I'm sorry to hear that and I feel for you. I'm a southern leftist from a conservative family and the only one a part of the lgbtq community. I'm painted as a contrarian and an attention seeker by my family.
Be proud to stand on the right side of history. Before long, the red MAGA hat will be viewed just like the swastika. Even though they are able to cause a lot of destruction, the likes of Trump, Vance and Musk are freaks of politics.
My condolences.
So, are they ok with all of trump’s Executive Orders? Are they aware? Do any of them collect Soc Security? What are they saying about the number of protests? Are they billionaires?
Oh that’s awful for you. I am surrounded by friends who are lovers of democracy and freedom and despisers of the circus of trump and his clowns. It’s helps to be in a blue state and have an educated village.
It’s one of his only faults & we just don’t talk politics! He’s not trash, he served 30 years in the army and is a good hubby! You can’t make a point to a closed mind but he is coming around on his own because he sits and watches news and war all day. I expect many people seeing the light soon.
I have an 84 year old aunt whom I love dearly. Recently, she admitted she voted for Trump. I have never felt so deflated and disappointed in someone. I asked her why she would do that and she said “Biden was too old”…unbelievable
even though i love my family, i can never forgive them or see them the same way for voting against my entire future. i'm angry. i'm depressed. i'm fucking tired.
it's no longer about politics. it's a matter of ethics. and for many, it's a matter of life and death.
I cannot emphasize enough the healing power of meeting new people in person who feel the same way as you. Find your local group and get organized if you can.
It must feel really lonely and frustrating to be surrounded by the delusional people who STILL, despite all evidence, embrace the fascist. I’m glad you’re here on BSky with all of us. Hang in there!
Let’s hang together, as Chris says. We gain strength when we’re with others who disagree and are being tormented by the unconstitutional acts underway. We are not even 2 months in and the American people are ++ disgusted. We must keep resisting and realize that we are the MAJORITY. Never lose hope!
Thank you for understanding! That’s what being an American is like right now. You are either delusional or you call out the delusion and are called delusional for calling out the delusion
I get it! There is hope, though. My good friend is married to a devoted MAGA, but when the joint session speech was televised he said no…, “That’s it. I’ve had enough.”
When friends/family MAGA voters know are suffering as a result of this shit, they will join us. Then it will be friggin’ EPIC.
There are people like me who have no social network other than online. They are mostly old folks, I'm sure.
I used to have a brief conversation with the grocery store checkout clerk about once a week. Not terribly satisfying but maybe better than nothing.
Now, with self-checkout, even that is gone.
Many people are in that same situation aren’t they? I rely on social media to get the word out on everything I can. I also find it friends on social media are just as good if not better than friends in real life. I hope that works for you too!
Sadly, that's true. Tell Chris Hayes. But I believe we're a small minority. Most people have a social network where they can do what he suggests if they want to.
I am wondering why. It would be good to see various answers. The tech bros, with Trump as a willful tool, intend to change the US run like a company with 1 CEO where the rest of our voices don’t really matter. Why do Trump voters think that part of the package is a good thing?
It’s much larger and serious than just MAGA. And the word Republican implies we are still in our cushy D vs R world. The NRx faction of the tech bros (Musk, Vance, Anton, etc) have a different world view where there a few super autocracies and everyone under those thumbs.
I’m right there with you. My husband and my siblings, parents, in-laws are Trump supporters. Thank goodness for my young adult/teenage children who are not or I’d be very lonely politically.
One of my best friends here in Australia likes trump, etc . I find it difficult to hold a conversation with her now . I can't imagine what it would be like to be married to a trump supporter. Here down, under many hate him. 🤬 Me especially. My thoughts are with you .
I find it impossible to engage with people I know that support him right now. My anger and intolerance are boiling over. I’m so sick of hearing “I don’t know about that” when you call out the things he’s doing or “yeah but..” I’m just done. You’re either on the right side or the wrong side. Period.
I am a Trump supporter. I still have Dem friends. But even in Brooklyn we are mostly Trump. Just remember we all want the same thing- a strong safe country where we can grow & have families. We just have different views of getting there. Family is everything.
Brave of you to admit being an, idol worshiping,traitorous bootlicking racists sexual predators supporter..or a bot either way you suck. you are going to the hell you claim to believe in we're there now dealing with you people..
Every bit of the saber rattling about Greenland Canada & Panama is distraction from what they're doing inside the country to the Constitution the courts the military.. they're snatching people off the streets without due process now.. foreign Affairs are secondary
And I think we are all curious - the tech bros, using Trump as a willful tool, are bent on US functioning as an autocracy, removing our voice from the equation. Legitimate question because we don’t understand that - why do Trump supporters think this is a good idea?
You're a trump supporter and you have the audacity to stand by your support of that Nazi and fascist? You realize that you are contributing directly to the destruction of this country?
Oh my gosh…..I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to be married to a trump supporter. I’ve seen some women in a FB democracy group I admin who have actually divorced. Every area of our lives have been so negatively affected by felon47.
Stick with us Sister!💙
You may want to join Indivisible and find a local group; it's helpful for ones mental health to seek out like-minded people. Especially when your own husband is a fascist.
Thank you. 78 here and hubby is 83. He lost his bladder, bladder cancer from Agent Orange in Nam. Pretty mind-boggling isn’t it any event that contrast or believe in that idiot in the White House? I prefer to think of it is dementia.
That’s a very sad story. People can be good people, but incredibly wrong at the same time. I’m so sorry for the both of you. Hope you find enough common ground.
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So, are they ok with all of trump’s Executive Orders? Are they aware? Do any of them collect Soc Security? What are they saying about the number of protests? Are they billionaires?
it's no longer about politics. it's a matter of ethics. and for many, it's a matter of life and death.
Do your part
And then the delusional threaten to imprison you
When friends/family MAGA voters know are suffering as a result of this shit, they will join us. Then it will be friggin’ EPIC.
I used to have a brief conversation with the grocery store checkout clerk about once a week. Not terribly satisfying but maybe better than nothing.
Now, with self-checkout, even that is gone.
Stick with us Sister!💙
cut aid to victims of agent orange?