/rant. 

People who talk about how they’re not part of a political party ‘because they can think for themselves’ annoy me so much. You’re not better than anyone else just because you didn’t check the little box next to a party name, and I’m not a sheep just because my beliefs and values align with one of those little boxes. I came to the conclusion on my own that the Democratic Party was the party for me, and just because I’m a registered Democrat doesn’t mean I’m not going to be critical of Democrats and Democratic policies. Honestly, claiming that you’re a free thinker just because you don’t align yourself with a group is reductionist and immature, and the sooner you get over yourself, the better.