I had an epiphany today: I don’t hate trump - I hate his supporters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I feel sorry for you. What’s it like to be consumed by rage and hate for million people whose political views don’t align with yours? Must be very painful indeed to realize that no matter how loudly you scream about it, you simply cannot make others do what you want them to or think the thoughts you insist they should.

It’s funny because no doubt you’re one of the LWNJs calling Trump voters “fascists.” Yet the reality is that you would like nothing more than to control the thoughts and actions of half the country. You absolutely epitomize fascism.

Yep, agree 100%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I feel sorry for you. What’s it like to be consumed by rage and hate for million people whose political views don’t align with yours? Must be very painful indeed to realize that no matter how loudly you scream about it, you simply cannot make others do what you want them to or think the thoughts you insist they should.

It’s funny because no doubt you’re one of the LWNJs calling Trump voters “fascists.” Yet the reality is that you would like nothing more than to control the thoughts and actions of half the country. You absolutely epitomize fascism.

Yep, agree 100%.

Completely agree as well. Look how many LWNJ on DCUM rage post about Trump and Republicans. They are completely filled with hate which is honestly terrible for your mental health.

[Anonymous]

I don’t hate them, but I dislike how their feelings have overtaken so much. The government let them down. Now, too many of them have become grievance collectors. My biggest irritation is how so many of them have completely forgotten which jobs have been delegated to which branch of government.

The democrats have their share of problems in leadership. As long as we are fighting culture wars, no one is paying attention to the real problems.

[Anonymous]

I have been feeling like this since Jan. 6. I am at odds with 1/3 of the people in this country.

[Anonymous]

Hate is a strong word as it involves strong emotions that you as a mature adult can surely control. Perhaps you actually disdain them as liberal elitists often do of those not of their preference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lol. Just so you know- many of your neighbors, acquaintances and coworkers are Trump supporters (or Trump voters, at least). We just all keep our opinions to ourselves in public.

I know and I dislike them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hate is a strong word as it involves strong emotions that you as a mature adult can surely control. Perhaps you actually disdain them as liberal elitists often do of those not of their preference.

Nothing wrong with the word: as in I hate broccoli.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Look on the bright side OP. Trump will be defeated in November.

1. PLEASE don’t count your chickens before they hatch.🐣

2. I think what OP may be worried about, and frankly so am I, is that Trump may drop dead tomorrow, but his followers will simply be waiting for the next charismatic authoritarian to fall in line behind. It’s a legitimate worry.

It is a legitimate worry but I don't think there's someone ready to stand in his place. That flaccid, bloated grifter is pretty unique - as demonstrated by the fact so many minor MAGAs have flamed out trying to follow in his footsteps.

I think Rs will continue to be disgusting weirdo perverts who are obsessed with children's genitalia and desperate to knock women down a few pegs. But I think they are looking at being leaderless for a bit. Who's going to do it? Cokehead Don Jr? Chinless Eric? Meatball DeSantis? Puppy killer Noem? Zero charisma Vance? Tucker? I guess it could be Tucker - but if he hasn't done it yet, it's hard to see him doing it now.

Could not agree more about not counting chickens. We need to fight like we're 5 points behind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe you should recognize the reasons why he resonates with his supporters. If the root causes of their discontent could be addressed, maybe they wouldn’t be so persuaded by him.

Not interested in retconning the Civil War or giving women the vote, thanks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hate is a strong word as it involves strong emotions that you as a mature adult can surely control. Perhaps you actually disdain them as liberal elitists often do of those not of their preference.

Nothing wrong with the word: as in I hate broccoli.

That may be part of your problem. A lack of Vitamin C from broccoli is causing your skin issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, you must be white.

As a POC, I have experienced firsthand the hate of his supporters. You’re lucky that you are just now realizing this.

As a white person, I have experienced firsthand the hate of many POCs here in DC. Anyone who rides the Metro knows what I am talking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll preface this by stating the obvious truth: I hate trump, yes, of course. Who doesn’t? But at the end of the day, trump is just an irrelevance. A loudmouth buffoon who will soon be humiliated at the polls again, and then spend what may be the rest of his life in a New York state prison as a 34 count convicted felon facing possibly 14 decades at sentencing, if he doesn’t flee the country first - which I suspect he will. Either way, he’s soon to be gone and won’t be our problem anymore.


But the 50-odd million people who will probably still vote for him this November aren’t going anywhere. And those are the people I really, truly, viscerally despise. Because they gave trump his power. Without these imbeciles, trump would be nothing. He’d literally have the same influence as a crazy screaming homeless man shouting at no one in a city park. That’s what trump would be without the millions of supporters who give him his power. These are the the people I hate. Not trump. trump is just a symptom. His supporters, his sycophants - they are real problem. The disease.

It really made me sad when I came to this realization today, because until now, I assumed that things were going to be awesome after the election and we’d never have to suffer his buffoonery again. But then I realized his supporters aren’t going anywhere. They’re still going to be around regardless of whatever happens to him. And that infuriated me.

I just don’t know how to get past this. I’m just consumed with anger at the realization that probably should’ve occurred to me earlier, but didn’t. I was so consumed with hating trump that I wasn’t able to see who I truly should’ve been hating even more. And now realizing that these people will still be around after he goes away, it just ruins everything.

Very upset tonight. Can barely contain my rage.

I am very serious when I say that you need help, OP. It is clear that you cannot move beyond your rage and anger. It is not healthy and may cause you to act out in ways which you regret. The bolded above is very concerning. Phrases like "consumed with anger" and "can barely contain my rage" are signs of a deep, deep emotional problem.
Reach out to a counselor or therapist. This appears to be something you are unable to handle on your own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll preface this by stating the obvious truth: I hate trump, yes, of course. Who doesn’t? But at the end of the day, trump is just an irrelevance. A loudmouth buffoon who will soon be humiliated at the polls again, and then spend what may be the rest of his life in a New York state prison as a 34 count convicted felon facing possibly 14 decades at sentencing, if he doesn’t flee the country first - which I suspect he will. Either way, he’s soon to be gone and won’t be our problem anymore.


But the 50-odd million people who will probably still vote for him this November aren’t going anywhere. And those are the people I really, truly, viscerally despise. Because they gave trump his power. Without these imbeciles, trump would be nothing. He’d literally have the same influence as a crazy screaming homeless man shouting at no one in a city park. That’s what trump would be without the millions of supporters who give him his power. These are the the people I hate. Not trump. trump is just a symptom. His supporters, his sycophants - they are real problem. The disease.

It really made me sad when I came to this realization today, because until now, I assumed that things were going to be awesome after the election and we’d never have to suffer his buffoonery again. But then I realized his supporters aren’t going anywhere. They’re still going to be around regardless of whatever happens to him. And that infuriated me.

I just don’t know how to get past this. I’m just consumed with anger at the realization that probably should’ve occurred to me earlier, but didn’t. I was so consumed with hating trump that I wasn’t able to see who I truly should’ve been hating even more. And now realizing that these people will still be around after he goes away, it just ruins everything.

Very upset tonight. Can barely contain my rage.

Now, with everything you wrote, explain to me how a person who was renewed for several seasons on a very popular show, "The Apprentice", became so hated overnight. You don't get renewed if you aren't liked.

Explain it to me like I'm five years old (once you get over your rage).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, you must be white.

As a POC, I have experienced firsthand the hate of his supporters. You’re lucky that you are just now realizing this.

As a white person, I have experienced firsthand the hate of many POCs here in DC. Anyone who rides the Metro knows what I am talking about.

Such a weird projection. I have been riding Metro for 20 years and never experienced anything like this. The problem is you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lol. Just so you know- many of your neighbors, acquaintances and coworkers are Trump supporters (or Trump voters, at least). We just all keep our opinions to ourselves in public.

I know and I dislike them.

Perhaps you should write them a sternly worded letter like Hans Blix threatened in team America.