Loosing friends to the disinformation echo chamber.

[Pio1980]

Calling out an incompetent serial liar isn't media bias, it's fact based news.

[bobabode]

It kinda sucks losing friends over politics but then these new Republicans seem to be avowed racists or racism tolerant. That's always been a deal breaker for me.

I used to visit with a neighbor and shoot the shit but he's gone full tilt Trumpist. We basically nod in each others direction nowadays when we cross paths.

[Pio1980]

Originally Posted by bobabode

It kinda sucks losing friends over politics but then these new Republicans seem to be avowed racists or racism tolerant. That's always been a deal breaker for me.

I used to visit with a neighbor and shoot the shit but he's gone full tilt Trumpist. We basically nod in each others direction nowadays when we cross paths.

I don't know what Trumpkins.really expect from him of real personal benefit that justifies the National humiliation of his election and inept corrupt administration.

[Pio1980]

Originally Posted by bobabode

It kinda sucks losing friends over politics but then these new Republicans seem to be avowed racists or racism tolerant. That's always been a deal breaker for me.

I used to visit with a neighbor and shoot the shit but he's gone full tilt Trumpist. We basically nod in each others direction nowadays when we cross paths.

I don't know what Trumpkins.really expect from him of real personal benefit that justifies the National humiliation of his election and inept corrupt administration.

[icenine]

Originally Posted by Pio1980

I don't know what Trumpkins.really expect from him of real personal benefit that justifies the National humiliation of his election and inept corrupt administration.

I think a lot of his support are from people who view immigrants as getting "free stuff" from the social safety net. Sort of upset that entitlements are going to undocumented immigrants. I have heard this from people at work. Of course this is not entirely true.

[Pio1980]

Originally Posted by icenine

I think a lot of his support are from people who view immigrants as getting "free stuff" from the social safety net. Sort of upset that entitlements are going to undocumented immigrants. I have heard this from people at work. Of course this is not entirely true.

I've heard the "free stuff" resentment thing myself, hardly justifies an incompetent authoritarian asshole in chief as reaction.

[donquixote99]

Similarly, lots of people think food benefit recipients get cash they can spend on anything, so the Trump direct food distribution idea makes sense to them.

[Rajoo]

I spoke to a close friend (also an AK'er) this afternoon. Till today we have never discussed politics and at the end of our long conversation regarding Mac gear, he casually mentioned the Presidential ratings that just came out.

He felt that the ratings were totally out of line, he considered Obama the worst president ever and that Trump was doing a great job and could do better if the Dem's worked with him. I simply held my peace, he is otherwise a great dude and an expert on audio electronics. Sad that Trump can corrupt an otherwise decent caring type of guy.

[Oerets]

You are like most to polite when faced with an example like this one. I fear by being silent help create the events we are experiencing. I know it is a weak argument but the other view holders are very vocal.

I refuse to be silent anymore, polite but no longer willing to just allow then to be unchecked.



Barney

[Rajoo]

Originally Posted by Oerets

You are like most to polite when faced with an example like this one. I fear by being silent help create the events we are experiencing. I know it is a weak argument but the other view holders are very vocal.

I refuse to be silent anymore, polite but no longer willing to just allow then to be unchecked.



Barney

Sorry to disagree, but I am of the opinion that changes have to come from within. Nothing I can do change one's mind.

In politics, battle lines are drawn and I find it's best not to cross it. Another of my dear friends (we travel a lot together) only watches Fox News and he once told me that every other channel lies.