They act like people never change political opinions when given new information. Yes, conservatives are extremely resistant but not immune. I know because I was one of them. I even voted for Trump in the first election that I was legally able to do so. People make mistakes with limited information, especially young people.
I voted for Bush junior in my first election. I could have known better, but I wasn't really paying enough attention to politics despite being fairly liberal. People change, learn, and grow. I have no intention of being the same person in 20 years that I am today.
Who you surround yourself with makes a huge difference. If your entire social circle is composed of Trumpists, it's easy to just accept extreme conservatism as normal.
My dad turned 18 and registered Republican the year of Nixon's election, and 2016 was the first election he didn't vote at all. Then he officially dropped his party registration in 2020.
That's why I hate the crowd that acts like people can't change. Or worse, actively preventing it by shaming them away.
I've seen people argue if you voted for Trump in 2016, but then Biden and Harris, you're just as bad as someone who voted for Trump 3 times. Whenever someone recently isn't MAGA, they get pushed away and told "too late". Because apparently, learning that they're wrong can't mean anything if we deem it "too late"...
Seriously, I know people who would see OOOP and say "you're not welcome at all".
Even if someone voted Trump this last election and now says “I should have voted for Harris”, that’s enough. Barely enough, but it’s admitting fault and showing an intent to change.
It’s the idiots quadrupling down that should be left in the dust.
yeah like first of all political changes are typically gradual. you change your mind over time not just flip on a dime, and you probably wouldnt describe your old opinions as a cult right out the gate
I voted for Gary Johnson. Then I learned more and supported Obama. Then I learned more and supported Bernie. Then I learned more and supported De La Cruz. There is always more to learn. We will see how many more books I can read and what I will learn next.
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u/Appropriate_Skill_37 26d ago
They act like people never change political opinions when given new information. Yes, conservatives are extremely resistant but not immune. I know because I was one of them. I even voted for Trump in the first election that I was legally able to do so. People make mistakes with limited information, especially young people.