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HardPort

(1,474 posts)
Sun Jun 18, 2023, 08:03 PM Jun 2023

On Father's Day this dad is proud/happy to have raised three kids to be on the right side of history

Two daughters and a son, ranging in age from 31-27, and all three are committed to social justice, progressive values, and voting for only those with a D next to their name. Makes this old Gen Xer feel like he did something right

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On Father's Day this dad is proud/happy to have raised three kids to be on the right side of history (Original Post) HardPort Jun 2023 OP
Isn't it great? DiverDave Jun 2023 #1
So awesome. And yes it is great! HardPort Jun 2023 #2
Happy dad's day to you, too. DiverDave Jun 2023 #12
You're the best. We all owe you guys so much. Safe travels, and solidarity! HardPort Jun 2023 #13
Well done, dad! MLAA Jun 2023 #4
well done Skittles Jun 2023 #3
Thanks!! HardPort Jun 2023 #9
Congrats on a job well done! MLAA Jun 2023 #5
Survey says! Joe Nation Jun 2023 #6
That's interesting. I am farther left today than I was in the 90s when they were kids HardPort Jun 2023 #10
Good for you! FuzzyRabbit Jun 2023 #7
👍 👍 👍 Raftergirl Jun 2023 #8
You definitely did. Happy Father's Day judesedit Jun 2023 #11
Kudos to you!!! What a great feeling for all!! ailsagirl Jun 2023 #14

DiverDave

(5,027 posts)
1. Isn't it great?
Sun Jun 18, 2023, 08:12 PM
Jun 2023

You did good.
I have 2 boys, 25 and 22. They are good guys.
The first in my family to get a college degree.
The oldest works a non-profit doing taxes for low income folks.
He told me he really likes finding extra $ for single mothers.
The youngest will graduate from West Chester in the spring.
Both progressive. How could they not be after hearing me yelling about the God damned republicans all their lives.
I'm damned proud of them both.

HardPort

(1,474 posts)
2. So awesome. And yes it is great!
Sun Jun 18, 2023, 09:02 PM
Jun 2023

My youngest did her undergrad in criminal justice, and when she learned about how American "justice" works determined to make a change for the better, currently working in a public defender's office.

Happy Pop's Day!

DiverDave

(5,027 posts)
12. Happy dad's day to you, too.
Sun Jun 18, 2023, 10:20 PM
Jun 2023

Just another work day for me.
Long haul trucker, started at 3am. Made delivery in American Canyon CA, then over to Crockett to pick up sugar to Washington.
Got calls from the guys, made my day.

Joe Nation

(1,038 posts)
6. Survey says!
Sun Jun 18, 2023, 09:53 PM
Jun 2023

71% say their social and political ideology is about the same as mom and dad's.

HardPort

(1,474 posts)
10. That's interesting. I am farther left today than I was in the 90s when they were kids
Sun Jun 18, 2023, 10:10 PM
Jun 2023

But we were always a progressive family.

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