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TexasTowelie

(111,278 posts)
4. I don't.
Fri Jan 11, 2019, 03:49 AM
Jan 2019

I was assaulted by a Trump family member recently because I pointed out a change in tax policy that would eliminate a deduction for the family member. I could have called the law, but I would be homeless if I did.

Well, you are lucky for the 83% Clinton. rusty quoin Jan 2019 #1
I know what you mean lunatica Jan 2019 #2
I'm not letting that asshole ruin my personal relationships. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 2019 #3
See, this is the problem I have with this. When people say that is about politics lunamagica Jan 2019 #12
I have to agree with you PatSeg Jan 2019 #20
I agree, you can't be a very good person AND vote for a person like Trump. blueinredohio Jan 2019 #40
Its not like Trump ever deceived anyone PatSeg Jan 2019 #42
In order to be a trumpster, you have to lack empathy. As long as it doesn't affect you lunamagica Jan 2019 #48
I have come up with a definition that helps define this problem. airplaneman Jan 2019 #53
It's a moral and ethical thing to me BannonsLiver Jan 2019 #70
I don't. TexasTowelie Jan 2019 #4
It really is a cult, isn't it? nt. Mariana Jan 2019 #6
The seig heils are getting to me TexasTowelie Jan 2019 #8
Oh, that is awful PatSeg Jan 2019 #21
Inform law enforcement, if that's an option hatrack Jan 2019 #29
You were physically assaulted over politics? Good lord renate Jan 2019 #13
When they're a social media friend, I'm not sure. herding cats Jan 2019 #5
Unfortunately, she's really into the politics.She has no idea I know, and I'm not going to tell her. pnwmom Jan 2019 #10
I have NOTHING to do with them. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2019 #7
I got off Facebook 2-3 years ago and have no regrets. Occasional physical contacts during family dameatball Jan 2019 #9
I like FB because I live on the opposite coast from many family and friends. pnwmom Jan 2019 #11
If she is an evangelical she probably won't change her mind. appleannie1943 Jan 2019 #14
Makes me want to pnwmom Jan 2019 #15
This is why I think Manafort put Pence in as V.P. watoos Jan 2019 #16
You are right. My sister and I get along simply because we never talk politics. appleannie1943 Jan 2019 #24
I don't get it...in this scenario, is he supposed to be the Antichrist? anarch Jan 2019 #26
People that believe so strongly have been known to drink cyanide laced kool-ade or kill themselves appleannie1943 Jan 2019 #43
Close family member, we only talk on birthdays and avoid politics. Canoe52 Jan 2019 #17
I hope the Toyota is not a Hybrid. n/t. airplaneman Jan 2019 #54
It wouldn't matter he works for a major us auto manufacturer. Canoe52 Jan 2019 #56
I am fortunate that there are no Trumpers in the family. I have resolved not to discuss politics Arkansas Granny Jan 2019 #18
If they aren't too obnoxious, I will keep them LittleGirl Jan 2019 #19
And she said YOU were hateful? PatSeg Jan 2019 #22
I know, right? eom LittleGirl Jan 2019 #30
I'm sorry you had to do that but I completely understand. I don't know how to be close pnwmom Jan 2019 #23
Thanks. She must have figured out LittleGirl Jan 2019 #31
just like I would deal with anyone else in the grips of psychosis anarch Jan 2019 #25
I don't Ravenlene Jan 2019 #27
Welcome to DU! I've been here over 14 years and have learned a lot. panader0 Jan 2019 #62
*** AGREE ON A NEUTRAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION !!! *** uponit7771 Jan 2019 #28
I avoid them as much as possible . . . hatrack Jan 2019 #32
Tattoo a swastika on their bottom forehead just above the nose area,... magicarpet Jan 2019 #51
I would have more of an issue with the friend being an evangelical beachbum bob Jan 2019 #33
I don't. ananda Jan 2019 #34
Fonda from 12 angry men Watchfoxheadexplodes Jan 2019 #35
Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #36
I disown them. But without drama or fireworks... it's all very quiet and smooth. NurseJackie Jan 2019 #37
The fact is they are racist backabby-blue Jan 2019 #38
I don't have any MrScorpio Jan 2019 #39
With FB, I check before friending Maeve Jan 2019 #41
Thankfully, I only have one such cretin to deal with. Paladin Jan 2019 #44
We cut them out of our lives, and stopped going to church. Aristus Jan 2019 #45
I am a distant friend with my once Doreen Jan 2019 #46
Ironclad absolute rule: Family before politics The Mouth Jan 2019 #47
I don't fight with this person or raise my voice or even discuss politics. pnwmom Jan 2019 #49
Yeah, I get that The Mouth Jan 2019 #50
Dissolved those relationships a few years ago... Maxheader Jan 2019 #52
I assess on case by case basis Devil Child Jan 2019 #55
Well, you haven't stepped away from all social media pnwmom Jan 2019 #58
I don't see DU as social media per se Devil Child Jan 2019 #60
I haven't logged onto FB since 2014 crazycatlady Jan 2019 #57
I never talk about politics with the Trumper in my life either. But I can hardly stand to be around pnwmom Jan 2019 #61
I only know one, tavernier Jan 2019 #59
Wow, you are quick on your feet. I'm not so good in responding in real time. pnwmom Jan 2019 #64
I'm not that quick but I was anticipating some kind of comment from him tavernier Jan 2019 #65
I think your response was perfect. Someday he might remember this, and you haven't pnwmom Jan 2019 #66
I have a sister ..die hard MAGA girl INdemo Jan 2019 #63
Best response ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roadside Attraction Jan 2019 #75
The Trumpers in my family have been remarkably quiet over the holiday season. smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #67
I read a lot at gatherings that I have to be at Bettie Jan 2019 #68
My problem is I can't respect someone who supports Trump. ooky Jan 2019 #69
It's tough . . . markpkessinger Jan 2019 #71
I have a relative whose refusal to talk about politics . . . feels political. pnwmom Jan 2019 #72
I might sit out Christmas with my dad's side of the family next year. 47of74 Jan 2019 #74
The more intelligent ones will understand the horror of this administration and its "leader" Perseus Jan 2019 #73
I dunno Cary Jan 2019 #76
I ignore political conversations... BlueJac Jan 2019 #77
Not a close associate, but this story kind of fits the thread. Vinca Jan 2019 #78
I have not spoken to the few trumphumpers that I had in my life since the election.... Freedomofspeech Jan 2019 #79
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