. I'm often listening. My reasons for voting for him would be picked apart on here and in person. I don't want to subject myself to it. Not a troll. Just uncomfortable being transparent about a decision that is unpopular among my peers and to the larger extent-the nation.

I consider a plan to vote for Trump a major character flaw, especially after sampling the circus that is the GOP convention.

But we don't know each other (I hope) so it's safe to say anonymously. Likewise, you can give your reasons without much impact. So why not share your reasons? Yes, they'll be picked apart but what's the point of saying you'll vote for Trump if not to say why?

Is it me or are liberals on here coming off like bullies? Funny you don't hear much of this kind of talk from Republicans. Could it be that the Republican voters accept that people have different points of view? Seriously pp, you are the one with the "character flaw" - your flaw as that you have a superiority complex.
I cannot imagine what it feels like to believe that people who don't vote for who I vote for have flawed characters.

Is it just me or are republicans coming off like thin-skinned cowards? What would you do in interwar Germany? Ask very nicely for peace? I'm not pulling a Neville Chamberlain. I'm happy to engage in a fact-based debate and there are plenty of threads doing that. Obviosuly we have different views of what is good character. If you're so concerned about bullies and niceness, I have no idea why you'd even contemplate voting for Trump.

We are not in "interwar Germany." It's a presidential election. I have not decided who I am voting for. I consider myself someone of good character regardless of who I vote for. I am concerned about many things just like everyone else. I do value kindness and respect towards others. I realize that these are not everyone's values. some people seem to value being "right" above all else. I am not one of them. I probably don't belong here.

Ignore the pp. You have every right to express your opinion as she does.
And, as far as character is concerned, I like John Wooden’s quote:
"The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”
The pp has demonstrated her character on an anonymous forum where no one knows who she is. That says it all.

Express away!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP, and I'll bite.

I'm not voting for Hillary. Ever, ever, ever, ever.

I don't want to vote for Trump.

I hate the idea of not voting, or just showing up at the polls on election day and voting for every other race on the ballot, except presidential.

I have to admit, the more I hear about Trump, the more I think he wouldn't be so bad. I think the way the media (led by the Washington Post, especially this week) is actively trying to take him down is horrible. That actually makes me sympathetic to him.

I'm not sure I would ever admit it either, and especially not tell my kids lest they blab to someone inadvertently.

But if election day were tomorrow, I think I'd vote for Trump too.

-- NW DC resident

You really should be disenfranchised. You sound too stupid to vote.

The Washington Post is articulating all of the disqualifiers for Donald Trump -- what sane person reads these things and concludes they're going to vote for him to spite the journalists?

No self-respecting progresssive would vote for Trump over Hillary. Only racist, America-hating fucktards are going to vote for Trump.

Keep at it, liberals. Keep spewing all of this anger and hatred while accusing the republicans of being mean & bad and wanting to take away people's rights. Keep proving who you really are. This is good. Get it all out. And love all the name calling too, verrrryyyyy classy!

You confuse me with someone who's not angry. I'm not angry. I just want to see you disenfranchised and I want the government to take away your gun. I will express that calmly and rationally. You don't deserve these rights. That is all.

Uh, I'm not the person you puked out your previous response to, I'm a different poster. So, Donald Trump is the dictator, right? But you, a Hillary Clinton voter, want to take away a person's rights because they are "stupid" and don't deserve them? You don't sound at all calm or rational and you sound EXTREMELY angry.

I don't get that particular liberal's wish to disenfranchise people who don't agree with her. It's so contrary to everything Democrats say they stand for - protecting the rights of all individuals, with particular respect for diversity. But I guess that doesn't extend to diversity of opinion: "You don't want to vote Democrat? Then NO VOTE for you!" I sure hope the person who thinks that way is a rarity.

[Anonymous]

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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.

Maybe if you didn't meekly stand on the sidelines with your tail between your legs while tedious and extreme people put themselves forward as representative of conservatism as a whole...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP, and I'll bite.

I'm not voting for Hillary. Ever, ever, ever, ever.

I don't want to vote for Trump.

I hate the idea of not voting, or just showing up at the polls on election day and voting for every other race on the ballot, except presidential.

I have to admit, the more I hear about Trump, the more I think he wouldn't be so bad. I think the way the media (led by the Washington Post, especially this week) is actively trying to take him down is horrible. That actually makes me sympathetic to him.

I'm not sure I would ever admit it either, and especially not tell my kids lest they blab to someone inadvertently.

But if election day were tomorrow, I think I'd vote for Trump too.

-- NW DC resident

You really should be disenfranchised. You sound too stupid to vote.

The Washington Post is articulating all of the disqualifiers for Donald Trump -- what sane person reads these things and concludes they're going to vote for him to spite the journalists?

No self-respecting progresssive would vote for Trump over Hillary. Only racist, America-hating fucktards are going to vote for Trump.

Keep at it, liberals. Keep spewing all of this anger and hatred while accusing the republicans of being mean & bad and wanting to take away people's rights. Keep proving who you really are. This is good. Get it all out. And love all the name calling too, verrrryyyyy classy!

You confuse me with someone who's not angry. I'm not angry. I just want to see you disenfranchised and I want the government to take away your gun. I will express that calmly and rationally. You don't deserve these rights. That is all.

Uh, I'm not the person you puked out your previous response to, I'm a different poster. So, Donald Trump is the dictator, right? But you, a Hillary Clinton voter, want to take away a person's rights because they are "stupid" and don't deserve them? You don't sound at all calm or rational and you sound EXTREMELY angry.

I don't get that particular liberal's wish to disenfranchise people who don't agree with her. It's so contrary to everything Democrats say they stand for - protecting the rights of all individuals, with particular respect for diversity. But I guess that doesn't extend to diversity of opinion: "You don't want to vote Democrat? Then NO VOTE for you!" I sure hope the person who thinks that way is a rarity.

One more time people, it's the INTERNET and every single person on this forum is 100% anonymous. For all we know about the PP, he or she is actually a conservative pretending to be a liberal in order to make liberals look bad.

[Anonymous]

As an AA woman, I just don't get it. I actually don't love Obama. I voted for him b/c I am a crazy pro choice Agnostic feminist who believes that one must reach back.

Listen, I hate Trump. Mostly b/c he scares me and I think he is incredibly thin skinned. He literally ruins people who disagree with him. I have NO idea what the hell he stands for and definitely don't believe he is a good businessman.

I am not crazy about Hillary either. She's not going to set the world on fire, but she won't burn it down either.

So OP, why do you like Trump? How can you believe what he says since he was literally pro-choice and a democrat yesterday?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP, and I'll bite.

I'm not voting for Hillary. Ever, ever, ever, ever.

I don't want to vote for Trump.

I hate the idea of not voting, or just showing up at the polls on election day and voting for every other race on the ballot, except presidential.

I have to admit, the more I hear about Trump, the more I think he wouldn't be so bad. I think the way the media (led by the Washington Post, especially this week) is actively trying to take him down is horrible. That actually makes me sympathetic to him.

I'm not sure I would ever admit it either, and especially not tell my kids lest they blab to someone inadvertently.

But if election day were tomorrow, I think I'd vote for Trump too.

-- NW DC resident

You really should be disenfranchised. You sound too stupid to vote.

The Washington Post is articulating all of the disqualifiers for Donald Trump -- what sane person reads these things and concludes they're going to vote for him to spite the journalists?

No self-respecting progresssive would vote for Trump over Hillary. Only racist, America-hating fucktards are going to vote for Trump.

Keep at it, liberals. Keep spewing all of this anger and hatred while accusing the republicans of being mean & bad and wanting to take away people's rights. Keep proving who you really are. This is good. Get it all out. And love all the name calling too, verrrryyyyy classy!

You confuse me with someone who's not angry. I'm not angry. I just want to see you disenfranchised and I want the government to take away your gun. I will express that calmly and rationally. You don't deserve these rights. That is all.

Uh, I'm not the person you puked out your previous response to, I'm a different poster. So, Donald Trump is the dictator, right? But you, a Hillary Clinton voter, want to take away a person's rights because they are "stupid" and don't deserve them? You don't sound at all calm or rational and you sound EXTREMELY angry.

I don't get that particular liberal's wish to disenfranchise people who don't agree with her. It's so contrary to everything Democrats say they stand for - protecting the rights of all individuals, with particular respect for diversity. But I guess that doesn't extend to diversity of opinion: "You don't want to vote Democrat? Then NO VOTE for you!" I sure hope the person who thinks that way is a rarity.

One more time people, it's the INTERNET and every single person on this forum is 100% anonymous. For all we know about the PP, he or she is actually a conservative pretending to be a liberal in order to make liberals look bad.

Hahahahhaaha!!!! There must be a whole bunch of those conservatives pretending to be liberals on DCUM. Open any thread and read a few posts. Lots of it going on today.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

I am 35 and immigrant
My husband and I both voted for Obama and just like you are going to vote for Trump.
We are not telling anyone as well for many reasons and avoid conflict.
There

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here: I'm just here to say what I refuse, or rather uncomfortable, saying to my friends and family. Not trolling at all. Very very uncomfortable to tell/explain to people that I am voting for Trump. I will not discuss any political views. I'm often listening. My reasons for voting for him would be picked apart on here and in person. I don't want to subject myself to it. Not a troll. Just uncomfortable being transparent about a decision that is unpopular among my peers and to the larger extent-the nation.

I consider a plan to vote for Trump a major character flaw, especially after sampling the circus that is the GOP convention.

But we don't know each other (I hope) so it's safe to say anonymously. Likewise, you can give your reasons without much impact. So why not share your reasons? Yes, they'll be picked apart but what's the point of saying you'll vote for Trump if not to say why?

Is it me or are liberals on here coming off like bullies? Funny you don't hear much of this kind of talk from Republicans. Could it be that the Republican voters accept that people have different points of view? Seriously pp, you are the one with the "character flaw" - your flaw as that you have a superiority complex.
I cannot imagine what it feels like to believe that people who don't vote for who I vote for have flawed characters.

Considering that bullying is about the only plank on Trump's platform that anyone can hear, recall and relay, I had to stop for a second after reading your first sentence and consider whether or not you were trying to compliment me.

Isn't denigration the most appropriate term for Trump's political strategy? I haven't been able to stomach more than about 10 minutes of the convention (not all at once), but what I did see was people jumping up to cheer some really nasty stuff that would be comical if it weren't so weird. I can't recall the particulars, but I'm pretty sure Ben Carson said that Clinton is Satan and, ironically, it looked like one of the most lucid moments he's ever had on camera.

Can anyone remember in what way Donald Trump differed or disagreed with Carson, or Christie, or Jeb(!) or Rubio or Cruz? If I recall correctly, bullying and name-calling was about all that his positions consisted of.

And if you liked that, then yes, I'm judging you.

[Anonymous]

One more time people, it's the INTERNET and every single person on this forum is 100% anonymous. For all we know about the PP, he or she is actually a conservative pretending to be a liberal in order to make liberals look bad.

Liberals do that all by themselves. See many of the tolerant posts above for reference.