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uponit7771

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28. *** AGREE ON A NEUTRAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION !!! ***

Fri Jan 11, 2019, 08:12 AM

Jan 2019

Was going to right an OP on this but just agree on a neutral source of information like US Today, The AP, Times etc etc ...

Even if its one source its better than nothing.

The problem is MAGA KKKultist are single source fed and don't have a broader view.

Start the conversation there

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How do you cope with Trumpers in your family or close associates? [View all] pnwmom Jan 2019 OP

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