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SunSeeker

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14. Yup. The same Fox News body snatchers took my dad as well.

Tue Dec 3, 2024, 12:40 AM

Dec 2024

He's 86, completely brainwashed and unable to employ critical thinking skills, let alone use Google. But his bigotry is fully intact, and that's how they hooked him. There's no hope for him.

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Well, I just had my last meal with my dad, I think. [View all] Coventina Dec 2024 OP

sorry. Hug to ya. Eko Dec 2024 #1

I'm so sorry. Baitball Blogger Dec 2024 #2

I've lost some family to this madness, too, so I have some idea how you're feeling. Deuxcents Dec 2024 #3

How dreadful for you, my dear Coventina . . . CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2024 #4

After that, how did you leave it with your dad? soandso Dec 2024 #5

We politely thanked each other for listening, and said goodbye. Coventina Dec 2024 #7

Sorry to hear that, Coventina soandso Dec 2024 #9

Nah NoRethugFriends Dec 2024 #20

I'm VERY sorry. elleng Dec 2024 #6

I wish he had died without me knowing about this ugly new chapter. Coventina Dec 2024 #8

he probably changed ecstatic Dec 2024 #10

He was always anti-abortion and anti-LGBT+, but never thought that there were plots and Coventina Dec 2024 #12

Please see my comment below... Woodycall Dec 2024 #25

I cannot stress enough barbtries Dec 2024 #73

My mom gets worse every time she gets Covid. Hope22 Dec 2024 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Dec 2024 #46

Yes at least four times. Hope22 Dec 2024 #50

Sorry to hear thar jfz9580m Dec 2024 #81

Yes she is tough! Takes a bounce for sure. Hope22 Dec 2024 #84

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Dec 2024 #89

I try. Hope22 Dec 2024 #93

Coventina SimplyHadEnough Dec 2024 #23

81 Coventina Dec 2024 #24

At age of 81, I would just let this slide. You will hurt yourself more than he is hurting you now. boston bean Dec 2024 #49

I hear you boston bean. My mother and sister were a part of my family triad from #ell. Hope22 Dec 2024 #66

Personal attacks require a line to be drawn. yardwork Dec 2024 #75

Thank you. Hope22 Dec 2024 #78

Easy to say, hard to do. maxsolomon Dec 2024 #68

I agree Callie1979 Dec 2024 #98

I had a similar thought about my mother. CrispyQ Dec 2024 #57

I'm sorry, that sounds awful. BlueCheeseAgain Dec 2024 #11

I'm so sorry for your loss. live love laugh Dec 2024 #13

Yup. The same Fox News body snatchers took my dad as well. SunSeeker Dec 2024 #14

I am so sorry, Coventina. HeartsCanHope Dec 2024 #15

My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for your pain. Hope22 Dec 2024 #16

I'm sorry. Propaganda works. Hassler Dec 2024 #17

I'm sorry, that must be incredibly painful. markodochartaigh Dec 2024 #19

Something that may help you understand Woodycall Dec 2024 #21

ANy way you know to watch it without cable? Amaryllis Dec 2024 #102

You can watch it... Woodycall Dec 2024 #106

You still need a link.I have a link to watch MSNBC for free. Was hoping not to have to pay. Dont have any streaming, Amaryllis Dec 2024 #114

I am sorry LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2024 #22

I'm so sorry you've lost your Dad that way. kimbutgar Dec 2024 #26

My parents have fallen down the Fox News rabbit hole Diraven Dec 2024 #27

My brother in law and his wife - the same. yardwork Dec 2024 #76

I feel very bad for you Skittles Dec 2024 #28

Thanks Skittles. I keep thinking how ashamed his mother would be. Coventina Dec 2024 #29

I know a West Pointer who brings up trans folk, Soros, Hunter Biden Skittles Dec 2024 #30

I tell them that we should love transsexuals. Once I was told, yes we do, but they shouldn't have more rights than others DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 2024 #32

during the BLM protests Skittles Dec 2024 #35

And even feelng the pain doesn't necessarily work. ShazzieB Dec 2024 #86

When not much time, I try to stick to just 2 points. The 1st is that DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 2024 #31

I am so sorry. Let us hope he will return to reality soon. LoisB Dec 2024 #33

If only they could hear themselves. Figarosmom Dec 2024 #34

they wanted Hillary locked up Skittles Dec 2024 #37

Yeah its all Figarosmom Dec 2024 #40

I'm never sure whether to feel scornful of... 3catwoman3 Dec 2024 #108

Or the stories Figarosmom Dec 2024 #112

Somewhat off-topic, but an amusing memory. Our older son... 3catwoman3 Dec 2024 #113

Religion is a superstition. Linda ladeewolf Dec 2024 #109

Thats true Figarosmom Dec 2024 #111

I dunno Jilly_in_VA Dec 2024 #85

I donno Figarosmom Dec 2024 #88

So awful, so sorry for you Meowmee Dec 2024 #36

they are white male repukes so they get a pass! Skittles Dec 2024 #38

MAGAts are **SO** gullible for poorly rendered video fakes -- maybe we need a video of Blacks doing J6 ?? eppur_se_muova Dec 2024 #105

I am so sorry to hear this. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 2024 #39

I have no family thanks to dump CountAllVotes Dec 2024 #41

Feeling bad for you. We have all lost one or two close friends or relatives. This time it is different. Jit423 Dec 2024 #42

Some years ago, we were at an annual neighborhood holiday... 3catwoman3 Dec 2024 #110

It's devastating watching loved ones fall for propaganda Niagara Dec 2024 #43

Oh, my. That's a really tough one. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2024 #44

They are stolen from us by FOX Tesha Dec 2024 #45

I'm sorry Bettie Dec 2024 #47

I'm so sorry. Losing family to a cult must be awful. Crunchy Frog Dec 2024 #48

I'm sorry, Coventina. Its so sad Clouds Passing Dec 2024 #51

Please do what you can to keep that bridge open. JohnnyRingo Dec 2024 #52

Yes, I agree. Elessar Zappa Dec 2024 #54

I understand your frustration and pain. Bluepinky Dec 2024 #53

So sorry. I've generally liberal family members who've gotten wobbly over the years... haele Dec 2024 #55

Very sorry to hear this. bluestarone Dec 2024 #56

I just can't understand denying the Jan6 riot SCantiGOP Dec 2024 #58

Sorry for you. Those are all the same things my cult-addled brother and sister travelingthrulife Dec 2024 #59

I am so sorry. Fla Dem Dec 2024 #60

I cannot imagine what you are going through. sellitman Dec 2024 #61

Heartbreaking. Just so sad... Mike 03 Dec 2024 #62

We lost our daughter. I'm so sorry. It's been very painful. Can't see my grand kids. She doesn't vaccinate them. onecaliberal Dec 2024 #63

That's just awful. ismnotwasm Dec 2024 #64

That is very hard, but having been there with my brother... NNadir Dec 2024 #65

I had my last conversation with my step brother when he said all the liberals in MN were causing all the problems turbinetree Dec 2024 #67

I lost my dad to Reagan for a few years AverageJoe Dec 2024 #69

it is frightening how many fascists are walking among us cadoman Dec 2024 #70

I imagine he was a good father to you when you were raised. hay rick Dec 2024 #71

I'm so sorry. barbtries Dec 2024 #72

I'm sorry for your loss. yardwork Dec 2024 #74

I'm so sorry LittleGirl Dec 2024 #77

I am so sorry for your loss. beveeheart Dec 2024 #79

I understand wendyb-NC Dec 2024 #80

I can't imagine how that must feel. I'm sorry. Scrivener7 Dec 2024 #82

I didn't see anyone saying to change the subject to father memories. Festivito Dec 2024 #83

Coventina. roamer65 Dec 2024 #87

I'm so sorry you're facing this, Coventina Sundance1220 Dec 2024 #90

It appears your fatyher has walked into a minefield. rasputin1952 Dec 2024 #91

My parents were Republican but liberal when it came to social issues. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 2024 #92

So sorry to hear this... Happy Hoosier Dec 2024 #94

Trump has destroyed so many relationships. My former BFF of 36 years dumped me because I'm not MAGA. OMGWTF Dec 2024 #95

Yeah, it sucks losing a family member. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #96

So sorry. I lost my brother to Fox, and then covid killed him. I hate these people, but I'm sorry you lost Dad. Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #97

To me, you're a hero for standing up for yourself and others that think along the same lines as you do. SWBTATTReg Dec 2024 #99

I'm sorry for you (and him) The Mouth Dec 2024 #100

Welcome to my world. oldmanlynn Dec 2024 #101

Pops had chosen unwisely Blue Owl Dec 2024 #103

My Heart Pucks mom Dec 2024 #104

Do you love your father? CommonHumanity Dec 2024 #107