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Episode Synopsis
How a Marine Corps Veteran Left the GOP After Facing the TruthIn this deeply personal episode, Jason sits down with Thomas Poole—a Marine Corps veteran and lifelong conservative raised in a Southern military family—to explore the slow, painful, and eye-opening journey from red to blue.Thomas shares his story of growing up in a Republican household, idolizing Reagan, and believing Fox News fear tactics... until reality hit. From standing behind President George W. Bush at Camp Lejeune during the Iraq invasion to voting for Barack Obama in 2012, Thomas breaks down the series of cracks that shattered his political beliefs—and why choosing love over fear changed everything.🔹 Why there wasn’t a single “aha” moment🔹 How the Republican Party weaponized religion and fear🔹 The moral collapse of a party once branded as the home of “family values”🔹 What it really means to think for yourselfIf you’ve ever questioned where you came from or where you’re headed politically—this is the episode you don’t want to miss.📢 Join the Conversation!Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram (@raisedredlivingblue_pod).Like, share, and subscribe to support bold political discussions! 💬🔥Send us your feedback/questions/stories you want to feature on future episodes:https://forms.gle/1sn85LWHVm22KNMH6
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