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In reply to the discussion: A serious and sympathetic post for any lurking conservatives. [View all]looksbetterinblue
(3 posts)I've been lurking around DU for about 5 months now. I'm 20 and this was my first election. Icome from a very strong democratic family and they've always been very open to everyone's beliefs and let me make up my own mind. I tried to get my info from as many sources as possible to be fair to both sides. ill spare you guys my beliefs but I agree with most everything here. gay marriage, women's rights, healthcare.. etc. I'm a business student and I believe very much a strong economy is necessary to drive our country, I'm ashamed to admit I bought into the fear mongering and I voted with my fear and wallet instead of my heart and head. you guys seemed so calm but everyone else seemed so panicked and their ignorance just sucked me into that somehow the entire economy would explode the second Obama was re-elected. there was that moment. and I don't know if any of you have had it, when you realize you listened to chicken little and you feel like an idiot. your post caught my eye. I'm no conservative, but I knew what you were saying, and I'm so glad that you guys understand we make mistakes and that some people have to make that mistake just so they can feel stupid and learn from it