Robbie

While I know that the majority of you follow me specifically for my food takes - I cannot, in good conscience, simply sit out of a political moment that will shape the remainder of our lives. The truth is that I have no desire to talk politics. I’d rather be talking about almost anything else. If this were John McCain or Mitt Romney running I could feel confident that while I disagreed with fiscal policy or the ideals on which to run the country, our country would remain in a place where we could debate, converse, and work together for the well being of the United States as a whole. I truly believe the core differences between Republicans and Democrats are not as great as some would like us to believe. We all want to have the means to support our families, see our country become a better place, and make it a place where our children and our children’s children can flourish. But I believe that Donald Trump and the MAGA side of the party have gone to a place where we cannot allow ourselves to follow. And I think deep down most Republicans don’t want to be tethered to someone who is so clearly unfit for office, even as the means to any political end. The truth is there are two absolute deal breakers for me. 1) Every American has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc… and 2) Climate change is real and something we have to address head on. These two basic simple ideals are two things I cannot compromise on. Love thy neighbor. Take care of our planet. These should not be controversial takes. We can disagree on many a thing, on these two things we cannot and should not. For this reason I not only enthusiastically endorse @KamalaHarris but I vehemently stand against the platform and the person of Donald Trump. The odds that I will change your mind are slim. I understand our differences are what make us unique. It’s also what makes us a wonderful and beautiful country. We won’t all see eye to eye. This doesn’t need to be a zero sum game. I think we can truly find a way to bridge these deep divides. Regardless of your political beliefs - please vote. Make your voice heard. It matters. Love you all. And with that - I’ll go back to food takes.