I (50BM) am in a big quandary. My partner (60WF) of 3 years has voted for Putin's Sub and I'm so confused. When I met her we just clicked! When I got back from Ukraine last Jan we made it official and been together ever since.

I noticed a MAGA hat and mug, when we first started spending time together. So we discussed our opposing views. Hers wasn't that political, more economical. In fact she isn't that political at all. She is a hs drop out, but went on to own several business and raise 4 amazing adult daughters, 1 left, 1 moderate right, 2 apolitical. She said she was too focused on her kids throughout the years. So I would legit say she is a philosophical, political and cultural novice. Either that or she is an AMAZING actress.

Anywho, she early voted. Knowing that I wrote in Bernie the last two elections and will do the same for Cornel West this year, made me curious what she did for President. I thought with all of my teaching and explaining about the world in general, that she would do anything but vote for him. I was wrong.

When I questioned her she said it was for economic reasons. I was so pissed i didn't want to explain how her economic beliefs were wrong. However as a Black man, I wanted to know how she could vote for a racist? Her, being a woman,, I wanted to know how she could vote for a sexual predator and a misogynist? As a veteran, I wanted to know how she could vote for someone who never served, and blatantly disrespects soldiers? But during our argument she tried to set off a claymore on my ass....."Isn't your best friend and someone you consider family, (small hands) supporters?"

She is right. My best friend (55WM) and his wife (54WF) from Small town PA, population 5000 are Republicans and down ballot voters. I wouldn't say they are MAGA supporters, moreso FaxeNews watching anti Dems. Despite that, we are battle buddies. Basic training...Ft. Knox. He was Cav, I was Intell. 1st duty station...ROK. Second duty station...Ft. Stewart. We have been through some times together. We're even Eskimo brothers! This is my dude! I've been to his adult kid's weddings, helped build their houses with him. Supported him and wife when they lost family members. They supported me while I was in Ukraine. Hell, when I was going through some things and was pretty much homeless, I lived with his family for like a year or so. We don't talk politics much but agree to disagree on some things. However, I don't sleep with them. I do not live with them. I see them maybe 6 times a year.

So now my lady and I are finanially intertwined, in a house/mortgage together and at our age were content on riding into the sunset together. I do love her. Her daughters say I'm the best thing that that has happened to their mom. Her grand kids love me However, how can I reconcile with her decision? I said she could have not even voted. I been explained how our state being so heavily Dem, that half could not vote and the electoral college votes could still go to the Dem candidate, even wrote the math out for her one day (I met a member of the Working People's Party). Yet, still. Which is her right but damn. What's your opinions because I like to hear from outside of my bubble.

Essentially the title. Just looking to get some like minded perspectives of what life is/was like in SF from a social, political, and personal perspective. Really, I just want to hear what you folks have to say. I've always held the Green Berets in a pretty high regard, and even as a leftist, think that a lot of what they do is valuable and generally good. (could just be the propaganda talking)

I haven't found anything but the story saying they are short. I am freaking out about this, I don't wanna be homeless again, this time with a family

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/07/18/va-warns-congress-benefits-payments-are-risk-due-projected-15-billion-budget-shortfall.html

Hello! I love my Army PT gear buy I'm not thrilled to be sporting Army logos and getting thanked for my service by strangers.

How would you describe the styles for purpose of online shopping? Can anyone recommend any alternatives?

This is r/leftistveterans a space for leftist veterans not liberal veterans. I should not be downvoted and berated with liberal bullshit for saying voting for someone complicit in genocide is bad in a leftist space.

Look at rule number 5 on here y’all might wanna actually enforce it.

I am.

I don't see how anyone can prevail over The Mango Mussolini now, and I don't think this country can survive another four years under him.

The country I raised my right hand for, the constitution I swore to defend, is dead... or will be soon.