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PCB66

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69. I live in a pollitically diverse neighborhood
Wed Aug 20, 2025, 06:55 AM
Aug 2025

I live in a subdivision neighborhood in a Tampa bedroom community. We have all kinds of voters. Every kind from hardcore gun nut MAGAs to Liberal college professors. It is probably 55% Republican to 45% Democrat. Racial makeup is about 70% White, 20% Hispanic and 10% Black.

We all get along pretty well. Look after each other. Help each other. Have block parties. Share resources after hurricanes. Look after each other's kids. Very cohesive neighborhood.

Never heard any political arguments or shunning because of politics among the neighbors. Even during the election period. Just yard signs and bumper stickers.

In my extended family we have considerable political diversity. We all think that family love trumps political discourse. We all know where each other stand but it has never been a source of problems at family get togethers.

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No, but won't talk to them, elleng Aug 2025 #1
A young voter, maybe, if they wise up. Truthfully, if someone realizes and corrects their error Silent Type Aug 2025 #2
No. Never Wifes husband Aug 2025 #3
I have written those idiots out of my life forever so no need to forgive anyone I will have nothing to do with. nt ImNotGod Aug 2025 #4
Rebooting Democratic Strategies Blue-Gill1972 Aug 2025 #5
I don't accept conservatives USS_Dauntless Aug 2025 #8
ohhhhh, pooooor widdddle consies and their hurt feelings. They ARE niyad Aug 2025 #24
No. No more. mwmisses4289 Aug 2025 #53
"under ANY circumstances .." - - constitutes a very, very large statement, and considerable territory stopdiggin Aug 2025 #6
I'd consider it IF USS_Dauntless Aug 2025 #10
I think my daughter voted for him. LeftInTX Aug 2025 #7
Depends. H2O Man Aug 2025 #9
I feel that way too. halobeam Aug 2025 #22
It's not always that "Trump is so great." A lot of them were taught from birth that liberals and Democrats are evil. Intractable Aug 2025 #11
An important tenet of the B.See Aug 2025 #12
Exactly. I don't hear anyone asking for forgiveness. Boomerproud Aug 2025 #32
So is atonement Retrograde Aug 2025 #49
Nor am I. B.See Aug 2025 #64
Kinda like asking "would you ever forgive somebody who shot you point blank in the gut after shooting himself first?" SSJVegeta Aug 2025 #13
I have .... My sister. Dont dare tell me to hate my sister. She is all i have left. Trueblue1968 Aug 2025 #14
My older daughter is republican Tree Lady Aug 2025 #15
Is she completely USS_Dauntless Aug 2025 #18
I find most republicans think Trump Tree Lady Aug 2025 #47
That makes my brain hurt. USS_Dauntless Aug 2025 #50
Where did I tell you to hate your sister? USS_Dauntless Aug 2025 #16
Whatever. Trueblue1968 Aug 2025 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Aug 2025 #27
No and it wouldn't be the first time HarryM Aug 2025 #19
the first time, MAYBE, I don't know Skittles Aug 2025 #20
A one time trump voter who now know the error of their way, but a two or three time trump voter... brush Aug 2025 #21
Nope. 2016 iffy. But 2025 not only people voting for him. Buddyzbuddy Aug 2025 #23
I would ask them exactly what they are doing to fix the horror they helped niyad Aug 2025 #25
It's really tough samplegirl Aug 2025 #26
I know how fortunate I am. No family, but good friends, neighbors who niyad Aug 2025 #28
I wish this had been a poll NJCher Aug 2025 #29
No NameAlreadyTaken Aug 2025 #30
I forgive. I do not forget. nt Buns_of_Fire Aug 2025 #31
No. I will never forgive them for what they have done. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #33
Unfortunately, the assistant on one of my projects is religiously insane. CTyankee Aug 2025 #34
No. Not likely FoxNewsSucks Aug 2025 #35
After the insurrection and 34 felonies, HELL NO! Emile Aug 2025 #36
It depends. In my sister's case, no. Will never forgive her. no_hypocrisy Aug 2025 #37
Nope. SkylineChili Aug 2025 #38
Yes, and you should too. frogstar0 Aug 2025 #39
My Brother in Law is MAGA PCB66 Aug 2025 #40
Yep. This. SkylineChili Aug 2025 #48
A Trump voter who "regrets" their vote for him would likely vote for him again Orrex Aug 2025 #41
Currently not speaking to both my parents. sunflowerseed Aug 2025 #42
If the remorse is sincere and desire for absolution real, sure. Torchlight Aug 2025 #43
Not a chance. Close friends and relatives included. Paladin Aug 2025 #44
No, he was already president Johonny Aug 2025 #45
No, never, under any circumstances . . . hatrack Aug 2025 #46
Already have! He died and daughter said take what you want from his outdoor stuff! GreenWave Aug 2025 #51
No. LoisB Aug 2025 #52
Yes, if I was convinced they were sincere and that they felt remorse. Tom Rinaldo Aug 2025 #54
Trump is far beyond the pale of someone who could be considered a good leader for a country Mysterian Aug 2025 #55
I have to. They're all over my family, all over my place of work and community. Maru Kitteh Aug 2025 #56
Forgiveness is separated from love or hate... haele Aug 2025 #57
Yes mr715 Aug 2025 #58
Yeah ITAL Aug 2025 #59
Some people here are completely blind to the faults of the Democratic party leadership... biocube Aug 2025 #60
This message was self-deleted by its author thought crime Aug 2025 #62
Simply no! Dave says Aug 2025 #61
Welp... there may be 2 people (relatives) that I love that did vote the first time for him.... electric_blue68 Aug 2025 #63
Yep. I have no sympathy for these people. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #65
Have they asked for forgiveness? Kaleva Aug 2025 #66
If they no longer support him or the GOP and vote democrat. Sure LoveSucky Aug 2025 #67
Well, in the region I live in, at least 80% of my friends, associates, and extended family voted for him. Midwestern Democrat Aug 2025 #68
I live in a pollitically diverse neighborhood PCB66 Aug 2025 #69
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