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Arazi

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14. Cue up the DUers scolding those of us who shun MAGAt relatives and friends

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 12:02 PM

Dec 2025

This situation is maddening and terribly sad. I wish the scolds here could extend some compassion for those of us in the middle of it with close family.

Even if your sister and her SO suggested something innocuous, MAGAts always ALWAYS twist it into rage bait.

I used to try snark with them (like your sister’s SO) and now they just get silence or full elimination from my life.

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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