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In reply to the discussion: My asshole brother went to that attempted coup and stepped inside the capitol... [View all]PatSeg
(47,239 posts)132. Oh yes, you are so right about that
Sociopaths can be extremely charming, as it suits their purposes.
I am really surprised that your mother used DU to air her feelings about this and sincerely hope your brother doesn't know and eavesdrop on you.
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My asshole brother went to that attempted coup and stepped inside the capitol... [View all]
Baltimike
Apr 2021
OP
My Grandfather told me: God gives you your relatives, but you can choose your friends.
olegramps
Apr 2021
#109
You need to turn them in to the FBI, these mobsters tried overturning our elections
MagickMuffin
Apr 2021
#9
My RW brother gave me the best compliment ever, he said he was going to send my nephew ...
marble falls
Apr 2021
#12
Are they after people that just went in and never seemed to do much? Even if not, he's out on
brewens
Apr 2021
#13
I'm in the "turn him in" crowd. Not sure why you haven't. He is a secessionist.
Ferrets are Cool
Apr 2021
#18
Uh, numerous people have said the same to you in this thread. You posted this thread, right?
Treefrog
Apr 2021
#141
I see nowhere where I said you HAD to acquiesce to my comments, nor did I make a demand.
Treefrog
Apr 2021
#173
Thank you. I am *AMAZED* at how some feel entitled to substitute their judgement for mine
Baltimike
Apr 2021
#155
I Understand The Need to Vent But Don't Understand Why You Haven't Turned Them In
Indykatie
Apr 2021
#27
Very sorry to hear. It's still a loss of family regardless. Pretty sure FBI takes calls 24/7/365.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#45
their intellectual leader is a guy who told millions for decades that smoking doesn't cause cancer
certainot
Apr 2021
#48
I know, right? She's worried *I'm* going to be an asshole while her fave son is a fucking TRAITOR
Baltimike
Apr 2021
#94
Are they going to arrest the head of Publix's then? She donated 700,000 according to our local news
Oppaloopa
Apr 2021
#114
You are so so WRONG The whole family are racists. Look around for a African American the next time
Oppaloopa
Apr 2021
#184
Your comment made me remember the hilarious bit from Cosby when he was still a good guy
grantcart
Apr 2021
#191
Welcome to your son's extended DU family. In case you didn't notice, we love him!
niyad
Apr 2021
#200
That's a tough call, especially if he, his sons or your cousin find out you dropped the dime.
TheBlackAdder
Apr 2021
#63
I don't speak to them, but my brother used to masquerade around as "Independent"
Baltimike
Apr 2021
#83
NYPD Blue cops used to call them tittie bars-- Sipowicz did, anyway. But how would I know...
Hekate
Apr 2021
#217
Yep. She sure did. And would never go through the trouble to confront his behavior
Baltimike
Apr 2021
#197
Ok DU. Is it possible at all, we are being had by Baltimike and Baltimike's mom?
7wo7rees
Apr 2021
#78
*AFTER* she hung up on me for lambasting me for daring to find out about this
Baltimike
Apr 2021
#95
Exactly. Give them two names associated with a couple of insurrectionsists...
SMC22307
Apr 2021
#151
Pfffft. She's probaby told him by now so she can try and suck up to her fave
Baltimike
Apr 2021
#161
I agree with your mom too. I would not turn in a family member unless he was a serial killer.
NH Ethylene
Apr 2021
#82
What about if he was a rapist? A pedophile? A mass shooter (as opposed to a serial killer)?
niyad
Apr 2021
#203
It's a classic. I am begging you to run a poll on whether or not to call the FBI
grantcart
Apr 2021
#201
Here's the thing. The op must be a female/sister. The 'mom' clearly states 'he's my only son'' in
Treefrog
Apr 2021
#212
I have a brother to whom I haven't spoken in over 20 years. Sometimes it troubles me slightly...
NNadir
Apr 2021
#92
I am glad that you know you have your DU family to vent to. Take some deep breaths, pour
niyad
Apr 2021
#99
My mom told us "you can get stuck with relatives but you can pick good friends"
appleannie1
Apr 2021
#140
Yes. It's very possible they already know about it since so many of us do not think these traitors
Treefrog
Apr 2021
#176
It falls somewhere between "My uncle gave me a strange mixed animal" & "Could my neighbors...
Hekate
Apr 2021
#218
Curious about something. When you and Baltmike Mom talk about him, do you guys
Carlitos Brigante
Apr 2021
#221