Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:33     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
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?
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:33     Subject: Re:this is the only place to admit it
Anonymous wrote:Just reading some of the responses here is evidence why Trump may well win this election.
The vitriol of those on the left who cannot imagine someone - especially someone of color - voting for Trump really causes many to support him more.
This is exactly what happened to me. Hateful comments, bias in reporting on the part of the media, and the elitist attitude of too many just pushed me over to Trump.
And, to be honest, I really do believe that Trump will do more for people of color than Hillary, or for that matter, than Obama has ever done.
(I am not OP)


I can imagine people of color voting for Trump. I just can't imagine someone who claims to love Obama and not want him to leave voting for Trump, who has proclaimed that he will repudiate and reverse everything Obama has done in office.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:32     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
Anonymous wrote:It is not a question of color. OP stated his love and support for Obama. He clearly labeled himself a democrat or at least as not conservative. A black conservative voting for T is perfectly understandable. The black liberal is somewhat disjointed. It begs the question, why?


Because lying on the Internet is fun. It's fun! Try it!
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:30     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
It is not a question of color. OP stated his love and support for Obama. He clearly labeled himself a democrat or at least as not conservative. A black conservative voting for T is perfectly understandable. The black liberal is somewhat disjointed. It begs the question, why?
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:29     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
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.


What does that mean, "not justify well?" If you can't justify voting for him, why would you vote for him? I don't get it.

I am a staunch Democrat. Friends castigated me for voting for Hillary over Bernie. I owned my decision and told them my reasons. I wasn't ashamed. Being ashamed or unable to justify it means you feel like you're doing something wrong.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:29     Subject: Re:this is the only place to admit it
Anonymous wrote:Just reading some of the responses here is evidence why Trump may well win this election.
The vitriol of those on the left who cannot imagine someone - especially someone of color - voting for Trump really causes many to support him more.
This is exactly what happened to me. Hateful comments, bias in reporting on the part of the media, and the elitist attitude of too many just pushed me over to Trump.
And, to be honest, I really do believe that Trump will do more for people of color than Hillary, or for that matter, than Obama has ever done.
(I am not OP)


You have skin as thin as Trump. There is no "vitriol" here. He is racist. He is sexist. These words have meaning and he meets the definition.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:27     Subject: Re:this is the only place to admit it
Just reading some of the responses here is evidence why Trump may well win this election.
The vitriol of those on the left who cannot imagine someone - especially someone of color - voting for Trump really causes many to support him more.
This is exactly what happened to me. Hateful comments, bias in reporting on the part of the media, and the elitist attitude of too many just pushed me over to Trump.
And, to be honest, I really do believe that Trump will do more for people of color than Hillary, or for that matter, than Obama has ever done.
(I am not OP)
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:27     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
Anonymous wrote:
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.


It's one thing to be a conservative in a liberal town. And it isn't easy. It's also hard to be a liberal in a conservative town, and I say this as a liberal who used to live in Texas.

It's quite another thing for a college educated AA (from Brown no less) to vote for Obama twice, then turn around and find a reason to vote for Trump. And why is DCUM the ONLY place to post these things. Can't you guys find love and acceptance at a right-wing forum? Why tell a predominantly liberal forum something you can't even tell your liberal friends? Unless of course, it's a lame attempt to convince a bunch of liberals that Hillary really is a demon bitch from hell.


I'm actually a black person who's 35 and graduated from Brown. There weren't that many black people there and, if OP were real, I would know this person. This person does not exist.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:26     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
I bet you don't want to say why you support T because you don't know what he stands for. If you voted for O just on the basis of his skin, then I can see you vote on T on the basis of his sex. But you are not voting, you are casting a ballot in a beauty pageant. Voting required that you have personal positions that appeal to your world view. You cannot both admire O and support T. Their world views do not align.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:25     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
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.


It sounds as if you want to be very private and discrete about who you vote for. (And you still post here. . .)

Privately take some time to think this through. Read broadly and widely. Don't get sucked into rhetoric that *might* not be based on any reality you will experience if he assumes office.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:25     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
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.


It's one thing to be a conservative in a liberal town. And it isn't easy. It's also hard to be a liberal in a conservative town, and I say this as a liberal who used to live in Texas.

It's quite another thing for a college educated AA (from Brown no less) to vote for Obama twice, then turn around and find a reason to vote for Trump. And why is DCUM the ONLY place to post these things. Can't you guys find love and acceptance at a right-wing forum? Why tell a predominantly liberal forum something you can't even tell your liberal friends? Unless of course, it's a lame attempt to convince a bunch of liberals that Hillary really is a demon bitch from hell.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:24     Subject: Re:this is the only place to admit it
It's so fun to lie on the Internet! I'm a hot girl! I'm naked! I swear.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:22     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:So sad. I can't imagine what it's like not being able to admit who you are voting for.


If you are a guy, you really really need to be quiet if you want a normal sex life in this region.


?!
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:21     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
Anonymous wrote:So sad. I can't imagine what it's like not being able to admit who you are voting for.


If you are a guy, you really really need to be quiet if you want a normal sex life in this region.
Anonymous
Post 07/20/2016 17:20     Subject: this is the only place to admit it
Anonymous wrote:I think there are a lot of people like you, and that's why he has a chance of winning.


Please subtract the Kasich, Rubio and Cruz voters who absolutely dont want Trump either.