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Coventina

(28,054 posts) Tue Dec 3, 2024, 12:09 AM Dec 3

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Well, I just had my last meal with my dad, I think. [View all]

We agreed to meet after I sent him the email I posted here a few weeks ago.

I agreed to listen to his response that he wanted to make.

Well, it was a long rant about abortion, LGBTQ+, the "open borders," for which Biden should be executed for treason, "wokeness", well, I think you get the gist of it.

He denied any "proof" of Trump's wrong doing as media lies.
He said there was no insurrection on January 6th.
The 2020 election was stolen.

Oh my god it's breaking my heart just to recount how into the cult he has fallen.

It's like invasion of the body-snatchers, but with brains.

I've lost my father.
I can't think if him the same way when he supports fascism.

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Well, I just had my last meal with my dad, I think. [View all] Coventina Dec 3 OP

sorry. Hug to ya. Eko Dec 3 #1

I'm so sorry. Baitball Blogger Dec 3 #2

I've lost some family to this madness, too, so I have some idea how you're feeling. Deuxcents Dec 3 #3

How dreadful for you, my dear Coventina . . . CaliforniaPeggy Dec 3 #4

After that, how did you leave it with your dad? soandso Dec 3 #5

We politely thanked each other for listening, and said goodbye. Coventina Dec 3 #7

Sorry to hear that, Coventina soandso Dec 3 #9

Nah NoRethugFriends Dec 3 #20

I'm VERY sorry. elleng Dec 3 #6

I wish he had died without me knowing about this ugly new chapter. Coventina Dec 3 #8

he probably changed ecstatic Dec 3 #10

He was always anti-abortion and anti-LGBT+, but never thought that there were plots and Coventina Dec 3 #12

Please see my comment below... Woodycall Dec 3 #25

I cannot stress enough barbtries Dec 3 #73

My mom gets worse every time she gets Covid. Hope22 Dec 3 #18

She has had Covid multiple times? jfz9580m Dec 3 #46

Yes at least four times. Hope22 Dec 3 #50

Sorry to hear thar jfz9580m Dec 3 #81

Yes she is tough! Takes a bounce for sure. Hope22 Dec 3 #84

Yikes jfz9580m Dec 3 #89

I try. Hope22 Dec 3 #93

Coventina SimplyHadEnough Dec 3 #23

81 Coventina Dec 3 #24

At age of 81, I would just let this slide. You will hurt yourself more than he is hurting you now. boston bean Dec 3 #49

I hear you boston bean. My mother and sister were a part of my family triad from #ell. Hope22 Dec 3 #66

Personal attacks require a line to be drawn. yardwork Dec 3 #75

Thank you. Hope22 Dec 3 #78

Easy to say, hard to do. maxsolomon Dec 3 #68

I agree Callie1979 Dec 3 #98

I had a similar thought about my mother. CrispyQ Dec 3 #57

I'm sorry, that sounds awful. BlueCheeseAgain Dec 3 #11

I'm so sorry for your loss. live love laugh Dec 3 #13

Yup. The same Fox News body snatchers took my dad as well. SunSeeker Dec 3 #14

I am so sorry, Coventina. HeartsCanHope Dec 3 #15

My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for your pain. Hope22 Dec 3 #16

I'm sorry. Propaganda works. Hassler Dec 3 #17

I'm sorry, that must be incredibly painful. markodochartaigh Dec 3 #19

Something that may help you understand Woodycall Dec 3 #21

ANy way you know to watch it without cable? Amaryllis Dec 3 #102

You can watch it... Woodycall Dec 3 #106

You still need a link.I have a link to watch MSNBC for free. Was hoping not to have to pay. Dont have any streaming, Amaryllis Dec 4 #114

I am sorry LetMyPeopleVote Dec 3 #22

I'm so sorry you've lost your Dad that way. kimbutgar Dec 3 #26

My parents have fallen down the Fox News rabbit hole Diraven Dec 3 #27

My brother in law and his wife - the same. yardwork Dec 3 #76

I feel very bad for you Skittles Dec 3 #28

Thanks Skittles. I keep thinking how ashamed his mother would be. Coventina Dec 3 #29

I know a West Pointer who brings up trans folk, Soros, Hunter Biden Skittles Dec 3 #30

I tell them that we should love transsexuals. Once I was told, yes we do, but they shouldn't have more rights than others DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 3 #32

during the BLM protests Skittles Dec 3 #35

And even feelng the pain doesn't necessarily work. ShazzieB Dec 3 #86

When not much time, I try to stick to just 2 points. The 1st is that DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 3 #31

I am so sorry. Let us hope he will return to reality soon. LoisB Dec 3 #33

If only they could hear themselves. Figarosmom Dec 3 #34

they wanted Hillary locked up Skittles Dec 3 #37

Yeah its all Figarosmom Dec 3 #40

I'm never sure whether to feel scornful of... 3catwoman3 Dec 3 #108

Or the stories Figarosmom Dec 3 #112

Somewhat off-topic, but an amusing memory. Our older son... 3catwoman3 Dec 4 #113

Religion is a superstition. Linda ladeewolf Dec 3 #109

Thats true Figarosmom Dec 3 #111

I dunno Jilly_in_VA Dec 3 #85

I donno Figarosmom Dec 3 #88

So awful, so sorry for you Meowmee Dec 3 #36

they are white male repukes so they get a pass! Skittles Dec 3 #38

MAGAts are **SO** gullible for poorly rendered video fakes -- maybe we need a video of Blacks doing J6 ?? eppur_se_muova Dec 3 #105

I am so sorry to hear this. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Dec 3 #39

I have no family thanks to dump CountAllVotes Dec 3 #41

Feeling bad for you. We have all lost one or two close friends or relatives. This time it is different. Jit423 Dec 3 #42

Some years ago, we were at an annual neighborhood holiday... 3catwoman3 Dec 3 #110

It's devastating watching loved ones fall for propaganda Niagara Dec 3 #43

Oh, my. That's a really tough one. leftyladyfrommo Dec 3 #44

They are stolen from us by FOX Tesha Dec 3 #45

I'm sorry Bettie Dec 3 #47

I'm so sorry. Losing family to a cult must be awful. Crunchy Frog Dec 3 #48

I'm sorry, Coventina. Its so sad Clouds Passing Dec 3 #51

Please do what you can to keep that bridge open. JohnnyRingo Dec 3 #52

Yes, I agree. Elessar Zappa Dec 3 #54

I understand your frustration and pain. Bluepinky Dec 3 #53

So sorry. I've generally liberal family members who've gotten wobbly over the years... haele Dec 3 #55

Very sorry to hear this. bluestarone Dec 3 #56

I just can't understand denying the Jan6 riot SCantiGOP Dec 3 #58

Sorry for you. Those are all the same things my cult-addled brother and sister travelingthrulife Dec 3 #59

I am so sorry. Fla Dem Dec 3 #60

I cannot imagine what you are going through. sellitman Dec 3 #61

Heartbreaking. Just so sad... Mike 03 Dec 3 #62

We lost our daughter. I'm so sorry. It's been very painful. Can't see my grand kids. She doesn't vaccinate them. onecaliberal Dec 3 #63

That's just awful. ismnotwasm Dec 3 #64

That is very hard, but having been there with my brother... NNadir Dec 3 #65

I had my last conversation with my step brother when he said all the liberals in MN were causing all the problems turbinetree Dec 3 #67

I lost my dad to Reagan for a few years AverageJoe Dec 3 #69

it is frightening how many fascists are walking among us cadoman Dec 3 #70

I imagine he was a good father to you when you were raised. hay rick Dec 3 #71

I'm so sorry. barbtries Dec 3 #72

I'm sorry for your loss. yardwork Dec 3 #74

I'm so sorry LittleGirl Dec 3 #77

I am so sorry for your loss. beveeheart Dec 3 #79

I understand wendyb-NC Dec 3 #80

I can't imagine how that must feel. I'm sorry. Scrivener7 Dec 3 #82

I didn't see anyone saying to change the subject to father memories. Festivito Dec 3 #83

Coventina. roamer65 Dec 3 #87

I'm so sorry you're facing this, Coventina Sundance1220 Dec 3 #90

It appears your fatyher has walked into a minefield. rasputin1952 Dec 3 #91

My parents were Republican but liberal when it came to social issues. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 3 #92

So sorry to hear this... Happy Hoosier Dec 3 #94

Trump has destroyed so many relationships. My former BFF of 36 years dumped me because I'm not MAGA. OMGWTF Dec 3 #95

Yeah, it sucks losing a family member. OldBaldy1701E Dec 3 #96

So sorry. I lost my brother to Fox, and then covid killed him. I hate these people, but I'm sorry you lost Dad. Evolve Dammit Dec 3 #97

To me, you're a hero for standing up for yourself and others that think along the same lines as you do. SWBTATTReg Dec 3 #99

I'm sorry for you (and him) The Mouth Dec 3 #100

Welcome to my world. oldmanlynn Dec 3 #101

Pops had chosen unwisely Blue Owl Dec 3 #103

My Heart Pucks mom Dec 3 #104

Do you love your father? CommonHumanity Dec 3 #107