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TexasBushwhacker

(20,142 posts) Tue Dec 10, 2019, 11:10 PM Dec 2019

So I was enjoying a nice Christmas lunch with my co-workers [View all]

Of 6 people, I'm the only Democrat. They don't KNOW that, but probably suspect it after today. Politics came up and they're all grumbling. I just sighed and said "Can't we just have a nice lunch?" They chuckled and one guy said "Well I'm stocking up on bullets because when Trump gets re-elected, there's going to be a civil war."

That's right, it's the Democrats who will take up arms and try to tear our country apart. I just raised my eyebrows and said, "I'm afraid there's going to be a civil war no matter who gets elected." I was being honest. I'm scared, but even if we were all Democrats, I don't want to discuss politics at work, or work functions.

They all met each other at church.

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So I was enjoying a nice Christmas lunch with my co-workers [View all] TexasBushwhacker Dec 2019 OP

They think we ALL behave the way they do, elleng Dec 2019 #1

They are blind to nuance and irony. Their world is black/white, with-us/against-us, yes/no. VOX Dec 2019 #23

The problem lies in the kind of people one meets at church. stopbush Dec 2019 #2

and the confederates are going to lose again. the_sly_pig Dec 2019 #3

Actually, I think the military is more 65/35 Trump supporters. Blue_true Dec 2019 #13

That is the disturbing part Freddie Dec 2019 #26

They have only the authority that all of society grants them. Blue_true Dec 2019 #36

I agree with the rural thing.... the_sly_pig Dec 2019 #32

I also favor breaking the country up over geographical lines over a civil war. Blue_true Dec 2019 #37

I think we don't really know what the rank and file's loyalty is EndlessWire Dec 2019 #35

I rather things not come down to us trusting the military to do the right thing. Blue_true Dec 2019 #38

The NRA is pumping gun sales. James48 Dec 2019 #4

And I know people who went and bought guns after Obama was elected Canoe52 Dec 2019 #5

He oughta'a ask for his money back from the university. 3Hotdogs Dec 2019 #8

They were women... Canoe52 Dec 2019 #21

Our nation is littered with mental and moral defectives on the right. nt Progressive Jones Dec 2019 #9

We call them Strangers On The Right DFW Dec 2019 #30

LMAO !!! nt Progressive Jones Dec 2019 #42

Somehow, it seems the radical right didn't find it at all funny. DFW Dec 2019 #45

PhD in what? Geezus!!!!!! nt Blue_true Dec 2019 #14

Music Canoe52 Dec 2019 #22

Did his head get used as a drum at some point? nt Blue_true Dec 2019 #41

When I heard DTs carrying on the other day I had 2 scary thoughts simultaneously... Hekate Dec 2019 #6

You did the right thing. They act foolish because they're fools. Best of the season to you. marble falls Dec 2019 #7

Let them start a "civil war". They definitely won't like the "can of worms" that gets opened. roamer65 Dec 2019 #10

Those people think that they can start a civil war and the following happens; Blue_true Dec 2019 #15

wow, thought I had it bad, now living in central TX. Here they just don't even talk Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2019 #11

They are serious. They really believe that God made this country for them to lead, Blue_true Dec 2019 #12

If it comes down to a Civil War I hope our side will put up heavy resistance dustyscamp Dec 2019 #16

Don't worry, the foreign powers will be very active in the matter, Blue_true Dec 2019 #39

Exactly, the whole gun rights thing radius777 Dec 2019 #24

Unfortunately, economics and class struggle is being used by some to cause divisions on our side. Blue_true Dec 2019 #40

Remind me once again how guns make us safer? PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2019 #17

It's all talk and bravado Dirty Socialist Dec 2019 #18

+1 DeminPennswoods Dec 2019 #25

Somebody talking about gun violence at work? Tipperary Dec 2019 #19

The media should be held accountable for any violence that erupts regarding politics since they are diva77 Dec 2019 #20

I recently moved to Matt Gaetz district, long story my son is dewsgirl Dec 2019 #27

Obama's going to take their guns first panader0 Dec 2019 #28

Sooo Texas.... awesomerwb1 Dec 2019 #29

They met at church? What Kind? A Satanic cult? DFW Dec 2019 #31

Unbelievable sarisataka Dec 2019 #33

They could tell it made me uncomfortable TexasBushwhacker Dec 2019 #34

They all met at church? cwydro Dec 2019 #43

Wife of the boss met the other gal first TexasBushwhacker Dec 2019 #44