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Have you ended any family or friend relationships because of Trump?

I'd have no problem stopping the car and telling them to shut up or walk. When I was my mom's only close contact at the nursing home I walked away for 2 weeks when she referred to the Transgender Surgeon who saved her life as Dr It. She was pleading with me to not get mad, you know how I am as I walked out the door. She was the one who needed the lesson on how I am, and she got it.

I've pointed out a few already, feel free to read the thread and ask questions when you're done.
Sorry, I missed your earlier response.
 
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My brother in law "Nate" has turned into a Trump supporter the last 2 years or so. He was a libertarian and they have gone far right. He's also an anti-vaxxer. He has 2 kids with my sister. (No pics) He's a great father overall.

I think Trump is a sociopath and I'm a pro-vaccine zealot with 7 covid vaccines in me.

Nate is from a liberal town in Wisconsin. His parent's have long been involved in Democratic politics. They are very nice and very old.

Over Christmas, Nate went to visit his family for a week in Wisconsin. Apparently, Nate's parents were very upset about Nate supporting Trump. They spent time telling Nate why Trump is bad. Nate's Uncle also had a family party and disinvited Nate because he voted for Trump.

Nate's brother sent him a long email about how bad Trump is and how God is a myth. (Nate also converted to Catholicism last year.)

I'm not sure how Nate responded. My sister (no pics) told me all this.

Hopefully, none of the family splinters because of this.

Anyone in a similar situation?

What happened? Have you ended relationships because of Trump?
More vax genius. More vax! This is your standard of rationality? OMG😂😂😂
 
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Meh, I think it was just her being funny. Transphobic would be more like not allowing Dr. It to be her doctor.

But I don't think I'd even consider that Transphobic. I mean, would you want a mentally ill doctor performing surgery on you?
Gee, and you asked earlier why we wouldn’t get along.
 
I didn’t know there were transgender surgeons. 😳
We are very very lucky to have his top notch skills in McCook. He had to go to Mexico for his affirming surgery because they weren't being done much in the US. He nearly died from infection. It would be impossible to count how many lives he has saved here. The guy is serious as a heart attack and is baffled that I can crack him up. I'll take his mental illness all day.
 
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We are very very lucky to have his top notch skills in McCook. He had to go to Mexico for his affirming surgery because they weren't being done much in the US. He nearly died from infection. It would be impossible to count how many lives he has saved here. The guy is serious as a heart attack and is baffled that I can crack him up. I'll take his mental illness all day.
I don't know.... something still smells fishy if you ask me.
 
I'd have no problem stopping the car and telling them to shut up or walk. When I was my mom's only close contact at the nursing home I walked away for 2 weeks when she referred to the Transgender Surgeon who saved her life as Dr It. She was pleading with me to not get mad, you know how I am as I walked out the door. She was the one who needed the lesson on how I am, and she got it.
She’s lucky you still talk to her. There are some lines you don’t cross
 
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I can tolerate them until they start throwing out b.s. Then, I either call them out or remove myself from the situation. Moreso latter. I don't need to be around toxic people.
I've had to let a few digs slide. Had a co-worker ask if I could give him a ride to the inauguration, I asked if he needed one because he was a lazy American subtard that couldn't get there by his self. These guys are pretty self owning for the most part though.
 
I have no relationships that have changed due to Trump.
The reason for this is we are adults and don't become overly emotional.
I don't offend easily.

Most of my family is left of center with none that I am aware supporting Trump.
I'd guess they are right leaning compared to 80% of this board.

At work, I used to discuss politics some, but not in several years.
 
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I've never intentionally broken off a friendship with someone over politics but have due to racist ideology. My partner and I are an interracial couple and some of the racist stuff that's been said to my face over the last ten years from longtime friends has been disappointing and disturbing. Absolutely zero tolerance policy when it comes to racism.

By the way, every offensive comment I've heard has been made by a hardcore Trumper. They've actually had the nerve to lecture me about black people. I've never heard one racist or homophobic comment from a liberal. So for that reason, I've distanced myself from these individuals. The fact that these folks are seemingly attracted to the MAGA movement might be completely coincidental.
 
I've never intentionally broken off a friendship with someone over politics but have due to racist ideology. My partner and I are an interracial couple and some of the racist stuff that's been said to my face over the last ten years from longtime friends has been disappointing and disturbing. Absolutely zero tolerance policy when it comes to racism.

By the way, every offensive comment I've heard has been made by a hardcore Trumper. They've actually had the nerve to lecture me about black people. I've never heard one racist or homophobic comment from a liberal. So for that reason, I've distanced myself from these individuals. The fact that these folks are seemingly attracted to the MAGA movement might be completely coincidental.
It seems to me that you he **** your feelings crowd are the easiest offended I'm a victim group that I have ever met. I think that's why they are drawn to Trump so much.
 
The answer is no but I also think there’s a distinction between people who voted for Trump and true MAGA. My best friend would be the former. we just have an understanding to not bring it up and we’re better for it.

I frankly don’t have that many MAGA’s in my life because I just don’t have anything in common with most of them.

But in my line of work, you have to play nice with both sides and nod along to plenty of stuff you disagree with. You don’t have the luxury of playing politics with clients.
 
I had dinner with a former co-worker who is a friend. The news about Trump being found guilty of the rape charges was on the TV. I said something in lines like "what a disgrace" and that was it. My friend sent me a long email that night stating that the rape charges were deep state and explaining how Trump should currently be the president, blah blah blah. And ultimately that was my mistake. I should have never said something bad about Trump. To me, that is the secret. You can talk about issues such as gun laws, climate change, the economy, etc., but don't disparage the other side's candidate.
 
I had dinner with a former co-worker who is a friend. The news about Trump being found guilty of the rape charges was on the TV. I said something in lines like "what a disgrace" and that was it. My friend sent me a long email that night stating that the rape charges were deep state and explaining how Trump should currently be the president, blah blah blah. And ultimately that was my mistake. I should have never said something bad about Trump. To me, that is the secret. You can talk about issues such as gun laws, climate change, the economy, etc., but don't disparage the other side's candidate.
Trump was found guilty of rape charges? In what criminal court?
 
Frankly, I have had more problems with far left liberals than I ever have with hardcore MAGAs despite how stupid they are.

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Blows my mind how people would put politics over friendships/family.

I just about never bring up politics or religion in discussions, and when someone else does I quickly try to change the subject; if that fails, I'll frequently just walk away. If someone else, be it family or friend, frequently does bring politics into friendly discussions (especially when it's someone who knows I feel differently than they do), why would I want to spend time with them?
 
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