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send good vibes to Ed McGinty (the anti-Trump Villagers guy) (Original Post) Demovictory9 Jul 2020 OP
It must be so hard to be ostracized by neighbors, but we love him! renate Jul 2020 #1
The Tories Didn't Like Patriots Either DanieRains Jul 2020 #2
I'll be his friend. mahina Jul 2020 #3
You're our friend, Ed McGinty. Too bad some people are hurtful. No Vested Interest Jul 2020 #4
You couldn't pay me to live there! BigmanPigman Jul 2020 #5
Those who can, need to send a donation in his honor. Totally Tunsie Jul 2020 #6
My Dad always told me.... SergeStorms Jul 2020 #7
Jeeze Louise! I'll be his friend! GreenPartyVoter Jul 2020 #8
 

DanieRains

(4,619 posts)
2. The Tories Didn't Like Patriots Either
Sat Jul 25, 2020, 01:09 AM
Jul 2020

Stay strong.

The world agrees with you.

And anyone with a working brain.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
6. Those who can, need to send a donation in his honor.
Sat Jul 25, 2020, 03:49 AM
Jul 2020

I will, especially if it helps the few Democrats in The Villages to make themselves heard.

Ed's twitter log is a fun read. He certainly is dedicated to the cause.
https://twitter.com/WinterwayEd


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Ed McGinty
@WinterwayEd
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Feb 11
Many people have been asking to buy me lunch or a beer or coffee. While I truly appreciate the offers rather than buying me anything please support my local Dem club. Hit donate at http://thevillagesdemocrats.com. Thanks!


Ed McGinty
@WinterwayEd
·
Jul 24
I have lost my relationship with; 2 daughters, 1 best friend, put a large strain on my marriage. Lost hundreds of friends. Although I regret all and more of these, I would do it all again. Trump must GO!
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Ed McGinty
@WinterwayEd
·
Jul 24
I told her that in my 72 years I have never been more proud of myself. She said she would continue to offer part of her communion for my soul. Later because I can’t keep my thoughts to myself I texted her. I told here that anyone who supports a racist is in fact a racist.

SergeStorms

(19,201 posts)
7. My Dad always told me....
Sat Jul 25, 2020, 04:07 AM
Jul 2020

"If you're doing what everyone else is doing, you're probably doing something wrong". Mr. McGinty may be in the minority in The Villages because he realizes he's been blessed. The vast majority of those living there had lives of relative ease, and never paid attention to the fact that they had privileges many and others went without. These people never acknowledged the blessings that afforded them their lives of ease. Mr. McGinty gets it. He realizes that but for a few simple twists of fate his life could have been one of racial bias, complete lack of opportunity, and abject hopelessness.

Most people in The Villages are a lot like Donald Trump: They were born halfway between third base and home-plate, but think they themselves hit a home run. They're all "self made" people, just like Donnie Trump. And I'm sure they all consider themselves good christians. They never take a second to think how life must be for those who are less fortunate, who never had the breaks in life that they take for granted.

Hooray for you, Mr. McGinty. You get it.

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