Is it possible to separate a person from their politics?

[Anonymous]

If you have a friendship with someone who has strongly held political beliefs in the opposite direction of yours, has the relationship endured? Is it possible to separate the person from the beliefs? Don’t the political beliefs suggest something about them as a person?

[Anonymous]

I can't personally. Politics isn't just some hobby, it involves fundamental beliefs and values. Believing in LGBT rights for me isn't just some amorphous thing, it's my beloved sister and associating with people who thinks she's less than goes against my very core values as a person.

[Anonymous]

A difference of opinion is fine, a difference in values no.

[Anonymous]

It used to be. Not anymore.

[Anonymous]

If you agree to not talk politics, then yes. If there will be a battle of wills every time you get together, then no. Which do you see happening?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It used to be. Not anymore.

I agree. Not anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A difference of opinion is fine, a difference in values no.

What the F does this mean? Your opinion reflects your values.

[Anonymous]

It’s hard when politics doesn’t really mean politics anymore. We’re not arguing about tax rates. One party wants to fundamentally end American democracy.

[Anonymous]

It’s hard. No matter what your values will be tested.

There was a topic about an aunt telling her niece that she got to her favorite school because of dei (essentially). Even if she’d kept it to herself, she’d eventually reflect her opinions with other actions.

[Anonymous]

Nope.

[Anonymous]

Nope!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A difference of opinion is fine, a difference in values no.

Something like that. You can have the same values, but want different approaches to solving the problem. Exception made of voters who choose based on hate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s hard. No matter what your values will be tested.

There was a topic about an aunt telling her niece that she got to her favorite school because of dei (essentially). Even if she’d kept it to herself, she’d eventually reflect her opinions with other actions.

I had an aunt who would use anti Mexican slurs and then was shocked my brother didn't want her around his part-Mexican kids. People don't seem to understand there are consequences anymore.

[Anonymous]

My entire family is of a different political persuasion than mine, though none of us are on crazy fringes. I’m not going to cut everyone off. We are able to have civil discussions if the topic comes up but we usually have plenty of other things to talk about.

[Anonymous]

Not in the US in 2025.