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In reply to the discussion: Hello, former repuke here [View all]PurgedVoter
(2,228 posts)While your mind is opening let me share my guide.
Compassion is the clue. If a leader does not have compassion, then it does not matter what else he has, he will not help you, the majority or anyone who is not paying for that help.
A soldier in the lines, as hard as he may be is showing compassion. An honest cop, the same.
When a Republican or Conservative says "bleeding-heart liberal" it means two distinct things that go together well. Bleeding heart means compassionate. Liberal if you drill down ends up meaning tolerant of other races or to put it more simple, thinking other races are humans who deserve positive outcomes.
Since you have come from the other side, maybe you can answer this question. What are the Conservative Values we have long heard about? (Right to Life absolutely doesn't count, since there has never been a Conservative movement to pay for quality prenatal care or anything else to help that life be nourished, healthy and have a positive outcome.) (Fiscal Conservative and Strong against Crime also don't count since once again, they never keep their side of these issues. Conservative judges forgive rich white rapists, and Conservatives always put the nation in greater debt.)
I cannot name one Conservative Value that does not translate to lack of understanding, greed, hatred or lack of compassion.
Lastly, while you are still there and able to remember the path out of the labyrinth of ignorance and hatred, please help as many as you can to see the same road. I don't know if you can do it, but if you save even one, you will have earned your redemption.