I left MAGA. Founded @LeavingMAGA. We're a community for those who leave MAGA; those having doubts; and friends and families. We tell stories of those who left.
My memoir, "One Betrayal Too Many: Why I Left MAGA," is now available in bookstores other than Amazon! It's a timely work that speaks to the power of truth, positive change and American democracy. We are honored that
@adam_kinzinger wrote the foreword.
https://t.co/r0I7bKFAp9
When I was in MAGA, I feared a “They” who were abridging my rights and trying to indoctrinate my kids.
I came to understand after leaving MAGA that the coordinated, multi-decade demonization, dehumanization and vilification of Democrats, liberals, etc., fuel a lot of the rage and fear within MAGA. I am not defending anyone’s ignorance, but anti-Democratic propaganda and agitprop have long been effective, consistent and disciplined.
When I was in MAGA, I feared a “They” who were abridging my rights and trying to indoctrinate my kids.
I came to understand after leaving MAGA that the coordinated, multi-decade demonization, dehumanization and vilification of Democrats, liberals, etc., fuel a lot of the rage and fear within MAGA. I am not defending anyone’s ignorance, but anti-Democratic propaganda and agitprop have long been effective, consistent and disciplined.
A 3 time Trump voter told me last night that the past 2 years have “killed him economically” (his words), but he said of course he’s voting Republican up and down the ballot. I asked him why. He said because the Democrats are “evil” (his word). And then he told me I need to wake up to this truth.
Not criticizing Ally for saying this, but it's important to keep in mind that: those in MAGA who discover that Trump has done all of these have been genuinely surprised, because the news and information sources they consume didn't tell them that Trump would do all of these. MAGA is rife with mis- and dis-information -- more so than any other group.
Not criticizing Ally for saying this, but it's important to keep in mind that: those in MAGA who discover that Trump has done all of these have been genuinely surprised, because the news and information sources they consume didn't tell them that Trump would do all of these. MAGA is rife with mis- and dis-information -- more so than any other group.
Vivek’s ad speaks to the rotten moral core Donald Trump has created in my party.
Now Trump wannabes J.D. Vance and Vivek want to lead its future. If we don’t get our act together, this is where the Republican Party is headed.
That some Trump voters speak so disapprovingly of him — and, yet, will still vote GOP, or not vote — speaks to how effective longtime anti-Democratic propaganda and agitprop have been. And, yes, there are some Democratic voters who will "vote blue no matter who."
I came to understand after leaving MAGA that there has been a multi-decade, coordinated effort to vilify, demonize and dehumanize Democrats, liberals, progressives and leftists; these efforts have been disciplined and consistent.
It is not Leaving MAGA's approach to debate; this is why we avoid the question of, "why leave MAGA?" But if I had to offer an answer, it would be: because being in MAGA kills off one's empathy. When I left MAGA, I reclaimed my empathy, and became what I call a born-again human being.
Millions of MAGA are having doubts. I feel it. There will NEVER be a better time than NOW to put up more giant billboards nationwide.
I just launched a campaign on Kickstarter to do it. Please click, watch the video, consider supporting the effort.
https://t.co/GRnKHs6wKN
Hey, it’s Rich. Right now, there are more people than ever having doubts and beginning to lean toward leaving MAGA; I think it’s in the millions. I have a plan to help them leave. Please watch this short video and stay tuned.
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For those in MAGA questioning their beliefs, the prospect of being wrong is terrifying, especially considering that MAGA has shaped their worldview and identity for, in many cases, years. I spent an entire year grappling with the liberating, but frightening, awareness that I had allowed myself to believe lies, falsehoods and conspiracy theories, and crafted an entire activist persona buttressed by those lies, falsehoods and conspiracy theories.
Leaving MAGA is a new community for those who leave MAGA; and for those in MAGA who are feeling afraid and confused. If anyone in MAGA is having doubts, we want them to know that they are not alone. We provide the pathway out of MAGA extremism.
Our latest podcast episode is out. Ashton reflects on growing up around MAGA politics, voting for Trump, and the questions that later led him to leave MAGA.
https://t.co/dbgkZizY1H
After years of following a specific political path, a shift in Ashton's perspective led to a profound realization. This is a reflection on personal growth, the complexity of changing one's mind, and the courage it takes to own past decisions. What experiences have shifted your views lately? #PoliticalGrowth #Reflection #PersonalJourney #CriticalThinking #PerspectiveShift
@ByronDonalds and @BryanAvilaFL are on a 50-stop bus tour through 38 counties in these last two weeks. They're doing their part. Now do yours: vote early, get that mail ballot back, and bring a friend with you.