I Would Like to Apologize...

[slugshooter]

A little over 5 years ago when I first joined this site, I was basically a quasi-liberal. Full of young ideals and misguided direction. I would like to apologize, because honestly, I am getting sick of hearing of how everything should be handed to the poor and less fortunate based simply on their skin color. I'm poor, I was unemployed for almost a year, I'm married and have kids, but since I am white and therefore somehow privileged, I am not entitled to anything?! Give me a break.

So, I am sorry for some of my misguided ways. I am still a moderate, but there is no way I will subscribe to the liberal agenda like I did before.

[Mathews XT Man]

Congrats!! you are heading the right way..I think in four years many will be running from the "left"

[Swamphunter]

A little over 5 years ago when I first joined this site, I was basically a quasi-liberal. Full of young ideals and misguided direction

We remember....

With more and more life experiences, people tend to become more of a "realist", as they mature with age.
I started out a democrat in my youth, which now has turned into a full blown conservative, and not quite as far right as Rush or Hannity... but not far off either. I tried to stay Republican without "the spin"....

[wtnhunt]

Remember well Marc. No apology needed at all buddy. Glad you have opened your eyes.

Unfortunately there are millions of people who either don't get it or simply don't care. I believe that those who don't get it who do care have potential to have their eyes opened with what I am afraid is on its way with this current administration.

[JJL]

Don't forget.................... It was 16 years of the "Moderate" policies of Bill Clinton and George Bush that got us into the mess that we have today. The middle of the road is a good spot to get run over.

I'm just to the right of Ann Coulter.................and it sure smells nice.

[Gator]

Boy do I remeber them times!!!!! Marc, no worries my friend. At least you have realized what is right and what is wrong, unlike so many out there

[Texan_Til_I_Die]

...With more and more life experiences, people tend to become more of a "realist", as they mature with age...

It's not just people that change. The entire political landscape has shifted almost 180 degrees over the past 40 - 50 years. Up until about 1960 or so, the democrat party really was the party of the average Joe, and the republicans were the party of the rich. But something happened during the 60's and 70's and now we see the democrat party as the party of the special interest (give me a handout) groups while the republican party tries to keep the rest of the country working.

[PotashRLS]

Welcome to the Right................now you know why the Left is wrong for so many.

[Tominator]

Reminds me of my favorite oxymoron--young Republican.

[Flintlock1776]

Welcome back from the dark side

[Nut]

I used to believe in Santa Claus but you will never hear a apology from me.

[Dakota]

Reminds me of my favorite oxymoron--young Republican.

Watch it, Chris! I'm young and the president of the University of Sioux Falls campus Republicans! Welcome to the Conservative Underground, Marc!

Dakota

[oldksnarc]

Up until about 1960 or so, the democrat party really was the party of the average Joe, and the republicans were the party of the rich. But something happened during the 60's and 70's and now we see the democrat party as the party of the special interest (give me a handout) groups while the republican party tries to keep the rest of the country working.

This is a good watch to have a better understanding of the difference between Democrat and Republican.

http://www.wimp.com/thegovernment/

I don't consider myself an extremist - but they can make me one.

[buckee]

You haven't changed a bit Marc. You're still a gentleman and a thinker and that's a good thing.

[Doe-ee]

Reminds me of my favorite oxymoron--young Republican.

lol