Even though Alex Reinoso is a proud liberal, he felt more frustrated than ever after attending local rallies protesting Trumps travel ban. <\/p>\n
Its been an echo chamber everything is one-sided, the advertising executive, 33, told The Post. [Liberals and conservatives] are divided on so many levels. But we dont talk to each other, and we dont know our neighbors. Weve lost this middle ground. <\/p>\n
We asked about each others different points of view. Even though our politics are different, we have fundamental values that align <\/p>\n
Ive had enough of that. Its time to talk to one another. <\/p>\n
The only problem? He doesnt know any conservative New Yorkers. <\/p>\n
So Reinoso, who lives in Greenpoint, posted more than 150 flyers around Midtown and the Financial District. Those areas have high foot traffic and commuters from different [areas], he said. <\/p>\n
All my friends are liberal. My newsfeed is one-sided, the flyers read. Are you a conservative dealing with the same issue? If so Id like to talk . . . The first round is on me. <\/p>\n
Since then, hes received more than 100 e-mails and texts. And although some people have trolled Reinoso with essay-long messages supporting the travel ban, he has begun to make genuine connections. <\/p>\n
Last week, he met up with a middle-aged Republican man over beers in Midtown, where they talked about their views. They were both against the nomination of education secretary Betsy DeVos and the immigration ban. <\/p>\n
It was very adult there was no debate, Reinoso said. We asked about each others different points of view. Even though our politics are different, we have fundamental values that align. <\/p>\n
Reinoso has another chat set up, and he hopes to meet more than 30 people in the next few months. <\/p>\n
Itd be great to make friends out of this, he said. I love encounters with strangers and being able to talk about anything. Thats the New York I fell in love with. <\/p>\n
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