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It is truly sad that the political dialogue has become so toxic. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #1
I haven't decided if... SkyDaddy7 Dec 2018 #47
If there is no possibility of changing their views, guillaumeb Dec 2018 #54
I don't bring it up. But if a Trump Lover does, then I UNLEASH HELL ON THEM! LBM20 Dec 2018 #127
Of course! SkyDaddy7 Dec 2018 #131
In this case I put the responsibility on Shockey and ask him to Hortensis Dec 2018 #51
Perhaps you could spend some of your good will making trump lovers more respectable. lancelyons Dec 2018 #67
We ALL have responsibility for our decisions. Hortensis Dec 2018 #81
+1 Martin Eden Dec 2018 #75
Well said. Doodley Dec 2018 #77
Yes, and it IS all about dividing and conquering the electorate. Hortensis Dec 2018 #82
A wise man once said Martin Eden Dec 2018 #87
Guess what - it's none of your business . . . hatrack Dec 2018 #113
Then, he shouldn't post about it on a discussion board. pintobean Dec 2018 #115
Ooh, sick burn, Brah! hatrack Dec 2018 #117
Lol. Well, by your reasoning pintobean Dec 2018 #118
Not the post, the decision on how to handle family dynamics hatrack Dec 2018 #119
Why should he keep his mouth shut The Liberal Lion Dec 2018 #120
Half the nation supported Trump? Hyperbole I hope. maddiemom Dec 2018 #129
Oddly, the trump cultists proudly touts sacrificing family relations for Trump, I kid you not OhNo-Really Dec 2018 #52
From what I have directly experienced tough guy Trumpers are cowards. gordianot Dec 2018 #59
I don't engage at all because blood pressure. OhNo-Really Dec 2018 #69
My husband outed us as Democrats to his family. Lars39 Dec 2018 #85
As FDR responded, "I welcome their hatred." olegramps Dec 2018 #130
Some of them are just so completely brainwashed Ohiogal Dec 2018 #2
My usual comment on FB to Tr**Putinista's is: GoneOffShore Dec 2018 #20
Because they know it's true. dchill Dec 2018 #23
Yes, they will defend him as a martyr bitterross Dec 2018 #29
When Trump goes down... Clash City Rocker Dec 2018 #102
"I am going to be brutal to all the Trump voters I know" oberliner Dec 2018 #3
Almost as goodly and lordly as calling people 'delusional' LanternWaste Dec 2018 #135
Great point oberliner Dec 2018 #136
So you're the boss of the family, huh? cwydro Dec 2018 #4
I was thinking the same thing. WhiskeyWulf Dec 2018 #55
Yep. cwydro Dec 2018 #74
Um, The Wife Was The Decider ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #90
That's the wife giving into the inappropriate demand. nt WhiskeyWulf Dec 2018 #93
I think telling someone they FoxNewsSucks Dec 2018 #126
Seriously? n/t kcr Dec 2018 #95
The OP is clear, "I just told my wife we cannot go." cwydro Dec 2018 #128
Nope ProfessorGAC Dec 2018 #132
So did I. cwydro Dec 2018 #133
The wife made the decision The Liberal Lion Dec 2018 #122
the post title doesn't really match the treestar Dec 2018 #100
This. Wife wanted to go but decided to keep the peace... Joe941 Dec 2018 #105
My father-in-law is a Trump but, but I'll put up with him for my wife's sake. bearsfootball516 Dec 2018 #5
Good for you. cwydro Dec 2018 #39
I am in the same position and do as you do for my wife. The only thing I will not shut up for is Doodley Dec 2018 #78
Inlaws are Fox watching Trumpsters Just a Weirdo Dec 2018 #104
yep billymerk Dec 2018 #6
LOL...you know it! Power 2 the People Dec 2018 #7
Love It. shockey80 Dec 2018 #12
Just wait until tax bills hit home in the higher SALT states. roamer65 Dec 2018 #8
Way to take a stand. But why wait for the Trump term to end? Why not unload on them right now? WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2018 #9
I am waiting for the final results of the Mueller investigation like everyone else. shockey80 Dec 2018 #15
And in the meantime, you can't keep your shit together for your wife's sake? WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2018 #18
Thank you. cwydro Dec 2018 #35
Yeah, this part in particular makes him sound like a real control freak. /s Grokenstein Dec 2018 #49
Yes, I am going to brutal to the Trump voters I know, for this reason. shockey80 Dec 2018 #10
I think a lot of trump supporters want trump to use Nuclear Weapons nt maryellen99 Dec 2018 #32
End Times aeromanKC Dec 2018 #101
Yep...and trump is surrounded by end timers in his administration nt maryellen99 Dec 2018 #103
This will only serve to make them more intrenched. guruoo Dec 2018 #56
You have a point... Trump voters can go fuck themselves!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #106
I agree with you The Liberal Lion Dec 2018 #124
... demmiblue Dec 2018 #11
Why is it always up to us sane people edhopper Dec 2018 #13
Because we can. JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2018 #58
I'm sure they're all terrified pintobean Dec 2018 #14
I can't call them traitors until Mueller proves it. shockey80 Dec 2018 #16
Hmmm. After reading post #10 pintobean Dec 2018 #19
What is it exactly that you are trying to achieve? Doodley Dec 2018 #80
recs pintobean Dec 2018 #97
It sounds like you have sarisataka Dec 2018 #17
How did you know I have my wife chained to the stove, barefoot and naked. shockey80 Dec 2018 #21
I agree with you. They do need to be showed the error of their ways so they never do it again. Oppaloopa Dec 2018 #68
When I feel like being brutal, I remember that these people have the perfect comeback. Croney Dec 2018 #22
But I don't feel being "brutal" helps TexasBushwhacker Dec 2018 #40
Yep. Every. last. word. nt Baltimike Dec 2018 #24
Remember, these people that could support trump and the repugs will also support the next erronis Dec 2018 #25
Don't wait! Racerdog1 Dec 2018 #26
In our family we have spent the past 3 years talking about mtngirl47 Dec 2018 #27
Blood relatives are much more important than politics and Trump at140 Dec 2018 #28
I can't bear to be around my trumpian brothers and sisters Goodheart Dec 2018 #30
Settle Down Beavis Roy Rolling Dec 2018 #31
You must be civil! You must reach out to them! ProudLib72 Dec 2018 #33
Cool story bro. N/t .99center Dec 2018 #34
+1 obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #61
Cool Story ? ? Are you saying he fabricated (lied) it? I don't know how you can assume that if that auntAgonist Dec 2018 #116
It's time for the gloves to come off. This is a call to arms. Our liberty and American way of life.. W T F Dec 2018 #36
it's better not to give T-boy the airtime. ginnyinWI Dec 2018 #37
My son-in-law is a Trump supporter but he knows to keep his mouth shut if I visit. I return dameatball Dec 2018 #38
That sucks that you want to rob your wife and her sister and nieces of critical bonding time lostnfound Dec 2018 #41
This OP is just sad. n/t tammywammy Dec 2018 #42
i have a few tRumpets in my family. Kurt V. Dec 2018 #43
I hate how trump supporters make everything political AlexSFCA Dec 2018 #44
Don't let sagetea Dec 2018 #45
... FirstLight Dec 2018 #64
our family has literally split apart because of politics samnsara Dec 2018 #46
Don't ruin the holidays for your wife. Liberty Belle Dec 2018 #48
He has no right to tell his wife that anyway obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #63
Why wait? Seems like there's plenty of ammo already. nt Persondem Dec 2018 #50
My brother is a trump lover. Last Christmas we really got into it. It was a lot of yelling and iluvtennis Dec 2018 #53
No real Branch Trumpvidians in my family 47of74 Dec 2018 #57
You have no right to tell your wife that obamanut2012 Dec 2018 #60
In my family... TJKatd Dec 2018 #62
I could never never live with a trump lover. She must have a horrible marriage and live for his Oppaloopa Dec 2018 #65
your assumption is gross. Inkfreak Dec 2018 #71
That is my plan too but I only know one of them and never BigmanPigman Dec 2018 #66
What a terrible attitude at a time of holiday enjoyment with family. Inkfreak Dec 2018 #70
I feel for your wife. She's in a terrible position. nolabear Dec 2018 #72
Sorry to disagree snowybirdie Dec 2018 #73
I'm with you. I'll be rubbing it in a bit myself. brush Dec 2018 #76
Good news, I just unchained my wife from the stove and told her we could visit her sister. shockey80 Dec 2018 #79
I do think you've been misunderstood Rorey Dec 2018 #110
So you "told her she could visit." cwydro Dec 2018 #134
Just hoping she can see her sister soon. mahina Dec 2018 #83
And so America is divided, parents against children, siblings against each other, elocs Dec 2018 #84
+1 Martin Eden Dec 2018 #88
Exactly Raine Dec 2018 #96
There are reluctant Trump voters, Trump supporters, Trump followers and they are not all the same. elocs Dec 2018 #111
Please don't wait until the nightmare ends maxrandb Dec 2018 #86
Agree to disagree and don't discuss politics Raine Dec 2018 #89
Up to now, but with Donald the effects may last treestar Dec 2018 #98
I don't have any Meowmee Dec 2018 #91
We have a no politics rule... Buckeyeblue Dec 2018 #92
Don't let me down XRubicon Dec 2018 #94
I would still go but treestar Dec 2018 #99
Wow your wife capitulated to your toddler like foot stomping? EllieBC Dec 2018 #107
I am with you. I am glad you don't want to associate with those who support MLAA Dec 2018 #108
Thank you, you get it. shockey80 Dec 2018 #114
Please reconsider. Life is short. If politics are brought up, SCRUBDASHRUB Dec 2018 #109
I sat next to my Trump-loving Limbaugh-listening BIL at an early holiday 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2018 #112
The cult has an effective The Wizard Dec 2018 #121
I get it. This isn't just a matter of political differences... Mars and Minerva Dec 2018 #123
I feel for your wife and her sister. KentuckyWoman Dec 2018 #125
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