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31. Settle Down Beavis

Sat Dec 22, 2018, 03:56 PM

Dec 2018

The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. If you want revenge, ignore them and let them stew when we celebrate Trump leaving in shame. When you show them anger, anger is an easy emotion for them to deal with---they just spout Trump lies. Silence turns their anger into acid, and it will destroy them from within.

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I just told my wife we cannot visit her sister for Christmas. Trump related. [View all] shockey80 Dec 2018 OP

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