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In reply to the discussion: I skipped thanksgiving with my maga family [View all]PennRalphie
(326 posts)12. I'm sorry
I feel bad for you and others here who have chosen politics over family.
We had a fantastic Thanksgiving at my house. I have Republican relatives who were present. We spent over 8 hours together and guess what? Nobody brought up politics. Lots of talk about family activities. Careers. Black Friday shopping strategies. Football. Travels.
I really hope that those of you who chose to disown your own family will one day reconsider. Family is more important than any politician out there. Remember, those republican family members were probably not very happy with Presidents Obama, Biden and Clinton. But I bet they didnt disown you.
However you spent the day, I hope you and everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving.
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I get it. They are very rude and demanding and if you don't give into it, they feel attacked and aggrieved.
boston bean
Nov 30
#85
4 decades of Limbaugh and his spawn, then Faux News have had their desired effect.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 30
#43
sadly, yes. Started with Limbaugh in late 80's; copycats and Fox have amplified. Armed Services Radio too.
Evolve Dammit
Dec 1
#91
Hubby ani i did too. We did not join my sister, bro in law & 4 adult nephews and niece
Trueblue1968
Nov 30
#79
Still fighting the civil war. Sorry to hear of your family loss. The division has been re-ignited.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 30
#30
Just think of the money you'll save by not buying and giving them gifts! After make sure you update your will.
kimbutgar
Nov 30
#76
crossposting my reply in another thread: Just because I share a few genes with someone does not mean I share ...
eppur_se_muova
Nov 30
#84
When I hear complaints in the coming months, I will know how one of my adult children voted.
ProudMNDemocrat
Nov 30
#13
I hate this idiot RFK, Jr. who seems to have lived in a vacuum. A lot of us grew up when Polio was rampaging across
SWBTATTReg
Nov 30
#77
BIG people lift others up. Small people try to cut others down to their own lowly stature.
usonian
Nov 30
#15
Felon47 has lied every day of his life. Why do you think he's not lying now.
GoneOffShore
Nov 30
#33
The only women I've encountered who have difficulty with LBGTQ+ people are homophobic
GoneOffShore
Nov 30
#41
Jesus Christ on a trailer hitch, you really have not been paying attention to the orange man, have you?
Hekate
Nov 30
#51
We're not having talks. I'm not going to make nice with people trying to kill us.
onecaliberal
Nov 30
#18
I wouldn't tolerate for 3 minutes. But that's me. No use for them. They are willfully ignorant and proud of of it.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 30
#40
There is a very useful post on DU titled "Found on Facebook: Never Say His Name"
Trust_Reality
Nov 30
#55