A Bush supporter we usually avoid shocked us today.

[madfloridian]

I mean we were really surprised. We never talked religion or politics with him, as he has been an avid unswerving right winger. He was referring to the war as a holy war last year.

Today we were leaving a nearby store when he was entering. He was his usual brusque annoying self. He came up to my husband, stuck his finger on his Dean button, and we held our breath.

Then he said, I want one of those. Would you believe we tried to let him know about the stances of Dean that he might not agree with? Would you believe he argued us down on every one? I look back now, and I am still not believing.

He said he was a Christian, and he did not tolerate his government telling him lies. He said the Saddam capture lie was the very last resort...he had seen it on Yahoo.

He said a couple of weeks ago he started listening on C-Span and reading their websites. He said he agreed with enough things Dean said that he could work with the rest and accept. He stuck his finger at us, and he said a government should not lie!

My husband reached in his pocket and pulled out a Dean button. He put it on. He said he had been so angry lately and hearing the truth made him feel better. We all had a few tears.

I am avoiding this place for a day or so to get back my perception of reality. This is not reality here. There is a much larger reality out there. I am seeing it around us in real life. These are real people, not anonymous folks changing usernames and posting hurtful things. We are seeing real changes here in our area. When I come here I forget that.

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

1. There are a lot of disillusioned conservatives right now

Can Dean win them over? I doubt it, but good luck! We'll all need it, no matter who wins.

[KaraokeKarlton]

8. He absolutely CAN win them over

As soon as they get to actually listen to HIM talk instead of Rush and Fox talking ABOUT him. There's going to be some that just can't be won by anyone. But anyone there's even a slight chance of winning over...Dean can do it. It would be foolish not to vote for him in the primaries. I'm a swing voter myself and I know what people like me respond to...and Dean is saying the exact things that will convince people like me. I just hope the fools trying to block him fail so that he can bring home the prize. I know he will beat Bush. As long as he gets the nomination, we're home free and rid of Bush for good.

[LoZoccolo]

2. Saddam capture lie?

I heard a little about this...something about the Kurds really catching him...is that what he was talking about?

[LoZoccolo]

9. Or was it Kuwaitis?

See, I don't know.

[madfloridian]

3. I posted this in the GD2004 forum. I forgot and put it here by mistake.

Mods may delete if they wish.

[Blade]

4. My brother...

converted my good friend's fiancee to the Democratic Party last week. She had been a republican all her life and she was used to the lies told to her. Now that the truth has finally come up, she hates Bush and the republican party w/ a passion. I'm glad for her!

I'm glad that Bush supporter converted as well! Good luck to you on your break! :hi:

[Lisa0825]

5. Aside from those choosing to vote for the Democratic party this time....

there are also many choosing to vote 3rd party, such as Constitution Party. As long as they don't vote Bush, I'm happy!

[Ernesto]

6. Too bad you are wrong

perot did in bush senior, nader did in GORE, now we don't need people voting for screwball independents....... We need solidarity!

[Liberal Veteran]

7. Well, no....we need solidarity on our side.

If a bunch of Bush supporters jump ship and decide to vote third party, that's still a good thing.