Like many of you, I’m a former lefty who got redpilled HARD over the past couple years by those (((dangerous online hate-mongers))) like Sargon, Dave Ruben, Styx, Jordan Peterson and others. But it’s occurred to me that I’m in a similar online bubble to the reddit/twitter left wing bubble we often mock. And the ideas therein have little purchase with the normies in the real world around me.
I recently moved to St. Petersburg, FL and I absolutely love it. But I’m finding dating or even making friends difficult. It’s no Portland or one of those other far left degenerate shitholes. But it’s certainly left leaning. In my neighborhood in particular, rainbow flags and Bernie stickers are everywhere. But I’d have to go well out into the suburbs to find any MAGA representation at all.
I can get into nice conversations with strangers at the bar or several dates in with a nice, self-described moderate girl. But the moment the conversation turns to politics I feel really isolated. I don’t know whether to play “silent majority” and keep my mouth shut, pretend I’m apolitical, or start dropping red pills like the Enola Gay. If I go with the last option, I get looks of deep suspicion, as if no matter how nice I seemed before, surely I’m hiding a heart full of hate. But guys, it’s totally Orange Man who’s dividing us and not the media who paints us all as clansmen with our KKK hoods at the cleaners.
Matt and Blonde and others suggest moving to a small town or finding community at church. But small town life isn’t for me. Being the stereotypical millennial, I like weird hipster bands, unpronounceable ethnic food and craft breweries. In terms of lifestyle, I’d fit in even less in the country. As for church, I’ve considered it. But I’m not religious, though I have softened my view of Christianity A LOT as a side effect of all those red pills. But it seems dishonest to use church as a mere dating pool or social circle.
And then there’s the question of what denomination to choose if I did go the church route. The churches I’d have the most in common with theologically are precisely the ones most likely to be infested with ridiculous bullshit.
As much as I don’t want this Trump Train to end, part of me is looking forward to the end of his presidency (in January 2025!) so TDS is no longer poisoning our social life. Problem is, by then I’ll be over 40. And I want a family, so there’s no time to wait for my generation of petulant children to stop sperging out. So...
TL;DR - How do you meet friends or a nice woman when you’re MAGA in a blue area you’re otherwise well suited to?
THANKS PEDES!
Like many of you, I’m a former lefty who got redpilled HARD over the past couple years by those (((dangerous online hate-mongers))) like Sargon, Dave Ruben, Styx, Jordan Peterson and others. But it’s occurred to me that I’m in a similar online bubble to the reddit/twitter left wing bubble we often mock. And the ideas therein have little purchase with the normies in the real world around me.
I recently moved to St. Petersburg, FL and I absolutely love it. But I’m finding dating or even making friends difficult. It’s no Portland or one of those other far left degenerate shitholes. But it’s certainly left leaning. In my neighborhood in particular, rainbow flags and Bernie stickers are everywhere. But I’d have to go well out into the suburbs to find any MAGA representation at all.
I can get into nice conversations with strangers at the bar or several dates in with a nice, self-described moderate girl. But the moment the conversation turns to politics I feel really isolated. I don’t know whether to play “silent majority” and keep my mouth shut, pretend I’m apolitical, or start dropping red pills like the Enola Gay. If I go with the last option, I get looks of deep suspicion, as if no matter how nice I seemed before, surely I’m hiding a heart full of hate. But guys, it’s totally Orange Man who’s dividing us and not the media who paints us all as clansmen with our KKK hoods at the cleaners.
Matt and Blonde and others suggest moving to a small town or finding community at church. But small town life isn’t for me. Being the stereotypical millennial, I like weird hipster bands, unpronounceable ethnic food and craft breweries. In terms of lifestyle, I’d fit in even less in the country. As for church, I’ve considered it. But I’m not religious, though I have softened my view of Christianity A LOT as a side effect of all those red pills. But it seems dishonest to use church as a mere dating pool or social circle.
And then there’s the question of what denomination to choose if I did go the church route. The churches I’d have the most in common with theologically are precisely the ones most likely to be infested with ridiculous bullshit.
As much as I don’t want this Trump Train to end, part of me is looking forward to the end of his presidency (in January 2025!) so TDS is no longer poisoning our social life. Problem is, by then I’ll be over 40. And I want a family, so there’s no time to wait for my generation of petulant children to stop sperging out. So...
TL;DR - How do you meet friends or a nice woman when you’re MAGA in a blue area you’re otherwise well suited to?
THANKS PEDES!
Expect to lead. It's not necessrily their fault nobody ever taught them how to love. Or that they are programmed cultists. It's ok because you are going to be the one who changes their mind about everything. You are going to be their first real human. You are going to heal them and edify them and God will help you.
Get off their playing field and on to ours. No arguments or debates until we establish by actions that we are the wisest, kindest, and most responsible person in the room. A cat springs out of a relaxed nap into action. Trained and dangerous people walk with calm. They don't want fights, it's too easy for people to die - then you have crying family and lawsuits and court... Nobody needs that.
We are going to teach the left how to de-escalate. We are going to educate and raise this village of crying children with just you. Just me. Every pede out there spread out like yeast in the dough. Get that vision.
Our best tools are wisdom and kindness. Sidestep all issues by getting to know them first. Laugh through their awkwardness (like at a child learning to walk) and teach them to play and banter instead of bite and devour. Forgive them like a child who threw a tantrum. DE-ESCALATE and make peace. They don't know how.
Awaken a deep sense of their tribal humanity. My biggest impediment to making friends is always myself. So much missed opportunity. When I just listen, learn, and assume I can help - you would not believe the respect even gang members show me. All I have to do is look at them like a leader who is willing to help.
Don't know how to explain it but something just clicks when you get the right mindset. I have my problems and can be a real horrible person. But when I get the right mindset everybody in the room always feels it too.
Tl;dr: Valley Forge. You are the answer. Go change the world. The people there obviously need you. Light that fire of liberty Brother! Trust God to just send people to you and keep your eyes alert. You can do anything you can dream even in a blue cesspit.
I agree. There are some good people out there that may be swayed. The best way we can act is kind, caring, forgiving, while at the same time not conceding. The best way to make a positive mark is to start in how we relate to those in our world. Don’t get a wall built and ready for battle when the screaming starts. Stay steady. Stay logical but loving. Sometimes people just need to feel heard before they can relent and listen themselves. I’ve got some liberal friends that I love. Don’t paint them with a one color brush. We are all complex... and we have a lot more in common as “people” instead of left or right. ❤️