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 am a former Dem AND a former Repub. My redpill moment that led me to become an Independent Constitutionalist basically took years of research and watching how our leaders never seem to get anything of real value or substance passed. It also took me going into the Navy and travelling the world, going into Navy Special Warfare (EOD) and witnessing firsthand how despotic regimes rule their people and how the U.S. continually works with and supports these regimes. I was already on the cusp of getting out after noticing these things when I broke my back and was forced out.
I was already redpilled on a lot before I even got into high school, but was still too starry eyed and green behind the gills to fully believe what I had already researched. Being a life long skeptic does that to you.