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In reply to the discussion: Democrats Need to Understand That Opinions on Israel Are Changing Fast [View all]JustAnotherGen
(37,753 posts)Mixed with the massive ramping up in the Middle East.
I want to elect people who stand in their truth.
No more "see which way the wind is blowing".
If I run again next year - big IF - it is a campaign of Home Rule, encouraging gun ownership (dedicated hours at the police station to process applications), and allowing places of worship (both the Mosque and Temple are included) to have armed guards on their property. I would also like to offer security camera assistance as we do with carbon monoxide and fire alarms to all residents.
These aren't popular positions for Democratic Party members/voters all across America.
But in a town where Jewish and Muslims residents are starting to receive the same heat from outsiders that Black Americans in our town have received including myself - they are popular.
All politics are local. Global issues are permeating small towns in the North East. Let Netanyahu, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Trump be fucking assholes - because they are.
What works for Mamdani 45 miles away doesn't work in rural NJ.
I think HE can respect that. Every other Democratic Party member outside of my Borough needs to respect it too.
The wind may be blowing to turn our backs on certain religions -
Not in my town. If the Democratic Party doesn't like it? Then push me out. Tell me to go to hell.