Just found out that a nice person I know is a Republican

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Anonymous wrote:How can I reconcile their kindness to me one on one with the Republican policies and actions that are taking away people's healthcare, making future generations pay for tax cuts for today's super rich, tainting our supreme court with partisan operatives with a history of sex assault allegations and undermining our democracy with Trump's swampy cabinet and autocratic attitude about attacking the press and obstructing justice?

My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

Run!!!

Remember what mamma always said: Only hang out, date, marry, work with, socialize with, school with people exactly like you! You are the chosen people, everyone else is not.

No need to tolerate people who openly accept massive lies and corruption. People who foster fear and hate. Call them out. Shun them. Don’t let them ever think it’s acceptable.

I am pretty sure that the kind people who OP referred to are not associating with people who have anger management issues. You need to seek professional help.

I highly doubt the Trump supporters would seek help for their anger management issues. They love to hate.

Again, the irony. It's clear you either haven't been reading this thread or have no idea what irony means.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women

Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Please illustrate how Trump supporters hate any of the above groups. Give pertinent examples and links. Thanks!

LOL. Hilarious.

So no examples. Thanks for playing.

Google is your friend. If you honestly can't see that Trump supporters are motivated by racism and sexism, you have been under a rock. Stop acting like a child and do some research, and not at sh*t sites like Breitbart.

Exactly. Why would anyone spend time detailing out all of the atrocities of the last 2+ years for some twit who is either feigning ignorance or a total f-ing moron? Not worth anyone’s time.

"Atrocities"?? Atrocities are what happened to millions of innocent people during the Holocaust, during the Armenian genocide, during the Balkan War. That you would even use that word to describe Trump administration policies that you merely disagree with just shows how brainwashed you are. Nothing Trump has done is an "atrocity," you moron.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, Trump supporters are not really “unkind”, they are mentally ill.

Define "Trump supporter":

A) Think he is great and love his "refreshing" personality
B) Can't stand him on a personal level but think the policies he supports are better than the liberal versions
C) Realize he is our president and hope he is successful

Successful at what? Be careful with your answer.

PP with the ABC list above.

Successful in improving the lives of Americans, whether it be through an environment that helps lower unemployment rates, or strong military capabilities to protect our nation, or protection of our borders against those who cross illegally, or a Supreme Court devoid of liberal activities. Just off the top of my head.

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My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

I wouldn't say it's 100% evil, its more like a coalition of selfish billionaires with an insane evangelical cult voter base that cares only about themselves.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women
Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Unquestionably true, as anyone that lives in the real world can see.

I actually agree with you on this point: they are indeed “fueled by hate”. It’s the hatred OF them that is the fuel though. Every one of the above mentioned aggrieved groups revel in that hatred, all salivating at the thought of seizing “power” and sticking it to whitie.

Clear propaganda - this is projection. Accuse others of what you are guilty of. This is by a conservative who either is completely suckered by the rightwing media, or more likely a propagandist who is trying to muddy the waters.

And guess what, poster – It won't work. The GOP is the party of racist white people and gullible fools, and the latter group is shrinking quickly.
And you know it - you feel the walls closing in. Hope you have a good lawyer if you work in GOP politics!

Not the PP. Your post is a prime example of why rational, sane, mainstream moderates are running from Democrats like the plague. I wish you luck; with tactics and attitudes like the above, you're definitely going to need it.

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"Atrocities"?? Atrocities are what happened to millions of innocent people during the Holocaust, during the Armenian genocide, during the Balkan War. That you would even use that word to describe Trump administration policies that you merely disagree with just shows how brainwashed you are. Nothing Trump has done is an "atrocity," you moron.

Speaking of morons...what Trump is doing to our country is an atrocity.

a·troc·i·ty : an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
synonyms: abomination, cruelty, enormity, outrage, horror, monstrosity, obscenity, violation, crime, abuse

His entire Presidency is an atrocity with an unending stream of lies and unethical behavior. He has trashed regulations to protect people and the environment in the name of a quick buck. He has ruined our relationship with our allies. His rhetoric has encouraged other racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. individuals to feel vindicated in their messed up beliefs and to commit atrocities against other people. That synagogue shooting isn't an atrocity to you? It was an atrocity and if you think his constant stream of BS isn't contributing to things like that happening, then you are a fool and a moron.

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My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

I wouldn't say it's 100% evil, its more like a coalition of selfish billionaires with an insane evangelical cult voter base that cares only about themselves.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women
Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Unquestionably true, as anyone that lives in the real world can see.

I actually agree with you on this point: they are indeed “fueled by hate”. It’s the hatred OF them that is the fuel though. Every one of the above mentioned aggrieved groups revel in that hatred, all salivating at the thought of seizing “power” and sticking it to whitie.

Clear propaganda - this is projection. Accuse others of what you are guilty of. This is by a conservative who either is completely suckered by the rightwing media, or more likely a propagandist who is trying to muddy the waters.

And guess what, poster – It won't work. The GOP is the party of racist white people and gullible fools, and the latter group is shrinking quickly.
And you know it - you feel the walls closing in. Hope you have a good lawyer if you work in GOP politics!

Not the PP. Your post is a prime example of why rational, sane, mainstream moderates are running from Democrats like the plague. I wish you luck; with tactics and attitudes like the above, you're definitely going to need it.

Moderates are not running from Democrats like the plague. Talk about hyperbole. But that's what you right-wingers do. Lies and hyperbole to distract from all your dirty deeds.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, Trump supporters are not really “unkind”, they are mentally ill.

Define "Trump supporter":

A) Think he is great and love his "refreshing" personality
B) Can't stand him on a personal level but think the policies he supports are better than the liberal versions
C) Realize he is our president and hope he is successful

Successful at what? Be careful with your answer.

PP with the ABC list above.

Successful in improving the lives of Americans, whether it be through an environment that helps lower unemployment rates, or strong military capabilities to protect our nation, or protection of our borders against those who cross illegally, or a Supreme Court devoid of liberal activities. Just off the top of my head.

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None of his policies have done these things, although I must bemoan his choices of Justices. And to top it off, those Justices will not reflect the will of the majority of the country. Shameful.

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My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

I wouldn't say it's 100% evil, its more like a coalition of selfish billionaires with an insane evangelical cult voter base that cares only about themselves.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women
Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Unquestionably true, as anyone that lives in the real world can see.

I actually agree with you on this point: they are indeed “fueled by hate”. It’s the hatred OF them that is the fuel though. Every one of the above mentioned aggrieved groups revel in that hatred, all salivating at the thought of seizing “power” and sticking it to whitie.

Clear propaganda - this is projection. Accuse others of what you are guilty of. This is by a conservative who either is completely suckered by the rightwing media, or more likely a propagandist who is trying to muddy the waters.

And guess what, poster – It won't work. The GOP is the party of racist white people and gullible fools, and the latter group is shrinking quickly.
And you know it - you feel the walls closing in. Hope you have a good lawyer if you work in GOP politics!

Not the PP. Your post is a prime example of why rational, sane, mainstream moderates are running from Democrats like the plague. I wish you luck; with tactics and attitudes like the above, you're definitely going to need it.

Moderates are not running from Democrats like the plague. Talk about hyperbole. But that's what you right-wingers do. Lies and hyperbole to distract from all your dirty deeds.

Well, this moderate is certainly running from the Democratic party, as are many friends and family members. Why wouldn't we? There is no way you can claim your party is "moderate." Bill Clinton's Democratic party was moderate. Today's is not.

But sure, call anyone you disagree with a "right-winger." Oh, and a "Nazi, racist, troll, Russian, etc. etc." You're really convincing people to vote your way!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, Trump supporters are not really “unkind”, they are mentally ill.

Define "Trump supporter":

A) Think he is great and love his "refreshing" personality
B) Can't stand him on a personal level but think the policies he supports are better than the liberal versions
C) Realize he is our president and hope he is successful

Successful at what? Be careful with your answer.

PP with the ABC list above.

Successful in improving the lives of Americans, whether it be through an environment that helps lower unemployment rates, or strong military capabilities to protect our nation, or protection of our borders against those who cross illegally, or a Supreme Court devoid of liberal activities. Just off the top of my head.

+1

+2

None of his policies have done these things, although I must bemoan his choices of Justices. And to top it off, those Justices will not reflect the will of the majority of the country. Shameful.

Of course you must "bemoan" his choice of... well, everything. It's what you do. You bemoan.

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, Trump supporters are not really “unkind”, they are mentally ill.

Define "Trump supporter":

A) Think he is great and love his "refreshing" personality
B) Can't stand him on a personal level but think the policies he supports are better than the liberal versions
C) Realize he is our president and hope he is successful

Successful at what? Be careful with your answer.

PP with the ABC list above.

Successful in improving the lives of Americans, whether it be through an environment that helps lower unemployment rates, or strong military capabilities to protect our nation, or protection of our borders against those who cross illegally, or a Supreme Court devoid of liberal activities. Just off the top of my head.

+1

+2

None of his policies have done these things, although I must bemoan his choices of Justices. And to top it off, those Justices will not reflect the will of the majority of the country. Shameful.

Of course you must "bemoan" his choice of... well, everything. It's what you do. You bemoan.

If you had any decency or common sense, you would bemoan the state of things, as well. But...you don't. You're just snarky. Lame.

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My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

I wouldn't say it's 100% evil, its more like a coalition of selfish billionaires with an insane evangelical cult voter base that cares only about themselves.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women
Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Unquestionably true, as anyone that lives in the real world can see.

I actually agree with you on this point: they are indeed “fueled by hate”. It’s the hatred OF them that is the fuel though. Every one of the above mentioned aggrieved groups revel in that hatred, all salivating at the thought of seizing “power” and sticking it to whitie.

Clear propaganda - this is projection. Accuse others of what you are guilty of. This is by a conservative who either is completely suckered by the rightwing media, or more likely a propagandist who is trying to muddy the waters.

And guess what, poster – It won't work. The GOP is the party of racist white people and gullible fools, and the latter group is shrinking quickly.
And you know it - you feel the walls closing in. Hope you have a good lawyer if you work in GOP politics!

Not the PP. Your post is a prime example of why rational, sane, mainstream moderates are running from Democrats like the plague. I wish you luck; with tactics and attitudes like the above, you're definitely going to need it.

Moderates are not running from Democrats like the plague. Talk about hyperbole. But that's what you right-wingers do. Lies and hyperbole to distract from all your dirty deeds.

Well, this moderate is certainly running from the Democratic party, as are many friends and family members. Why wouldn't we? There is no way you can claim your party is "moderate." Bill Clinton's Democratic party was moderate. Today's is not.

But sure, call anyone you disagree with a "right-winger." Oh, and a "Nazi, racist, troll, Russian, etc. etc." You're really convincing people to vote your way!

Well then, if you and your family are leaving the party...OH NO...apocalypse.



Your self-importance is funny.

On another note...you find the Republicans moderate?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

I wouldn't say it's 100% evil, its more like a coalition of selfish billionaires with an insane evangelical cult voter base that cares only about themselves.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women
Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Unquestionably true, as anyone that lives in the real world can see.

I actually agree with you on this point: they are indeed “fueled by hate”. It’s the hatred OF them that is the fuel though. Every one of the above mentioned aggrieved groups revel in that hatred, all salivating at the thought of seizing “power” and sticking it to whitie.

Clear propaganda - this is projection. Accuse others of what you are guilty of. This is by a conservative who either is completely suckered by the rightwing media, or more likely a propagandist who is trying to muddy the waters.

And guess what, poster – It won't work. The GOP is the party of racist white people and gullible fools, and the latter group is shrinking quickly.
And you know it - you feel the walls closing in. Hope you have a good lawyer if you work in GOP politics!

Not the PP. Your post is a prime example of why rational, sane, mainstream moderates are running from Democrats like the plague. I wish you luck; with tactics and attitudes like the above, you're definitely going to need it.

Moderates are not running from Democrats like the plague. Talk about hyperbole. But that's what you right-wingers do. Lies and hyperbole to distract from all your dirty deeds.

Well, this moderate is certainly running from the Democratic party, as are many friends and family members. Why wouldn't we? There is no way you can claim your party is "moderate." Bill Clinton's Democratic party was moderate. Today's is not.

But sure, call anyone you disagree with a "right-winger." Oh, and a "Nazi, racist, troll, Russian, etc. etc." You're really convincing people to vote your way!

Well then, if you and your family are leaving the party...OH NO...apocalypse.



Your self-importance is funny.

On another note...you find the Republicans moderate?

+1

LOL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

I wouldn't say it's 100% evil, its more like a coalition of selfish billionaires with an insane evangelical cult voter base that cares only about themselves.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women
Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Unquestionably true, as anyone that lives in the real world can see.

I actually agree with you on this point: they are indeed “fueled by hate”. It’s the hatred OF them that is the fuel though. Every one of the above mentioned aggrieved groups revel in that hatred, all salivating at the thought of seizing “power” and sticking it to whitie.

Clear propaganda - this is projection. Accuse others of what you are guilty of. This is by a conservative who either is completely suckered by the rightwing media, or more likely a propagandist who is trying to muddy the waters.

And guess what, poster – It won't work. The GOP is the party of racist white people and gullible fools, and the latter group is shrinking quickly.
And you know it - you feel the walls closing in. Hope you have a good lawyer if you work in GOP politics!

Not the PP. Your post is a prime example of why rational, sane, mainstream moderates are running from Democrats like the plague. I wish you luck; with tactics and attitudes like the above, you're definitely going to need it.

Moderates are not running from Democrats like the plague. Talk about hyperbole. But that's what you right-wingers do. Lies and hyperbole to distract from all your dirty deeds.

Ok commie.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

I wouldn't say it's 100% evil, its more like a coalition of selfish billionaires with an insane evangelical cult voter base that cares only about themselves.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women
Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Unquestionably true, as anyone that lives in the real world can see.

I actually agree with you on this point: they are indeed “fueled by hate”. It’s the hatred OF them that is the fuel though. Every one of the above mentioned aggrieved groups revel in that hatred, all salivating at the thought of seizing “power” and sticking it to whitie.

Clear propaganda - this is projection. Accuse others of what you are guilty of. This is by a conservative who either is completely suckered by the rightwing media, or more likely a propagandist who is trying to muddy the waters.

And guess what, poster – It won't work. The GOP is the party of racist white people and gullible fools, and the latter group is shrinking quickly.
And you know it - you feel the walls closing in. Hope you have a good lawyer if you work in GOP politics!

Not the PP. Your post is a prime example of why rational, sane, mainstream moderates are running from Democrats like the plague. I wish you luck; with tactics and attitudes like the above, you're definitely going to need it.

Moderates are not running from Democrats like the plague. Talk about hyperbole. But that's what you right-wingers do. Lies and hyperbole to distract from all your dirty deeds.

Well, this moderate is certainly running from the Democratic party, as are many friends and family members. Why wouldn't we? There is no way you can claim your party is "moderate." Bill Clinton's Democratic party was moderate. Today's is not.

But sure, call anyone you disagree with a "right-winger." Oh, and a "Nazi, racist, troll, Russian, etc. etc." You're really convincing people to vote your way!

Well then, if you and your family are leaving the party...OH NO...apocalypse.



Your self-importance is funny.

On another note...you find the Republicans moderate?

The GOP is not onboard with the Trump train. Otherwise congress would have acted differently.

If you can't see this, you bias is blinding you.

[Anonymous]

just found out a close friend is a democrat. stopped talking with him. over 30 years of relationship is done due to politics.

[Anonymous]

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My post is sincere. I think the modern GOP is basically evil so I am having a hard time understanding how someone can still be a Republican if they are a decent person.

I wouldn't say it's 100% evil, its more like a coalition of selfish billionaires with an insane evangelical cult voter base that cares only about themselves.

Trump supporters are fueled by hate. Collectively, they hate:
Black people
Immigrants - legal or not
Hispanics
Muslims
LGBTQ
Women
Basically, anyone who isn’t their 0.1% white male “Christian” overlords.

Unquestionably true, as anyone that lives in the real world can see.

I actually agree with you on this point: they are indeed “fueled by hate”. It’s the hatred OF them that is the fuel though. Every one of the above mentioned aggrieved groups revel in that hatred, all salivating at the thought of seizing “power” and sticking it to whitie.

Clear propaganda - this is projection. Accuse others of what you are guilty of. This is by a conservative who either is completely suckered by the rightwing media, or more likely a propagandist who is trying to muddy the waters.

And guess what, poster – It won't work. The GOP is the party of racist white people and gullible fools, and the latter group is shrinking quickly.
And you know it - you feel the walls closing in. Hope you have a good lawyer if you work in GOP politics!

Not the PP. Your post is a prime example of why rational, sane, mainstream moderates are running from Democrats like the plague. I wish you luck; with tactics and attitudes like the above, you're definitely going to need it.

Moderates are not running from Democrats like the plague. Talk about hyperbole. But that's what you right-wingers do. Lies and hyperbole to distract from all your dirty deeds.

Well, this moderate is certainly running from the Democratic party, as are many friends and family members. Why wouldn't we? There is no way you can claim your party is "moderate." Bill Clinton's Democratic party was moderate. Today's is not.

But sure, call anyone you disagree with a "right-winger." Oh, and a "Nazi, racist, troll, Russian, etc. etc." You're really convincing people to vote your way!

Well then, if you and your family are leaving the party...OH NO...apocalypse.



Your self-importance is funny.

On another note...you find the Republicans moderate?

The GOP is not onboard with the Trump train. Otherwise congress would have acted differently.

If you can't see this, you bias is blinding you.

Of course they are onboard. They enable and defend him constantly.