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lostnfound

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5. Very insightful comment...people feel inadequate in this complicated world nt

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Mon Dec 8, 2025, 07:12 AM

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The continuing saga of my now-MAGA dad. He sent a horrible text to my sister. [View all] Coventina Dec 2025 OP

I feel your pain. Haggard Celine Dec 2025 #1

Thank you so much for your kind response! Coventina Dec 2025 #3

I understand. If my father were alive today, he'd be just like your father. no_hypocrisy Dec 2025 #2

somehow, I get the feeling that "owning the libs" with just petty barbs and jokes Coventina Dec 2025 #4

Very insightful comment...people feel inadequate in this complicated world nt lostnfound Dec 2025 #5

To MAGA relatives, Trump feels like the most important family member they've got lostnfound Dec 2025 #6

I think that's spot on with many of them - harumph Dec 2025 #11

So sorry to hear that wolfie001 Dec 2025 #7

The boyfriend answered, "A coffin full of Trump." Do they come in that size? usaf-vet Dec 2025 #8

I am so very sorry Tesha Dec 2025 #9

I hope the boyfriend apologizes for his response. alcuno Dec 2025 #10

I'm so sorry... Of all the horrible things Trump has done.... Happy Hoosier Dec 2025 #12

I have always believed that politics do not belong in family communications. MineralMan Dec 2025 #13

That's my philosophy. Xolodno Dec 2025 #29

Absolutely blubunyip Dec 2025 #32

Cue up the DUers scolding those of us who shun MAGAt relatives and friends Arazi Dec 2025 #14

There's a significant gap between shunning and deliberately antagonizing EdmondDantes_ Dec 2025 #15

lol, so in *THIS* exchange the Dem family member got snarky first Arazi Dec 2025 #16

From the evidence presented, that's an assumption EdmondDantes_ Dec 2025 #24

Often, that gap is little more than inference. Torchlight Dec 2025 #18

I'm so sorry 😔 MustLoveBeagles Dec 2025 #17

Sounds like there is pain on both sides GreatGazoo Dec 2025 #19

Wondering how we can deprogram 70 million cult members? Emile Dec 2025 #20

Start arresting Fox News hosts? Initech Dec 2025 #22

The Boyfriend should have refrained from that "joke". maxsolomon Dec 2025 #21

I'm sorry your sister got such a fierce response from your father.... electric_blue68 Dec 2025 #23

I would have saved that joke for someone other than family. Iggo Dec 2025 #25

I'll agree with you. Deuxcents Dec 2025 #27

I'm sorry . Republican voters are mean and their vileness and explosiveness increases with age....because.... Bread and Circuses Dec 2025 #26

Just as they project their weaknesses, failure and fears on others, Jabba the Orange Hutt is a projection of themselves. usonian Dec 2025 #28

Sorry to disagree. tavernier Dec 2025 #30

I would be pissed, but I certainly wouldn't jump to, "That means you want me dead too." Scrivener7 Dec 2025 #31

I agree. The dad is blubunyip Dec 2025 #33