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In reply to the discussion: Just lost my best friend because I would not vote Trump [View all]Maru Kitteh
(28,323 posts)55. Even if he does not drink he may have an addictive personality; prone to seeing the world
in extremes only.
If not friend - enemy
If not pure - evil
If not chaste - slut
Foodstamps = lazy (nevermind most recipients are working poor)
Brown skin = "illegal" or terrorist
We could go on and on, but you know as well as anyone could.
Try not to be hard on yourself. You were betrayed and that hurts. It takes a little while to process everything you've been through but you're on your way to a life with a clearer conscience.
Welcome! and thank you for recognizing that we truly are Stronger Together.
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But can't he see the lies? Trump is one big huster and he's a racist.
The Wielding Truth
Oct 2016
#22
If this is the kind of hate the Republicans have to anyone with another opinion, I just have to say:
Marc2010
Oct 2016
#20
Am I the only one who finds the OP's command of colloquial American to be a bit odd?
Hekate
Oct 2016
#64
Don't be hurt. It is a sad missing part of their id that makes them afraid to be giving. You
The Wielding Truth
Oct 2016
#68
Even if he does not drink he may have an addictive personality; prone to seeing the world
Maru Kitteh
Oct 2016
#55
This was not a "best friend" or even a friend. This was someone you'd hang around with when bored
anneboleyn
Oct 2016
#82
Racism overt , covert or both is so wrong in anyone. Let alone a national figure.
The Wielding Truth
Oct 2016
#69
I agree with the other responses here that say your ex-friend has shown you who he really is.
bluesbassman
Oct 2016
#34
He'll/She'll eventually wend their way back. Few can stay that ignorant for so long that they would
blm
Oct 2016
#40
My policy is to be okay with friends who VOTE Trump, just not those who SUPPORT him
Patiod
Oct 2016
#41