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erronis

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47. That has to be so hard on you.

Wed Oct 16, 2024, 07:58 PM

12 hrs ago

I have had a spouse with some extreme relatives and for quite a while it didn't matter too much.

But as time went on her "evangelical christianity" took root again and she became a soldier for her version of "the right". I heard that she was a trump supporter also, but thankfully I lost contact with her 20+ years ago.

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My dad put a Trump sign in his yard. This is what my sister wrote to him: [View all] Coventina 14 hrs ago OP

excellent Skittles 14 hrs ago #1

She sent it via email, no response yet. Coventina 14 hrs ago #2

My daughter will vote for him Tree Lady 11 hrs ago #54

an utter tragedy to see people fall under his malignant spell LymphocyteLover 31 min ago #66

To the more privileged supporting Trump is like support a football team; not much blow back to them. People have to make uponit7771 14 hrs ago #3

It's also like that with a lot of the not-so-privileged BaronChocula 13 hrs ago #35

Absolutely, FAUX NewZ doesn't help uponit7771 11 hrs ago #57

She has written a wonderful letter. crim son 14 hrs ago #4

Excellent and righteous! Drum 14 hrs ago #5

Did your dad always support Trump? Self Esteem 14 hrs ago #6

No, that's part of what is so shocking. He called him a clown, when Trump first came down the elevator. Coventina 14 hrs ago #7

I'm a 60 something white male. My daughter was suprised when I stated harumph 14 hrs ago #10

Rich people live longer Cirsium 12 hrs ago #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist 7 hrs ago #62

What about in 2020? Self Esteem 14 hrs ago #19

I don't know who he voted for in 2020. I doubt he voted for Trump but I could be wrong. Coventina 12 hrs ago #44

I'm sorry. That's too bad. Self Esteem 12 hrs ago #50

Have you considered that some form of senility/dementia is starting? erronis 14 hrs ago #21

Exactly my question too BaronChocula 13 hrs ago #36

I have not noticed any other signs of dementia. Coventina 12 hrs ago #45

That has to be so hard on you. erronis 12 hrs ago #47

I think there are a lot of Rs who can't stand Trump soandso 13 hrs ago #33

Good for her. onecaliberal 14 hrs ago #8

Sorry! No family members here but I lost Cha 14 hrs ago #11

WOW Brilliant and Excellent! Very emotionally Moving... Cha 14 hrs ago #9

I thought about writing something, but I could not keep the anger out of it. Coventina 14 hrs ago #13

Yes, she Did! Your siter is a brilliant writer. Cha 14 hrs ago #22

Maybe write that angry letter? SomedayKindaLove 11 hrs ago #55

We are living in a very trying time for our johnnyfins 14 hrs ago #12

Very good question. In fact, a question for the ages. That vacuum between victory and fate is when the rot sneaks in. jaxexpat 2 hrs ago #65

Please hug your sister for us! MLAA 14 hrs ago #14

I'm leaving now to take her a Harris yard sign (prearranged before this happened) Coventina 14 hrs ago #16

Awesome letter Demovictory9 14 hrs ago #15

You go girl! Devilsun 14 hrs ago #17

She cited Matthew 25:31-46 ProudMNDemocrat 14 hrs ago #18

That sounds like a possible culprit. A constant fire-hose of misinformation can warp peoples' minds. erronis 14 hrs ago #23

I didn't think you could turn from liberal to MAGA... Trueblue Texan 13 hrs ago #32

I feel your pain on that one. COL Mustard 13 hrs ago #40

Oh, dear. It's hard to reason with a 99 year old. They know what they know and that is all. erronis 12 hrs ago #48

I'm so sorry to hear about what happened with your mom. calimary 2 hrs ago #64

Yeah. My 82-year-old dad and his wife are Trump votes in Michigan TheGreatConspiracy 14 hrs ago #20

It's brainwashing. maxsolomon 14 hrs ago #25

Will your Dad read it? maxsolomon 14 hrs ago #24

Perhaps send him this sermon pat_k 14 hrs ago #26

That is a perfectly crafted message! consider_this 14 hrs ago #27

Wow. Here's hoping your dad reads it with his heart. madamesilverspurs 14 hrs ago #28

Well stated! BluRay76 13 hrs ago #29

Their "friends" Dan 12 hrs ago #51

What a wonderful letter mgardener 13 hrs ago #30

That was a brave letter for her to write to her own father. slightlv 13 hrs ago #31

I picture him laughing about it wolfie001 13 hrs ago #34

I guess your dad is independently wealthy and doesn't need his SS or Medicare. Katcat 13 hrs ago #37

So well said. wonder if it will reach him. Evolve Dammit 13 hrs ago #38

Very powerful and soulful. Must have been very difficult to write, Brave woman, your sister. Joinfortmill 13 hrs ago #39

Great response mdbl 13 hrs ago #41

Excellent. LoisB 12 hrs ago #42

"Your vote is your own and I believe in your right to have it, but now I wonder if you believe in mine?" Beartracks 12 hrs ago #43

Good letter kwolf68 12 hrs ago #49

When they support a convicted felon/rapist/Insurrectionist not too sure any NoMoreRepugs 12 hrs ago #52

Your sister deseserves a big high five ! Fla Dem 12 hrs ago #53

You should be proud of her. That is one of ... Persondem 11 hrs ago #56

Your sister is awesome!!! berksdem 10 hrs ago #58

Honest and heartfelt. I hope it's received in that way. nt babylonsister 10 hrs ago #59

Woah...fiercely beautiful, or beautifully fierce. She wrote amazing prose. electric_blue68 9 hrs ago #60

That's beautiful RussBLib 9 hrs ago #61

Family dynamics aside, Matthew 25:31-45 Abolishinist 6 hrs ago #63