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I live in Texas… I consider myself Progressive… yeah it sucks. Only saving grace is I live in a city and most all my friends are liberal, so I can be open with them.
Outside of there though, i used to have to stay quiet, but lately, if someone brings up something political, I very much am more outspoken about telling them my thoughts. I usually get disgusted looks, but don’t care.
Some though, are truly just ignorant. Was talking with one person about Madhani and she asked “isn’t he trying to make everything islam there?” I told her about all the things he’s doing, including a coop grocery store for lower prices and she was genuinely surprised.
I just can't with this kind of person. And apparently we're in a country full of them.
I mean how fucking thoughtless do you need to be to hear that and not question it? It's so fucking embarrassing, honestly
I live in Kentucky, so I'm in a similar boat. It's very isolating. It's frustrating to know that no matter how I vote, Democrat or third party, it really isn't going to make a difference. My goal at this point is to raise my daughter to be a kind, empathetic, honest person, despite what she might see from other people around her.
KY crew unite! Charles Booker in November would be a pleasant surprise