This Is What Made My Liberal Friend Flip & Vote GOP | Megyn Kelly

[@funkmeisterkwon]

I hated Trump in 2016, as many people did I bought into the mainstream narrative. so in 2016 I voted for Gary Johnson. A 3rd party candidate. I told this to my liberal Hillary voting 'friends' three of them called me a 'bigot' because i am complicit in getting Trump elected. Mind you, I live in heavily blue state. being called a bigot by exercising my right to vote as an immigrant now citizen by 3 white liberals was eye opening. I will NEVER vote for the Democrats ever. Trump 2024.

[@zereimu]

They literally don't even know what bigot even means while they were calling you it. lol

[@kimberlee2469]

Democrats are the most bigoted hypocrites ever. Yet they think they are superior.

[@LeBaron101]

It's really cringey but I bought into a narrative that Trump would start world war three in 2016 and when he won, I got whiplash, I genuinely panicked and cried, then again I was 14 and very misinformed. But over time I saw that everything I'd been fed in 2016 was a complete lie and I watched dumbfounded as more and more lies pilled up. As a Canadian I cannot vote for Trump, but I really wish that I could. Meanwhile I'll be focusing on helping my country get rid of Justin Trudeau.

[@actionjksn]

I looked into being a Libertarian because I have some pretty libertarian views. I didn't look for very long because that party is literally unabashedly open borders. I mean like open the gates and just let em flow through as much as they want and stay as long as they want. This in a country with birthright citizenship and a welfare system. What can possibly go wrong there?

[@baldbastardo]

I got excommunicated by the left as well, but the left isn't necessarily liberal so that's fine by me. Words have meanings, right? The only way I can be considered a "conservative" is that I want to keep liberal principles and standards as the norm. My friends are with me as we share common values that supercede loyalty to power. And blue no matter who is an idiotic way of voting.

[@dangreene3895]

I am not a Republican , but I am damn sure not a Democrat

[@Stuff857]

Liberterian? ( most liberterians do support taxes, just very little of it. )

[@arwenstrong2818]

Same. RFK Jr All The Way!

[@dangreene3895]

@@Stuff857I guess more that then anything , but with some conservative leaning , like I don't agree with open borders

[@Stuff857]

@@dangreene3895 Same. I took a 100 question political quiz, and it said I was 85% liberterian and 51% GOP.

[@tomfields3682]

​@@arwenstrong2818So ya like the crazy ones, eh?

[@mattburton3233]

I used to be a moderate Dem. but now im a moderate Republican. Dems have lost their ever loving mind!!!

[@davidshumski4629]

The new dems are extreme x 3. TRUMP 2024

[@dougadams9419]

"everloving" is ONE WORD. What is the meaning of Everloving? which loves unceasingly or unconditionally

[@ElizabethS519]

Absolutely! They lost me at vaccine mandates and lost their minds at pregnant people!

[@Despiser25]

The "moderate" dems are who invented the KKK, lol...

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

@@dougadams9419 Thanks, Poindexter.

[@robwagnon6578]

Ronald Reagan said I didn't leave the Democratic party they left me

[@arwenstrong2818]

Is he where that quote originated?!

[@davidford3115]

Reagan was a John F. Kennedy Democrat. Ask the rabid party partisans today and they say "we have moved beyond JFK". And they wonder why they have lost the middle.

[@Despiser25]

Ronnie created the CAFE standards gave amnesty and created the Commiefornia Coastal Commission. He was always a BIG GOVT DEMOCRAT even when he joined the GOP. He simply had the great excuse to defeat Communism, lol.

[@ktcarl]

Wasn't Trump a Democrat or supported Democrats in the past before he ever considered running for political office?

[@davidford3115]

@@ktcarl Yes, he did. But much like Reagan, he realized he was batting for the wrong team.

[@TheJohnGent1]

I too used to be a Liberal who is now firmly for Trump. Unfortunately, Liberal friends of mine, who voted for Biden and got vaxxed to the hilt, remain steadfast in their refusal to wake up and some refuse now to even speak to me.

[@bigaz72]

That's horrible that people are defined by who they voted for President. Sorry your friends no longer speak to you 😪

[@Talletc]

What a blessing

[@fleatactical7390]

@@bigaz72 Nothing sorry about it. He lucked out. As for people defined by who they vote for... of course they are. At least the liberals are. As the OP implied, they'd vote blue no matter who. They're not making educated choices... they're lemmings. They're voting for a future that we conservatives absolutely do not want, so yeah, I'll pigeon hole and label them all day long if they keep voting the way they do.

[@Jwatty461]

Liberals have been brainwashed by CNN. They play on their emotions. My family refuse to listen to reason. They refuse!

[@TesterBoy]

They were never friends.

[@seasonstudios]

"Branding" is the reason why your politics should remain as private as possible, especially now. I remember people in my dad's era being asked who they voted for and they'd say, "none of your damned business"!

[@teddavidson3507]

That's still my answer. Same answer when they ask if I'm vaxxed.

[@leewright7623]

@@teddavidson3507same 😊

[@davidford3115]

I still tell people I am a registered Democrat and get some really interesting responses. From the party partisans, they call me a fake and a fraud. From the GOP, they call me a unicorn: the last of the JFK Blue Dog Democrats. I REGULARLY trash both parties. I am harsher on my own BECAUSE it is the party I ran as for Congress. They have betrayed the legacy of the men (my maternal grandfather and JFK) who I looked up to as the ideal Democrat.

[@donpietruk1517]

Yeah it's a question that you just didn't ask back in the day. It was assumed to be a private matter of conscience.

[@derfalschejunge]

There's a reason voting is anonymous.

[@DaRay814]

I'm not a republican, I am a registered independent WHO'S 1000% AMERICAN FIRST

[@jeremydewall6610]

Republican voter, but not A Republican, that's how I consider myself!

[@stephensaltau6481]

Can you vote in primaries?

[@jeremydewall6610]

@@stephensaltau6481I do in Minnesota, I'm not registered anything as far as I know at least. The way it works here is that you pick a side and you have to vote for only that side in the primary, like you couldn't vote for Vivek and then color in on the other side, idk, Bernie. They'd throw your ballot out because that's invalid. Makes sense, then you'd just have each part sabotaging the other one. Which you CAN do, if you're so inclined, you're allowed to vote for whoever you want you just gotta pick a side. Can't do both.

[@yagballs676]

Me too and my families former Demons turn independent.

[@mikewaterfield3599]

Cray right? Putting your own nation and people first? I mean who does that?

[@laststand6420]

They shout this with their actions - "If you aren't part of the death cult, you are the enemy."

[@indeswma4904]

Religions demand orthodoxy, always have.

[@laststand6420]

@@indeswma4904 Some do, some don't. Death cults definitely do.

[@user-ff8rs7gk6r]

Just point it out that they sound like GW Bush when they say that.

[@illogicerr3769]

@@user-ff8rs7gk6r Explain

[@cre8tvedge]

Death cult? Oh yeah the characters with a hanging scaffold at the J6 insurrection screaming to kill Pence and Pelosi.

[@Live-Life-Freely]

In 2016 I was living outside of the U.S. and didn't even know that Trump was running, I thought it was a joke. Then I came home and a friend of mine, liberal like me started telling me with absolute hatred how much he hates Trump and if you could he'd end him. I was so taken aback that I started looking in Trump. I then did a 180 and now I'm here to support Trump once again come Nov. '24'.

[@sarahlachman1349]

The brainwashing by the media on the weakminded was strong

[@jamesdotson1080]

@@highcountrydelatite That sounds suspiciously like thought policing doesn't it?

[@user-xk4vt9ye8j]

Your friend sounds like my sister-in-law who is convinced that Trump is a racist. I asked her why then, did Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson honor him for his contributions to the black community and she answered: “oh, I don’t believe that”.

[@Live-Life-Freely]

@@user-xk4vt9ye8j No amount of evidence will convince those who believe they're right.

[@Live-Life-Freely]

@@highcountrydelatite I 100% agree.

[@cvent8454]

I've been a registered Independent all my life as were my parents. Like Megyn, I too was more liberal in my early 20s but once I opened my eyes, looked around and saw what was happening I became more and more Conservative. Now, I am the libs worse nightmare--a white Evangelical Christian Conservative 😂😂😂😂 "...come on in, the water's fine."

[@davidford3115]

"If You Are Not a Liberal at 25, You Have No Heart. If You Are Not a Conservative at 35 You Have No Brain" -Winston Chruchill.

[@bolenarrow9286]

No their worst nightmare is gay black conservatives because they can’t call them racist and dismiss them.

[@user-ms9go9ko5y]

If you're not a liberal when you're young, you have no passion. If you're not a conservative when you're 40, you're a moron

[@fobbitoperator3620]

We are the same!

[@TheMannan123]

I am a brown evangelical christian Canadian conservative. If I was an American, I would have voted for Trump.

[@paulbentley1705]

Yes the world has shifted underneath all of our feet.

[@davidford3115]

Overton Window.

[@rickeyjay7164]

Yes it has.

[@thethoughtfulpeanut6662]

"Shifted" is an understatement. A massive ideological sinkhole has opened up, and every industrial, cultural, educational and political institution in society is being sucked down into it.

[@WyattTheGuyatt]

I find it hilarious that the most relevant political shift you can identify that's occurred over the past few years is that Democrats have started vocally supporting trans rights, rather than the president of the united states advocating the overturning of a free and fair election. Regardless of your opinions on trans rights, I think one of these changes is clearly worse than the other.

[@mal35m-dw2qv]

@@davidford3115 It would seen the Overton Window has shifted so much that I have gone from classic liberal to "far right" wingnut even though my views never changed.

[@Terrathrax]

The most disturbing part of this is how long it took (or takes) for these people to realize that they are playing for the wrong team. How much damage has been done, by them, in the meantime by voting the way they did previously?

[@tonyedwards3938]

Conservative to me means hardworking industrious family oriented and faith in God or your community.

[@davidford3115]

By most measurements that is the case. However, the left thinks anything to the right of Joseph Stalin is a "right wing nazi".

[@largol33t12]

What does religion have to do with being conservative?? I believe in hard work, CLOSED borders and gun rights but I doubt there is a "god." And no, I did NOT vote for Fartin' Joe.

[@darylfoster7944]

And balancing the budget

[@WyattTheGuyatt]

Funny, conservative to me means continually pushing back against marginalized people fighting for their rights. Women's sufferage? Conservatives opposed it. Civil rights movement? Conservatives opposed it. LGBT rights? Conservatives opposed it. Occupational safety laws? Conservatives opposed them. Abolition of the monarchy? Conservatives opposed it. Abolition of slavery? Conservatives opposed it. Equal pay for equal work? Conservatives opposed it. Minimum wage? Conservatives opposed it. End of the aristocracy? Conservatives opposed it. Child labor laws? Conservatives opposed them. And let's not even get into what conservatives support. I truly don't understand how you can proudly subscribe to an ideology that defines itself by defending and upholding injustice wherever it may be.

[@WyattTheGuyatt]

@@darylfoster7944 Really, conservative means balancing the budget? Donald Trump, George W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan all massively increased the national debt. Were they not conservatives?

[@JohnGalt99999]

People are morons. That woman in the story ONLY finally saw this because it affected HER.

[@REXOB9]

The old saying is that a young man who is not a liberal has no compassion and an old man who is not a conservative hasn't learned anything in life.

[@maryr7800]

The way I heard it is, "If you're not a Liberal at 20, you have no heart; if you're not a Conservative by 40, you have no brain".

[@01MTodd]

The problem is that the Republican party is no longer conservative. They are reactionary and fascist-adjacent, if not fully fascist. The Republican party of old accepted elections results whether they won or lose. Today's Republicans accept election results if they win and attempt coups if they lose.

[@usnavy-retired9800]

Actually I believe the quote was something like this: "If you are 20 years old and fail to vote Democrat you have no heart...But if you are 40 years old and fail to vote for a Republican then you have no brain." Some say it was Margaret Thatcher said this about American Politics, others say it was Churchill. I have never been able to figure out where it came from. But I think it is accurate.

[@bobdole7697]

I AM FULL BLOWN ULTRA MAGA AND VERY LIBERAL ON SOME SOCIAL ISSUES. ALL OF US WILL NOT AGREE ON EVERYTHING.

[@cre8tvedge]

We must agree on the core. The core is support of the constitution which includes fealty to oath. Trump has broken that and stated he will again violate the constitution to acquire power. We won't have an America if he gets that. We will have a constitution in name only and be under the heel of a dictator. TRUTH.

[@01MTodd]

You are right...we don't agree on everything. And that is fine. But we all should agree on a few basic principles. Here are three key ones for me: (1) election results must be accepted (unless a demonstrable fraud occurred), (2) when power is transferred to another individual or party, that transfer of power must be peaceful, and (3) fascism and dictatorships are bad. If we can agree on those, every other issue can be debated and addressed peacefully and openly.

[@bobdole7697]

@@01MTodd 2020 ELECTION WAS STOLEN AND SO WAS 2022. THAT IS INDISPUTABLE.

[@lexdunmon7345]

the question "are you better off today than you were 4 years ago", adds some clarity to the decision making process.

[@mal35m-dw2qv]

That is why they are trying so hard to gaslight us about what is was like when Trump left office. They are even trying to gaslight us about how great the economy is for us right now. And it is great if you were already rich. Not so great for those of us who were not already rich.

[@brianmccain8818]

Problem is that in 2020, that question was asked and majority said yes and Trump was the first president to lose re-election with that reult

[@douglasmccart8963]

God I can’t believe I’m agreeing with Megan Kelley for me a liberal most of my life the thing that began to change my view was when a couple of close friends said if someone voted conservative they could no longer be friends with that person unfortunately we are not as close as we were

[@01MTodd]

I have been a progressive most of my life. I have no problem with conservatives. (In fact, we need conservative voices to keep us progressives from going too far too fast.). I do, however, have a serious problem with fascists. And I do draw the "friendship line" there. I cannot be friends with someone whose fundamental values are so disgusting that they would endorse fascism. I hope and pray we return to an America where neither party supports fascism. But sadly, that is not the America we live in right now.

[@drewwilson6639]

Her personal story about her friend was actually encouraging

[@rolandowagner7775]

Serious question. what issue do the Leftist handle better than conservative? This is in response to, "you don't have to agree with everything on the Right to vote for them. Begs the question, what exactly are the Leftists better at than the Right?

[@GrnXnham]

Leftists handle the LANGUAGE of each issue better than conservatives. It's all in how you word something that is key to winning over the voters. Since the Dems control the MSM, it's easy for them to control the language that is spoken.

[@meb280]

Excellent question! I'm very interested to know that as well!

[@HandiasTobil]

entertainment and tech always leaned left, which worked for a while until they got crazy. if you watch old shows like star trek, it really shows how left they lean. so for whatever they're worth, it gave us some interesting entertainment franchises, and social media/tech

[@robokat36]

rioting

[@tonyedwards3938]

Duplicity, skullduggery and agreeing whilst disagreeing all at the same time.

[@mattwoolley]

I was too young to vote for Reagan the first time. But his principle, beliefs and positions were mine. I’ve not changed since then. Truth doesn’t change. Morality doesn’t change character doesn’t change. BUT the political landscape has shifter so far left, JFK would be classified as a right wing conservative.

[@rickc661]

think on that. trumpettes organized the first multi faceted attempt to destroy a US Election in History. just last month, 2 cases - White House lawyer R.G. GUILTY of lying in an effort to increase threats on Election Workers. trump did the EXACT same, down to naming the victims. 2. Several 'Alternate electors' GUILTY the basis of the Jan 6 attack , stopped when VP Pence stood true to his oath to the Constitution. and Country. one of few repubs to do so. the constant lies, from the racist 'Birther theme' ( Obama birth noted in Hawaii newspapers ) to multi lies to the National Archives and FBI in attempt to steal classified documents.

[@01MTodd]

Interesting...I would argue that the political landscape has shifter to the right. Reagan would be a moderate democrat, in the mould of Joe Manchin or Kyrsten Sinema, if he were alive today. (BTW, JFK was not a progressive even in his day.)

[@stevelucero9047]

Today, JFK would be an evangelical conservative.... that's how far both parties have swung leftward.

[@darylfoster7944]

When either party demands that the insane government spending come to an end, then there will be some actual conservatism.

[@Egilhelmson]

He would still be Roman Catholic :-) . Well, he would be dead, if only because of age, let alone Graves Disease.

[@WyattTheGuyatt]

JFK would support the Democratic Party because he believed in democracy, whatever its faults, and he would see the republican party for the threat to the country that it is.

[@twmccoy100]

Exactly right.

[@01MTodd]

Really?! Both parties have moved right. Reagan would be a moderate Democrat if he were alive today. The DNC is now in the tank for corporate America (where the RNC of old used to be), while the RNC is now firmly in fascist territory where elections are only accepted when Republicans win. Coups are attempted when they lose.

[@redhathacker]

It is far easier to deceive someone than to convince them that they have been deceived....

[@Stuff857]

"Lying is the preferred tactic provided that the lie is told first and repeated over and over again. People tend to believe what they hear first and develop a deep seated prejudice against anything that refutes the lie. This is especially true when emotion is used to fortify the lie. Tie the lie with a deeply emotional story that vilifies the opposition." -Saul Alinsky

[@darylfoster7944]

Covid proved that.

[@notmyrealname6150]

I'm happy Megyn's friend saw the light, but there are still many who choose to remain in the dark.

[@bill3641]

But Why? . Every thing that they touch turns to Shit.

[@xxcelr8rs]

BLOOD IN HER EYES, TRUE COLORS. SHE GOT BEAT UP BY THE LEFTY MEDIA WITCHES.

[@Real_Natural]

And vote for their own self destruction. Hatred causes dumb behavior.

[@WyattTheGuyatt]

Explain to me why I should vote for the GOP when they are opposed to the principles and ideology of democracy. Regardless of my qualms with the Dems, they have made it clear that they understand the importance of their elected offices and the constitutional systems that enable the continued expression of the people's will.

[@meryqueens5916]

​@@WyattTheGuyattI think you are confused. Democracy is the fact that citizens elect their authorities by vote. It is in the American Constitution. The left says that to confuse people. It is like abortion. The marketing is that it is tge right of a woman to do with their body what they want. The fact is it started to control the growth of the black population. You can do your own research. The fact is if the border continues open, the USA as you know it is finished. God save us

[@MrEffinBest]

I was a moderate Blue Dog Dem up to about the age of 30. I have been a center-right independent since then. I don't know if I could even bring myself to vote for a Dem nowadays. The hatred and bitterness that flows from them is too much to bear.

[@rickc661]

hatred and bitterness ? the trumpettes organized the first multi faceted attempt to destroy a US Election in History. just last month, 2 cases - White House lawyer R.G. GUILTY of lying in an effort to increase threats on Election Workers. trump did the exact same, down to naming the victims. threats on Election Workers, from inside the White House. 2. Several 'Alternate electors'. GUILTY. the basis of the Jan 6 attack, stopped when VP Pence was one of few repubs to stand true to his oath to the Constitution. and Country. on and on. the constant lies, from the racist 'birther theme' ( Obama birth was noted in Hawaii newspapers ) to multi lies to National Archives and FBI in attempt to steal classified Documents.

[@MarcKevinSmith]

…but, but, they have a yard sign, “Hate Has No Home Here.”

[@01MTodd]

You're paying too much attention to the small number of idiots on the left (who seem to only exist in the media, not in real life). You wouldn't judge the Republicans by their lunatics...so why judge the democrats be theirs?

[@ruthlessreid9172]

As people age they become more conservative. You cant be stupid and naive forever.

[@darylfoster7944]

Also, might have something to do with paying a lot more taxes when you're older. When you're in college, it's easy to be in favor of spending other people's money.

[@maryfrey]

Oh, I believe they can be stupid and naive forever. Just look at how many still support Biden and say he's doing a great job. 🙄

[@bobl703]

I'm with you, Megyn! I was a republican when I was a kid and didn't know it, then I became a democrat because I became more liberal, but at least 10 years ago and decided I was an independent because sometimes I lean conservative on some issues and liberal on other issues. Right now I mostly lean conservative as I continue to mature.

[@The1stDukeDroklar]

I'd say that's a pretty common path. I too was a democrat up until about 30 when I became way more informed on the issues. I switched to republican and have been ever since.

[@davidford3115]

If You Are Not a Liberal at 25, You Have No Heart. If You Are Not a Conservative at 35 You Have No Brain -Winston Chruchill.

[@flybirds2024]

I have always been somewhat conservative but have really noticed over the past 5 years or so that I tend to lean more Republican because of the crazy policies that are getting worse and worse from the Democrats. Years ago I was an Independent and looked at each candidate for their values and policies not the political party.

[@CocktailsConsoles]

I've taken a similar politics test and I came in right of right. I still register independent and I highly recommend that everyone does as well. Never let politicians just assume that you'll vote how you registered. ALWAYS make them work for your vote. Both sides.

[@tonyedwards3938]

Better to know who and what they stand for. Check their voting records.

[@lnl3237]

All primaries should be open.

[@Wolfsheim23]

And you should be able to vote for whatever candidate you want. I would never Vote for another George Bush warhawk.

[@CocktailsConsoles]

@@Wolfsheim23 Amen! The Bush's were the worst

[@user-bn4jk8gn1k]

why do you have to register in the first place? that seems odd (to a non-american)

[@heatherz426]

MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@thatoneguy3055]

BY VOTING EVERY REPUBLICAN OUT OF OFFICE 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸

[@wyattfamily8997]

@@thatoneguy3055 A "sheeple" speaks. Check your meds. when you wake up.

[@thatoneguy3055]

@wyattfamily8997 nothing screams "sheeple" more than regurgitating the same thing others say about people who don't toe the line to your beliefs lmao. Maybe you're the one that needs to get off the meds buddy lol

[@01MTodd]

When exactly was America great? In 1850 during slavery? In 1950 during Jim Crow?

[@ModdingNewbie]

@@01MTodd The saying is "Make America Great," not "Make America Perfect"!

[@glenncronise7775]

The last democrat that I will ever vote for is Jimmy Carter. I learned my lesson in 1980. Many of my generation still haven't learned.

[@TheKingacevedo]

Would you consider RFJ Jr? Just curious.

[@glenncronise7775]

@@TheKingacevedo He is by far the least objectionable democrat but he is still a socialist. So no.

[@darylfoster7944]

Jimmy "turn down your thermostat" Carter

[@WyattTheGuyatt]

@@glenncronise7775 How is he a socialist? He's a corporate neoliberal like his father and uncle. There are no socialist politicians in America.

[@WyattTheGuyatt]

So you chose to support the man who tried to veto the restoration of the civil rights act? How could you ever justify that? I am not the biggest fan of the democratic party, but it's better than the antidemocratic GOP.

[@tomb7942]

I became politically aware Jan 20th 1981. Reagan was inaugurated and within 30 minutes the hostages were released. The entire mindset of the country changed overnight. Weakness and malaise was replaced with strength and an understanding that we are good and communism was evil. If anything, I've gotten more conservative since as I became more educated as to the differences. Made so much easier as the left as gotten crazier and crazier.

[@maryfrey]

I miss President Reagan. 😔

[@tomb7942]

@@maryfrey Hind sight can be an ugly thing. While he was great at inspiring the people, his policies would be considered less than ideal today. He raised taxes, he allowed millions of illegals to remain legally, In short, he believed the promises of Democrats who lied to him every single time.

[@Bob_Adkins]

I'm a genetic Conservative, with deep Conservative leanings from my earliest memories. From the age of 8 I believed that if you worked hard and learned everything you could, then good things would come for you. I always had a suspicion and disdain for those who lived off the hard work of others, and thought the government could make better decisions for them than they could make for themselves.

[@bobdole7697]

IF YOU LOVE AMERICA YOU ARE A CONSERVATIVE. PLAIN AND SIMPLE.

[@cre8tvedge]

That may be true but being other than conservative does not mean you don't love America. Trump said he would void the constitution to get what he wants. Indeed he tried. That is not loving America. That is simply greed for power and is the opposite of loving and caring about America. Truth.

[@sm0kegh0st]

I love America and I'm not a conservative. Explain that.

[@bobdole7697]

@@sm0kegh0st BECAUSE YOU ARE A GOOD LIBERAL AND NOT A DEMOCRAT SELLOUT TO THE PROGRESSIVES.

[@bobdole7697]

@@sm0kegh0stTHEN YOU SHOULDN'T BE VOTING FOR DEMONRATS.

[@01MTodd]

@@bobdole7697 Sick burn, man...and all upper case too! Wow, you sure owned that lib! (Since your cerebrum is probably devoid of wrinkles, I should make it clear that I was employing sarcasm.)

[@jtec99]

Megyn looks so freakin good ❤

[@Shane_O]

It’s called getting older….. I was left in my teens (like most) and you get more conservative as you get older.

[@BitigoBlack]

So...what happened to all these old Dems out there? Like the guy in office?

[@Wolfsheim23]

seems to me they are all Neocons. They can be on either side and just as big of snakes.. I still like Dennis Kucinich and he will be running for Congress again soon.

[@Dragonflylane77]

If you're smart, yes.

[@davidford3115]

"If You Are Not a Liberal at 25, You Have No Heart. If You Are Not a Conservative at 35 You Have No Brain" -Winston Chruchill.

[@charlesjohnson1123]

The old saying if you are not a liberal at 20 you have no heart and if you aren't conservative by 40 you have no brain.

[@jonrazo7912]

I am a high school American Government and Econ teacher. Have been for two decades. last few election cycles I would have my kids take a political beliefs test called I stand with which asks a bunch of questions and tells you which candidate you align with. 2016, I had one young mexican girl get Donald Trump. She was literally ashamed of her results, tried to hide them from me and wouldn't tell anyone else who she got. She came into my class at lunch and asked me to *fix* her so she wouldn't get that result anymore. I asked her, why would I fix you? There isn't anything wrong with you. You believe what you believe and that's the beautiful thing about the country, you are allowed to think what you want. I'm a libertarian, but I don't wear my politics on my sleeve in the classroom. My stance is Devil's advocate. I think the opposite of whatever my current student is saying :) It's fun. Kids love my class.

[@davidford3115]

That is the best thing, if only more teachers practice what you do. My mother as a math and art teacher was always a political enigma to her students. She was an anti-teacher's union Democrat. She detested how the union laundered her dues to finance people she disagreed with. But she always kept her personal politics out of the classroom as she believed it had no legitimate place there.

[@jt-rex6972]

Going to school during the late 80's/early 90's, I NEVER knew what any of my teacher's political views were! And that is how it should be! The indoctrination that is going on now is disgusting and shameful!

[@glenarmy1]

I feel it’s more important to teach dialogue than ideology, if you can reasonably articulate your beliefs while respecting other peoples rights,choices and beliefs that’s democratic, however the second it becomes (aka orange man bad) ad hominem society and educators in particular have failed us. Shouting sound byte slogans of contempt is the work of a brainwashed sophist not a truth seeker. Do they still teach Socratic methodology? or is that like critical thinking something tried and failed at in the 80’s I’d suggest people incapable of critical thinking could never teach it and looking at the modern educators I know allot don’t have the capability themselves, at least here in Canada where the professional colleges are getting troublingly fascistic in their top down edicts and politically partisan behaviours…..these behaviours have historical precedence (1920/30’s Europe) Julien Benda wrote a book on it called “Betrayal of the intellectuals”. The startling reactionary conduct of this new left makes the evangelicals on the right look tame. But to end this rant I’d like to say I’m glad I had a social studies like you who enjoyed good debate and believe in diversity of thought…..that man went on to become a university professor and doctor of theology but also managed to plant himself as the angel on my shoulder through my military service and that was invaluable (thank you Dr Prem Kalia) keep getting them to think for themselves and respectfully questioning everything…gen Z seems to be getting there on there own….likely seen enough already.

[@max420thc]

The democrat party is a cult.

[@shevetlevi2821]

What you describe about yourself reminds me of my favorite teachers growing up. Fast forward 50 years and I've retired from my dental career as a teacher of dentistry. My most rewarding moments were when I was able to elicit active reasoning and critical thought in my students and I'd see the light bulb go on. Keep up the good fight.

[@robertkees6048]

I vote according to the policies proposed by the candidates, Trumps were far more inline with my own than Hillary, so that was my choice. I've never owned a hat, or a bumper sticker, a sign or a t-shirt, I just exercise my right to vote when the time comes.

[@markchasse8992]

It's funny how democrats call us Trump zealots. But most of us rejected the Trump clot shot then the liberals ran yo get it when it was under Obiden.

[@protorhinocerator142]

Very true. I work with a lib who nonstop parrots the lib Narrative du jour. Back in 2018 she was saying the pharmaceutical companies were the most evil people in the world. As soon as Fausty started saying "trust the science" she got all vaxxed up. Didn't hesitate. Libs have no core values. As soon as the Democrat-Media Industrial Complex puts out a new Narrative, they immediately abandon their belief system in favor of the new thing.

[@minnesotanose]

in all fairness trump never said get it or die. he said it’s available and you should get it… big difference

[@darlenemckay265]

Exactly

[@max420thc]

That’s because the democrat party is a cult .

[@cre8tvedge]

Kind of incoherent but you can smell the racism.

[@pc3903]

The jets waiting for them to load up their ski gear was the ultimate touché to all this climate czars

[@treasonabledoubt7251]

They shifted the spectrum around me, I didn't fundamentally change my views. I would've told you I'm a moderate liberal 10 years ago, now it feels like I'm far right because I don't think a man can get pregnant.

[@davidford3115]

Overton Window.

[@exisfohdr3904]

Nah, you're still on the left. Saying ," I don't think a man can get pregnant," is not what people on the right would say. Someone on the right would say, " I know men can't get pregnant. "

[@treasonabledoubt7251]

@@exisfohdr3904 Semantics. I do indeed know that a man cannot get pregnant, and you know that's what I meant but you're being petty for the sake of arguing on the internet. Do better.

[@exisfohdr3904]

@@treasonabledoubt7251 I am not a mind reader or a feelings interpreter. I can only interpret the words you choose to use. I wasn't arguing. The only statement that can possibly be viewed as an argument was me saying, "No, you're still on the left." However, it is in agreement with your own stated self perception of your political alignments; so, it isn't an argument. Using clear and precise words is very important. I do better by trying to help others to do better.

[@treasonabledoubt7251]

@@exisfohdr3904 You're insufferable.

[@FaeKitty]

The problem is, most people don't bother to pay enough attention to the world around them. They're too busy on social media and keeping their cellphones stuck to their faces all day and night to see what's really happening around them.

[@shepherdncoug]

I replied to a comment on Facebook one time that had two interesting responses back-to-back almost instantly. One said I was RINO, the other said I was a Nazi. I tagged both with a simple response question "OK guys, what am I really?" Well, gosh darn, never saw a response from either one 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@Aethgeir]

It isn't any one thing that causes people to make the switch (left to right), for me at least, it was a small series of things that made me start questioning some of the position I'd held. That made me start paying attention to the behavior of lefties and the outcome of their policies. I also started to actually listen to what the other side had to say. That's when, as Megyn Kelly described, it started "snowballing."

[@Stuff857]

1st step act - lowered mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes, made the process of compationate release easier and limited in what cases solitary confinement can be used for minors. Right to try act - Allowed people with deadly diseases to try experimental drugs that passed phase 1 of fda testing Peace deals with N.K. 1st president since ww2 to not get involved in a new foreign war. 452 miles of wall Remain in Mexico policy For me, it was learning about those policies and comparing them to Biden's that made me a trump supporter

[@arwenstrong2818]

I left when they started telling me I didn't have a right to speak because I'm straight and white.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

That's my story too, combined with being a hard working campaign drone for the Democrats in my late teens. I started listening to the things the higher ups, and we had some people down from the national office, would say when 'just the faithful' were around. Some of the often demeaning, crass and crude things that they'd laugh about in reference to us drones as well as others. "We'll send that pretty plump white girl out to go door to door in the inner city. The brothers will love her. Wonder how long of a train she'll pull before they let her leave?" being just a sample. And, for they record, they approached her about going, solo, to the inner city to drum up support. But she wasn't as stupid as they thought and she said no. Pissed them off too, so they told her to leave and not come back since she wasn't willing to work for the party.

[@garagesale5948]

D eranged E motional M arxist O ffering C ommunism R acism A nd T yranny

[@erniethefork]

I'm stunned that Kelly is surprised by her political test results. It just shows a serious lack of understanding of what each party believes and why. Her, of all people. Wow!

[@tadcoder2848]

"I wouldn't join any party that would have me as a member"

[@scottb4579]

Groucho Marx I believe. lol

[@jedsparks7324]

The middle of the road has shifted far left under my feet, now I'm called a far right extremist, how can that be I'm still the same

[@davidford3115]

Overton Window

[@stephengilchrist6595]

Message to Dems who are wavering: Be true to yourself and don't undermine your liberty by trying to obey. It is scary in the social sphere, but the relief outweighs the dread.

[@GlendaRohrs56]

WOW! Perfectly said. Sounds like the Megyn Kelly I came to appreciate, years ago! Thanks Megyn👏

[@tedzimmerly]

Great story of Megyn's friend

[@dw.in.michigan]

If people would take the names and celebrity and titles out of their decision-making, and instead analyze it as, "Would this work in my house? Is it sustainable? Would my conscience be at peace with executing this law or policy?," I think people would vote much differently than they do currently by allowing the baggage of party affiliation and the specific politicians pushing a bill.

[@DDigitalDreamer]

Great story. As long as people can live inside their bubble and just want to ‘feel good’, things won’t change. Pay attention people-these policies will hit you.

[@artbugbee7236]

Good one Megyn, your observation of how a liberal goes conservative is spot on. Like you I'm independent minded and logical, vote for the best people who can do their job well.

[@crabbypapa3862]

I've voted since 1979, when I was 24. Since I exercised my Right, and my Duty as a citizen, I have called out whoever was representing me on their idiocies as well as agreeing with the correct things they have done. As I told my son, Just voting for President is not good enough, until the current administration, there are 3 branches of government. From the lowest elected official to president, including bonds, if you didn't vote on them you have no moral right to complain about them.

[@Individual_Lives_Matter]

That's ridiculous. Voting is a weak measure when there is no real accountability. The federal government is so large that voting is pissing into the wind.

[@exisfohdr3904]

​@Individual_Lives_Matter agreed. Is it really voting when the people you ha e to choose from are chosen for you? I, for one, do not consider picking the lesser of two evils voting.

[@scottb4579]

@@Individual_Lives_Matter It wasn't pissing into the wind in 2016. It wasn't in 1980 or 1984 either.

[@someoneelse1i1i]

I really don’t see how you can have family that you’re genuinely concerned for their future and be a democrat. I mean that sincerely.

[@edheinig1753]

We are all Americans and we should vote for America values.

[@clifcody]

Megyn is so great!

[@StarOasis26]

It's funny how everyones picking up where Alex Jones left off about 20 years ago 😅😅😅

[@scottabbott4135]

Megyn Kelly is exactly correct.This past summer I was working outside just about all day and I counted over two hundred and fifty jets fly over my house leaving a trail of jet fuel exhaust into the atmosphere but we can't use a gas stove in our homes.???

[@maseratifittipaldi]

I love this woman. Independent. Objective. Outspoken. Honest. No BS.

[@216trixie]

Megyn Kelly is a fox, a fox on the run.😮

[@americafirst9144]

Sounds like a threat.

[@216trixie]

@@americafirst9144 "A foxy fox on the run." Sweet 1975. My highest compliment to a beautiful woman. Relax..

[@americafirst9144]

​@@216trixieSorry, I just worry about her because of her dropping hints about talking to Epstein. A lot of people are very guilty of horrid crimes against children and want the matter dropped.

[@user-fu9vj9ix3g]

Same thing with my wife, who was a Liberal when I met her. A few years later, she changed jobs and went to work for the local school district - jr admin position. When she got the call that she was hired, I told her that she was about to enter into a life changing environment. In less than 3 years, she went from being a Liberal to a shifting Right conservative. By her 15th year, she was deeply unsatisfied with the now hardcore leftism in the schools from Top to janitor. Her last two years before retirement were painful for her, as she simply couldnt wait to get out. One day she came home and said she couldn't stand the thought of working to full retirement age. I told her to quit now. She did. I think Churchill said, "If, at twenty you are not a Liberal, you haven't a heart. But if, at forty you are not a Conservative, you haven't a brain."

[@podunkest]

"The world has shifted beneath my own feet" - I have said those exact words dozens of times in the last 3-5ish years. Word. for. word. I didn't change, the world went fucking crazy.

[@maxinefreeman8858]

I was born and bred Democrat. I considered myself a Moderate. The Democrat party left me behind. This party is not the party of FDR and JFK. I consider myself an Independent. Trump was the first Republican I ever voted for president. I voted for Obama in 2008. I sat out the 2012 election. In 2016 I was disillusioned. I wasn't watching the news. My adult daughter told me that I better find out what was going on. I didn't have. WIFI, no Facebook. So no one can say any group influenced me. I started listening to all network news. I didn't think it was racist when Trump said there were criminals coming across the southern border. He didn't say everyone was a criminal. Now we don't have a border. The fzt guy in Congress, his name is Nader? Last week he actually said vegetables would rot in the ground if illegal immigrants wouldn't allowed to pick them. He also said our population was going down because Americans wouldn't having babies. He said the illegal immigrants would have the babies we need. If I hadn't watched him I would've called anyone a liar if they'd told me he said that. During the pandemic Gates said there's too many people. 😊

[@euaggelion03]

Agree with her 100%. What I call the "celebrity" Republicans we see all the time...they're nobody I want to "share a jersey with". I will be voting Trump, bc I absolutely believe America is the best country. I want to keep it that way. BUT, we need to replace the squishy, court-jester Republicans with men who have spines.

[@RealArcalian]

I was raised Democrat growing up, voted for Bill Clinton in 92. Didn't take me long to realize that was a mistake. So from then on I was a third party voter, a cynical independent. I didn't buy the media narrative about Trump in 2016, but I did think he was Business as Usual. A smarter version of W, maybe. And the only reasons the establishment was really mad at him were a) he hadn't gone through proper channels first, by being a Senator or Governor or big city Mayor, and b) it was Hillary's turn, and how dare he fight against that. So I voted for Johnson. So what happened? The first six months of Trump's presidency, that's what happened. I was won over. I registered as a Republican for the midterms. Voted for and donated to Trump during the 2020 campaign. Saw the steal happen. I can't go back to being 3rd party now, no matter my frustrations. The Dems just keep kicking me, "No! You stay on the right! You stay there! No more 3rd party cynicism for you! We will remind you EVERY DAY that you have to be on the Right whether you want to or not! We'll keep giving you more and more reasons!"

[@fightinspirit]

My sisters both were Dems and are telling me that they hate Trump but will vote for him this time due to the economy. People just can't afford these high prices and high housing costs.

[@LBart218]

Well to me people should be voting based on policy only. That's what's going to actually affect your life. You can think someone is a smooth talker, fancy dresser, or whatever but at the end of the day that's not going to amount to a hill of beans. So good on them for at least figuring that out.

[@EdwardGraveline]

WalkAway campaign has thousands of people who left the Democrats for the Republicans

[@robertrickett7816]

I am conservative, but I'm a independent, but in Tennessee they don't have independent on the preferred party list, so I have to put Republican as there's literally no other choice. This needs to change.

[@cjb8993]

Megan, God love her, finally came around. She's conservative, I've watched a LOT of her content, she's very conservative. What changed? She matured. No more, no less.

[@davidford3115]

I hope so. She really burned herself during the 2016 primary debates when she chose to fall on the sword for the establishment. She didn't have to pick an unnecessary fight with Trump. In that regard, Chris Wallace was more professional (at least in 2016).

[@cjb8993]

@@davidford3115 She did, but I do believe she's redeemed herself as she's MAGA now. Now we need to take the country back from this marxist regime that's intentionally destroying it, every single day!

[@SetnaktSpears]

That's exactly what I have been. Liberal during my 20's and early 30's, moderate independent with conservative leanings now.

[@milsimgamer]

"...Vote like a sane person...." Hilariously TRUE! Sadly.

[@meatbyproducts]

I am a Radical Centrist, I vote Republican less that I like them but more that I can't vote dem anymore.

[@meb280]

What is so wrong with the Right that you have a hard time voting for them?

[@meatbyproducts]

@meb280 mostly they do nothing. They are spineless and refuse to repeal bad laws and are even willing to back bad laws if it keeps them in office.

[@actionjksn]

If you don't really stand for anything it relieves a lot of stress.

[@meatbyproducts]

@actionjksn I stand for lots, just no political party does. Amazing when you stand for something you do things like start nonprofits and go out and do things, when you stand for nothing, you back candidates.

[@davidford3115]

@@actionjksn It also means you have no principles and shift as the wind blows.

[@meb280]

I really have a hard time understanding Megyn. She acts so nonchalant about voting either Democrat or Republican. If that's what she believes, why even bother discussing politics at all because it obviously doesn't matter?

[@arwenstrong2818]

She's a moderate, like most people in this country. She holds the same views as most viewers, so she's a great choice.

[@solitarybee3714]

I, also, have not been able to grasp how her politics actually run. I don't understand how anyone can even think of not voting for Donald Trump ever since his first term and the great job he did then. If the dims had not cheated, he would also have a second term now, instead of this farce we've gotten with Biden.

[@meb280]

@@arwenstrong2818It would be interesting to hear some of her moderate views.

[@Wolfsheim23]

It doesn't matter, there are terrible politicians on both sides. The Bush era was horrendous. all of them, and Rumsfeld and Chaney. McCain too. Dispicable neocons, and they all have gone to Democrat side like the shameless snakes they always were.

[@davidford3115]

@@arwenstrong2818 Moderate or wishy-washy? Being "centrist" on principle for the sake of "balance" simply means you can be moved by the whims of the crowd and stand for nothing if the crowd is moving one way or another.

[@thebostonbrawler1]

GREAT DISCUSSION! GREAT STORY!!! The WORM IS TURNING!!!

[@michaelbriggs7219]

MK, brilliantly stated. Very smart lady in her approach and narratives. I actually like listening to her views.

[@bb4udig]

Love Megyn….

[@microsoftpain]

Dudes will be like "I stopped voting blue/red and now I vote red/blue." and not realize they're still voting for the uniparty. These politicians hate YOU and your religion.

[@tonyedwards3938]

That’s why MAGA is feared because if you’re not MAGA your uniparty or useful idiot.

[@scottb4579]

You can call it the uniparty, and somewhat that's true. There is still a difference between the two policy wise however, on many issues. The ideological bent of judges nominated to Federal benches is just one. Any good policy is only going to be had from the Republicans these days, and even then not often. We had great policy from Congress when Newt Gingrich was Speaker back in the 90s. Probably the best Republican Congress ever. We wouldn't have had that kind of legislation from Democrats.

[@Clarence2Worley]

I love this woman. What a great story.

[@huntsail3727]

Well said, great job!

[@moserman1]

Have you forgotten her questions of Trump at the debates, fall from grace and climbing back along with Glenn Beck. Huge Trump haters, cmon Rubin don’t you be duped!

[@williambilinski]

Came searching for this comment…people have short memories

[@antipsychosoup6709]

I remember it well, and I don’t recall her ever criticizing Trump’s policies or the way he governed, just his rhetoric towards women, which is probably fair. Is she supposed to be shunned forever because she had a disagreement with Trump?

[@guntertorfs6486]

@@antipsychosoup6709 Very good reaction. Apparently one has to agree about everything with Mr disagreeable himself , Trump. The man falls out with everyone and everything. His policies were ok , but the man is a bonafide narcissist. You don't have to like the man to like his policies.

[@actionjksn]

Glen Beck to his credit, saw President Trump doing a great job and admitted straight up that he was wrong about Trump. He did not make excuses. Mark Levin was pretty much the same. I hated Glenn Beck for that stuff as well. But when he admitted fault and apologized for being wrong then I accept it. They both have defended Trump for being persecuted and called out the lies of the left since then.

[@marilena7848]

That's a strange question to put forward on a thread that has a theme of correcting one's perspectives and priorities in response to new circumstances. 😉

[@user-ek8rh3nj3z]

Megyn Kelly would make an excellent Vice President or cabinet head.

[@fromthefuture9353]

Megyn, my wife is so proud of you....Well, so am I.

[@thorstambaugh1520]

Ever notice that people who really look into Trump end up supporting him?

[@ingeforman6140]

WAKE UP PEOPLE! Love and help this country! M A G A 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@LittlePhizDorrit]

She is spot on. The GOP may be agreed with on many issues, but voting for them is impossible while so many of their top people are just national embarrassments who, even worse, have no comprehension of how to make policy.

[@patrickmoore6407]

About sums it up. People in this country have lost their minds. If you think a 12 year old has the emotional maturity to make a life altering decision about what to do with their body WITHOUT parental control or consent, then you are NUTS 👿

[@techienate]

A lot of people aren't politically involved enough to experience that

[@David-rx5eo]

I have been a conservative most of my adult life. I don't like calling myself a Republican, just a conservative. There is plenty of BS on the Republican side, and often they do not do what they promise, but I sure as hell can't go for today's Democrat party.

[@glengoad7846]

An old saying, "If you're young and conservative, you're heartless. If you're older and still liberal, you're clueless."

[@lgwappo]

I quit calling myself a Republican when Bush 2 ran, then McCain & Romney ran for president. I'm a conservative leaning independent who will vote for Trump again this November. I dislike swamp rats from either party.

[@Brookspirit]

Too many don't open their eyes until it hurts them personally, they can't see the bigger picture. It's a shame.

[@NeoN-PeoN]

It's as Jimmy Dore says. We desperately NEED different parties in this country.

[@paulhoward7906]

The best approach to voting that I have heard in a while. To many times in the last few decades I have voted for what I perceived to be the lesser of two evils. It has been a while since I voted for a candidate that I truly believe in. Hard to sort though what is fact and what is propaganda.

[@pastorrandy]

The problem with "You do you and I'll do me" is that it works until they do you.

[@Cooksongrl]

My uncle and I had this discussion yesterday in the opposite. What is making ppl like my parents leave the Republicans? He couldn't understand it. I'm like you don't win elections by ignoring the independents. MAGA can think there are enough votes or they were cheated making excuses all they want but the truth is both sides need to get back to the middle.

[@humantacos9800]

On paper I’m hardcore libertarian, since always. have voted red since Obama.

[@iamkesha.]

I would never claim to be a democrat but the very first time I voted, in my late 30s, was for Killary (primaries), then Obama. Why? As an active duty NAVY member, everyone warned me AGAINST McCain because he was not veteran friendly. I did little research but what I found was his voting record against veteran programs. I wasn’t involved or followed politics so I didn’t know anything about the establishment. That first time voting woke me up a little. Living in the DMV, I saw how gentrification hurted certain communities. I saw how the wealthy was getting richer while the poor was pushed out. So in 2012, I voted for Romney and ironically, Bongino was on the ballot too. Regret that now. I didn’t vote in 2016 because I couldn’t vote for Killary and ‘I didn’t see’ Trump denounced the racism the media showed at one of his rallies (I didn’t know it was an edited clip). Seeing how the media were constantly attacking Trump and everything he did compared to how they treated Obama, that woke me up completely. I learned how the media plays for one side and now they are not afraid to show it. And as the saying go, once you see it, you can’t unsee it.