I'm assuming that these are accumulative for health and safety reasons, but then I am quite woke. You simply cannot be too careful with this distancing.
I had a friend say she couldn't understand cutting family off because they are Trump supporters. I replied that I didn't cut them off because support him, but because they are assholes.
I'm sorry that's happening. Have you heard of grey rock technique for dealing with this? Also, it's good to do things with your relatives that they enjoyed before they became obsessed.
I noticed the last one is off the chart I wonder why could it be
The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. – Caleb Charles Colton, – (1780-1832.)
The best way to deal with a MAGA when they start spouting their ridiculous takes is to ignore them. Then move away quickly to talk to a decent person. Life is too short to deal with their nonsense.
Yes. There are many well-intentioned, good people who support Trump. While I'm no Trump supporter, I have a significant amount of family members, friends, and acquaintances who are. The true dumb f@#%$ are the ones who refuse to learn from their losses, work with people they disagree with, and grow.
Everything wrong with Bidens term is Trumps fault. Tell me I'm wrong. They believe what they want. Their just worried about their retirement. I'm over here worrying about my families life. Yep going in hard on em if something happens. My wife's a cancer patient.
Fuck Trump!!!!!
I know 🤦🏼♀️💦DJT couldn’t even make money off of his 3 casinos!The only success he’s had is dodging his legal problems/bills at the same time that he’s suing others costing them problems/bills!He’s such a nasty bugger,that I am amazed by all of this in a sort of an “omg stupidity reigns supreme”era🙋🏼♀️💦🙏🏻💙🇺🇸
Truly😳💦still!I’m a not so very bright but always curious old woman,who saw one aspect of his money laundering-yet he still had several bankruptcies;& now settlements! I’m revolted by these people!I’m too old to go off the grid/expatriate myself; I’m still mad at MAGAtMorons
#ImagineIdiocracy 🤦🏼♀️💦💙🇺🇸🙏🏻
Won’t work. Thats already been done in UK with Brexit voters by their kids. Just makes them dig in more. Even though they can see nothing but bin fires around them.
Actually, this is a chart that should be hanging everywhere, especially here in tRumps “Merika”. Which by no means is all of the US, just the 🦇💩😜 portion of the populace. Which isn’t the majority.
Trump supporters and Republicans are no Religious people the Republican Party has turned into a threat of democracy as well as an evil satanic cult. Trump is a danger to this country and Congress needs to do everything in their power to ban The Orange Convicted Felon from becoming President.
Damn right!
But seriously, I’m struggling. It’s NYE, and I want to forgive people. I want to let go of this anger towards people who support and voted for such an unqualified, hateful, narcissist to be president. But I can’t. Anyone else?
Also, I am just one person. I don't speak for everyone at BlueSky. Why don't you find the sign funny? That might be the better question. How does this sign destroy anyone?
But it doesn't say "negroes." What if it said "wife beaters?" It's a silly question. The problem with Trump supporters is that they are, to me, irrational. In my town, some violate the flag code, carry guns, and are scary. I stay away from them.
My son had a girlfriend who was believed that the earth was flat. One of his friends suggested that he give her a globe for Christmas. I liked her fine, but I was sorry that she was misled by a TikTok algorithm into believing nonsense. Trump supporters frighten me. I don't see this as divisive.
The problem is that people should never accept Donald Trump. Acceptance is an embrace to lying, demagoguery, insult, and ignorance. I am a Liberal. I accept and embrace everything about Conservatives. Conservatism and Liberalism are co-equal and valid viewpoints that complement each other.
Sometimes one has to state the truth that a cult, ie Trumpers, have been brainwashed into believing. We have no desire to cease being a democracy. NO to FASCISM. NO to THEOCRACY. NO to TESCREALISM.
We have to endure our own MAGA morons over here in th UK. Fortunately, there is a video of one of these idiots participating in a riot that had been cheered on by Trump-fanboy Farage.No matter how bad it gets, this is the level of stupid MAGAs have attained. https://youtu.be/l-CKm2Oekvw?feature=shared
I play with a lot of flat earthers over in the bad place (don't judge me) and I haven't noticed any political affiliations among them one way or another.
I did exactly that with a huge chunk of my birth family -- immediate and extended. I don't need their toxicity and hate. I don't need to be judged by them. I don't need them to talk about me like I'm not there. I'd rather be alone than deal with their ignorance.
I really struggle to associate with people who choose ignorance over knowledge, especially when that ignorance threatens my health. I cut off several family members for refusing to honor my request that we not discuss politics or religion. They just won't let it go, and I'm not gonna play that game.
Oh I do too. But it’s my husband’s family and my brother who is disabled. We don’t see them often.
I don’t blame you if they don’t respect your boundaries.
Mine would not look at the coverage of the insurrection. I asked them to watch some of the coverage and to make up their own minds. “I don’t have to see it. I believe Trump!” they said. Almost 4 years since blocking their phone #s, social accounts and moving 1000 miles away. Best thing I ever did.
See that’s deliberate ignorance. How do we fight against that? We must find a way to hammer home the facts. Corporate media won’t help because they are part of it…as we see every day. We need more independent sources on cable TV and radio to counter the propaganda.
Bringing back the fairness doctrine for television news would go a long ways towards that, you should look up and see what news was like back in the 60’s and 70’s compared to what it is today
I lived during those decades…I remember very well that you couldn’t just lie with impunity without repercussions. Have you read about the War of the Worlds panic in the 1930’s? They claim now that the panic was a myth. But I remember hearing otherwise. 🤷🏼♀️
My favorite cousin told me she'd pray for my soul when she found out I was vaccinated. She died last year "from an infection." I'll bet my ass it was Covid. My younger sister's husband died from a massive MI; he was an antivaxxer, too. I stay away from most of my family. They're fucked up.
That’s so ignorant of them. I don’t know how we change this, but this situation is not sustainable. Our leaders need to abandon the pacifism we are known for and fight the way they do.
Maybe the last category will all go to Mars to enjoy Musk's proposed technocracy.
Oh, wait.
They'll have to serve people there on H1B visas.
Well, lie to them & tell them it will be a Naz* paradise. They won't be able to afford a return ticket.
Good morning & Happy New Year, George! I’m watching Twilight Zone & the episode featuring you is on; CLASSIC! Thank you for your ongoing fight for democracy.
I just said, I hope a lot of people kept their mask because I have a feeling we’re gonna need them again the lying pandemic lunatic is coming back so I look for things to get shut down and a pandemic to hit us again specially if the other lunatic is in charge of our health department
Bird flu is making many people sick, but it’s rarely written or spoken about because the people who are sick are low wage agricultural workers, especially in dairies.
I expect they are stupid enough to release another plague. Thing is. Not only will they get it but they will kill off the next generation they are grooming.
We need a George Takei social closeness chart where you, Mr. Takei, stand with all the kind, genuine helpers who give us perspective, community, & humor to help us navigate the incredibly dark time ahead.
With your activism, I can see the bright light of a united peaceful future.
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The Science is Real!
The Internet is just…TIRED! It’s in need of overhaul and some regulation since some have no sense of decency.
I love hugging religious extremists then asking them if being hugged by a Gay Pagan was as good for them as it was for me...
Come on BlueSky give us an edit function next year.
Has Been My Wish
Still Counting Down
Deleted TWITTER 6 weeks ago and am so happy!
Love to you both!
I get it.
You are a world renowned Champion for Human rights and fairness and equality. You're also a celebrity..
You are grace and you are exactly who we need to help perpetuate a single humanity in this fucked, garbage world.
🙏💜
You're one of my heros.
The soundest argument will produce no more conviction in an empty head than the most superficial declamation; a feather and a guinea fall with equal velocity in a vacuum. – Caleb Charles Colton, – (1780-1832.)
They are just so silly !
Creationists too. The also do heavy gauge silliness !
Fuck Trump!!!!!
#ImagineIdiocracy 🤦🏼♀️💦💙🇺🇸🙏🏻
But seriously, I’m struggling. It’s NYE, and I want to forgive people. I want to let go of this anger towards people who support and voted for such an unqualified, hateful, narcissist to be president. But I can’t. Anyone else?
Is this really George’s social platform? Seems a Star Trek icon would bridge people. Not alienante?
Not judging, just ironic that both sides seem so content with vilifying ‘other side’.
Proving easier to destroy, then build.
Would you still find it funny?
If yes, why? If no, why?
They are blocked on sight. No exceptions. I simply will not associate with morally degenerate people.
Bruh
Thank you sir! 🫡
"Beam him up Scottie!"
Flat earthers and religious fanatics are always Trump supporters, so you could skip or group these categories.
Update: James Webb telescope is searching too. I'll keep you guys posted.
I don’t blame you if they don’t respect your boundaries.
Oh, wait.
They'll have to serve people there on H1B visas.
Well, lie to them & tell them it will be a Naz* paradise. They won't be able to afford a return ticket.
We need a George Takei social closeness chart where you, Mr. Takei, stand with all the kind, genuine helpers who give us perspective, community, & humor to help us navigate the incredibly dark time ahead.
With your activism, I can see the bright light of a united peaceful future.
Something to keep in mind for the new year, I suppose.
Happy New Year 2025
#HappyNewYear #StopIce
#USDemocracy