I got this idea from a comment made by rooftoptendie. I asked it last night and had a few answers, but maybe more people will see the question today.
For those of you who considered yourself leftists but had an awakening and now are on the right, if you would, please tell us about your conversion. What made you rethink your stance? What specific things happened that caused you to become redpilled?
It would be interesting to hear your stories, to try to understand the mindset of a leftist and why they believe and think the way they do. But it may also be very helpful in giving tips to those trying to redpill their family and friends. Please be specific about the thing/s that opened your eyes and really made you question your former belief system. That could be so valuable when redpilling. Thanks if you choose to participate.
I voted for obama both times.
I would he considered an extreme leftist by most of you (I believe socialism can work with technology and a good structure), however, I believe in conservativism (im anti-degenerate culture. I don't care if someone is gay, but when they flaunt it, it shouldn't happen in public.)
I watched the daily show and colbert report to get my news, so I thought all republicans were for big business. Republicans only give tax breaks to the rich, etc. Now I realize it's corruption from both sides trying to enrich themselves.
I was anti-trump all the way. I was a bernie bro. Then bernie lost, and hillary was the candidate, but I knew she was evil.
I was on reddit, and people were painting trump and evil, and hillary as good, and I knew in my gut that was wrong. I noticed NPR was doing it too. That's when I switched to AM radio, and learned I was conservative libertarian.
Larry elder specifically taught me how news should be told, with facts and not emotion.
I also switched to voat, reddit is so bad now.
Voat opened my eyes, and that's when I learned about Q.
I still don't trust trump and Q 100%, but it's better than the alternative.
I want Q to be real, and I want the good guys to win.
I've joked that I'm so far left, I'm actually right.
I believe people can get an abortion, early term, gays should get married and all that stuff, but it needs to stay personal, Parades are not okay.
I Also believe no one should own a gun, including government, but I know that's impossible, so I believe everyone should have one.
I understand real socialism can't work, cause people are mostly lazy, but with well defined rules, we could make it work. We have technology we've never had, which can keep the system honest.
Rant over, I'd rather be a free conservative over a mindless slave.
I know you said it's impossible, but why do you believe nobody should own a gun?
If no one has one, no one needs one. We have other tools we can use.
Not necessarily. Not if you're a very petite woman or an elderly person who has limited ability to move and move quickly. Neither of those people are likely to have much strength. What other tool can a 5'2" woman who is 115 pounds use against a man who is 6'2" and 220 pounds? Now what if that same woman is 70 and riddled with arthritis? At least a gun could give her a fighting chance.
Mech suits
Welcome to the club friend
I disagree with a lot of your views but will upvote for the honesty in answering OP’s question.