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Theproletariat

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61. Exactly

Sun Nov 10, 2024, 02:11 PM

Nov 2024

I am surrounded by conservatives and we agree to disagree. They have helped me when I was in need without me having to ask, and are generally very good people.

I’m afraid all this division is creating a slippery slope.

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I live in a swing state gone red and have Trumpers in my wife's family. Should I cancel them? [View all] Doodley Nov 2024 OP

Cancel is a stupid word...they've successfully redefined it, so we should drop it Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #1

Thanks. Some won't follow ground rules, maybe a few will. Doodley Nov 2024 #23

A ground rule spells out consequences for not following it Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #32

Everyone has to bring $100 to give to someone for safekeeping, & sign a doc agreeing to the rules. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #83

We could also mgo with "Bring up politics get your ass kicked behind the bar" Irish bar rule Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #84

I like that game. Where the fuck do they play that at? SoFlaBro Nov 2024 #88

Or don't walk away, push back with hard facts/truths that they live with, and ask, "you call yourselves Christian?" ancianita Nov 2024 #89

But they have guns! Doodley Nov 2024 #91

But so do we! If rudeness isn't a setup for murder, then facts shouldn't be, either! False equivalency! ancianita Nov 2024 #96

Agree re. "cancel" - my verb of choice is going to be "erase" . . . hatrack Nov 2024 #97

I guess that depends on the whole dynamic, how close your wife is Ocelot II Nov 2024 #2

Give them time. no_hypocrisy Nov 2024 #3

I'll give them 10 years then! Doodley Nov 2024 #24

I kicked all the trumpers in my life to the curb in 2016. Best thing I ever did. Meadowoak Nov 2024 #4

I have as well. CanonRay Nov 2024 #10

Outside Of My Business, Exactly Where I'm At nt SoCalDavidS Nov 2024 #12

you won't regret it. Meadowoak Nov 2024 #14

I did stop talking to the really bad ones, but it's mostly difficult for me to ignore the rest SunImp Nov 2024 #74

Couldn't agree more. bovine6 Nov 2024 #87

If they are going to dampen your holidays displacedvermoter Nov 2024 #5

I have to consider my wife's wishes too. She wants me there. Doodley Nov 2024 #25

Do your best displacedvermoter Nov 2024 #72

Going to happen? Septua Nov 2024 #6

Yes, I've phased a few out already. Doodley Nov 2024 #27

Just try not to talk about politics Dennis Donovan Nov 2024 #7

Your Talk-Fu is strong. It can be tough to even discuss the weather anymore TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #20

I can but try. Doodley Nov 2024 #90

If it was me I would absolutely refuse to engage in political dialog with them, and if they can't do that, then I would JohnSJ Nov 2024 #8

They want to have their say, their digs at Democrats, and then silence any responses. Doodley Nov 2024 #30

Well, you can look at them as a medical professional observing the severely ill (mentally or physically)... hlthe2b Nov 2024 #9

Good answer and very funny while being serious! Doodley Nov 2024 #19

Same situation, but blue state Alice Kramden Nov 2024 #11

Have a great time! Thanks! Doodley Nov 2024 #31

Thanks Alice Kramden Nov 2024 #86

I don't understand this sentiment Theproletariat Nov 2024 #51

Not "writing them off" just taking a break. Alice Kramden Nov 2024 #85

It isn't a just a political disagreement. It's one side saying they support that our rights can be taken away. Doodley Nov 2024 #92

It is not a simple political disagreement Desert grandma Nov 2024 #107

It's about values. Life is way too short to have LuckyLib Nov 2024 #110

Bid your time Ferryboat Nov 2024 #13

It takes time for them to fuck up what we put in place for them to steal credit for TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #28

Thay will blame Joe Biden. Doodley Nov 2024 #33

Hey, I'm ghosting two siblings -misanthroptimist Nov 2024 #15

I'm sorry to hear that. That's tough. Doodley Nov 2024 #34

Life is short Nigrum Cattus Nov 2024 #16

I agree we should not submit. We must stand up for the America we know. Doodley Nov 2024 #95

Absolutely. Never speak to them. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2024 #17

Thanks for the advice. I've been in ER a few times with sky high BP. Doodley Nov 2024 #21

They are already harming you. They are toxic. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2024 #43

Don't let your wife become a widow. delisen Nov 2024 #46

Thank you. My wife would go without me. Doodley Nov 2024 #98

Yes, cancel them. Paladin Nov 2024 #18

I think I will try to ignore them, but if I must see them, say hello but not much more. Doodley Nov 2024 #100

We have a "no politics" rule in conversation splat Nov 2024 #22

How do you enjoy "other aspects" demodonkey Nov 2024 #53

Ordinary rednecks splat Nov 2024 #111

Losing family members over a vote is not a healthy way to live NorthCountryLib Nov 2024 #26

The politics is just a game bullshit is a lie. TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #44

Absolutely disagree. Anybody who openly supports the party that is taking MY niyad Nov 2024 #45

Playing devils advocate Theproletariat Nov 2024 #54

Watch the movie "Gentleman's Agreement" demodonkey Nov 2024 #58

It doesn't FUCKING matter what they promise, say,or don't say, niyad Nov 2024 #64

It's not over a vote, it is over their core beliefs. demodonkey Nov 2024 #55

Well stated La Coliniere Nov 2024 #68

Toxic, brainwashed, boring family members? Hateful, insulting family members? hatrack Nov 2024 #66

sometimes you can respond "Please leave. And I mean now." CTyankee Nov 2024 #69

I don't hate. If I cancel any Trumpers it is for health and mental well-being reasons. Doodley Nov 2024 #75

Seat them in the backyard or in the garage MrWowWow Nov 2024 #29

Funny! Doodley Nov 2024 #76

Good one SunImp Nov 2024 #78

I shitcanned every single one of my family HAB911 Nov 2024 #35

Let them know they are fascist enablers. Then avoid them.🔚 JohnQFunk Nov 2024 #36

Did this to the first group of relatives in 2016 La Coliniere Nov 2024 #71

Not showing up on the holidays is not canceling them LuvLoogie Nov 2024 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author morillon Nov 2024 #38

Bake them a special cake Prairie_Seagull Nov 2024 #39

Not showing up on the holidays is not canceling them LuvLoogie Nov 2024 #40

If your first instinct is to avoid them, that is what you should do Marigold Nov 2024 #41

I'm facing the exact same question. yardwork Nov 2024 #42

No Turbineguy Nov 2024 #47

Family is tough... Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #48

toxic electron_blue Nov 2024 #49

Exactly - if not now, then when? hatrack Nov 2024 #67

We'll Be Back Eventually TomJulie Nov 2024 #50

It's not all about you demodonkey Nov 2024 #57

I Understand TomJulie Nov 2024 #65

Yes dump them NoRethugFriends Nov 2024 #52

No - I'm sure many have done nice things for you over the years womanofthehills Nov 2024 #56

Exactly Theproletariat Nov 2024 #61

If you are attacked for your views by them, say this... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #59

I can't face them either..BUT.. albacore Nov 2024 #60

The redditt Leopards Ate My Face page had this comment GoneOffShore Nov 2024 #62

Although I got rid of some parts of past life, I have not gone scorched earth. Tetrachloride Nov 2024 #63

Nope. Have them over and subtly share stories about the fallout that's already occurring ecstatic Nov 2024 #70

I have a few Maga family members & coworkers that I have to deal with every now and then SunImp Nov 2024 #73

Slowly see less and less of them zorbasd Nov 2024 #77

Yes absolutely. drray23 Nov 2024 #79

Don't grin and bear it wryter2000 Nov 2024 #80

I have, character of those who vote for fascism is something I don't want in my life. nt yaesu Nov 2024 #81

You say your wife wants you there... Ysabel Nov 2024 #82

Our TG will feature some relatives who are Trump voters, and others who are not. I plan to be polite. Hekate Nov 2024 #93

I would avoid them Dave says Nov 2024 #94

Yes K221 Nov 2024 #99

Do you need to see them, or can you call off sick? haele Nov 2024 #101

A personal experience misanthrope Nov 2024 #102

I have a business acquaintance who is a died in the wool hard right trumpster and his kids and ex-wife will have.. yourout Nov 2024 #103

When I gave myself permission to NOT do things I didn't really want to do, my life got better. July Nov 2024 #104

Interesting thread soandso Nov 2024 #105

Do whatever brings you peace. Raven123 Nov 2024 #106

I would diplomatically cut them off kansasobama Nov 2024 #108

In a heartbeat. They have to be told that there moniss Nov 2024 #109