A Trump supporter went after me unexpectedly

[cally]

I was canvassing in Orlando, Fl. I have walked many precincts in many, many elections. Often, a neighbor will come up to me and ask why I am there. Several times, someone tells me they support the Republican and we go and we leave on decent terms.

NOT THIS TIME!!! Someone came up to me and when I said I was supporting Hillary, she went off on me. Absolute rage and hatred on her face! I have never had a stranger, possibly anyone, show such hatred and rage towards me. I am embarrassed to say that I responded and yelled back until I remembered that the best strategy is to walk away. Although, I did shout down the stairs when I heard her swearing at me.

This election is unlike anything I have ever seen in this country. Trump and the other Republicans have spent decades stirring up this rage. I'm scared for our country.

I continued GOTV because we need to win this!! I refuse to let hatred win.

I then went to see Obama the next day. That was a love fest with smiling, friendly, dancing supporters. Love trumps Hate.

[meow2u3]

1. Thank God you did the right thing

and not stoop to her level.

Our focus is on winning this election, not engaging in "counterhate." Good job, cally.

[madaboutharry]

2. Hate can be infectious.

I think it has been this way since the beginning of time.

When people behave like that it says nothing about you and everything about them.

[Cha]

3. Wow, cally.. I'm really sorry you had to have that experience

with a deranged trump fan. This is all on him.. he's brainwashed those suckers and they're dangerous.

Look what happened to Austyn Crites at the rally becaue he was holding a sign that said "Republicans Against Trump"

Thank you for all you're doing!

[cally]

9. It was a middle aged white woman

Surprised me

[smirkymonkey]

10. How does that happen? What could possibly be in it for them?

Where does this insane level of hatred come from?

I am sorry for what you had to go through and I am glad you are ok, I just can't even begin to understand their irrational anger and hatred.

[Andy823]

22. It come from

Watching fox news and listening to right wing hate radio, like Rush Limbaugh. Over the years they become pretty much like the people they listen to, full of hate and rage. Trump just knew how to bring it all out for his own benefit, and he did it.

[displacedtexan]

30. Empowered by mob mentality

Small and large group dynamics are quantifiable, and people like this deranged woman might not have any idea that what they're doing is wrong, either legally or morally. Usually, when they don't get the result or the satisfaction they think they'll get for their actions, they come to their senses eventually and even begin to regret what they've done. However, if they even think that their status in a group is raised --or could be with more action--, they'll become even more empowered and bolder.

Scary stuff.

[Cha]

11. I bet! She had no business getting all up in yours.

[JonathanRackham]

5. My cell phone video is so always ready.

[drray23]

6. Thats why i canvass in pairs.

I am afraid that if somebody went after me I would respond in kind and end up in a fist fight. Definitely not a situation I want to be in.

[Motley13]

7. DEPLORABLE!

[leftynyc]

12. Two confronted me about

my Hillary buttons - started in calling her a crook - I just laughed and blew them a kiss. I'm very aware of the fact that's much easier to do in NYC than other places.

[Daemonaquila]

13. How is it "unexpected?"

Sorry you experienced this. But, I would expect this any place a person canvasses this election. The level of hatred from the alt-right is staggering.

[retrowire]

14. Glad you're okay, you brave person you. Nt

[heaven05]

15. he and social media

have brought out the MEAN IN PEOPLE. Social media by offering relative anonymity and he by offering unadulterated hate through his message. Hopefully after 2morrow, we will be done with them as a viable social force for evil. Remaining wary, but hopeful. HRC all the way.

[treestar]

16. Good on you for canvassing

Scary to run into someone like that! The Deplorable One has them stirred up!

[otohara]

17. I Got That During The Primary -

at the Whole Foods -

Not interested in sharing because it's over - but I still see their rage on social media.

[hamsterjill]

27. Last week, a distant relative went ballistic on my Facebook page.

I had already voted and told her so, but she still continued to argue and disagree. I finally asked her why she wanted to argue. I specifically said that I knew anything I said would not change her mind, and that she wasn't going to change my mind. She didn't have an answer, but quickly unfriended me.

Her loss. My gain as far as I'm concerned.

But the reality was that she is unable to argue a point with facts. She wanted to scream and whine and out yell me and anyone else who commented. THAT is the Trump way of doing things. It's immature and it's exhausting. He has (literally) created an army of deplorables who are not happy if they are not arguing with someone.

[manicraven]

18. The fact that many on the right are vicious tells me they're operating on emotion stemming

from falsehoods. If they really had thoughtful reasons for their Trump support, they could behave in a civilized manner and have a conversation, but they've got nothing of substance.

Quite honestly, it reminds me of many (not all) religious people. They behave in the same way towards me when they discover I'm an atheist. They become hysterical and viciously lash out, accusing me of things that are false or stupid, such as I'm trying to trick them, I'm going to burn in hell for all eternity, or that I don't have any reason to live, and they'll stubbornly deny facts or reason. It reminds me of Trumpsters, especially how they'll claim climate change is a hoax, that 09/11 happened on Obama's watch, etc., yet believe in the most ridiculous conspiracy theories, such as Hillary is a demon.

[BlueProgressive]

19. Thank you for your hard work,

and for braving the wrath of the deplorables!!!

[Still In Wisconsin]

20. My wife's uncle told me he would "fucking kill me" if I didn't take the Hillary stickers of my car.

You're right, this election is different, and not in a good way. I am expecting the deplorables to riot tomorrow. I may keep my kids home.

[avebury]

21. I would have whipped out my cell phone

and taken a picture of the woman just in case she made a move to hit me. It would be easier for the police to id her.

[Squaredeal]

23. Be carefull out there...

Florida has a lot of gun kooks looking for a reason to shoot somebody.

[barbtries]

24. back in 2008

i had a man approach me with so much rage in his face i thought he might hit me. his deal was abortion, at least ostensibly, but what i think is racism, mixed with knowing they're losing.

i am glad you are well. thank you for your efforts!

[MontanaMama]

25. Thank you for your hard work!

When folks come to my door for canvassing purposes - I always point out the wing nuts that are lurking in the neighborhood. They don't always have signs advertising their politics but we all know who they are. I've got Dumpster A-holes right next door to me in our predominately liberal area of town. I've seen them yell people right off their porch. It is flat out disturbing. I'll steer anyone and everyone I can away from them. Least I can do.

[tallahasseedem]

28. Stay safe!

and THANK YOU for everything you are doing!!!

[Downtown Hound]

29. You don't need to be embarrassed because you yelled back

Who says we have to let these cretins just abuse us and never hit back?

[kimbutgar]

32. Cheeto has really brought out the ugly nature in people

The thoughts of bad things inside their heads are coming out of ther mouths. Being polite and civil are now not acceptable with his supporters.

[smirkymonkey]

33. I have no doubt that those bad things will, sooner or later, show up in their

actions. I really believe that most of them are just that unhinged.

[kimbutgar]

34. We have a lot of undiagnosed people with mental health issues

I bet a lot of them had rough childhoods that made them miserable adult SOBs. Blaming others and minorities for your failures shows a lack of personal responsibility. Cheeto supporters are whiny little beetches..

[AgadorSparticus]

35. It's hard to remember to do it when it is occurring, but video tape her.

And then press charges. That is harassment and verbal abuse. No one should have to put up with that. Tell the police exactly how you felt: scared. THAT is NOT OK. You did the right thing by walking away but it really makes me boil that you had to endure that. Arrrgh!!

Thank you for taking the time to canvass. You are awesome!

[ThoughtCriminal]

36. I would take out my cell phone and say

I can't wait to upload this to YouTube! Please proceed.

[Divine Discontent]

37. First glad you're alright?

Was this on the east side, like Alafaya? I could see it anywhere but the closer you to get the fringe areas like Casselberry and Kissimmee, then to the east where Christmas is, there are quite a few deplorable who I could see this happening. And I wrote a few days ago, women seem to be doing a lot of the "we're going to rebel" (which stuns me any woman is for Trump), like the lady with Pence, and the woman with her husband where he said she doesn't mean that (to the reporter) and she yelled at him "yes it's what I mean".

Glad you got away, safely.