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sarisataka

(21,534 posts) Tue Jan 21, 2025, 01:36 PM Jan 21

Dear DU, I thought it would never happen to me but, [View all]

I met a Trump supporter who randomly started talking politics.

A lady of post-retirement age came in to pay her bill. As we were finishing she said, "Thank God Trump is in office". Odd because we have been talking about the end of our below zero weather, it was a bit of a non sequitur. I responded with the simple fact that he is in office and she then touched all of the bases- Joe was senile, Jill is gay like Hillary, Obama has been running everything, Kamala is trans,
etc.

We had been have such a nice conversation until then.

Since I am in the real world and keeping one's job is difficult if you insult customers I replied, "I guess we will see what happens to the price of eggs." There was no applause, high-fives, or a sudden realization of the error of her ways, but it did throw her off track a bit. She said "I guess so", took her receipt and wished me a good day.

A drug prices go up for those on Medicare we will see if she remains enthusiastic about the current regime. Update to come, maybe.

Signed,
Cringing on the Inside

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Dear DU, I thought it would never happen to me but, [View all] sarisataka Jan 21 OP

We get this sort of shit wherever we go. I don't know why people assume Wingus Dingus Jan 21 #1

Maybe compiling a list dweller Jan 21 #3

I think it's just appearing white middle class, honestly. Wingus Dingus Jan 21 #4

I doubt that..All the white midfle class folks I know whathehell Jan 21 #30

TBF, most people would assume I am Republican sarisataka Jan 21 #6

My husband is a veteran too--you're right, that must be a factor. Wingus Dingus Jan 21 #7

Except you're Way too Smart to Cha Jan 21 #12

I get that too. Woodwizard Jan 21 #22

I've been getting a bit more "responsive" to yorkster Jan 21 #10

That is so crazy but they do believe that everyone thinks like they do. PittBlue Jan 21 #54

She will. She will still justify her hate - and blame the democrats, now a minority, why her eggs are still expensive tulipsandroses Jan 21 #2

It's been my experience that these people, who are felon followers, are the first to bring up the subject Deuxcents Jan 21 #5

In my rural area, the trumpsters aren't just felon followers, they're felons, themselves. My allegorical oracle Jan 21 #35

Excellent manner to address. I too get a bunch of crap thrown my way as customer service. LizBeth Jan 21 #8

Even though everyone in the office is a Democrat sarisataka Jan 21 #9

I think most Trumpers around here really leftyladyfrommo Jan 21 #11

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 21 #13

I feed a family of four, sarisataka Jan 21 #14

I think bird flu has had an effect on the price of eggs. There's plenty of Dems feeding their families on a pittance Hekate Jan 21 #19

Yes the avian flu is the reason for the high cost Lifeafter70 Jan 21 #33

When her favorite felon imports eggs, will she complain if there's a tariff on them? Deuxcents Jan 21 #40

I did mention tariffs and wished her a good night Lifeafter70 Jan 21 #41

Yes..sometimes it's just not worth it as facts just don't sink in when they already know everything Deuxcents Jan 21 #42

Price of chicken, too. Used to be able to buy and bake a whole chicken for $5. That same size allegorical oracle Jan 21 #36

Same reason. As for bargains on chicken, the best deals are the rotisserie chickens wherever sold... Hekate Jan 21 #39

What flavour pizza would you like? niyad Jan 21 #24

Which flavour do you desire? Celerity Jan 21 #45

LOVE IT!!! niyad Jan 21 #57

I guess they went out through the in door before they could make up their mind, lolol Celerity Jan 21 #58

They lasted a bit longer than I thought they would. Their rhetoric niyad Jan 21 #60

they turned up the dial for the AI spice factor, lolol Celerity Jan 21 #61

Indeed! niyad Jan 21 #62

Who is belittling prices? yardwork Jan 21 #46

Because thinking that Biden bears responsibility for grocery price increases maxsolomon Jan 21 #50

"To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason Ping Tung Jan 21 #15

I would encourage people to not focus on eggs. Bluetus Jan 21 #16

I disagree. Trump promised to lower prices immediately. yardwork Jan 21 #48

That is likely to happen on its own. Don't give Trump a victory he doesn't deserve. Bluetus Jan 21 #51

Ok, let's remind people that Trump promised to lower all prices. yardwork Jan 21 #55

Absolutely. Bluetus Jan 21 #63

A different strategy Hippo_The_Pointer Jan 21 #17

I'm sorry, but you and other Dems are making a mistake talking about the price of eggs, thinking it's clever. Cowpunk Jan 21 #18

So what is your line with random strangers, now that you've pegged us as "you & other Dems" ? Hekate Jan 21 #20

I'm not sure why "you & other Dems" bothers you. Cowpunk Jan 21 #43

I think your answer was perfect. n/t Raven Jan 21 #21

Just come out and tell them they need therapy - specifically cult deprogramming progressoid Jan 21 #23

Some people bdamomma Jan 21 #37

Glad you maintained your composure and manners. Paladin Jan 21 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Jan 21 #29

The Most deadly Traildogbob Jan 21 #26

I read this here a short while ago and plan to use it. Diamond_Dog Jan 21 #27

Serious question: Where did she get those ideas? John1956PA Jan 21 #28

She is old enough I would doubt podcasts sarisataka Jan 21 #32

There are many more bdamomma Jan 21 #31

You handled that very well. I am so very glad that I do not have to censor niyad Jan 21 #34

Just shook bdamomma Jan 21 #38

I avoid them as much as possible. It is a bit easier for me, as I live in a niyad Jan 21 #59

You handled that well! yardwork Jan 21 #44

Many elderly people can be susceptible to Fox "News"-style propaganda Mysterian Jan 21 #47

My Dad told me Kamala was a Communist back when she secured the nomination. maxsolomon Jan 21 #53

I question how many will stop drinking the moonscape Jan 21 #49

She Rebl2 Jan 21 #52

Why are these people so obsessed with the sexuality of others?? Iris Jan 21 #56

Glad I'm retired. I'd be tempted to take a swing Hassler Jan 22 #64

Eggs have gone up 35 cents a dozen iemanja Jan 22 #65