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In reply to the discussion: How do you cope with Trumpers in your family or close associates? [View all]PatSeg
(47,351 posts)In the past I could have said something to the effect "its just about politics" and agree not to discuss it with certain people, but what we are dealing with now is NOT politics. This is about basic decency and the imminent threat to democracy.
Trump is not a conservative or a republican, he is tyrannical monster and there can be no rationalizing supporting him.
In the past, I've known people who were self-identified republicans, but they often weren't bad people, just poorly informed. They could be caring and generous in their personal lives, but they really didn't know a lot about government or world affairs. Of course, there were also the "I've got mine" people, who never really cared about anyone's well being but their own. Those people I avoided. Those are the types who were probably first to hop on the Trump train.