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Beachnutt

(8,914 posts) Mon Jan 1, 2024, 10:07 AM Jan 2024

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Most of my friends and family took the trump train [View all]

to maga looney land, some took the one way trip to death during the covid era, some took the train to prison for insurrection and many went batshit crazy but none of them found happiness and prosperity.
Will they come back to reality in 2024 or will they board another fox news trip to hate.
I miss my friends and family but they have been exposed for what they really feel inside and now things will never be the same.
A light has been shined on Good vs Evil in my world and I'm so glad I stood my ground and chose not to board the trump train.

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Most of my friends and family took the trump train [View all] Beachnutt Jan 2024 OP

Mine, too. My SiL did tell us a couple of days ago, she's not votingbfor anyone this time around ... marble falls Jan 2024 #1

I really don't communicate Beachnutt Jan 2024 #3

My trumpy brother moreland01 Jan 2024 #23

Ask him to put his request in writing! nt Shermann Jan 2024 #47

I've said for a long time that those not brainwashed slightlv Jan 2024 #71

I'm sorry you (your brother) chose a crazy wannabe dictator? TigressDem Jan 2024 #73

My BFF of 36 years dumped me for Trump. OMGWTF Jan 2024 #43

Been away for a bit. Sorry to hear this. TigressDem Jan 2024 #101

Very sad to see this SouthernDem4ever Jan 2024 #95

I keep wondering if there is subliminal messaging in the ALT media world. TigressDem Jan 2024 #102

Mine too. All but one who I can't see often. CousinIT Jan 2024 #2

OMG, that must be hard to deal with. The hatefulness and ignorance, willful ignorance is the US is astounding. RKP5637 Jan 2024 #30

"Some call themselves "Libertarian" - which are MAGAts who don't want to admit it." Nailed it. So true Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #79

Libertarians are like house cats Axelrods_Typewriter Jan 2024 #93

Several of my husband's sisters got on board MOMFUDSKI Jan 2024 #4

That is so sad. I hope you've found friends elsewhere. mainer Jan 2024 #5

My wife lost two of her right wing cousins Emile Jan 2024 #6

My life long best friend True Blue American Jan 2024 #7

In 2016, my husband asked his brother mountain grammy Jan 2024 #8

It's sad and it hurts... kentuck Jan 2024 #9

That, my friend, is a profound "mike drop" epitaph for MAGAism. jaxexpat Jan 2024 #13

Saying hate is an opinion is like saying arsenic is a flavour. Swede Jan 2024 #10

Only have one relative and multigraincracker Jan 2024 #11

Relatives Lilaclady Jan 2024 #14

Welcome Lilaclady not fooled Jan 2024 #41

I have one cousin that is not only on that train, but deep into the bowels of every web located NewHendoLib Jan 2024 #12

Oh I like the Biden Express! tavernier Jan 2024 #16

Here's some anti-FQX stuff KS Toronado Jan 2024 #15

Stick by your values and beliefs without regret. hay rick Jan 2024 #17

Well said Beachnutt Jan 2024 #19

Well put. Paladin Jan 2024 #74

Who are they? DownriverDem Jan 2024 #18

Hateful... greedy ... stupid bedazzled Jan 2024 #61

My family was on the Trump train beginning in Bush's 2nd term Generic Brad Jan 2024 #20

Oh my goodness. I've heard a lot of sad stories but that takes cake. yardwork Jan 2024 #25

Wow - that's quite a liturgy of their problems. Your life must be much simpler now. erronis Jan 2024 #31

It is soooo much better Generic Brad Jan 2024 #66

Had to be hard. Glad you have your wife. Joinfortmill Jan 2024 #65

That about says it mollie8 Jan 2024 #21

Yes NJCher Jan 2024 #26

Awesome. Kath2 Jan 2024 #22

This is a whole other reality NJCher Jan 2024 #24

Just want to chime in here to say, SAME with my family. bluestarone Jan 2024 #27

The Chosen One musclecar6 Jan 2024 #35

That's Funny, about the 'only 3 reasons'. DontBelieveEastisEas Jan 2024 #59

Chosen for what? soldierant Jan 2024 #72

I'm reading this book and thinking about sending a copy Beachnutt Jan 2024 #37

Looks like a good book. bluestarone Jan 2024 #39

I think that your sisters mamacita75 Jan 2024 #54

I like how you co-opted "Stand Your Ground". Maybe we can make that a librul thing. :) nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2024 #28

My usual response to the Trump/MAGA types. Kath2 Jan 2024 #29

This is what worries me. Basic LA Jan 2024 #32

Our people are busy making the world better IbogaProject Jan 2024 #42

That breakdown sounds realistic. Basic LA Jan 2024 #57

Liberal Democrats are not a majority, but neither are RW Trump believers karynnj Jan 2024 #53

You make an excellent case. Basic LA Jan 2024 #56

Partially disagree quakerboy Jan 2024 #94

The best thing we can do for them is put him in prison nuxvomica Jan 2024 #33

The wound Traildogbob Jan 2024 #48

well said Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #77

🤜🤛 Traildogbob Jan 2024 #78

I totally agree but question if DOJ and SCOTUS are "equipped" to take it on. If they don't, we are fucked. Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #82

I'm fortunate most of my immediate family identifies as progressive and would never vote for Trump. sop Jan 2024 #34

Same here in Texas Beachnutt Jan 2024 #40

I hear you. I lived in Florida for 4 years. Loved it, but missed my kids/grandkids. Joinfortmill Jan 2024 #67

I grok. ananda Jan 2024 #36

I feel you. Kath2 Jan 2024 #38

My experience has been similar. griffi94 Jan 2024 #44

I think that's the hardest part to face, what some folks that we love are really like. Shocking, really. Joinfortmill Jan 2024 #68

2024 Snackshack Jan 2024 #45

I will say this in reply to your reply Beachnutt Jan 2024 #49

I hear you. Part of the problem is the corporate media is right leaning and motivated by profits... Joinfortmill Jan 2024 #69

You make so many excellent points - thanks! One that I know is true "there is no going back for the GOP" erronis Jan 2024 #70

If I'm ever forced to talk to my maga relatives again (I'm 62, so there's no guarantee) Iggo Jan 2024 #46

It's sad the way stinkamus divided and ripped our country apart...sorry that happened, you did the right thing PortTack Jan 2024 #50

I am still waiting for apologies from a few Nixon supporters I knew long ago cutroot Jan 2024 #51

If only they had been told the truth from day one ecstatic Jan 2024 #52

I have family who think x45 is the most persecuted COL Mustard Jan 2024 #55

i don't blame maga et tu Jan 2024 #58

we see the same media but have never fallen for that garbage Skittles Jan 2024 #89

i don't watch fox news et tu Jan 2024 #91

I was reading an article awhile back moniss Jan 2024 #60

friend who was my neighbor, moved to live near fam, was slowly drifting to that bs . he was a strong uninist dem . then AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #62

My cousin Smackdown2019 Jan 2024 #63

Gotta be hard standing there alone. Take heart, you have courage. The Universe will smile on you. Joinfortmill Jan 2024 #64

After stopping the car and telling my son he could NOT try to school me with ANY MTG thots.... TigressDem Jan 2024 #75

Where or from whom is he absorbing this crap? It's coming from somewhere. Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #81

He's not a youngun. TigressDem Jan 2024 #84

That is a lot. I wish I could suggest something besides therapy with s good counselor for the Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #85

We are doing OK with just keeping conversation about family and limiting our time. TigressDem Jan 2024 #86

A heroic effort on your part IMHO. I commend you for your love and patience. Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #98

I am trying something new as well. Scary but it might help a lot of people if I can get it together. TigressDem Jan 2024 #103

needed on a national scale with visibility. email Rachel or MSNBC CEO? Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #104

Hope to get it together in a few weeks. TigressDem Jan 2024 #105

That is A LOT on your plate. Pace yourself if possible. I burned out on relative care and end stuff. Best wishes, ED Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #106

Huge challenges for you. I appreciate the persistence and dedication to try to make it work. All the best and keep in Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #99

"...now things will never be the same." dchill Jan 2024 #76

It's a civil war guys. There is no turning back? The violence will come and we all need to be aware of that. Sadly. n/t Evolve Dammit Jan 2024 #80

The Sunk Cost Fallacy is kairos12 Jan 2024 #83

My family SUCKS! Groundhawg Jan 2024 #87

I often think family is way overrated Skittles Jan 2024 #88

You're right Beachnutt Jan 2024 #90

My brother full on trumper samplegirl Jan 2024 #92

What will they do RocRizzo55 Jan 2024 #96

I hope that ONE DAY, the extent of Cambridge Analytica's game on you Baltimike Jan 2024 #97

Off Track The Conductor Jan 2024 #100