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Once Upon a Time I Was a Leftist and a Useful Idiot, Too…

January 24, 2025
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

Once upon a time I was a useful idiot. And although I had a four-year college degree and considered myself above average in my understanding of history and politics, I allowed leftists to give me a working definition of a leftist. I couldn’t possibly be a “leftist” or promoting Marxism. I considered myself deeply empathetic, faithful to Jesus and the bible, and someone who could trace my concern for the underdog or the abused all the way back to 7th...

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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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