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MarineCombatEngineer

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6. Good ?, I sure hope so, but in this very red county, it's a start and the fact that a dedicated Democrat,

Sat Jan 10, 2026, 06:19 PM

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like myself, can have a very pleasant convo with a dedicated Republican and we can find common ground gives me hope that we will defeat this criminal org. in the WH.

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I just dropped off a delivery at a So. NV. Walmart and went in to replenish my supplies when I ran into [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 OP

That's good to know, MCE! Aristus Jan 2026 #1

As passionate as he was, I believe that he will, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 #2

Thanks for the smile. I needed it. no_hypocrisy Jan 2026 #3

Hmmm. Is there a strong contingent of like minded individuals? yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #4

Good ?, I sure hope so, but in this very red county, it's a start and the fact that a dedicated Democrat, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 #6

Indeed - the conversation itself is a start, and hopefully portends a shift. yellow dahlia Jan 2026 #7

Excellent! I bet you were a good ambassador for the message, though. Well done. Scrivener7 Jan 2026 #5

Yes, I was, I was very respectful of his views, as was he. nt MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 #8

Good SuzyandPuffpuff Jan 2026 #9

The fact that you ran into someone like that, suggests there's a lot other former Trump supporters out there that we Fil1957 Jan 2026 #10

Well done. Permanut Jan 2026 #11

Want to believe they meant that angrychair Jan 2026 #12

Welp, I am truly sorry that you feel that way, and I can understand why you feel that way, but, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 #13

You done good Keepthesoulalive Jan 2026 #30

I want to believe it, too, but I've been fooled too many times. hamsterjill Jan 2026 #28

Agree...because they just know voting for a Dem means all your guns get taken away Bengus81 Jan 2026 #37

Semper Fi brother NHvet Jan 2026 #14

Voting all Dem is the only thing that makes sense. Every race. Every election. Beartracks Jan 2026 #15

That's really all I'm able to do. calimary Jan 2026 #21

Likewise. Even a so-called "good" Republican just contributes toward (R) majorities... Beartracks Jan 2026 #27

I bet you have the energy and the experience... ananda Jan 2026 #16

I do, generally, I am respectful of others opinions unless they come off hostile and confrontational MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 #19

I wish you could have talked to my dad... ananda Jan 2026 #26

Good for you, MCE! brer cat Jan 2026 #17

I know it is anectdotal but... Skittles Jan 2026 #18

Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this Grim Chieftain Jan 2026 #20

Thanks for sharing this. Mystery To Me Jan 2026 #22

Thanks for this, but its really not a gift, it's reality and, IMO, the sane republicans are starting to MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 #24

Glad you were able to do that. I can't stomach them, but I guess they need an exit ramp. Joinfortmill Jan 2026 #23

So mr715 Jan 2026 #25

MCE, I always appreciate your perspective and I hope you are right. But I'm skeptical. hamsterjill Jan 2026 #29

You are rightly so to be skeptical and I get that given all the lies MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 #32

indeed. AllaN01Bear Jan 2026 #31

Yes! LeftLife Jan 2026 #33

but vet first. barbtries Jan 2026 #36

Jesse Ventura orangecrush Jan 2026 #34

I saw that! Jesse Ventura went total WWE on Trump & republikkkers. BComplex Jan 2026 #39

+1 orangecrush Jan 2026 #40

thank you. barbtries Jan 2026 #35

The fact they say "might" and "considering" shows the cognitive dissonance. mdbl Jan 2026 #38

We have to plan for healing. ImmigrantsWGTJD Jan 2026 #41

What is So. NV? Please and thank you. efhmc Jan 2026 #42

Sorry about that, MarineCombatEngineer Jan 2026 #43

I had to ask a California person a question about a part of her state she kept referring to by its initials. efhmc Jan 2026 #44

WOOHOO!!! ty nt Tribetime Jan 2026 #45