Marine Corps Combat Vet’s Family Turns Their Back On Him After He Chooses To #WalkAway

I’ve been very open about the fact that I used to be really liberal.

I’ve also written that many, MANY of my old “friends” chose to entirely cut me out when I decided to “come out” as a Conservative.  It’s been pretty eye-opening for me. I have absolutely no problem being friends with liberals, as long as they respect my difference of opinion and the fact that I talk politics for a living.

In fact, because my entire job revolves around politics, I’d RATHER not talk about it if we’re just having fun. I don’t WANT to talk politics 24/7. It’s truly a reprieve.

One thing I’m incredibly grateful for is that my family has stood by me. They don’t really agree with me… but they agree with my right to have a different opinion. Something my mom said once really stands out to me: “I may not agree with your politics… but I could not be more proud of you. I raised you to be a strong woman… and strength comes in standing up for what YOU believe in. You’ve done just that.” (Of course this is paraphrased. She said it in Spanish.)

My mom is not at all conservative…. so how great is that? I KNOW I have her undying love and support… because that’s what moms do.

Unfortunately… not everyone is so lucky. And this story really reminds me of just how lucky I am to have a mom (and a dad, and a brother. I love you guys so much.) like mine.

According to this:

Kevin Nicholson is a lifelong Democrat who finally woke up to the realities of today’s Democratic Party and joined the #WalkAway movement.

He is now running as a first-time candidate in the Wisconsin Republican primary for U.S. Senate and his family is so furious they are supporting his incumbent opponent, Sen. .

Nicholson, a decorated Marine Corps veteran who served combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, has a clever tagline: #SendInTheMarine

Spent the afternoon at the Jefferson County Fair with family and friends. Sharing the message of why we must #SendInTheMarine this November! #WISen #WIRight pic.twitter.com/Qc5Ew3WptK

— Kevin Nicholson (@KevinMNicholson) July 15, 2018

And while we are WORLDS apart… his story is one I can relate to in many ways:

Detailing a story similar to millions of Mid-west families, Nicholson wrote an op-ed that was published on FoxNews.com.

“My decision to be a Democrat was never a decision. It was just expected of me,” the vet explained. “It was understood. Born into a family of Democrats, my grandfather would often spend weekends talking to me about his respect for Franklin Roosevelt and his annoyance with President Reagan. I listened and absorbed, but was not yet ready to think critically about what I was told – or to decide for myself.”

Needless to say, today’s Marxist-inspired progressive party is not his grandfather’s party.

“I love and miss my grandfather, but life has since taught me that thinking critically about the principles of the Democrat party is never encouraged because if you do, you have no choice but to leave – to walk away,” Nicholson said.

AMEN.

And he didn’t mince his words in describing the party he knows intimately.

“The Democrat party is not the party of tolerance. It is not the party of acceptance,” Nicholson wrote. “It is the party of intolerance. It is the party of closed doors, but open borders. It is the party of judgement. It is the party of identity politics. And that is why the #WalkAway movement is resonating.”

The reasons he made the choice came “through the experience of my marriage, the birth of my three children, my acceptance of Jesus Christ as my savior, my time fighting in two wars, and my experience in business since leaving the Marine Corps.”

And then… it gets sad.

And it came at personal cost, as his parents failed to accept his decision and doubled down on the intolerance he spoke of.

“My parents have since turned their back on me, my wife, their grandchildren, and their extended family,” the Marine shared. “Adding to this, they decided to make the maximum contribution to my Democrat opponent in my campaign for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, an intentional personal blow that made headlines across the country.

“It was deliberate – and it is a true representation of the intolerance of a political philosophy that stands on the false platform of tolerance.”

This intolerance is a common experience for the former Democrat, as seen in a recent tweet:

“An opponent criticized me today & said: “he hasn’t lived here [in WI] his whole life as I have.” Yes, it’s true. I joined the military, lived in Iraq & Afg & protected this country, including your right to attack me. Nonsense like this is the reason people hate politicians,” Nicholson tweeted.

An opponent criticized me today & said: “he hasn’t lived here [in WI] his whole life as I have.” Yes, it’s true. I joined the military, lived in Iraq & Afg & protected this country, including your right to attack me. Nonsense like this is the reason people hate politicians. pic.twitter.com/cAWivZx2yK

— Kevin Nicholson (@KevinMNicholson) July 11, 2018

Again… I do understand the feeling to an extent. I’ve been entirely cut out by people I once loved… and truly believed once loved me.

But of course… I haven’t lost my parents. And I thank God for that. At the end of the day, family is everything to me. I don’t know how I’d cope with that.

All I can say is that Americans around the country have his back.

We may never replace what you’ve lost… but we love and support you, and in that way, we’ll always be your family.