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Once upon a time, I thought only one political party had lost its way — hijacked from within, its values twisted for power and control.
But after enough time, enough forums, and enough arguments fueled more by frustration than facts, I came to see the truth:
Both parties were hijacked.
Not by some outside enemy, but by insiders who learned how to manipulate outrage, redefine loyalty, and silence dissent.
What followed wasn’t a revolution.
It was a slow repurposing of values — from service to performance, from principle to branding.
Today, Republicans aren’t really Republicans unless they’re MAGA.
And Democrats aren’t Democrats unless they’re WOKE.
The Elephant, once proud, now just mutters about how crazy things have gotten.
The Donkey, high on hashtags, barely notices the foundation cracking underfoot.
I used to pick sides.
Now I’m picking up what’s left.
What you’ll find here is a reflection — not of who I was told to hate, but of what I’ve learned to value again.
A reckoning — not with a party, but with myself.
And maybe — a reminder, for anyone still listening:
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Part 2 – The Awakening of the Woke
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