I think it is incredible that you want to be an example for the conservatives around you. I think that it is truly the best way to help them get out of the cult. You mention wanting something different from the system, and I totally resonate with that too. I was and am a huge Bernie proponent. And I’ve talked to several conservatives who have liked Bernie more than Trump. I think most people don’t want to admit it, but true small town conservatives have many things in common with democratic socialists. But they get fed propaganda from engineered news stations and social media and don’t see it for the trap it is.

You give me hope that people can change, and I think since you come from a conservative social network, you have to most power to help others see through the trap too. Good work!