I am heartbroken because my youngest daughter voted for trump. That in itself is painful, but when I think about her moral values, I get really depressed. This election to me was about integrity, decency, respect for our constitution and the rule of law, not the price of eggs…
Politics is morals; just own it. Abortion: Some people think it's women's bodily autonomy; other people see it as homicide that should be outlawed. Regardless of your stance on the issue, it will be a stance you select based on morality, and therefore, politics.
I know the people who would point me out. I know the ones who would say behind the bookshelf up the stairs their hiding in the attic. The people who think i shouldn't use facts in arguments with them. The people who public school failed so badly they dont see fascism they see 100 dollar reward
if you're a trump supporter you're either A: incredibly naive and gullible and haven't bothered to learn the truth, or you're B: onboard with all the attacks on our institutions and the multiple treasonous acts from trump & the right. in either case, we can't be friends.
I've been told I'm not tolerant of their politics. when was the last time we actually discussed politics? we could always do that and still be friends..until trump showed up that is. now we are literally arguing over what reality is every damn day and I'm tired of it.
Excellent. I think a lot of people think it’s all a strictly political issue but seem happy to ignore the blatant immorality, racism, misogyny and more on display from people like Trump, Musk and the rest. To say it’s alarming is an understatement.
When a lifelong “friend” told me that I was spreading false information regarding veterans funding of healthcare being targeted. And I also recalled her bitching about the affordable care act when that was being proposed. I knew, she was no “friend”. She’s self entitled with no care for others needs
I've had to swallow the pill that my my extremely "christian" family does not only nit follow the Bible but believes that whatever they want is both municipal and religious law..
I'm willing to lose friends ( and family members) to defend our democracy
I pity those who value it so little that they are unwilling to experience the smallest discomfort in their own lives to defend it. Those people should NEVER ask why Republican politicians are unwilling to risk their careers
A guy I knew passed away around Christmas. I’ve known him for over 40 years. Apparently in 2016 someone told him I wasn’t a fan of Trump. I started getting MAGA propaganda. Apparently to annoy me. At first I blew it off. But enough was enough and I blocked him.
I have not lost one friend to politics; I have, exposed some long-term acquaintances. I had mislabelled them as friends. I did not imagine killing a pregnant mother because the birth rate is too low and immigrants are not desirable. I can not even imagine a worse neighbour than a HOMEGROWN red hat!
There’s a huge difference between voting because you believe some wishful thinking thing and gloating because you are psyched about a felonious, rapist insurrectionist.
I respect that individual’s autonomy but not their morality.
Sadly, those who lack morals & basic integrity will never grasp the simplicity and truth of this statement. If it has to been said, then they're not emotionally intelligent enough to receive it.
Now that racism and classism are acceptable it makes it easier to see who's who in the zoo. It used to hide much better. There's only one love, peace man
Many don’t get it, right? It’s not politics. It’s about morals. About you being ok with making life miserable, for some. About being ok with injustice.
Hau.Happy to see you here @lakotaman.bsky.social
I left the other place a while ago.
Stay Proud and strong in the future which awaits your country.
With love and peace for the new year from a British Cousin.
For me, I was blown away by how vastly my worldview was from my peers. I’m white-passing, so have only ever had white privilege, so assumed that my worldview would broadly align with white peers on the left. Unfortunately, with my Jewish friends as the exception, people treat politics as a fandom.
I have cut off several 50+ year friends, for moral principle.
I saw one of my friends from kindergarten at the J6 insurrection.
I am in my 60s!
I contacted the FBI & turned his ass in.
You will never be able to help someone that is stupid enough to belong to a cult.
MAGA’s are not only a threat to democracy.
They are a threat to themselves & everyone around them.
I can tolerate a different opinion. I actually like that. Test my reasoning, facts, and consistency. Prove me wrong, and I'll gladly change my mind.
But I won't tolerate nasty.
I have no relationship with my “dad” (who is in his 80s) after arguing over the Mueller report - which I read & he didn’t… he never talked to me again. My mom was deceased, so there was no glue holding family together. Him + new wife still love Trump. It’s a CULT!
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My dad’s in the cult too. The rest of us just ignore him now as he is the only one. I tried hard pre election. He’s soon to see AGAIN that Trump is a lying dipshit. Let’s hope we survive.
So sorry to hear that. Thanks for your comment. I plan on surviving these next four years and beyond with or without half my family. I will NEVER be a member of the cult!
Me either! I got my mom out after 2016. Can’t get dad away from FOX. He lives like a liberal he just votes like a fool… I will never understand! We will all support each other and make it! 💙
The fact that people believe equal rights and justice is a dog-and-pony show for legislators projects the very worst privileged perspective a person could have.
One of my favorite quotes from the remake of 'Sabrina' is 'He thinks morals are paintings on walls and scruples are money in Russia'. I feel it fits this perfectly
I haven't lost the 3 Trump friends I have! Two of them don't even talk about him anymore they realize they were bamboozled The other one we can laugh about our differences That's what i call real Friends 💖
I do not struggle with this at all. If you voted for, and now pledge allegiance to a rapist, fraudster, racist, nazi, I have cut you out of my life like the cancer you are.
Prior to the Tea Party, I had friends across the political spectrum. After 2020, the conservatives had either become 'Never Trumpers' or we were no longer in contact.
I was asked the same thing as I unfriended people who used to be friends. My reply was/is "yes, when you support a Convicted Felon/Sexual Assaulter completely devoid of morals, values, ethics and character."It really wasn't about politics. If it was, I wouldn't have been friends in the first place.
This happened to me when a friend shared a pro-dump post about inflation. She had never told me outright about her politics but sometimes criticized Kamala, testing me. With a daughter who may or may not choose to be a mom, her vote for him is a direct threat to my family. We cannot be friends.
I didn’t end friendships and family relationships over people voting for Romney or McCain or even Bush, and I think Bush should be in a cell in The Hague.
Trump is fundamentally and completely different. It’s a question of morals. If people can’t understand that, they are the problem, not you
Seriously. I think there's a fair argument that all American presidents going back quite a ways are guilty of, at the very least, supporting regimes that have committed crimes against humanity.
Trump is actively trying to oppose human rights and democracy. Even W never did that.
I’m completely 💯 willing to lose “friends” in order to defend and uphold the Constitution, and maintain democracy; I swore an oath to the Constitution to be an American citizen. It’s that simple.
I will never be able to think of my former Republican friends, the same after their unshakable support of Donald Trump, and including after the insurrection
Agree. To advance the soul, you must leave behind everything that doesn’t serve your highest good. So screw maga! I moved from the Ozarks to Illinois. Best decision ever to live in a blue state.
Exactly. Politics? No, because the Democratic party is garbage too. Even morally they are repugnant in many ways. But I vote for them because they aren't actively trying to suppress the rights of other human beings.
Losing friends over Political beliefs is nothing but
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I m also now, realising , how difficult, it is to be a truly matured person, in this , World ~~
Stopped talking to my conservative parents. Had no choice but to call them to jump my car. Stepdad gave me the “family should be stronger than politics”. It’s not a political disagreement, it’s a moral disagreement.
I’m willing to lose friends when they agree with a person who wants to harm other humans and trample on their rights. If you voted for Trump that told me a lot about what you will overlook and tolerate.
That’s the difference between right and left. Lefties only surround themselves with homogenous thinkers which is what fascists & communists do. Right wingers literally couldn’t give a fuck what your political beliefs are; they’ll still talk to you.
The difference is staggering but it's the gullible, dimwitted, willfully ignorant types that can't tell the difference...you know, like the ones who voted for a lying, cheating, thieving, felonious, traitorous CONMAN.
I was dating a conservative guy for a few years before 2020. I broken up with him during the first year of covid and since then, he has become a maga troll. It’s both hard to look away and hard to watch. But I sure dodged a bullet
My "friend" is such a bully. For context, she blocked me immediately after she sent her last message, then unblocked me sometime later. Since this is her usual routine, I blocked her and had my STBX block her, too. I resolved to not let her manipulate me again. I didn't delete any post, either.
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I pity those who value it so little that they are unwilling to experience the smallest discomfort in their own lives to defend it. Those people should NEVER ask why Republican politicians are unwilling to risk their careers
Disappointed and done.
I respect that individual’s autonomy but not their morality.
I left the other place a while ago.
Stay Proud and strong in the future which awaits your country.
With love and peace for the new year from a British Cousin.
https://themoralalgorithm.com/the-moral-algorithm/
I saw one of my friends from kindergarten at the J6 insurrection.
I am in my 60s!
I contacted the FBI & turned his ass in.
MAGA’s are not only a threat to democracy.
They are a threat to themselves & everyone around them.
If they're hiding behind that, they're pathetic.
If they actually believe that, they need therapy.
But I won't tolerate nasty.
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It's INSANE! 😠
It's sad.
Trump is fundamentally and completely different. It’s a question of morals. If people can’t understand that, they are the problem, not you
Trump is actively trying to oppose human rights and democracy. Even W never did that.
It’s on us, We the People.
I just ignore the subject with mine.
They attempt to justify the morally indefensible.
" Immaturity " ~~
Of course~~
I m also now, realising , how difficult, it is to be a truly matured person, in this , World ~~
PS - He thinks he’s pro-indigenous rights 🙄