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Curtis

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48. Well, today is interesting as as expected
Wed Nov 2, 2016, 03:39 PM
Nov 2016

So, one of her big things yesterday was how some HUGE news was going to break about Hillary and how she killed people to get to where she is. Obama knew it as well as Biden and they had cancelled all of their campaigning for Hillary. This morning was supposed to be the day that she finally went down. My sister was practically in tears of joy over this "news" yesterday.

Well, I already contacted her and asked her about Biden campaigning in Florida today and Obama in Chapel Hill with no new "news" about Hillary. ***crickets***

I'm gonna hound her about this because she said some not so nice things yesterday.

Also, I had already lost my younger sister, mother and a friend over Trump. It's a long story I should write up in another thread. The short version is that in my political work that started in the 80's I worked inner cities in socal and did a lot of work with the United Farm Workers. No one in my family ever wanted to hear it because they never "approved" of my work. Well, last year my younger sister and mother started questioning everything I had done in my life, including running for the Assembly in California myself and working for a State Senator in the 90's and up through getting my education and even being a cop and finally and EMT, which led to me being in an explosion and now suffering from PTSD and TBI with resulting strokes and other problems (of course with no visitation from family while I was hospitalized). Anyway, because I was so vociferous against Trump, they attacked me personally, and started questioning everything I did to my new wife. Luckily, I have most of my news paper clippings and sample ballot when I ran and even tracked down my campaign manager and confidant. My ex-wife burnt a lot of other things I had. But, we don't talk with my younger sis or mom anymore.

I know it won't get to that point with this sister because we're too close for that. But, she has gone full-tilt nutso. LOL

Holy Crap I Feel Dirty [View all] Curtis Nov 2016 OP
Sorry Dude - your sister is a fucking moron - its that simple pkdu Nov 2016 #1
it's beyond that Skittles Nov 2016 #38
There are a bunch of people who seem to not even *have* a BS meter. MindPilot Nov 2016 #49
It's like a religion, I think. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #2
I can agree with that parallel Curtis Nov 2016 #6
More like cult members kimbutgar Nov 2016 #51
Oh, that poor woman. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #52
The vast majority of scientists awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #58
Yep. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #59
Bookmarking to respond later. Good OP! Lucinda Nov 2016 #4
I don't know why some people are total suckers for propaganda Warpy Nov 2016 #8
Me too. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #9
Right wingers are absolutely convinced they are superior and have all the answers.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #12
It's brainwashing. They started in the 80s with am radio and Fox News and continued from there. diane in sf Nov 2016 #10
My spoiled baby sister MFM008 Nov 2016 #11
Brainwashed Bear Creek Nov 2016 #13
Same experience Jon King Nov 2016 #14
you need a hug handmade34 Nov 2016 #15
Off to work Bear Creek Nov 2016 #17
She's part of a giant cult now. The "Cult of Trump." It's a real thing. pnwmom Nov 2016 #18
That link is going on Facebook. progressoid Nov 2016 #25
thank you for sharing. barbtries Nov 2016 #20
Fox News is sane compared to where they get their news now Curtis Nov 2016 #41
they set the stage barbtries Nov 2016 #50
No. They aren't brainwashed or victims of manipulation or marketing. 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2016 #21
Brainwashing might be the wrong word. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #22
People who accept over the top ideas without investigating them to at least try to find out 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2016 #28
I totally agree that Trump only cares about Trump. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #30
I can agree with that Curtis Nov 2016 #42
It's plain old fascism. baldguy Nov 2016 #24
I bet she watches / listens to Alex Jones infowars. Quantess Nov 2016 #26
Yep. Curtis Nov 2016 #43
And why is Obama waiting for SO LATE in his term to steal everyone's guns Patiod Nov 2016 #54
My siblings that listen to Alex Jones "Infowars" Quantess Nov 2016 #57
Your sister has been brainwashed by the alt-right and the alt-right internet. madaboutharry Nov 2016 #27
I have a similar story. Adrahil Nov 2016 #29
Curtis - It IS brainwashing. The lion's share of RW propaganda can be tracked back to the blm Nov 2016 #31
Always forget Curtis Nov 2016 #44
It's the exact same technique. Separate loyalty to family. Separate loyalty to country. No surprise blm Nov 2016 #46
You're braver than I am matt819 Nov 2016 #34
I belong to a FB page where most 90% of the members sound like ur sister. TheDebbieDee Nov 2016 #35
I wish there was a single mercuryblues Nov 2016 #36
Brainwashing is exactly correct-- through talk radio, Fox,emails, and right wing sites like Breibart andym Nov 2016 #39
Did she give any details about how she plans to revolt? eleny Nov 2016 #45
Well, today is interesting as as expected Curtis Nov 2016 #48
It is the oldest addiction in the book........ PORN. SuperDem2008 Nov 2016 #53
What do you expect as a reply here? "Thanks for telling us about your very stupid sister"? WinkyDink Nov 2016 #56
We had a similar set to with a "friend" of my wife's rurallib Nov 2016 #60
Religion vs Brainwashing vs Porn Addiction SuperDem2008 Nov 2016 #61
Well, they will go away eventually as they get old and die. Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #63
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