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bluesbassman

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27. I have a friend like that, known him since second grade, almost 60 years.

Thu Nov 28, 2024, 09:31 AM

Nov 28

We grew up together in Northern California and after reaching adulthood drifted apart as people do, but kept in touch. About ten years ago I relocated to Texas and he relocated to Idaho. I guess he thought me moving to Texas meant I was on the same wavelength as him with his move to Idaho because along with pictures of the grandkids and scenery he started sending increasingly rightwing stuff. Funny things at first that I never acknowledged, but it got progressively worse and finally I responded and told him “look, I’m not sure if you’re aware of it but I’m quite Liberal. You and I have never had political conversations before, but if you want to do it in a mutually respectful way I’m more than willing. In the meantime, do not send me any more cartoons or right wing propaganda.” He honored my request and I haven’t received any more nonsense from him. However, it did change my view of our relationship and that’s ok. At least I know where he stands and can act or not accordingly.

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I have a friend i've known for over 40 years and i keep evading his phone calls [View all] CatWoman Nov 28 OP

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 underpants Nov 28 #1

Judge Joe Brown?? Wiz Imp Nov 28 #9

These shows are cheap and popular. Judge Judy dominated ratings in major markets underpants Nov 28 #18

I understand that. What I don't understand is those that on several of them, the judges were horrible people. Wiz Imp Nov 28 #24

He's probably just focused on his taxes. underpants Nov 28 #30

I think white racists like Black people who affirm racism. yardwork Nov 28 #26

The y love it! Only reason Larry Elder is on talk radio Demovictory9 Nov 28 #29

Yes. They have that one use. dchill Nov 28 #33

I'd guess the same principle also applies to misogyny whathehell Nov 28 #38

I have cut them from my life. BonnieJW Nov 28 #21

My two cents: you should continue to shun him. n/t Mister Ed Nov 28 #2

Sometimes toxic people have to be excised from our lives. It's hard, but it's allegorical oracle Nov 28 #17

Doesn't sound like OP is shunning him. Kaleva Nov 28 #22

Tell him he got what he wanted wryter2000 Nov 28 #50

These people with the "Biden is old and feeble" shit. Diamond_Dog Nov 28 #3

Exactly. The excuses have worn thin. paleotn Nov 28 #34

I know plenty of smart people who voted for Trump. Elessar Zappa Nov 28 #57

Anecdotal. You don't know everyone who voted paleotn Nov 28 #58

I'm not saying there's not a lot of idiot Trump supporters. Elessar Zappa Nov 28 #73

Not to mention that voting for a fascist is in and of itself a fucking stupid act. Karasu Nov 29 #80

Inexcusable!!! ailsagirl Nov 28 #72

Of course! Elessar Zappa Nov 28 #74

Either those who voted for him are incredibly stupid... ailsagirl Nov 28 #78

I think it's both, the uncritical mind is open to brainwash stupidity . arthritisR_US Nov 29 #79

In their minds it is 1980s and he's looking good. travelingthrulife Nov 28 #43

remember when Trump donned that ridiculous sanitation outfit CatWoman Nov 28 #75

How have your mortgage payments increased because of the tax cuts? Callie1979 Nov 28 #4

Mortgage payments are not always fixed - TBF Nov 28 #49

I know escrow pmts will vary but I thought ARMs bit the dust after the '08 mess! Callie1979 Nov 28 #63

Hate Weaponized Kid Berwyn Nov 28 #5

As a vet, maybe you should redirect your friend to the overwhelming... Hugin Nov 28 #6

I weeded most of them out before the election. Woodwizard Nov 28 #7

You can either be the puppet or the puppet master Kaleva Nov 28 #8

It doesn't sound indigoth Nov 28 #10

At this point, don't play defense. Go on the offensive againt Trump. Martin Eden Nov 28 #11

The racism is a deal breaker for me. RandiFan1290 Nov 28 #12

im shunning all maggots except some of the older ladies samnsara Nov 28 #13

Sounds like your friend needs some tough love Raven123 Nov 28 #14

Stop engaging... 2naSalit Nov 28 #15

I agree Kaleva Nov 28 #20

Call blocker AverageOldGuy Nov 28 #16

Block him. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life. Let him try to convince some other sucker. ratchiweenie Nov 28 #19

You can't reason with stupid people. Emile Nov 28 #23

The Trump supporters are lost souls Septua Nov 28 #25

Haters gonna hate, hate, hate... OMGWTF Nov 28 #68

I have a friend like that, known him since second grade, almost 60 years. bluesbassman Nov 28 #27

You can't reason someone out of an opinion Joe Nation Nov 28 #28

Attempting to debate with a true believer is just arguing Kaleva Nov 28 #39

Rightwing media has been pushing the idea that all Dems are evil baby-killers for 40 years LymphocyteLover Nov 28 #31

I look at relationships like the limbs of trees... maspaha Nov 28 #32

He doesn't care about your feelings. Baitball Blogger Nov 28 #35

Right there with you... orwell Nov 28 #36

Sadly, he's been what I call, voluntarily brainwashed. Joinfortmill Nov 28 #37

Strong people lift others up. Weak people try to cut others down. usonian Nov 28 #40

I had a friend of 54 years that turned into a Luz Nov 28 #41

A serious statesman with decades of experience vs a reality TV show host with a felony conviction. CrispyQ Nov 28 #42

Why has it taken eight years? HereForTheParty Nov 28 #44

He's toxic. You are better off without that right now. Human have only so much fighting capacity. CousinIT Nov 28 #45

Judge Joe Brown -- regional loon cadoman Nov 28 #46

You cannot win the hearts and minds of people who repeatedly prove they are in possession of neither. Efilroft Sul Nov 28 #47

My question Rebl2 Nov 28 #48

as i said in my OP CatWoman Nov 28 #77

I refuse to interact with MAGAts. Martin68 Nov 28 #51

At least you've got us Maeve Nov 28 #52

I understand. I have a similar situation. Its hard having a rational conversation with people that consume RW garbage tulipsandroses Nov 28 #53

To me, its simple - if this person won't honor a request to not talk politics and to quit sending u political material nmmi Nov 28 #54

Fuck him. Happy Thanksgiving. cactusfractal Nov 28 #55

Block his number and if there are any attempts to contact you through other channels say "I can't talk right now. Please NBachers Nov 28 #56

This is why he loves Trump. keithbvadu2 Nov 28 #59

It's hard but sometimes we have to acknowledge that former friends are incapable of reality. Thanks to Rush, Fox, etc. Evolve Dammit Nov 28 #60

We each have only a finite number of hours in our life. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 28 #61

The Awful Ugly brainwashed Mases.. who let it happen. Cha Nov 28 #62

NEVER speak to him again. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 28 #64

Eh, some friend, eh? Someone that is constantly trying to push crap into your face is truly NOT a friend. SWBTATTReg Nov 28 #65

MAGAs won't change DownriverDem Nov 28 #66

I have a super rw aunt. "I'm not a racist, but..." stollen Nov 28 #67

Time to cut ties with this person, and stop communicating sakabatou Nov 28 #69

you need to copy this post Skittles Nov 28 #70

He's taking up space in your head and not paying rent The Wizard Nov 28 #71

The scariest part is that more & more people Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 28 #76