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La Coliniere

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40. I can't and I won't.

Fri Jan 10, 2025, 06:21 AM

Jan 10

Being cordial at a funeral is one thing. Sharing time or hobbies or interests with anyone who voted for what’s about to come down upon us? Fuck no. Never. After we saw what happened on 1/6/21 and knowing full well their agenda, got to be kidding. I’ll never be a good German.

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If Obama and Trump can be cordial, you can watch a football game with your neighbor [View all] Renew Deal Jan 10 OP

In general I would agree EdmondDantes_ Jan 10 #1

They are there for a function newdeal2 Jan 10 #2

This. B.See Jan 10 #12

Never. I don't associate with magats, or with people who do. brush Jan 10 #83

That's it exactly.... Think. Again. Jan 10 #53

If I see Obama watch a game at Mar A Lago ... Bluetus Jan 10 #76

Not the same thing at all. Phoenix61 Jan 10 #3

Really. Not the same thing At All. Cha Jan 10 #6

and this. B.See Jan 10 #13

+1. I'm in the "Be like Obama" camp, at least for a little while. I'm hoping trump will have a Silent Type Jan 10 #4

I'm in the "Be like Obama" camp for the purpose of ensuring... dchill Jan 10 #31

Barack took one for the team, as was called for under the circumstances. hatrack Jan 10 #5

... and this. B.See Jan 10 #14

They were forced together by protocol LuvLoogie Jan 10 #7

.. and this too. B.See Jan 10 #15

Neighbors are 24/7 - sorry, stupid thread. NoMoreRepugs Jan 10 #8

They are time? Renew Deal Jan 10 #10

Nope. Aristus Jan 10 #9

Exactly. B.See Jan 10 #16

I would sooner eat warm cow shit that be in the same room with that insurrectionist/rapist. Ferrets are Cool Jan 10 #11

Reconsider your disrespect for Obama, he had no choice who he sat next to MagickMuffin Jan 10 #67

I'm an old fart who has become stone hearted when it comes to magats. Ferrets are Cool Jan 10 #85

That I can agree with, I would not have engaged with * MagickMuffin Jan 10 #87

It's affirmative , yes, I agree. Drum Jan 10 #17

Nope. Nope. Nope. I doubt President Obama would call trump out of the blue to watch a game or hang out. tulipsandroses Jan 10 #18

If you can, fine. But Trump voters handed a loaded gun to someone who has been threatening Ms. Toad Jan 10 #19

So well said. MorbidButterflyTat Jan 10 #81

Thank you. Ms. Toad Jan 10 #86

No Drama OBAMA was cordial, Drumpf was inserting himself for attention. UTUSN Jan 10 #20

Obama is a politician Keepthesoulalive Jan 10 #21

Nah. A funeral is a social obligation, and not about the attendee, so cordial behavior RockRaven Jan 10 #22

Water & oil don't mix. nt William769 Jan 10 #23

False NameAlreadyTaken Jan 10 #24

I prefer to socialize with people I like and respect Quiet Em Jan 10 #25

True, but it's not REQUIRED of everyone. elleng Jan 10 #26

Seems to me Pres.O drew the short straw and had take one for the team... brush Jan 10 #27

I think they have assigned seating based on seniority: 1 Clinton, 2 Bush, 3 Obama, 4 Trump. LeftInTX Jan 10 #30

Yes and protocol would have put Michelle next to Traitor for the event Arazi Jan 10 #32

Michelle had another event. I don't think Trump was why she skipped. LeftInTX Jan 10 #34

??? Klarkashton Jan 10 #28

Not really the same thing though is it? Meowmee Jan 10 #29

You think the Obamas would go to MAL to watch a game w Traitor? Arazi Jan 10 #33

If Obama had a choice of where to sit no way would he have picked that seat. Hope22 Jan 10 #35

Not one chance in hell. KentuckyWoman Jan 10 #36

OMG, the orange one was smiling the first genuine smile I've ever seen on him. hedda_foil Jan 10 #37

The ill mannered, vulgar Turd idiotically asked Obama the question inside the National Cathedral ... Tarzanrock Jan 10 #39

I don't think so. Lunabell Jan 10 #38

I can't and I won't. La Coliniere Jan 10 #40

Not only no, but fuck no. Paladin Jan 10 #41

Bullshit !!! SamKnause Jan 10 #42

It's way beyond "politics" Martin Eden Jan 10 #43

But you don't really know what they were saying ecstatic Jan 10 #44

For me, it's not about politics. It's about morals. City Lights Jan 10 #45

Fuck no. Happy Hoosier Jan 10 #46

lol what on earth WhiskeyGrinder Jan 10 #47

At first I thought it was the Onion. Emile Jan 10 #48

Wealthy, powerful people can afford to be cordial to people who wish them harm. They will be just fine. Autumn Jan 10 #49

Suggesting who people should associate with... LuckyCharms Jan 10 #50

I can't abide... Hugin Jan 10 #51

So, it's bad to scold people for their political views - views that are themselves dismissive and disrespectful of Solly Mack Jan 10 #52

Letting anyone think you're Okay with their hate is wrong. Think. Again. Jan 10 #54

But I dont want to Johonny Jan 10 #55

Why not just pretend to agree with them, if the goal is to make them feel better? ExciteBike66 Jan 10 #56

Is that the goal? Renew Deal Jan 10 #59

Be a jerk how, by having standards? ExciteBike66 Jan 10 #61

I mean, s**t, do i have to hang out with neighbors who are registered sex offenders now? ExciteBike66 Jan 10 #62

You forgot to ask about Hitler Renew Deal Jan 10 #64

No, a convicted sex offender who has served his sentence is about right. ExciteBike66 Jan 10 #73

It is possible to decline an invitation Bettie Jan 10 #68

I agree Renew Deal Jan 10 #72

False equivalency get the red out Jan 10 #57

Ummm... no ZDU Jan 10 #58

Im a individual. Just because they can The Third Doctor Jan 10 #60

A non sequitur is all that I can think of as a response. UniqueUserName Jan 10 #63

I just followed your advice Renew Deal Jan 10 #65

If I am at a function where there are MAGAts Bettie Jan 10 #66

I disagree with assertions of this article entirely standingtall Jan 10 #69

Effing hell No! samplegirl Jan 10 #70

"If Obama and Trump can be cordial, you can watch a football game with your neighbor" LudwigPastorius Jan 10 #71

I don't associate with Nazis JoseBalow Jan 10 #74

My neighbors are trumpets, and I don't watch football Conjuay Jan 10 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author Wifes husband Jan 10 #77

Find ways to get along? Cirsium Jan 10 #78

Wasn't this taken at President Carter's funeral? MorbidButterflyTat Jan 10 #79

Obama had no choice who he was seated next to wryter2000 Jan 10 #80

As someone who is a sexual assault survivor.... usedtobedemgurl Jan 10 #82

You ask the impossible Cirsium Jan 10 #84

I actually was talking and rebuking the OP. usedtobedemgurl Jan 10 #91

I should just quit Cirsium Jan 11 #96

It is fine. usedtobedemgurl Jan 11 #98

The OP has been posting since you asked your question Arazi Jan 10 #95

Kicking again since the OP is posting this morning Arazi Jan 11 #106

I have a feeling... appmanga Jan 10 #88

You Derisively Mention "Righteous Lectures".... ProfessorGAC Jan 10 #89

Nothing like smell of hypocrisy. Any time of the day. Autumn Jan 10 #90

If Hitler, Pol Pot, Stalin, and Mao were alive I wouldn't watch a football game with them. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 10 #92

Well, Obama was always a little WEAK that way.... Jack Valentino Jan 10 #93

Show me a picture of Franklin Roosevelt making nice with HITLER, then we'll talk-- Jack Valentino Jan 10 #94

You ask the impossible Cirsium Jan 11 #97

President Obama is a class act. Patton French Jan 11 #99

There is a difference between being cordial at a funeral and pretending for 4 hours that they didn't vote for Hitler maxrandb Jan 11 #100

That's ridiculous. Scrivener7 Jan 11 #101

No, I can't. GoCubsGo Jan 11 #102

Unfortunately, you (and I) are the minority here. PennRalphie Jan 11 #103

I guarantee Southern_gent Jan 11 #107

Nobody is bragging. Today's Republicans are just genuinely unlikeable. Quiet Em Jan 11 #110

Silly question Southern_gent Jan 11 #112

LOL Not a chance in hell. My dumbfuck neighbors can all die in horror, for the horror they put on us. mucholderthandirt Jan 11 #104

No. Sky Jewels Jan 11 #105

I'll meet you halfway. Mike 03 Jan 11 #108

Barack Obama is one of the nicest people on the planet jmowreader Jan 11 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocratSinceBirth Jan 11 #111

Kim Jong Un loves the NBA DemocratSinceBirth Jan 12 #113