How have your political views changed over time?
The stages of my political involvement are roughly: Democrat, Libertarian, Ineligible, and Revolutionary.
I first became eligible to vote for the 2004 election between George Bush Jr (R) and John Kerry (D).
My father, being British, could not vote and so my mother directed me to the democratic caucus. There I received guidance from family friends who all apparently were in the democrat camp.
My father had little faith in America’s elective process. Growing up in London and having lived through WW2, he held a worldly understanding of history and recognized the precursors of fascism.
He would often warn me of the course that American politics were heading in.
At the caucus, there was much excitement and hope. Riding the wave, I volunteered as an alternate to cast the local ballot at the larger county caucus. The other person called out sick and my father drove me to the county election where I put a name in for the town.
The blue’s lost by a wide margin that election.
My next election was between John McCain (R) and Obama (D) in 2008.
My father would often say Americans would never elect a non-white president. He said the roots of racism ran too deep in this country.
I was especially pleased when Obama won in 2008. Although over time a became disillusioned by the democratic party. I became more cognizant of the war mongering party members espoused. In particular their distinct hatred of China and Russia.
For the 2012 election, I switched parties. I had asked my mother if there were any other choices beyond red and blue. Prior to this point, I had never heard of the Green’s or the Libertarian Party. Regular media never covered them or mentioned their existence.
I joined the Libertarians and cast my vote for Gary Johnson (L) of New Mexico. The result was understandably predictable. But I felt more at ease with my decision.
It was my involvement with the Yellow team that lead me to voting in local and state elections. I briefly considered running my self as there were regular calls for candidates through out the state.
I met some other hopefuls who went on to be elected, but my introvert nature was not suited to political work. At best I could vote and send letters.
It was during the 2016 election that I seriously considered the party’s platform, it’s membership, and the potential fallout for people like me if they were to actually win.
The Libertarians are predominantly white wealthy Christians who support small ineffectual government and the mass privatization of all sectors.
For a person of color who was (and still is) reliant on government assistance, ardently Atheist, and generally living in poverty, the Yellow team wasn’t exactly a healthy choice.
In 2020, I lost the option of a political choice with my arrest and subsequent conviction.
Watching from the sidelines, I gained a certain degree of perspective. Being marginalized, helped me to see how the all the big changes affected the little guy. I recognized the suffering of the people and took time to rethink my politics.
While I am now once again eligible to vote, I choose not to. Instead, I feel that the necessary change this nation needs cannot be achieved through a democratic process.
What is needed is a revolution. I support civil war.
There is a divide that needs to be acknowledged. Red’s and Blue’s both hold starkly different views on numerous topics, views that cannot honestly coexist in peace.
When one side is in control, the other will suffer. When the balance shifts, the formerly controlled seek the oppression of their enemies. This cycle repeats endlessly.
Peace and prosperity can never be achieved while the two sides remain in conflict.
It was the same with the Catholics and Protestants, Socialism and Nazism, Liberals and Conservatives.
In America, Conservative Christians have largely embraced white supremacy and Nazism. Their politics and religion have become inseparable.
They have shown their hand plainly for all to see.
Suppression of history relating to non-whites including the slave trade, oppression of First Nation peoples, war crimes and atrocities committed in the Middle-East, travel bans on non-white countries, and establishing concentration camps for Hispanics (immigrants).
These are crimes against humanity and should not be tolerated nor forgiven.
These things and more are why I support revolution in America. Why I support civil war.
Half of this nation are dumbasses who should take a long walk off a short pier. Just my opinion.
Fat Wallet Refugee 