On january 29th 2002, I enlisted in the US Navy. Despite being solidly left-leaning children of the 60s my parents were supportive. "At least he didn't join the Marines." My mother was heard to say. "You should be a computer tech or an air traffic controller, that way you can stay in the US and make good money once your 4 years are up." was also
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You and I are on the same side but that doesn't mean we stand for the same things.
The way I put it is that we really do want the same things but what we believe has pushed us apart. That's what I say to my conservative friends to make peace with them (and they forgive the Obama shrine on my refrigerator.)
Our mentality has become like sport team fanatics - and I chalk it up to marketing firms who have become expert at molding public opinion.
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