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66. an utter tragedy to see people fall under his malignant spell

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My dad put a Trump sign in his yard. This is what my sister wrote to him: [View all] Coventina Oct 2024 OP

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