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They destroyed the greatest democracy in the history of the world. Irish_Dem Nov 24 #1
I feel I truly live samplegirl Nov 25 #67
Yes Irish_Dem Nov 25 #68
"A Democracy, if you can keep it..." cadoman Nov 24 #2
The past few days I've read a few stories where people said they don't think CrispyQ Nov 24 #3
They voted for the child rapist. onecaliberal Nov 24 #13
Yeah, but so will us other vunerable people. electric_blue68 Nov 25 #105
In my Drinking Liberally group the other night, one of our group said that niyad Nov 24 #15
I heard the same from some. So I asked "then why are you voting for him?" Callie1979 Nov 24 #24
It seems like they were attracted to someone who was bullshitting them and liked those BS tales. TheBlackAdder Nov 24 #25
Their morals are upside down, samplegirl. Diamond_Dog Nov 24 #4
All of the above samplegirl Nov 24 #41
Actions have repercussions. They don't happen in a vacuum. paleotn Nov 24 #5
The type of person that would vote for them RandiFan1290 Nov 24 #6
One does not always know. A friend called me the other night, very upset. She niyad Nov 24 #16
Same Woodwizard Nov 24 #7
+1 on your timeline of judgement. CrispyQ Nov 24 #17
My boss once said to me samplegirl Nov 24 #48
I worked at a Rite Aid once long ago for about 2 or 3 weeks. Silver Gaia Nov 24 #56
Disgusting, and dispiriting. Terrible behavior! electric_blue68 Nov 25 #106
It's a wonderful feeling of freedom isn't it? I have never felt so light as I do now after losing Autumn Nov 24 #8
Fuck 'em. (nt) Paladin Nov 24 #9
that's exactly how I've felt for a long time FoxNewsSucks Nov 24 #22
We just need to step away from them and not engage.... FarPoint Nov 24 #10
I wish there were a way to confine FoxNewsSucks Nov 24 #23
They'll get what they deserve. Different Drummer Nov 24 #36
I'm just sitting back and watching them cry about it with an occassional 'oh, well' or 'sucks, doesn't it?' TheBlackAdder Nov 24 #26
My next door neighbor samplegirl Nov 25 #71
Please don't capitulate and give up oldmanlynn Nov 24 #11
Where do you see that the OP has given up? niyad Nov 24 #20
Give up? Cirsium Nov 25 #89
Ummm . . . the CORRECT thing to do is GIVE UP on people who vote for a child rapist John Shaft Nov 25 #92
Me either. onecaliberal Nov 24 #12
I care. I'm fortunate to be in a 99% MAGA free life. yardwork Nov 24 #14
We purged the sole MAGA who was always puting down my sister and starting shit at holiday dinners. TheBlackAdder Nov 24 #28
Good idea! My BIL doesn't do anything like that. yardwork Nov 24 #29
My husbands family samplegirl Nov 24 #42
I do not care who made what mistake DonCoquixote Nov 24 #18
I agree. Anybody could look up the truth. yardwork Nov 24 #30
I don't have any in my life wryter2000 Nov 24 #19
The American Dream czarjak Nov 24 #21
I haven't cut any of them off... they cut me off. hunter Nov 24 #27
I will no longer put effort into relationships with them. Not cutting them off. They can contact me. CousinIT Nov 24 #31
Oh your much better than me samplegirl Nov 24 #45
I don't associate with Nazis JoseBalow Nov 24 #32
I will not lose family or friends over politics. totodeinhere Nov 24 #33
Tolerating intolerance? Cirsium Nov 24 #35
"I cannot tolerate the intolerable", La Coliniere Nov 24 #37
Excellent Cirsium Nov 24 #44
None of my family members have ever abused me regardless of their politics. totodeinhere Nov 25 #62
right. they are just abusing trans, gay, poor,... NoRethugFriends Nov 25 #76
You are making quite an assumption there. totodeinhere Nov 25 #81
They are supporting abuse Cirsium Nov 25 #83
By voting for him they are saying a huge amount about trans or gay people. NoRethugFriends Nov 25 #85
I don't understand Cirsium Nov 25 #82
It's not over politics, it's over basic morality NameAlreadyTaken Nov 24 #40
EXACTLY!! niyad Nov 24 #54
I will not allow anyone into my life if they voted to render me rightless niyad Nov 24 #51
Probably most Trump voters didn't believe that their vote was a vote for Putin totodeinhere Nov 25 #63
I really don't care WHAT f'n excuse/reason/whim they use to defend voting niyad Nov 25 #64
Out of those who voted about 49% voted for him. totodeinhere Nov 25 #69
But that is NOT what you said in your previous post. You SAID, "half the niyad Nov 25 #74
I think you are nitpicking now. totodeinhere Nov 25 #80
Angry? Cirsium Nov 25 #88
THANK YOU for your excellent post, and for including that part of MLK's niyad Nov 25 #100
Words for our time Cirsium Nov 25 #102
Do keep trying. I truly am amused now. niyad Nov 25 #99
Half the country? Full Serrano Nov 25 #65
Roughly half of our country members who voted totodeinhere Nov 25 #70
Did I say we didn't lose? I did not. I said your math is flawed. Full Serrano Nov 25 #87
Welcome to DU! Enjoying your stay? GP6971 Nov 25 #75
I recommend a less condescending and confrontational tone. TomSlick Nov 25 #104
False Cirsium Nov 25 #84
So what? Cirsium Nov 25 #86
it's more than politics for some of us and those we love Ilikepurple Nov 24 #52
I don't allow people who condone child rape into my world John Shaft Nov 25 #93
The paradox of tolerance. haele Nov 25 #95
This message was self-deleted by its author Raine Nov 26 #107
they lost you. barbtries Nov 24 #34
Cry Wolf ! Nigrum Cattus Nov 24 #38
You are far better off without those people in your life. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 24 #39
I have including my samplegirl Nov 24 #43
I haven't been in proximity to a Trumpist in years. byronius Nov 25 #61
Never been happier that my MAGAt family live 2000 miles away Hassler Nov 24 #46
Me as well!!! wolfie001 Nov 24 #47
I won't let Trump take my family and friendships HereForTheParty Nov 24 #49
Is that possible? Cirsium Nov 25 #90
It has come up in passing HereForTheParty Nov 25 #94
Best wishes Cirsium Nov 25 #97
I have not lost any Meowmee Nov 24 #50
SENIOR Chinese neighbor brought us a pie the other day vapor2 Nov 24 #53
it takes a toll for sure. Groundhawg Nov 24 #55
Experience is a dear school but.. MrWowWow Nov 24 #57
Trump supporters are ANGRY EllieBC Nov 24 #58
On the one hand yes Meowmee Nov 24 #60
I do. It is tearing my extended family apart. Mom will not allow anyone who voted for VP Harris to come kelly1mm Nov 24 #59
Wow no samplegirl Nov 25 #66
It's been growing since President Obama days. This though is the first time a group of us were basically kelly1mm Nov 25 #78
The right has created mini civil wars in families. EllieBC Nov 25 #79
I wouldn't go. I couldn't put up with the abuse that would be spouted. haele Nov 25 #96
Years ago I cut ties with a friend moniss Nov 25 #72
This thread is sad. PennRalphie Nov 25 #73
Your Republican friends and family ibegurpard Nov 25 #91
It isn't "politics", it is morality. niyad Nov 25 #103
The one thing about family, egduj Nov 25 #77
Only in fairy tales. niyad Nov 25 #101
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