Quote by Tina Fey

I grew up in a family of Republicans. And when I was 18 and registering to vote, my mom's only instruction was 'You just go in and pull the big Republican lever.' That's my welcome to adulthood. She's like, 'No, don't even read it. Just pull the Republican lever.

I grew up in a family of Republicans. And when I was 18 and

Summary

This quote expresses a personal experience of being raised in a strongly partisan household, where political affiliation was purely ingrained based on family tradition. The speaker highlights how their mother narrows down the decision-making process, urging them to blindly support the Republican party without considering any alternative viewpoints or policies. It showcases the challenges of independent thinking, suggesting that political choices should be based on personal research and understanding rather than unwavering familial allegiances.

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By Tina Fey

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