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Coventina

(28,295 posts)
Wed Oct 16, 2024, 05:37 PM Oct 2024

My dad put a Trump sign in his yard. This is what my sister wrote to him: [View all]

Dear Dad,

I am writing this to you to voice my profound disappointment in finding out that you have placed a Trump sign in your yard. How can I process this as anything other than a grave contradiction against everything you have ever taught me and modeled as to what it meant to be a Christian and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.

It is an ugly fact that Trump incited a violent insurrection that led to the loss of life rather than gracefully conceding as a leader who truly cares about this country. And this is just one of many innumerable crimes he has chosen to perpetrate in his narcissistic quest for a second term as President.

His words, actions and policies run completely and outrageously against the teachings of Christ. I am shocked you would support a convicted rapist, felon, serial liar and individual who uses hate rhetoric and insults nearly every time he is interviewed. I am embarrassed because I have spent the last 8 years defending your integrity. I have been insisting, even to my own sister, that you would never stoop to supporting a man when his very actions mirror those of an antichrist.

My heart is full of grief over this. By supporting Trump and his agenda, you're condoning the stripping of my personal rights away and empowering a man who conducts himself without honor and deepens hate and division in America rather than unity, love and tolerance.

Your vote is your own and I believe in your right to have it, but now I wonder if you believe in mine? I implore you to research Project 2025 and question how this "plan" would improve anything about this country. Moreover, how, any of this upholds the teachings of Jesus. Matthew 25:31-45.

I am sending this, not to debate, I don't need you to defend your position and you do not owe me an apology. I hope, however, you will look deeply into your heart and pray or ponder everything I have stated here.

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I am so proud of her I'm weeping right now!!!

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excellent Skittles Oct 2024 #1
She sent it via email, no response yet. Coventina Oct 2024 #2
My daughter will vote for him Tree Lady Oct 2024 #54
an utter tragedy to see people fall under his malignant spell LymphocyteLover Oct 2024 #66
Voting for Trump Old Okie Oct 2024 #70
My other daughter lives in San Antonio Tree Lady Oct 2024 #73
To the more privileged supporting Trump is like support a football team; not much blow back to them. People have to make uponit7771 Oct 2024 #3
It's also like that with a lot of the not-so-privileged BaronChocula Oct 2024 #35
Absolutely, FAUX NewZ doesn't help uponit7771 Oct 2024 #57
She has written a wonderful letter. crim son Oct 2024 #4
Excellent and righteous! Drum Oct 2024 #5
Did your dad always support Trump? Self Esteem Oct 2024 #6
No, that's part of what is so shocking. He called him a clown, when Trump first came down the elevator. Coventina Oct 2024 #7
I'm a 60 something white male. My daughter was suprised when I stated harumph Oct 2024 #10
Rich people live longer Cirsium Oct 2024 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Oct 2024 #62
What about in 2020? Self Esteem Oct 2024 #19
I don't know who he voted for in 2020. I doubt he voted for Trump but I could be wrong. Coventina Oct 2024 #44
I'm sorry. That's too bad. Self Esteem Oct 2024 #50
Have you considered that some form of senility/dementia is starting? erronis Oct 2024 #21
Exactly my question too BaronChocula Oct 2024 #36
I have not noticed any other signs of dementia. Coventina Oct 2024 #45
That has to be so hard on you. erronis Oct 2024 #47
I think there are a lot of Rs who can't stand Trump soandso Oct 2024 #33
Good for her. onecaliberal Oct 2024 #8
Sorry! No family members here but I lost Cha Oct 2024 #11
WOW Brilliant and Excellent! Very emotionally Moving... Cha Oct 2024 #9
I thought about writing something, but I could not keep the anger out of it. Coventina Oct 2024 #13
Yes, she Did! Your siter is a brilliant writer. Cha Oct 2024 #22
Maybe write that angry letter? SomedayKindaLove Oct 2024 #55
We are living in a very trying time for our johnnyfins Oct 2024 #12
Very good question. In fact, a question for the ages. That vacuum between victory and fate is when the rot sneaks in. jaxexpat Oct 2024 #65
Please hug your sister for us! MLAA Oct 2024 #14
I'm leaving now to take her a Harris yard sign (prearranged before this happened) Coventina Oct 2024 #16
Awesome letter Demovictory9 Oct 2024 #15
You go girl! Devilsun Oct 2024 #17
She cited Matthew 25:31-46 ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2024 #18
That sounds like a possible culprit. A constant fire-hose of misinformation can warp peoples' minds. erronis Oct 2024 #23
I didn't think you could turn from liberal to MAGA... Trueblue Texan Oct 2024 #32
I feel your pain on that one. COL Mustard Oct 2024 #40
Oh, dear. It's hard to reason with a 99 year old. They know what they know and that is all. erronis Oct 2024 #48
I'm so sorry to hear about what happened with your mom. calimary Oct 2024 #64
That was January of 2013, the day after New Years. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2024 #67
I once used that passage in a "debate" with a rabid Trumper progressoid Oct 2024 #71
Yeah. My 82-year-old dad and his wife are Trump votes in Michigan TheGreatConspiracy Oct 2024 #20
It's brainwashing. maxsolomon Oct 2024 #25
Will your Dad read it? maxsolomon Oct 2024 #24
Perhaps send him this sermon pat_k Oct 2024 #26
That is a perfectly crafted message! consider_this Oct 2024 #27
Wow. Here's hoping your dad reads it with his heart. madamesilverspurs Oct 2024 #28
Well stated! BluRay76 Oct 2024 #29
Their "friends" Dan Oct 2024 #51
What a wonderful letter mgardener Oct 2024 #30
That was a brave letter for her to write to her own father. slightlv Oct 2024 #31
I picture him laughing about it wolfie001 Oct 2024 #34
I guess your dad is independently wealthy and doesn't need his SS or Medicare. Katcat Oct 2024 #37
So well said. wonder if it will reach him. Evolve Dammit Oct 2024 #38
Very powerful and soulful. Must have been very difficult to write, Brave woman, your sister. Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #39
Great response mdbl Oct 2024 #41
Excellent. LoisB Oct 2024 #42
"Your vote is your own and I believe in your right to have it, but now I wonder if you believe in mine?" Beartracks Oct 2024 #43
Good letter kwolf68 Oct 2024 #49
When they support a convicted felon/rapist/Insurrectionist not too sure any NoMoreRepugs Oct 2024 #52
Your sister deseserves a big high five ! Fla Dem Oct 2024 #53
You should be proud of her. That is one of ... Persondem Oct 2024 #56
Your sister is awesome!!! berksdem Oct 2024 #58
Honest and heartfelt. I hope it's received in that way. nt babylonsister Oct 2024 #59
Woah...fiercely beautiful, or beautifully fierce. She wrote amazing prose. electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #60
That's beautiful RussBLib Oct 2024 #61
Family dynamics aside, Matthew 25:31-45 Abolishinist Oct 2024 #63
Reason and religion are incompatible Major Nikon Oct 2024 #68
ding. AllaN01Bear Oct 2024 #69
Trump's KKKultists love him more than their own families Orrex Oct 2024 #72
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