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Anonymous wrote:Politics should be a private matter. I really do not understand why people expect all of their friends to hold exactly the same views as them.

The funniest thing is that some of the people who are most vocal about their politics (while denigrating other points of view), love diversity as a concept. Can no one see the irony? What is wrong with differing political views anyway? Does it really scare you so much to have a Trump voter next door?!

I would love to tell all my friends who are Democrats that I am a Republican. Friends who like and respect me and think (and have said) I am a great mother, fun friend, upstanding citizen, selfless volunteer of my time....they would be shocked that they think so well of a Republican. Thing is, they would cease having any positive regard for me if I did and many have explicitly said so. Not to me specifically, but in general or on FB. I like and respect them, too, even though we don't share the same political views and I can't fathom turning on them for being a Democrat. It's not worth it to me. I'm not a diehard political type and I'm not willing to sacrifice friendships over politics. I will admit, though, that I can't help but judge them for having such a black and white view of the world.

How is it possible that people like you don't understand that this is different? I'm a Democrat and have many Republican friends whom I respect and have respected through many past elections. I've certainly never lost respect for them for voting for McCain or Romney for example. But Trump is entirely different. His bigotry, his sexual assault bragging and other misogynisitic comments, and his utter and complete lack of knowledge of the world and even how government works make him unlike any other Republican. I don't lose respect for friends because they're Republicans. I lose respect for anyone willing to turn the country over to THIS man. There is a difference, so please don't act persecuted that people don't respect this choice.

How can "people like you" overreact to a choice that approximately half the country is making as if we are voting to put the KKK in charge of the country?

The drama. The catchy headlines. I blame the media.

People, please get your heads out of your asses. The world won't end either way. I promise.

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Anonymous wrote:Politics should be a private matter. I really do not understand why people expect all of their friends to hold exactly the same views as them.

The funniest thing is that some of the people who are most vocal about their politics (while denigrating other points of view), love diversity as a concept. Can no one see the irony? What is wrong with differing political views anyway? Does it really scare you so much to have a Trump voter next door?!

I would love to tell all my friends who are Democrats that I am a Republican. Friends who like and respect me and think (and have said) I am a great mother, fun friend, upstanding citizen, selfless volunteer of my time....they would be shocked that they think so well of a Republican. Thing is, they would cease having any positive regard for me if I did and many have explicitly said so. Not to me specifically, but in general or on FB. I like and respect them, too, even though we don't share the same political views and I can't fathom turning on them for being a Democrat. It's not worth it to me. I'm not a diehard political type and I'm not willing to sacrifice friendships over politics. I will admit, though, that I can't help but judge them for having such a black and white view of the world.

How is it possible that people like you don't understand that this is different? I'm a Democrat and have many Republican friends whom I respect and have respected through many past elections. I've certainly never lost respect for them for voting for McCain or Romney for example. But Trump is entirely different. His bigotry, his sexual assault bragging and other misogynisitic comments, and his utter and complete lack of knowledge of the world and even how government works make him unlike any other Republican. I don't lose respect for friends because they're Republicans. I lose respect for anyone willing to turn the country over to THIS man. There is a difference, so please don't act persecuted that people don't respect this choice.

How can "people like you" overreact to a choice that approximately half the country is making as if we are voting to put the KKK in charge of the country?

The drama. The catchy headlines. I blame the media.

People, please get your heads out of your asses. The world won't end either way. I promise.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I hear you. And I'm in the same exact boat.

Also, those who avoid speaking of politics are cowards. If you aren't willlng to stand up on FB you won't stand up anywhere.

I've stopped following any friends who feel this way. I never post anything political on FB. It's not because I'm embarrassed that I support Trump. I use FB to look at cute Halloween costumes and get updates about my child's school and activities. The election is everywhere and my job is stressful. I want to keep FB a stress free happy place where I can see your baby pics, vacation photos and holiday recipes.

I think you are a little embarrassed, you are just trying to hide behind excuses.

And you should be embarrassed, honestly.

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Anonymous wrote:I haven't I friended anyone, but I have lost respect for the Trump supporters I know. I don't need to start anything on FB but I know who they are and I won't ever feel quite the same about them. I'd feel the same way if I overheard them using bigoted or misogynistic speech. It makes me sad.

*unfriended*

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Anonymous wrote:Politics should be a private matter. I really do not understand why people expect all of their friends to hold exactly the same views as them.

The funniest thing is that some of the people who are most vocal about their politics (while denigrating other points of view), love diversity as a concept. Can no one see the irony? What is wrong with differing political views anyway? Does it really scare you so much to have a Trump voter next door?!

I would love to tell all my friends who are Democrats that I am a Republican. Friends who like and respect me and think (and have said) I am a great mother, fun friend, upstanding citizen, selfless volunteer of my time....they would be shocked that they think so well of a Republican. Thing is, they would cease having any positive regard for me if I did and many have explicitly said so. Not to me specifically, but in general or on FB. I like and respect them, too, even though we don't share the same political views and I can't fathom turning on them for being a Democrat. It's not worth it to me. I'm not a diehard political type and I'm not willing to sacrifice friendships over politics. I will admit, though, that I can't help but judge them for having such a black and white view of the world.

How is it possible that people like you don't understand that this is different? I'm a Democrat and have many Republican friends whom I respect and have respected through many past elections. I've certainly never lost respect for them for voting for McCain or Romney for example. But Trump is entirely different. His bigotry, his sexual assault bragging and other misogynisitic comments, and his utter and complete lack of knowledge of the world and even how government works make him unlike any other Republican. I don't lose respect for friends because they're Republicans. I lose respect for anyone willing to turn the country over to THIS man. There is a difference, so please don't act persecuted that people don't respect this choice.

How can "people like you" overreact to a choice that approximately half the country is making as if we are voting to put the KKK in charge of the country?

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Anonymous wrote:No, but I have been calling out FB friends who support Clinton.

(Their posts are insane and ridiculous.)

I am OP and I do have exactly 4 posts that are pro-Clinton that I have shared this entire election.

If someone makes a comment against her I do not mind and invite the discussion.

I am a big girl and I can handle it.

Oh no, you're a girl!? Damn, I thought you were a pimple-faced male college sophomore...

Why would you think that? Hasn't FB become mostly a middle aged thing?

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Anonymous wrote:Or am I the only one who has crossed the Rubicon here?

I have never engaged politically with people on Facebook before, but something about this election and their braindead posts really just finally did it for me.

No one has unfriended me yet, and I try to remain polite, and I only respond to things people have already posted, I'm not constantly sharing political posts or anything.

But I am pretty relentless. Polite, but relentless. There is no turning back...

Most of my friends are Clinton supporters. There are a few who are extremely obnoxious. Ironically, the outspoken ones are the least informed of my friends. None of them have said anything to me because I do not discuss politics on Facebook. And most probably assume that I support HRC too.

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Anonymous wrote:Politics should be a private matter. I really do not understand why people expect all of their friends to hold exactly the same views as them.

The funniest thing is that some of the people who are most vocal about their politics (while denigrating other points of view), love diversity as a concept. Can no one see the irony? What is wrong with differing political views anyway? Does it really scare you so much to have a Trump voter next door?!

I would love to tell all my friends who are Democrats that I am a Republican. Friends who like and respect me and think (and have said) I am a great mother, fun friend, upstanding citizen, selfless volunteer of my time....they would be shocked that they think so well of a Republican. Thing is, they would cease having any positive regard for me if I did and many have explicitly said so. Not to me specifically, but in general or on FB. I like and respect them, too, even though we don't share the same political views and I can't fathom turning on them for being a Democrat. It's not worth it to me. I'm not a diehard political type and I'm not willing to sacrifice friendships over politics. I will admit, though, that I can't help but judge them for having such a black and white view of the world.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, I hear you. And I'm in the same exact boat.

Also, those who avoid speaking of politics are cowards. If you aren't willlng to stand up on FB you won't stand up anywhere.

I've stopped following any friends who feel this way. I never post anything political on FB. It's not because I'm embarrassed that I support Trump. I use FB to look at cute Halloween costumes and get updates about my child's school and activities. The election is everywhere and my job is stressful. I want to keep FB a stress free happy place where I can see your baby pics, vacation photos and holiday recipes.

Anonymous wrote:Politics should be a private matter. I really do not understand why people expect all of their friends to hold exactly the same views as them.

The funniest thing is that some of the people who are most vocal about their politics (while denigrating other points of view), love diversity as a concept. Can no one see the irony? What is wrong with differing political views anyway? Does it really scare you so much to have a Trump voter next door?!

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Anonymous wrote:OP here, here's another element.

A lot of my very vocal Trump supporter friends are also very vocal Christian friends.

Their posts basically go:

Trump Jesus Trump Jesus My kid's halloween costume Trump Jesus

And something about that just really got to me, I guess.

I figure if they are posting something they don't mind the discussion.

With 'friends' like you, who needs enemies.
You're not a friend, just another nasty, judgemental person with an opinion.

I am, indeed, a very NASTY woman, pp. I have so, so many opinions! From my own little feeble lady mind!

Similar to your feeble lady parts?

You're proving OP's point quite nicely.

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Anonymous wrote:No, but I have been calling out FB friends who support Clinton.

(Their posts are insane and ridiculous.)

I am OP and I do have exactly 4 posts that are pro-Clinton that I have shared this entire election.

If someone makes a comment against her I do not mind and invite the discussion.

I am a big girl and I can handle it.

Oh no, you're a girl!? Damn, I thought you were a pimple-faced male college sophomore...

Anonymous wrote:no, it's a waste of energy

Anonymous wrote:Or am I the only one who has crossed the Rubicon here?

I have never engaged politically with people on Facebook before, but something about this election and their braindead posts really just finally did it for me.

No one has unfriended me yet, and I try to remain polite, and I only respond to things people have already posted, I'm not constantly sharing political posts or anything.

But I am pretty relentless. Polite, but relentless. There is no turning back...