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smirkymonkey

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6. I understand your struggle.

Reply to Comatose Sphagetti (Original post)

Sat Feb 25, 2017, 11:51 AM

Feb 2017

Loving a family member whose political views are so diametrically opposed to your own. Certain members of my family have been very good to me but I can't understand their support for such contemptible right-wing politicians. I try to compartmentalize, but I know how hard it can be. There is nothing wrong with you other than you have a distaste for people who would support hate, bigotry and ignorance.

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My feelings have changed for my sisters. [View all] Comatose Sphagetti Feb 2017 OP

What's their reasoning for supporting Trump? qanda Feb 2017 #1

I really don't know. Comatose Sphagetti Feb 2017 #2

The 2 Corinthians still bother me. The sexual harassment 3 Wives politely ask them why it doesn't . classykaren Feb 2017 #10

It's probably a religious thing then. qanda Feb 2017 #14

The leader of Christians worldwide had all but called Trump Drahthaardogs Feb 2017 #34

Here are two really good resources qanda Feb 2017 #15

Forgiveness is a great way to personal peace. They don't even have to know. Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #3

Forgive them? are you serious? For having a different view or opinion? frankieallen Feb 2017 #36

I think for supporting bigotry, misogyny and racism bhikkhu Feb 2017 #38

The poster was not arrogant at all. OhioBlue Feb 2017 #39

If it were only as simple as a "different view or opinion" then forgiveness would not be needed. .nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2017 #40

This is very similar to my own situation. boston bean Feb 2017 #4

How sad for you frankieallen Feb 2017 #37

Keep on loving them. Kath2 Feb 2017 #5

I am curious. How or why did you change? Was it gradual or a sudden shift? Dream Girl Feb 2017 #7

Both. Kath2 Feb 2017 #13

Thanks for that, interesting that you may have been a closet liberal. Kind of supports the theory Dream Girl Feb 2017 #17

It is very strange. Kath2 Feb 2017 #19

You sound like me, same age, but I'm African American Dream Girl Feb 2017 #24

I'm with you sister. Kath2 Feb 2017 #25

You actually went to San Fransisco. Kath2 Feb 2017 #33

I understand your struggle. smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #6

Perhaps taking a break from them Ilsa Feb 2017 #8

This is playing out everywhere. My sister and I became so disturbed vanlassie Feb 2017 #9

Do you spend a lot of time with them? Can you agree on some ground rules? TexasBushwhacker Feb 2017 #11

Don't spend much time with them. Comatose Sphagetti Feb 2017 #12

" My guess is they would have voted for a serial killer if he was the Republican candidate. " DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #28

People who talk politics all the time are bores. AngryAmish Feb 2017 #16

Best post of the day my friend!! frankieallen Feb 2017 #22

Never abandon family. They are wrong to support Trump. Blue_true Feb 2017 #18

This Comatose Sphagetti Feb 2017 #20

Never? Idoru Feb 2017 #23

I have a hard time with this. Jakes Progress Feb 2017 #26

Make a deal with them not to discuss politics. They're your sisters for Christ sake. frankieallen Feb 2017 #21

I can't put politics before family either Bayard Feb 2017 #29

I have right leaning family as well as friends, I love and treasure them as much as frankieallen Feb 2017 #35

My mom is a Trump supporter Johnny2X2X Feb 2017 #27

I have a beloved cousin who is the same. Will not talk politics with him. MoonRiver Feb 2017 #30

I have a sibling like that CountAllVotes Feb 2017 #31

I can endure because I predict the Trumpists will have their comeuppance. It's just a matter of time manicraven Feb 2017 #32

I really don't understand giving up family because of politics. KentuckyWoman Feb 2017 #41