I want to be more brave about my beliefs, and more open. Why are the left allowed to be so loud about what they believe but if a conservative or even just someone with different beliefs disagrees, you face consequences with the Karen's? I live in a blue area UGH, trying to move, i am a hairstylist. I work in a salon with mostly liberals from what I've gathered. I can't STAND sitting around listening to the pc bs they spew. I wouldn't actively engage in conversations about politics because it does no good and won't change their mind. HOWEVER. I am finding it dreadful to take myself to work anymore because 99% of my clients are liberals and loud about it. For some reason they assume I'm liberal as well. I don't necessarily want to talk politics with my clients but I am so sick of working on liberals. I love what I do but it's killing my passion to work on people I can't stand and our morals don't align.
Recently a liberal coworker suggested changing mens and womens cuts to long short or medium hair cuts 🙄 she probably hates me because I still call my "clipper cuts" mens cuts, and I always will. And I absolutely refuse to use anyones pronouns especially if I can tell they're a tranny. I want to refuse service to them truthfully. I know this would get me fired even though if someone refused service To a conservative being so blunt they would probably be rewarded. And I know being more open about my beliefs will isolate me and probably push me out of the salon eventually. It actually already happened, and I was 7 months pregnant when she fired me 🙂
Really I'm just ranting because I feel like the shit is so overwhelming and I can't stand living in this area but the world is so expensive right now and I can't afford yo get to a red area yet, I know once I can move and work on likeminded people or not loudmouth liberals who push their byllshit on everyone my passion will come back. But man I will see names on my books and want to just call in because I know who that person is, and just trying to make small talk is daunting when I know how opposite we are.
The tranny flags and rainbow shit and drag queens are all just really getting to me. I'm sick of this being shoved down my throat and I don't want to conform I don't want to abide by these made up rules, but since I work with the public and live in an extremely blue area, I just feel like I'm compromising my beliefs and my spirit is suffering.
I'm so sorry for this word vomit but it's hard holding this shit in every day and doing my best to support my family and trying to paint a happy face but knowing I just don't fit in and don't want to fit in with these people let alone touch them and work on their bodies and share energy with them for at least 30 minutes!
Another thing that's been weighing on me lately I have literally like 3 friends in this town and in high school had ONE. I keep seeing people I went to school with that I remember trying to fit in with and they were such fucking weirdos that I never understood why I couldn't make friends with all these different groups and what was wrong with ME, but seeing these people now realizing they're extreme lefties, it makes sense. And I remember being in high school and someone making fun of me because I didn't believe in abortions or something? I don't know how they knew that because I never talked about that but it's just all clicking now as a 30 year old woman, why I never fit in anywhere in this town and how much happier and safer I would feel in a red area. If anyone has read all of this thank you, my personal diary post of the day that nobody cares about but I needed yo get it off my chest!
One day when they are screaming about being tranny and proud I want to scream about how there's only TWO GENDERS and not fear losing my job.
There's nothing wrong with you. I'm not a woman, but I can relate very much to your story about not fitting in growing up. I'm sure a lot of us here can.
Food for thought: your co-workers wouldn't be so "brave" if they weren't surrounded by NPCs who were just like them. They're loud because there's zero risk. It's not bravery.
Yep, ask yourself why they hold these opinions.
Their morality is formed via perceived utilitarian consensus. Why do their opinions shift so much in a decade and become increasingly contradictory? - feminism vs transgenerism, trust the science vs sex is a social construct, we must not legislate morality vs you must teach LGBT and CRT as good in schools, ban prayer in schools vs teachers can say whatever they want.
Their morality has zero foundation and changes based on the day.
It is as Jesus says in Matthew 7:24-27 about the man who built his house on the sand.
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
Agreed with everything you stated. Well done.
Everything that comes from the left indicates Moral Degeneracy. But that does come from having no foundation. It really is "Do what thou wilt". We all know where that comes from....
Are you suuuuuure you're not a woman? All you have to do is identify as one, you know.
Eh, I don't feel like it. Maybe tomorrow. 🤡
I live in a red area, so much different than the big blue city two hours away. I read a post the other day: If your path demands you to walk through hell, walk like you own the place.
Good comment. Definitely quotable. That is real bravery. Cowardice is easy. Bye-Red explains it nicely above.
Left aren’t brave, they freak out when they get confronted or censored. Real bravery is facing opposition knowing that conflict is coming. I find prayer helps the most. Try meditation too, clear your mind. Try psalm 23.
Dont move. Do NOT let them bully you out of your home, they want you to go to an already red state so you no longer have the opportunity to influence sheep. Anyone telling you to abandon your state is misguided.
If youre serious about this then you need to walk up to your boss and say you need to have a word with them about appropriate workplace conversations. Explain to them that your coworkers excluding you or wrongly criticizing you is creating a hostile work enviroment and that if political discussion is permitted then they cant discriminate against you. I highly doubt theyll allow political talk after this conversation. The vast majority of workplaces dont allow it because it disrupts the work flow. So you either do this and gain the power to tell your coworkers to shut up or you just insert yourself into their conversation and point out how theyre wrong in a calm way. Your title asks how you can be more brave, to be brave is to be confidant in your views. You seem to already have that down, the only other variable is to be able to vocalize this stuff while keeping a level head and not stooping to their level when they start throwing baseless insults. Usually the best way to counter them is to ask them to explain their belief in detail, they usually cant because theyre just reciting talking points. And if they do actually attempt to justify various things its easy to dissect it piece by piece. They either are convinced or angry, angry employees are bad for business, your boss will do something about it for sure
she can move if she wants. why would you live in a dem shithole if the option is available to move somewhere sane?
Because if you live in a "dem shithole" then you have the unique opportunity to FIX said shithole directly. Not everyone has the desire to fix it though, thats the same mindset that got us here in the first place. The people on this forum are some of the most intelligent and principal driven people ive ever seen. To see some of them abandon their power just hurts a bit to see. Youre right, she can move if she wants.
I say MOVE to somewhere with surroundings that feed your soul! Investigate and find somewhere that makes your heart sing. When you are in a community of like minded people you will have a support system and you'll probably add years to your life.
You will find joy and you will thrive!
Who would down vote u/glade comment!?!
That's the standstill I'm at currently. Thinking of Mississippi or Alabama. Affordable and beautiful and I have family down that way.
It’s the customers’ conversations, not the coworkers’
Right but they also mention the coworkers join in. All im saying is its a good idea to bring it up with the owner. I realize you cant tell a customer to shut up and expect them to keep coming back but you can make sure the conversation doesnt go too far and ends when the customer stops talking about it.
I commented that she should move, but I see your point. Stand your ground makes a lot of sense.
I have been thinking lately. If tje left was on an island with their own policies they would all become quite conservative. They do eat their own and mostly due to their picoes being self defeating. It would create an interesting scenario if all the conservatives left the libshit holes. How long before they turn conservative put of self preservation?
It wouldnt. They would blow past that and turn to anarchy with gangs running things in the shadows.
An interesting scenario for sure but not a timeline i want to experience. It would no longer be 50 united states. Think trumps border wall was necessary before? Were going to need one to border every single blue state.
Escape from NY style. Blow the bridges and let them have it.
I do see the left as self defeating though. When people grow tired of the unrest and tired of the rampant crime they will push for more law and order and will push for more rights to protect themselves and their families. It would take a long time but they are making a bed none of them want to sleep in and the only protection they have is conservatives. Take that away and they ha e to face their making of their choices.
Or we actually fight back and regain control of local governemnts and public education. All im saying is your solution will lead to increased crime and increased border issues. Youre essentially saying let them invade the united states and then maybe theyll get bored and make just laws after a while. So sorry if i encourage people to not encourage taking that risk.
Im not saying let anyone in the country. Im talking about liberals that are already here having to deal with the ramifications their policies will have on the current population. No immigrants legal.or illegal included.
Welcome to the Great Awakening.
It can be lonely and perplexing at times. I have felt all of your feelings, down to feeling like I compromised my values. At the time I began this journey, however, there were no forums of likeminded people. I, too, live in a blue area....
Hang in there and be yourself. The largest influence we have is our steady, positive demeanor. Long ago I gave up on trying to convince sheeple of anything - however, if some will ask have courage to speak your truth.
Another way to have subtle influence is to ask questions. Very often sheeple begin to identify holes in their own thinking through subtle questions asked "innocently".
You are not alone!
Greetings from blue city - It would be an honor for you to do my hair! I totally understand exactly what you are saying. It truly pisses me off that these left wing nut bag lunatic FREAKS always have the audacity to scream their unGodly putrid beliefs yet WE the people are supposed to keep silent so as not to offend the stupids?!?! No More! I am at the precipice and I don’t give a flying fuck what anyone thinks anymore. Besides, all these quadruple vaxed dumb dumbs will be dead in 6 months. Cheers.
Glad u spoke up, even if only here. One thing most can agree on is that it does feel a bit better to say it or write it out. It helps lighten the load. We already bottle too much shit up.
Find solace in the fact that no matter what, their views & goals are being squashed. They are entitled to their opinions ( u shouldn't have to hear them daily tho ) but the world is moving the opposite way regardless. The further it does the nuttier they will become. It WILL get much worse before we are done.
The good news for us is that at some point they will realize the world already changed and their tantrums were futile. Once defeat settles in they will be quiet as a church mouse.
They are shortsighted and we are in a long game. Try to live in that head space to get thru ur week.
I know this will help. Refer to it often.
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I'm assuming your not vaxxed.....congratulations you survived the IQ test. Your a Lion! Don't lose the fire.
Hell no! I was pregnant this last year when it was being pushed heavily and there were many doctors appointments where different people would basically berate me for not getting it, and now they're doing it at my 7 month old sons appointments and my daughter is starting preschool and I'm just waiting for them to say she needs the covid vax or she can't attend. I'll never vax them or myself!
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I feel the same way. I’ve been somewhat outspoken about my beliefs fully knowing that I am unpopular and my job will not promote me. God will reward you for your strength and courage. I’m hopefully getting a new job this week! But having this knowledge and wisdom is more valuable than any job or social status, to me.
The wife is in the same boat as you. Same career. She just uses sarcasm as her crutch when a lib starts poppin off. You know, make is funny. Be the character. Just get the attitude of the one person who goes..” well I don’t know about all that, but my gas is high, my groceries are high, and I hear inflation going crazy along with interest rates! Don’t sound like build back better to me!” Then just laugh laugh laugh. On the gender thing, use God’s laws as your shield. Use God period. Say things like I’m pretty sure if God wanted more than 2 genders, He would have written it as so. Things like that. Well, I remember what happened with sodom and Gomorrah, so I ain’t getting into all that! Stuff like that. Get educated enough to not debate them, but to interject one liners. Play the dumb role on politics. It gets easy after awhile. Do not get into a argument or even a convincing conversation with them. Never. They will never be convinced by you or relate. But, you can make them go hmmmm sometimes. It can get exhausting, I know. But it can make the day better. Also make sure to run down republicans as well. If your one sided your already the enemy. Say “yea the Dems couldn’t run a field trip to the zoo, but at least they can drive the bus..Republicans can’t even do that with all the RINO’s! They are both terrible for America. Politicians in general are just not good for any of us.” People relate to this stuff. You can always interject truth here and there. But if someone ask your opinion, say it. If your not informed on the matter, show your ignorance. And always just end it with..”well, thankfully I just trust my sweet Lord Jesus Christ to help me”. If they are against God, well, maybe you don’t need to work with those customers anymore. Or the business. Go out on top. Hand in hand with Jesus. 👍
Yep, I do the "run down both parties" thing, as well, when I'm trying to make a point. It isn't that hard because I have a lot of issues with the Republicans, too. Someone I knew was saying she really believed in term limits and that there should be more younger people running for office. Couldn't argue with that.
I would avoid debates about what is a woman/'man, however, because I really can't see myself getting anywhere trying to have a conversation. It's just so illogical, I can't even pretend they might have a valid point. If a child tells you that Santa is going to bring him a new bike, you can't really convince him otherwise.
Yes, never debate and never try to convince. One thing you can do is amplify the lunacy and say the quiet parts out loud. Reveal the inconsistencies which they will be forced to dutifully accept. And if they make any hint of skepticism or doubting validate that reasoning.
Come here and let it out whenever you feel the need. I read your entire post and my heart goes out to you. Stay strong friend, dont let them win. We are here to listen and pray for you and your loved ones. We are all in this together, never think you are alone.
Hello, fren here whose body's reaction is to cry to everything (that includes arguing and confrontation)...let me know what you end up deciding or what works for you!
I'm nearing 30 and I'm tired of being a weenie.
Edit: I would totally hang out with you :(
It’s ok to cry, just don’t let your enemies see it. Practice emotional control and frame maintenance, so that cluster B leftists can’t get their jollies by getting emotional reactions from you
Maybe this is a guy thing, but I love it when people get pissed at me over irrational reasons. They hand me the power to manipulate their emotions, and it also reveals a lot about them. I have no moral problem with this because the alternative is accepting a no-win situation, and that's unacceptable.
Agreed. Can't mess around with politics at work. Gotta be professional. But still, if a co-worker finds out about my opinions and they JUST CAN'T EVEN!, I would be too tempted to mess with them.
Hahaha if I had a nickel for each time I heard that line
At least you know that you are on the right side of this battle. You can always remind yourself of that.
One thing I learned is that you cannot run your mouth if you cannot withstand the consequences - be them loss of employment, loss of clients, loss of friends/family or what have you. What I am saying is that you have to develop some independence. And you also have to develop some confidence in your own abilities.
When you can set up your own shop, or seamlessly move to another should an asshat try to mess with you, then you have achieved what I am talking about. It isn't easy. Some careers are far more difficult to do this with than others. But stylists are independent contractors in many places. So this is one of the easier career paths to do this on.
My brother in law is in middle/upper management at a very large fortune 500 company. The last several years, increasing amounts of wokeness have been burping out of the mouths of the CEO and top tier executives. Obvious race and age discrimination is occurring in hiring/layoff decisions. Some of the executive management decisions is resulting in substantial pay losses due to poor performing stock, of which options on said stock are a major part of compensation. Additionally, he told me this morning that this company is justifying capping salary increases at no greater than 2% because "this company will not contribute to the inflation problem..." which ought to set every employee on fire going apeshit. Strangely, it isn't happening. Although he did say that there are an unusual amount of people leaving the company from positions that historically people remained there for duration of their working careers. But not in numbers reflective of this awful management.
I told him that he obviously should seek other employment. Very difficult when he is in a highly specialized field which lacks more than a handful of competitors. That has yet to be fruitful. But the main thing I said was to archive ALL company emails pertaining to wokeness and discrimination, along with every company email that might pertain to these subjects. Also to write down detailed accounts of conversations on these topics at work as to the who/what/when/where/why. He's going on nearly 2 years of documentation as he suffers in silence.
I believe that with proper evidence, a solid case for hostile work environment and for age/race discrimination will be viable. If he simply cannot get out of there for greener pastures, he can at least get some substantial compensation for being victimized.
I'd suggest the same thing to you: document/archive EVERYTHING. Build a couple of months worth of this. Talk to an employment lawyer that is based and uncucked. Find out your employer's and your own boundaries within this area. When you've done all of this, you can start putting your toes in the water.
Great advice!
Maybe you can take charge of the conversation and lead it away from politics? Ask about their other interests or bring up a specific question that has nothing to with politics or wokeness / non wokeness. Try to find the common denominator between you and them.
They're emboldened to be outspoken because both the news and social media are of the same mindset. I doesn't require courage from their standpoint - it only requires courage from those that disagree. Your best strategy is to eventually move out of such an area, but in the meantime treat it as though you were a researcher on assignment in an alien environment. Learn from them. Also, instead of arguments, try just asking honest questions that can evoke cognitive dissonance (for example: "How in the world did the flu just disappear after covid came out? How is that even scientifically possible?").
Two birds with one stone.
Hang a Trump flag in your salon.
The trash will take itself out kek
If you want to be brave about politics, you can't do it at work. That's just the reality of it. Customers are allowed to express political opinions while employees are a captive audience who should not argue. Regarding arguing with co-workers, that'd be a misuse of time. Mature adults go to work only to work, not spend valuable energy arguing over politics.
You feel like you're being a doormat by not standing up for yourself. That's not true. You're doing the right thing by being professional and knowing what not to say. After 20 years in the corporate world, I can attest that knowing when not to talk is 50% of being a professional.
However, in your personal relationships, have at it. Don't let any challenge go unanswered.
I'm in the same boat. Heavy lies the crown.
From reading your post, can’t help but wonder if you live in California. Just want to remind you, you may have clients sitting in your chair that wont bring up the covid stupidity out of fear of a bad haircut. Lol. We are not alone. Increasingly people are waking up. I feel your pain though. My daughter starts a new activity tomorrow and I am praying that the loud mouth mom who blames everything covid on the unvaxxed isn’t there. It’s very uncomfortable. I understand completely wanting to move.
Michigan! Basically the up and coming California. Especially where I live 😣
Unless you're willing to go the activist route, and deal with all the troubles that will bring, I'd say it's long past time for you to move. I respect those who are willing to suffer persecution, job losses, financial instability and social isolation to live their beliefs but that doesn't mean we all have to do it.
You can find a place more inline with your values and still live your ethics by showing up for rallys you believe in, volunteering to work with causes you support, and still live a daily life with less stress and compromise.
I speak from experience as I've recently made the move from a very large purple city to a very small community in the country that's solidly red, and the lowered stress levels are worth every dollar spent to make this happen. And while I chose to live an hour away from the nearest big box store on 20 acres, I can say for certain I would be just as happy living in one of the small communities around me with more traditional employment opportunities. The people are friendlier, the pace is slower, and there's almost no concern about am I going to say something that's going to offend my liberal friends. I also find the desire for others to strike out at those with differing opinions is so much less prevalent in smaller communities. I wish I had done this 20 years ago. Unless your career requires you to live in a large urban area, and it sounds like that's not the case, seriously consider making a move to a redder, smaller, most likely kinder community. I suspect you'll find more daily joy if you do so.
If you want to be more brave, then be more brave! If you get fired, you can easily find work in a based salon in a based area, possibly making more money.
No point in arguing with them, be thankful that you can see the truth. Those who are still under their spell will have their lives cut short. They have been manipulated to the point of no return. If you care about them, tell them the truth. If not, leave them to their own demise.
The silver lining in our current society: liberals will likely exterminate themselves after one generation.
All the conservatives have to do is to hold firm our beliefs, form self-sustaining communities, be fruitful and multiply, home school our kids, teach them morals.
We will outnumber them, both in reality and in perception.
That's the easier part. I still don't know the long term solution to reverse the White genocide given that the West is already undergoing critical population transformations and visible minorities are no longer the minority.
I feel your pain. I recently left a salon that was doing my hair for several years for reasons that you wrote. My hairdresser was the only conservative. I quit last month couldn't stand it any longer.
😔🙏 I'm sorry, hope your situation improves soon, stay sane
The gal that does my hair and all of my families is super based. She got out of the business and opened up her own salon at her house. She cut tied with all of her lefty clients and only cuts reds :) So sorry you’re going through this. Hang in there and keep up the brave face. Love you and will pray for you.
I'm 32 years old and let me start by saying: moving helps, but be careful where you go. Truly "Red" states have their blue cities, and the culture can be equally oppressive. Instead, look for the kind of community you hope to live, grow, and eventually grow old in. That's the place (likely "Red" but also very rural) where you'll do better.
That being said, no amount of moving or speaking up will alleviate the sheer existential frustration that sits like an albatross on many of our shoulders. That battle is an internal one, so is my thinking. I wish you luck on this journey! Let us know how it goes. 🙏
“And I remember being in high school and someone making fun of me because I didn't believe in abortions or something? I don't know how they knew that because I never talked about that”
Start reading Anonymous Conservative’s blog
If patriots end up achieving the epic victory, AC should get a medal. He has fearlessly exposed the cabal’s network of surveillance and sabotage. He has explained much of the network’s mechanisms and pervasiveness, including how cabal children are used to spy on and harass their classmates who have the potential for patriotism or innovation.
That person in high school who knew about your unstated personal beliefs was most likely a cabal operative. The cabal spies on all of us in all facets of our lives, and then they feed usable information to their operatives.
Brainstorm why the cabal picked on you. Your sensitivity can make you vulnerable to cabal’s attacks, but it can also make you a great recruiter of would-be patriots who want someone to relate to them. You’re smart and that’s why you don’t fall for the group-think of the blue state lame-o’s. The cabal probably heard your family discussing pro-life values in your childhood home, so they know you have morals. You might have been tagged at a very early age as having the potential to wreck the cabal’s plan of turning your whole community into commies.
Some of your regular clients may be cabal operatives sent to demoralize you. I don’t know for sure, they might all just be garden variety leftards. If you want to keep the job to help your kid, then just don’t let the demoralization propaganda take hold. Ignore, don’t react, change the subject, etc. If you decide to start redpilling clients, expect to be fired, which might not be that bad.
Sometimes, we just gotta come out from among the sheep. Gets hard to hear with all the baaaaaaIng they do.