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In reply to the discussion: Would you ever forgive anyone that voted for Trump? Under any circumstances? [View all]halobeam
(5,081 posts)For me, if they are extremists, then no. If they carry a respectful debate with me, then I see it as an opportunity to make valid points (ie., where's FEMA?, or woman's rights, do they have daughters they're worried about?, what about tarrifs and skyrocketing prices.. do they not vote their pocketbook at the polls?
They need to hear these burdens they now are facing. Wouldn't they feel understood? No one will listen if they're being put down, disowned, etc. There are many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, have women they truly love, kids they want to have Healthcare for. There's a boatload of non-voters, and NON-extremists wanting representation. Especially now that the truth is in what they are seeing/living, not just hearing the opposite on the airwaves.
I'm not aware of another way to reach these type of Americans. I figure, why wouldn't I take the chance in conversation. Sure, we would lose some along the way, but we won't lose them all. They might actually hear a voice reflecting the reality they are living in, perhaps change their vote this time around, or vote the next election instead of sitting out.