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6. My wife lost two of her right wing cousins

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Mon Jan 1, 2024, 10:38 AM

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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