Just lost my best friend because I would not vote Trump

[Marc2010]

Knew this dude for 20 years and he even told me he hope somebody kills me because I would not vote for a Republican

/SMH

[Wounded Bear]

1. Hmmm...doesn't sound like much of a friend...nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. That's a tough place to be.

Did this just come out of left field, or have you always had political differences?

Just curious...or maybe you'd never gotten into the politics that you each followed.

I'm sorry. Losing a good friend is never easy, especially when there is so much bitterness.

[Marc2010]

9. Well

Until this year I was a semi-Republican. Trump is what drove me to want to vote Democrat. He (my former friend) is the kind of person who thinks anything Trump says should be treated as Holy Scripture

[The Wielding Truth]

22. But can't he see the lies? Trump is one big huster and he's a racist.

[Rose Siding]

78. I'm sorry you had to go through this.

But I'm glad we have a chance to be on the same side for now.

Thanks for doing what's right, and I hope you can see how wrong it was for him to wish you ill.

[Demonaut]

3. he had a different perspective on your friendship

you're better off

[madaboutharry]

4. My mom had a fight with a friend this morning at the gym.

She called me this morning and said they're now not speaking.

Trump: Tearing America apart one friend at a time.

[Hamlette]

62. And Bernie. Tough election for friendships.

I have a friend who won't talk to me because I voted Hillary in the primary.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

79. Stop fighting the primary please

[Marc2010]

5. Yep

Its the same attitude my other friends, except they never wished me dead. He did.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

6. Some friend. I don't think you've lost much

but still, it's sad that someone you've known for so long and regarded as a good friend would say such a terrible thing.

[GWC58]

7. Damn, these people are

FUCKING CRAZY!! Sorry for the friendship loss. Guess he wasn't a true friend.

[izzybella]

8. You're better off

Anyone who would say something so disgusting is not a person you want in your life anyway. It just took Trump to bring out his true colors.

[blue cat]

10. Wow

That is too bad.

[chillfactor]

11. same here...

my best friend said she hoped someone shots Hillary...end of friendship.

[PearliePoo2]

12. He hopes somebody KILLS you?

Jesus, run and don't look back. This guy is nuts. And Trump is unleashing millions more violent, crazies just like him. If he escalates his rhetoric and threats call the authorities.

[Marc2010]

14. He doesn't have the dick to do anything

[classykaren]

54. You mean the balls.

[alcibiades_mystery]

57. That's how they say it in Russia

[Hekate]

63. Does that explain the grammar ...

... in post #13?

It's a rather hinky OP et seq.

[alcibiades_mystery]

65. English

is not the first language here.

That's fairly clear.

Needless to say, nothing's wrong with that.

[Hekate]

67. Of course, of course

I wouldn't have the dick to say otherwise.

[Marc2010]

13. Yep I am find out....

They are only tolerant and compassionate if you are as hateful and bigoted as they are

I am ashamed that I once called myself 'Republican'

[PJMcK]

28. Don't be ashamed

All of us grow and evolve at our own rates. Welcome to the Democratic side, Marc2010.

Sounds to me like you've figured out some important things for your life. Best wishes!

[Aristus]

46. A lot of us are living with that.

I used to be a vocal, outspoken supporter of Ronald Reagan. Like a lot of people, I got suckered by the sunny grin and the optimistic phraseology. I cast my vote for Bush Sr in 1988 and 1992. Conservative Republicanism was never a very good fit with my personal outlook, but it was popular in the '80's.

Like anyone with a brain and a heart, I was horrified by the Republican takeover of Congress in 1994. I voted for Bill Clinton in 1996. And sElection 2000 solidified my ideological outlook as a die-hard liberal Democrat. I found DU like an oasis in a desert in May, 2001. And I've been here ever since. People who know me know my personal political refrain: "Liberal till I DIE!"

I'm glad you have found the people who understand you. Welcome to DU.

[Xolodno]

48. Used to be a die hard beliving Monetarist Economist, Greenspan worshiping...

....etc.

But after seeing that system fail over and over and other ideas crashing and burning....

I came to my senses.

I lean very much Socialist now.

[awoke_in_2003]

51. I was there in 2003

the run up to the Iraq made me question everything I believe. When I started thinking hard and honestly about it, I realized that I agreed with nothing the GOP stands for. Stay strong, and welcome to DU.

[dhill926]

15. Well, he showed you who he is…

[tenderfoot]

16. With friends like those, who needs enemies.

eom

[yardwork]

17. You are better off without somebody who says that.

That statement is abuse, plain and simple.

[still_one]

18. What kind of friend would wish for your Denise?

[Matrosov]

19. I wouldn't want to be friends with anyone voting R this November

Even the ones that claim they're voting Republican to support the party rather than to support Trump will still be complicit in enabling him. Someone as vile as Trump should stand no chance of becoming President. Hell, someone as vile as him shouldn't have even stood a chance to become the nominee of a major political party.

Regardless of what people think about Hillary, there is no way anyone who isn't a bigot or as dumb as a rock can argue that she is somehow the worse choice and voting for Trump is therefore justified.

[Marc2010]

20. If this is the kind of hate the Republicans have to anyone with another opinion, I just have to say:

Thank you.

Thank you for showing your true colors and showing me what kind of people you are.

Thank you for no more phony hand-shakes

Thank you for no more pulling the wool over my eyes and keeping me in the dark about what you really believe

In all honesty, thank you for re-affirming my decision to vote Hillary

Now suck my dick

Thank you.

[Hekate]

64. Am I the only one who finds the OP's command of colloquial American to be a bit odd?

Hinky even.

[jodymarie aimee]

77. YUP

kind of like going on cheeto's FB page..the hired Malaysians and Fillipinos who are paid $400 a month to post. they speak like this...clunky.

[anneboleyn]

81. You are definitely correct. I noticed it in all of the OP's posts.

[The Wielding Truth]

68. Don't be hurt. It is a sad missing part of their id that makes them afraid to be giving. You

are lucky to see them for what they are and realize that that is not what this country is about. Fear and a sense of superiority is driving them to be so stupid to the loses that we will all see if Trump gets power over us.

We have had a very rational, intelligent, and compassionate President for almost eight years and we are spoiled. They can't even imagine the loses we would experience in personal liberties and international standing. Not to mention how these greedy heartless get-a-headers will strip our personal and national financial worth.

Pity them but be ready to fight them legally and logically using every angle.

Hillary is also rational, intelligent, and compassionate with a hands on wisdom that will guide us into a better future for ourselves and our children. She is also surrounded by those who have and will work to form a more perfect union.

[Marc2010]

24. No.

Actually he is a person who thinks if you take even a sip of beer, you are an alcoholic

But knowing how much of a raging alcoholic his brother was, I understand his aversion to it

[Maru Kitteh]

55. Even if he does not drink he may have an addictive personality; prone to seeing the world

in extremes only.

If not friend - enemy
If not pure - evil
If not chaste - slut

Foodstamps = lazy (nevermind most recipients are working poor)
Brown skin = "illegal" or terrorist

We could go on and on, but you know as well as anyone could.

Try not to be hard on yourself. You were betrayed and that hurts. It takes a little while to process everything you've been through but you're on your way to a life with a clearer conscience.

Welcome! and thank you for recognizing that we truly are Stronger Together.

[snooper2]

23. knew him for 20 years? Sounds like something a 14 year old would say

[Marc2010]

25. In all honesty:

He was very impulsive and immature and more times than not, I was the voice of reason and had to try to talk him out of stupid shit.

[anneboleyn]

82. This was not a "best friend" or even a friend. This was someone you'd hang around with when bored

Based on what you've posted you had absolutely nothing in common with this person. Your personalities aren't similar or sympathetic and you certainly disagreed on core political beliefs. Are you very young -- like in your early twenties? You sound very young to me as friends doing "stupid shit" declines rapidly in one's 30s and 40s. Also one's tolerance for others who do "stupid shit" declines rapidly in one's 30s and 40s as life decisions -- spouses, children, careers, houses, etc -- require responsibility.

[mrsv]

26. I feel your pain

Lost my best friend of 50 years...and I'm 56. My heart is still broken. This election is revealing who people really are...and I guess I didn't know her as well as I thought. But even when Hillary wins the election...I think we all will have lost... someone. Hang in there...it gets easier.

[izzybella]

31. You can join my circle of friends.

They are all sane.

[eissa]

27. I just spent last Saturday with Trump-loving friends

We're a handful of couples that have known each other for decades. They're mainly on my husband's side, but we socialize often. All conservative, which has never been an issue before this election. Trump has exposed a bigotry that to this day I didn't even know existed in them. Example: two of the couples were talking about their recent vacations to Mexico (one to Cancun, the other to Mazatlan.) Both raving about how beautiful it all was....except for "all the Mexicans" The most rabid of them is a woman who has used every social program imaginable, has had at least one abortion, and whose English skills (they're all immigrants) are elementary, even after living in this country for over 20 years. I nearly bloodied my tongue biting down so hard.

[rustysgurl]

29. I went through same thing ...

With numerous friends. Hell my cousin, whom I love dearly, won't stop posting on Facebook about 'Killery' and Benghazi. It is all I can do to keep myself from unfriending her. Thanks, Trump, for dividing us. That's probably the one thing he does best.

[Marc2010]

36. The one thing I have noticed with Trump fans:

They are finally stopping with the fakery and letting people know how they really feel and are finally being real about their hidden prejudices and biases

The Republican Party are finally showing who they really are

I feel that we at least owe Trump a thank you card, for that

[The Wielding Truth]

69. Racism overt , covert or both is so wrong in anyone. Let alone a national figure.

I thank him for nothing except in jest. He has the Alt Right working for him. He is not even fit to be a good US citizen.

[Shrike47]

53. Email back about The Butcher of Beirut. That ought to annoy.

[Laffy Kat]

59. I just recently found out you can block certain "friends" posts,

Without unfriending them. They won't even know you've blocked their posts. I have a few on block and I'm sure I'm blocked on others.

[EV_Ares]

30. Sounds like you might be fortunate to have that split & move on.

[izzybella]

32. I guess I am blessed.

In the red state of Arizona, all of my friends are anti-Trump.

My relatives are the crazy ones.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

33. Hopes that someone kills you?!

Screw that person!

[bluesbassman]

34. I agree with the other responses here that say your ex-friend has shown you who he really is.

Here's the kicker though: Trump is allowing many Americans to let the rest of us know who they really are. It's rather disturbing, but as they say "sunlight is the best disinfectant".

I run around in a pretty diverse group across the political spectrum, and up to the point of Trump's nomination those on the right griped and complained, but if they had hatred at their core they kept it well hidden. Trump's blatant misogyny and bigotry has somehow made it acceptable in the minds of some of our fellow citizens to allow their own feelings of intolerance and hate to become part of their puplic display. Well that's actually ok as far as I'm concerned because now I know with whom I am truly dealing with and can act accordingly.

Maybe some day these people will come to their senses and realize that they were taken by a conman and grifter, and who knows, maybe they'll come to understand that the GOP could give a bucket of spit about them, but in the meantime I will automatically discount the opinion of anybody who supports Trump.

[Marc2010]

38. I saw the light. I hope others do too. Before Trump destroys America

[SunSeeker]

37. Wow. You deserve a real "best friend." That person is neither. nt.

[Marc2010]

39. Oh I do, and she does not follow politics at all and does not care about it

[blm]

40. He'll/She'll eventually wend their way back. Few can stay that ignorant for so long that they would

give up a real friendship.

After the election he'll begin hearing more of the truth from those closer to the campaign.

[Patiod]

41. My policy is to be okay with friends who VOTE Trump, just not those who SUPPORT him

I have Republican friends who "just can't stand Hillary" blah blah blah.
Most of them won't vote at all, but a few will probably hold their noses and vote Trump because, as I heard one con on an MSNBC focus group say "He might be a jackass, but if he's the jackass leading the conservative wagon train, so be it." Okay, fine, not worth losing a friend over.

But people who actually LIKE him and LIKE what he says? No, thank you. Don't need that in my life.

[whatthehey]

44. Yah. I'm not a hypocrite either

If some ridiculous fringe wackjob ever becomes the Dem nominee I'd vote for them even against a more moderate Rep., because Republicans in power cause harm and Republicans in total control would maximize harm. I am well beyond Yellow Dog level. I understand people have the same attitude the other way around. They will vote for Trump to try to stop Clinton, just like I'd vote for, say, Cornel West to stop Ryan or whoever else they pick next. But to think that Trump, or West in the obverse, is a great and laudable choice for POTUS in and of themselves? Nuts is a kind term, especially in Trump's case (West at least has the advantage of intellect).

[missingfink]

42. I used to have a life-long friend......

who was taken over by the darkside. At one time, he was a fun-loving out-going guy who changed over a period of time by watching and listening to right-wing radio and TV. He embraced every issue that he heard on these stations. He was always talking of privatization, taxes, postal workers, teachers, anti-anything liberal, etc. It was too much - I couldn't take it any longer and am much better off without his constant negativity towards Obama (who he never gave any credit and would imprison if he could) & the Dems.

[Go Vols]

43. Fuck him

Is my attitude,I have pissed off prolly 95% of the resident idiots at the bar I frequent(4-5 nights a week) to the point they wont talk to me anymore.Known most of them all my life.

I still go, and me and the three or four friends I have left get a table and talk loud enough they can hear how stupid Trump is,but refuse to engage any more.

[whatthehey]

45. Yah being a non-RWNJ bargoer is a trial

I'm not physically capable of defending myself any more so I have to be more careful than I used to be, but I still try to correct the less belligerent loons when I can. Jade Helm was my favorite.... I'm not confronting hardcore Trumpers much as they are too big of a risk in volatility, QED.

[lunatica]

47. Unfortunately Trump is a friendship buster

He's probably causing entire families to break up.

And I'm not kidding when I say it may cause the country to split apart for real.

[LanternWaste]

49. I giggle with bemusement at anyone who predicates friendship

I giggle with bemusement at anyone who predicates friendship wholly (or even more than a small portion) on the preference of candidate or a party.

But I do realize that in youth, a small distemper of passion often outweighs the most solid of judgement.

[bettyellen]

72. The OPs issue is much beyond preference though. We're talking vocal rabid support of bigotry here.

As well as wishes for death? I'be only experienced similar from friends of friends and nope, it is a deal breaker. Someone with that need to be hateful and obnoxious will never be my friend. I can see forgiving it in a very old parent perhaps, but any of my peers I'd recommend they get help for their anger. Actually I have, lol.

[awoke_in_2003]

50. "hope somebody kills me"

a real friend would never say that. I know you are feeling low, but you don't deserve people like that in your life.

[Cracklin Charlie]

52. He may be having doubts,

And he needed you to be for Trump, so he wouldn't have to heed the doubts.

I try to be patient with people about politics...its hard to know what is in their mind.

My friends know exactly where I stand, so any Trump supporters keep a wide berth. And , I let them know that they are welcome to cast their vote for whosoever they please.

To me, he is not worth losing a friend over.

[lindysalsagal]

56. When the moron loses in Nov, he'll have to get over it.

I say give it time.

[Demonaut]

58. and when the "friend" reaches out to you

say "fuck off"

[roamer65]

60. Think of it a lot like a divorce...

except you don't have to pay child support...

Just break contact for good and move on with your life, my friend.

This person was not a friend and never will be for you.

[Dorian Gray]

61. Um.....

that friendship kind of sucked, huh? Sorry.

[Ilsa]

66. I hope when Hillary wins, he'll be constantly

Looking over his shoulder wondering if someone is going to kill him for supporting drumfp.

[reflection]

70. A lot of us have lost friends and family members this way...

you're not alone. Cold comfort I'm sure, but anyone with judgment that lacking is better off out of your life, either permanently or temporarily while they regroup and show genuine remorse for those horrible words.

You've known him for 20 years. Is he a Johnny-come-lately to politics, or did you once see the political parties the way he still does? If the latter, he probably feels as if you've lost your way, when in fact your eyes are now open.

[lillypaddle]

71. hmmmm. Cool story, Bro. nt

[Hekate]

73. Indeed it is

[lillypaddle]

75. ...

[RonniePudding]

74. Sounds like an asshole to me

A real friend wouldn't lay down ultimatums over politics.

F that clown.

[emulatorloo]

76. I'm sorry you lost a long time friendship

[Turbineguy]

80. That's a shame.

But a success for the Republican Party.

My RW-nut brother-in-law and I have an unspoken agreement not to let the republican party divide the family. We focus on what we have in common. It's kind of a game, but it's been working for almost 2 decades now.

For people like your ex-friend, Trump has to be elected for him to find out that he was duped.

[JI7]

83. are you the one who made the anti transgender posts ?

[Third Doctor]

84. You are better off without him.

His willingness to throw away 20 years of friendship over someone like Trump says a lot about his character imo.