Anonymous
08/10/2022 15:09
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
Anonymous wrote:You just register as a D and try to vote in the primaries to keep out the crazies they are popular with the Takoma/Silver Spring progressive Gestapo.
+1 otherwise your vote is a throwaway and we get uber progressives.
-former R turned Independent, then D when I moved to MoCo.
Just hold your nose and do it.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 14:20
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
Anonymous wrote:There are a decent number of Catholics in MoCo who vote R. I know the one in my neighborhood doesn't hide their politics at all
Exactly. The one. Lol.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 14:15
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You just register as a D and try to vote in the primaries to keep out the crazies they are popular with the Takoma/Silver Spring progressive Gestapo.
Gestapo, huh? What specifically has caused you harm enough to warrant a holocaust comparison?
Are you oblivious to the gigantic economic harm that the TP/SS has inflicted on the county?
https://harpswellstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Post-Pandemic-Economic-Leadership-for-Montgomery-County.pdf
Billions of dollars in lost opportunities. This inflicts tremendous harm on all of the residents for improving the quality of life. Crime is now rising and getting out of control. The progressivism of TP/SS is destroying the county for over 1M people, both in terms of economics and safety. The county govt controlled by TP/SS is directly responsible for this gigantic fiasco, and the people of those areas are just as responsible. TP/SS residents are thugs ruining the lives of everyone around them all in the name of so called progress.
And their policies directly led to places like Casa de Maryland assisting with unfettered illegal immigration to the county and the dramatic decline in quality of MCPS with the rise of ghost students. It’s main focus is really ESOL.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 13:36
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
I’m a republican, leaning more moderate these days (voted for Biden in the last election). I have lived here for 4 years and nobody has asked my affiliation. It’s pretty obvious who is liberal by yard signs or lack thereof.
The most annoying thing to me are the liberal NIMBYs in my neighborhood. They want equal treatment for all, but don’t think about putting a new library with low income housing in!
The most annoying thing to me are the liberal NIMBYs in my neighborhood. They want equal treatment for all, but don’t think about putting a new library with low income housing in!
Anonymous
08/10/2022 13:31
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You just register as a D and try to vote in the primaries to keep out the crazies they are popular with the Takoma/Silver Spring progressive Gestapo.
Gestapo, huh? What specifically has caused you harm enough to warrant a holocaust comparison?
*Gazpacho
Anonymous
08/10/2022 13:30
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:You just register as a D and try to vote in the primaries to keep out the crazies they are popular with the Takoma/Silver Spring progressive Gestapo.
Gestapo, huh? What specifically has caused you harm enough to warrant a holocaust comparison?
Are you oblivious to the gigantic economic harm that the TP/SS has inflicted on the county?
https://harpswellstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Post-Pandemic-Economic-Leadership-for-Montgomery-County.pdf
Billions of dollars in lost opportunities. This inflicts tremendous harm on all of the residents for improving the quality of life. Crime is now rising and getting out of control. The progressivism of TP/SS is destroying the county for over 1M people, both in terms of economics and safety. The county govt controlled by TP/SS is directly responsible for this gigantic fiasco, and the people of those areas are just as responsible. TP/SS residents are thugs ruining the lives of everyone around them all in the name of so called progress.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 13:23
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
Anonymous wrote:You just register as a D and try to vote in the primaries to keep out the crazies they are popular with the Takoma/Silver Spring progressive Gestapo.
Gestapo, huh? What specifically has caused you harm enough to warrant a holocaust comparison?
Anonymous
08/10/2022 12:55
Subject: Re:Conservatives in Moco
Anonymous wrote:I register as independent and don’t talk politics. I remember one time helping out at a school event as a PTA member, the other moms, who were “liberals”, made it clear that they would never let their kids associate with kids whose parents differed politically (in the Bush/Romney/McCain era). I just smiled and kept my mouth shut. My kids didn’t necessarily agree with my politics and I saw no reason to turn them into pariahs. Middle school is tough enough.
I think it important to recognize that while the two parties may be clearly divided around certain issues, individual voters may not adhere so closely to a specific platform. For instance, being pro-life, I’m not only anti-abortion, I’m also pro gun control, masks, vaccines, universal healthcare, and environment. If I talked openly about politics, anywhere, I’d probably have both sides mad at me. Very few people these days seem interested in exploring the issues respectfully, seeking shared understanding, and finding solutions to problems. Both sides are too busy looking for a fight.
Trump and current “Republicans”, I don’t consider conservative. For the sake of preserving America as a free country, governed by the constitution (which I value as a conservative), last election I voted a straight Democratic ticket. While I may disagree with them on certain issues and certain directions they’re steering the country, the main thing now is to preserve the country and the freedom to argue over specific issues later.
I would really like to see Maryland adopt an open primary. I feel the current system pushes both parties to the extremes. By the time the general election comes along, there’s not likely to be any centrists for the independents to consider.
DP. Registered R, but considering changing to I, and would have written nearly the same (other than I am pro-choice). Agree, especially with recent County Exec race that primaries need to be opened up. FIL (R) had long ago switched his registration to D to be able to participate in MD elections.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 12:53
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
You just register as a D and try to vote in the primaries to keep out the crazies they are popular with the Takoma/Silver Spring progressive Gestapo.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 12:51
Subject: Re:Conservatives in Moco
I register as independent and don’t talk politics. I remember one time helping out at a school event as a PTA member, the other moms, who were “liberals”, made it clear that they would never let their kids associate with kids whose parents differed politically (in the Bush/Romney/McCain era). I just smiled and kept my mouth shut. My kids didn’t necessarily agree with my politics and I saw no reason to turn them into pariahs. Middle school is tough enough.
I think it important to recognize that while the two parties may be clearly divided around certain issues, individual voters may not adhere so closely to a specific platform. For instance, being pro-life, I’m not only anti-abortion, I’m also pro gun control, masks, vaccines, universal healthcare, and environment. If I talked openly about politics, anywhere, I’d probably have both sides mad at me. Very few people these days seem interested in exploring the issues respectfully, seeking shared understanding, and finding solutions to problems. Both sides are too busy looking for a fight.
Trump and current “Republicans”, I don’t consider conservative. For the sake of preserving America as a free country, governed by the constitution (which I value as a conservative), last election I voted a straight Democratic ticket. While I may disagree with them on certain issues and certain directions they’re steering the country, the main thing now is to preserve the country and the freedom to argue over specific issues later.
I would really like to see Maryland adopt an open primary. I feel the current system pushes both parties to the extremes. By the time the general election comes along, there’s not likely to be any centrists for the independents to consider.
I think it important to recognize that while the two parties may be clearly divided around certain issues, individual voters may not adhere so closely to a specific platform. For instance, being pro-life, I’m not only anti-abortion, I’m also pro gun control, masks, vaccines, universal healthcare, and environment. If I talked openly about politics, anywhere, I’d probably have both sides mad at me. Very few people these days seem interested in exploring the issues respectfully, seeking shared understanding, and finding solutions to problems. Both sides are too busy looking for a fight.
Trump and current “Republicans”, I don’t consider conservative. For the sake of preserving America as a free country, governed by the constitution (which I value as a conservative), last election I voted a straight Democratic ticket. While I may disagree with them on certain issues and certain directions they’re steering the country, the main thing now is to preserve the country and the freedom to argue over specific issues later.
I would really like to see Maryland adopt an open primary. I feel the current system pushes both parties to the extremes. By the time the general election comes along, there’s not likely to be any centrists for the independents to consider.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 12:51
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
Anonymous wrote:I wish they had changed parties to vote for Blair. But all politics are increasingly national politics. Not local. People are very reluctant to alter, even briefly, their party affiliation, which is such a deep part of who they are as a person.
+1
Anonymous
08/10/2022 12:38
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
I wish they had changed parties to vote for Blair. But all politics are increasingly national politics. Not local. People are very reluctant to alter, even briefly, their party affiliation, which is such a deep part of who they are as a person.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 12:30
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
There are a decent number of Catholics in MoCo who vote R. I know the one in my neighborhood doesn't hide their politics at all
Anonymous
08/10/2022 12:14
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
Lol they’re all democrats voting for Blair.
Anonymous
08/10/2022 11:32
Subject: Conservatives in Moco
What is it like to be a conservative Republican in Montgomery County? Do you have to hide your politics, do you witness “cancel culture”? Do you find other like minded people? Do you suck it up and register as a Democrat to vote for the most moderate candidates?