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Ligyron

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94. What are you talking about?

Sun Dec 1, 2024, 04:45 PM

Dec 2024

Did you not read the part where I hoped we can’t blunt or prevent the worst of their actions in the Courts? I think it goes without saying that we assume our Democratic representatives will do their part as will we all.

The part about you wondering why I bother to vote is frankly, insulting and uncalled for.

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I skipped thanksgiving with my maga family [View all] Beachnutt Nov 2024 OP

Free speech for themselves. And your free speech, if allowed, is boston bean Nov 2024 #1

Thank you for the advice, Beachnutt Nov 2024 #5

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 2024 #85

Talking with these people is impossible. Irish_Dem Nov 2024 #2

The hate unifies them. Has worked for every authoritarian. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #28

Yes fascist leaders go directly to the dark underbelly of human nature. Irish_Dem Nov 2024 #32

4 decades of Limbaugh and his spawn, then Faux News have had their desired effect. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #43

Yes the Newt Gingrich types harassing and stalking the Clintons. Irish_Dem Nov 2024 #59

I think this is true. yardwork Dec 2024 #90

sadly, yes. Started with Limbaugh in late 80's; copycats and Fox have amplified. Armed Services Radio too. Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #91

Hubby ani i did too. We did not join my sister, bro in law & 4 adult nephews and niece Trueblue1968 Nov 2024 #79

I got rid of all my MAGA back in 2016. Best thing I've ever done. Meadowoak Nov 2024 #3

Politics wasn't even mentioned at all the entire day. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #4

Politics weren't mentioned with my maga family either, thankfully. Groundhawg Nov 2024 #10

same here . AllaN01Bear Nov 2024 #46

Same GPV Nov 2024 #48

Same here but all dems with one question mark. Prairie_Seagull Nov 2024 #57

My MAGA snowybirdie Nov 2024 #6

Thank you, Beachnutt Nov 2024 #8

Still fighting the civil war. Sorry to hear of your family loss. The division has been re-ignited. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #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 2024 #76

My MAGA snowybirdie Nov 2024 #7

That right there is what is going on. Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #11

I would... Mike Nelson Nov 2024 #9

I'm sorry PennRalphie Nov 2024 #12

It is not politics. It is an outlook of stomping down people. NoRethugFriends Nov 2024 #14

It must be exhausting. PennRalphie Nov 2024 #17

Why such a Ursus Arctos Nov 2024 #38

I admit it might be a tad snarky. PennRalphie Nov 2024 #50

Do you have any gay or trans people in your life that you know of? NoRethugFriends Nov 2024 #53

+1. a fairly shallow construction of 'politics' stopdiggin Nov 2024 #65

Sheltered? PennRalphie Nov 2024 #68

and did I also mention doubling down? stopdiggin Nov 2024 #73

Good luck with the echo chamber nt PennRalphie Nov 2024 #74

That's the problem. Ligyron Nov 2024 #71

Then maybe PennRalphie Nov 2024 #87

What are you talking about? Ligyron Dec 2024 #94

What are you talking about? Ligyron Dec 2024 #96

"I KNOW I'll be attacked endlessly for this..." Ursus Arctos Nov 2024 #67

Yes I do ibegurpard Nov 2024 #58

Nah, fuck 'em. Iggo Nov 2024 #54

Sorry. But 'family' is NOT more important than any other factor on the board stopdiggin Nov 2024 #63

crossposting my reply in another thread: Just because I share a few genes with someone does not mean I share ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2024 #84

Comparing Meowmee Nov 2024 #86

Nonsense Cirsium Dec 2024 #93

When I hear complaints in the coming months, I will know how one of my adult children voted. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #13

RFK, Jr. has no scientific or medical background Beck23 Nov 2024 #23

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 2024 #77

BIG people lift others up. Small people try to cut others down to their own lowly stature. usonian Nov 2024 #15

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They voted against my gay daughters rights, Beachnutt Nov 2024 #21

Post removed Post removed Nov 2024 #25

In his budget proposals for the 4 years in office Beachnutt Nov 2024 #27

Felon47 has lied every day of his life. Why do you think he's not lying now. GoneOffShore Nov 2024 #33

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Guess what today is? GP6971 Nov 2024 #39

The only women I've encountered who have difficulty with LBGTQ+ people are homophobic GoneOffShore Nov 2024 #41

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Right.... Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #45

Jesus Christ on a trailer hitch, you really have not been paying attention to the orange man, have you? Hekate Nov 2024 #51

Sounds reasonable to me. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #34

Welcome to DU - Enjoy your stay. GoneOffShore Nov 2024 #35

We're not having talks. I'm not going to make nice with people trying to kill us. onecaliberal Nov 2024 #18

So did I. They don't live near me but no holiday Zoom call or texting. CousinIT Nov 2024 #19

I have too many DeepWinter Nov 2024 #20

I draw a line DFW Nov 2024 #26

That sounds good Farmer-Rick Nov 2024 #29

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 2024 #40

Are they anti-vaxxers? Beck23 Nov 2024 #22

That's another point, Beachnutt Nov 2024 #24

That's very sad. sellitman Nov 2024 #31

they flat refused to hear truth and basically told me to shut up magasnightmare Nov 2024 #36

That's helpful..... Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #42

nah. I kind of came away with a little bit of that from the OP too ... stopdiggin Nov 2024 #72

I have never been in their face at all Beachnutt Nov 2024 #47

I see your little friend is gone, poof Hekate Nov 2024 #64

Family is overrated Aviation Pro Nov 2024 #44

+100. almost deified in some instances. it's a misguided and limiting stopdiggin Nov 2024 #69

Family can be toxic. You have to find your OWN peace. 634-5789 Nov 2024 #49

They want you to accept them as they are. Raven123 Nov 2024 #52

There is a very useful post on DU titled "Found on Facebook: Never Say His Name" Trust_Reality Nov 2024 #55

I'll never understand how people who call themselves Christians can support Trump. Vinca Nov 2024 #56

Try to Stay in Communication with the Other Side Grumpy Old Woman Nov 2024 #60

Time to cut them out sakabatou Nov 2024 #61

I miss the IDEA of former friends and family ibegurpard Nov 2024 #62

My Son and DIL have taken over. True Blue American Nov 2024 #66

They are not going to change Kaleva Nov 2024 #70

How did you turn out right? Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #78

If they are anything like my related Magas Hope22 Nov 2024 #80

Haven't had Thanksgiving with family since 2015. Xolodno Nov 2024 #81

Sorry that must be a hard place to be Meowmee Nov 2024 #82

They are toxic and always will be. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2024 #83

Respectfully, why tiptoe for them. Mike Niendorff Dec 2024 #88

Excellent advice for me Beachnutt Dec 2024 #89

I skipped TG with my sister and her kids tonekat Dec 2024 #92

I'm so sorry! redwitch Dec 2024 #95