Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: How do you cope with Trumpers in your family or close associates? [View all]Watchfoxheadexplodes
(3,496 posts)35. Fonda from 12 angry men
He doesn't hear you, and never will
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
79 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
See, this is the problem I have with this. When people say that is about politics
lunamagica
Jan 2019
#12
I agree, you can't be a very good person AND vote for a person like Trump.
blueinredohio
Jan 2019
#40
In order to be a trumpster, you have to lack empathy. As long as it doesn't affect you
lunamagica
Jan 2019
#48
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 got off Facebook 2-3 years ago and have no regrets. Occasional physical contacts during family
dameatball
Jan 2019
#9
You are right. My sister and I get along simply because we never talk politics.
appleannie1943
Jan 2019
#24
People that believe so strongly have been known to drink cyanide laced kool-ade or kill themselves
appleannie1943
Jan 2019
#43
I am fortunate that there are no Trumpers in the family. I have resolved not to discuss politics
Arkansas Granny
Jan 2019
#18
I'm sorry you had to do that but I completely understand. I don't know how to be close
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#23
I disown them. But without drama or fireworks... it's all very quiet and smooth.
NurseJackie
Jan 2019
#37
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 think your response was perfect. Someday he might remember this, and you haven't
pnwmom
Jan 2019
#66
The Trumpers in my family have been remarkably quiet over the holiday season.
smirkymonkey
Jan 2019
#67
The more intelligent ones will understand the horror of this administration and its "leader"
Perseus
Jan 2019
#73
I have not spoken to the few trumphumpers that I had in my life since the election....
Freedomofspeech
Jan 2019
#79