I will be honest
@Spiderman I am not a fan of yours, neither here nor on another forum of which we are both members. Neither do I have much interest in U.S. politics. However, I thought your post was an extremely nice and decent gesture, quite heartwarming to be honest. All the more as I know that you are not one of his supporters.
For what it is worth, I would like to say how much you have gone up in my estimation. Thank you for bringing a little bit of humanity to the world.
Thank you.
I am not a fan of this president at all, and I didn't vote in last election, but my heart and mind truly does hurt for him.
I don't want to see anyone treated the way he is, and I certainly know what it is like to be shunned, bullied, and mocked.
I'm very delighted, that despite your having a low opinion of me, you would have something positive to say.
I was hoping people could pick up on the fact that, just because I am not pleased with who we have as a president, it still really hurts me to see a man who will soon be turning 80, whose son died not all that long ago, being mocked and made fun of, to this extent, and the mockery from right wingers while he was running, also said something to me about a lack of empathy and maturity (coming from people who defended some of the faith and morals I cherished), causing me to question my faith, morals, and political views.
It has simply gone way to far!
I actually was waiting for a post like yours, to essentially acknowledge that some one understands my reason for creating this thread.
Honestly, you made my day,
because you have taught me that empathy doesn't go unnoticed, even by people who dislike our views!
And that is a lesson to cherish and take with me for this brief journey on earth.
There was a time I was as disrespectful towards leftists and liberals , as figures like Donald Trump, especially when I was drunk or on drugs, but I met too many good leftists, even atheists, whose example meant more to me, and strikes me as being more loving, virtuous, and higher moral standards, than most Christians.
I honestly don't know if I am a right wing conservative anymore, and it's posts like yours, or good examples online and off, from liberals with integrity, charity, humility, and empathy, that made that revolutionizing change in me.
(I'm not calling you a liberal, just speaking in general)
So, thank you.
If I stay sober, I'll keep growing. Wish me luck, or if you have faith in something greater, a short blessing or prayer on my behalf is appreciated!
For people like you, I will strive to be good to all people, including those of religions and political parties I am opposed to!