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I'm an atheist. [Democrat]

I believe in capitalism and free markets. [Depends.  Unfettered capitalism and free markets to benefit the billionaire?  Then R.  Ok with regulation and some controls?  D. ]

I abhor the military-industrial complex. [Neither]

I'm concerned about human-induced climate change. [D.  Existential issue]

I want lower taxes and somewhat less government. [Wash. Rs lower taxes for the rich and "less government" depends on the issue -- they are fine w/more government for things like abortions.]

I support universal access to abortions, within some minor logical constraints.  [D, no contest.]

I feel like the LGBTQIA+ movement gets too much airtime and we don't need to bend over backwards for trans people. [But does this really in any way have any impact on your day to day life other than you feel icky about it?  Why is this a big deal?]

I despise trump and all the MAGA scum (because that's what they are). [D]

That said, I'd like to stop the flow of illegals across the southern border. I'd also love to see us allow in many more talented, educated people from all over world.  [Democrats have actually done a marginally better job on this than Rs, and thats a fact.]

What do you think? After re-reading the above, I feel like I should probably vote republican, but i just hate most republican politicians!  [Obviously you should vote D; why is this even an issue.][/quote]

Hi OP here.  I don’t greatly disagree with this.  I’ve historically voted for mostly democrats, and voted Biden in the last election, but did so extremely grudgingly.  I truly despise both parties - they make me sick. Also, Biden is unquestionably now too old to be president, but I’ll never vote trump.

It’s sad we are so poorly governed and have such awful people seeking office in this country.

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You may be an atheist now but I would wager that you grew up… Catholic, probably, in a family that has mostly stayed Catholic and very right wing. You were able to buck the religious brainwashing but you aren’t able to think for yourself yet. There’s nothing wrong with you, you could, but it comforts you still to wrap yourself in Republican media and framing.[/quote]

DP you cannot pigeon-hole Catholics. My family has always been pretty hardcore Democrat as well as the parishes where I have lived — except some in NOVA. Many Catholics straddle the divide — anti-abortion but social Justice warrior-types.[/quote]

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