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TRPChicago's Profile
Grumpy old guy in Chicago. Moderate/populist Republican converted to Liberal on August 18,1992, after the GOP convention's so-called "family values" night. Leaned Progressive after Bush v. Gore.
Real Name: Tom
Gender: M
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Occupation: Happily retired attorney
Groups: State & Local ACTION Group, Discussing The Law: TalkLeft's View On Law and Politics, Chicago Kossacks, Shut Down the NRA, Firearms Law and Policy, Daily Kos Virtual Events
Hobbies: musical theatre, politics, travel
Diaries published: 105 (69 days since last diary on Thu Oct 02, 2025 at 09:20 AM PDT)
Comments posted: 27861 (4 days since last comment on Sat Dec 06, 2025 at 11:35 AM PST)
Diary frequency: often
Comment frequency: frequent
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Total Comment Ratings: 102
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