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Bobstandard

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17. This happened on a fishing trip

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Fri Feb 20, 2026, 03:14 PM

Feb 20

A friend talked me into going on a fishing trip with a guide I knew and five other guys I’d never met. During dinner the first night one guy moved the conversation to politics and how well Trump was doing. We exchanged looks around the table. Someone moved the conversation back to fishing. In a moment or two the guy was back on to Trump. For the rest of the trip and without any coordination, nobody would talk to the guy unless it was to ask him to pass the salsa or something. Nobody wanted to get their blood pressure up by engaging with the guy. Each of us privately let the guide know we didn’t want to share a boat with him. (Each day two guys went out in a small boatwitha a guide trying to locate and catch permit on the fly) It took a couple of days for the guy to give up on his Trump humping but each of us individually ignored him for the rest of the seven day trip. Again, without talking among ourselves about it he was completely frozen out of the camaraderie of the trip. He grumbled a little bit, then just stayed away from the group except at meals. I doubt he learned anything from the experience.

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Office Hours: Would you have dinner with a strong Trump supporter if you didn't have to? -- Robert Reich [View all] justaprogressive Feb 20 OP

If I didn't want to go, I wouldn't go nor feel I have to apologize or come up with some excuse. Be yourself Deuxcents Feb 20 #1

I tolerate everything except intolerance. markodochartaigh Feb 20 #2

It's irrational to be rational in an irrational world struggle4progress Feb 20 #3

Tolerance is one thing - usedtobedemgurl Feb 20 #4

I would decline the invitation. pandr32 Feb 20 #5

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NO durablend Feb 20 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Feb 20 #8

Depends a lot on the occasion and how many people would be there that I DO want to talk to AZJonnie Feb 20 #7

I follow an ex-Moonie on YouTube: Cult Expert-Dr. Steven Hassan. He gives excellent advice on dealing AnotherMother4Peace Feb 20 #9

I never get invited anywhere, so......no problem! Floyd R. Turbo Feb 20 #10

That is not true! You have been invited to go to several places, niyad Feb 20 #11

"Go to.....!" Is not an invitation!😈 Floyd R. Turbo Feb 20 #12

I humbly stand corrected! niyad Feb 20 #14

😈 Floyd R. Turbo Feb 20 #15

Wish I could read the rest of the article, but its subscription only. mwmisses4289 Feb 20 #13

The most important question: will there be wine? niyad Feb 20 #16

For Sure There Will Be Whine. ColoringFool Feb 20 #19

. . . niyad Feb 20 #23

To Clarify: FROM THE TRUMPER! ColoringFool Feb 20 #24

Well, of course! One would not assume otherwise! niyad Feb 20 #25

This happened on a fishing trip Bobstandard Feb 20 #17

HELL, NO! Not Even With Provided Barf Bags. ColoringFool Feb 20 #18

I wouldn't go. There's no way I could be civil. As it is, I avoid any known Trump humpers just to avoid Vinca Feb 20 #20

I have little choice unless I cut off most contact with people misanthrope Feb 20 #21

Oh crap! Me too! I'm so sorry. UniqueUserName Feb 20 #32

Agreed on all points misanthrope Feb 20 #33

No, I would not. He should refuse the invitation. tblue37 Feb 20 #22

I absolutely could not go. FalloutShelter Feb 20 #26

i would think the hosts of the event are not on the side of condemning pedophiles anytime anywhere. Tetrachloride Feb 20 #27

Most of my in laws are maga. Woodwizard Feb 20 #28

NO! democrank Feb 20 #29

I just had encounters this week UpInArms Feb 20 #30

I think the hostess is expecting you to decline. That's why she included ... JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 20 #31

Only if it was a dark night canetoad Feb 20 #34

If I want to go to an event, I go OC375 Feb 20 #35

Life is too short to spend time with Trumpers Johonny Feb 20 #36

Nope ibegurpard Feb 20 #37

I am estranged from my maga family susanr516 Feb 20 #38

Tell me what's on the menu Conjuay Feb 20 #39