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Stargleamer

(2,580 posts)
46. I am glad that they were there for you when you were sick. . .
Mon Dec 23, 2024, 04:56 PM
Dec 2024

but remember that these people with "different views" voted for someone hellbent on overturning Roe vs. Wade, which he was able to carry out, and which forced countless women to give birth against their will in different parts of this country, which caused extreme harm to these women, not to mention women who died because they were denied abortion care. These people with "different views" had no problem with such harms, in fact many of them heartily approved of what Trump did. Also, 28+ women have accused Trump of SA/sexual harassment/rape, and he was found guilty in a NY court of SA. These people with "different views" had no problem voting for such a person--by doing so these conservatives weren't there for these women. They voted for a rapist--let that sink in. In addition, Trump defamed an entire ethnic group--Haitian-Americans--by claiming, "they're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats". This by itself was sufficient evidence of Trump's racism, but these people with "different views" had no problem voting for him. They voted for a racist--let that sink in. Harboring such "different views" can cause extreme suffering in this country when they are expressed at the ballot box. In light of this, boycotting such people with "different views", (aka resentment for marginalized groups) is quite reasonable, as the consequences of such "different views" is so often extremely dire.

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Ditto Ferrets are Cool Dec 2024 #1
Ditto x 3! n/t iluvtennis Dec 2024 #13
Ditto x infinity -- there's NO acceptable excuse William Seger Dec 2024 #42
They vote for a felon for President of the United States. There is no repentance that is sufficient. Ferrets are Cool Dec 2024 #86
They not only approved the suffering, they are looking forward to seeing other people suffer. Irish_Dem Dec 2024 #2
Exactly. They voted for him specifically to contribute to the suffering Orrex Dec 2024 #47
It's not that simiple MadameButterfly Dec 2024 #105
The two places where I volunteer ChazII Dec 2024 #107
Let those good, misled people demonstrate that they've seen the error of their ways Orrex Dec 2024 #109
Same here too! Emile Dec 2024 #3
I won't forgive the people who voted for Trump and put bumper stickers on their vehicles bragging about it. sop Dec 2024 #4
Yup, yup... fuckem all!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2024 #5
I'm so sick and tired of that "own the libs" bullshit. Initech Dec 2024 #6
I have cut them all off, NameAlreadyTaken Dec 2024 #7
Anybody that voted for the orange maggot has no common sense or decency kimbutgar Dec 2024 #9
I feel sad reading this thread womanofthehills Dec 2024 #18
These people are not Republicans. Joinfortmill Dec 2024 #26
That is your decision Keepthesoulalive Dec 2024 #30
seniors need medicare , social security rampartd Dec 2024 #44
Your choice but at least become aware of what this really is LatteLady Dec 2024 #35
i had to look up "jane's revenge rampartd Dec 2024 #45
It's Not About Politics; It's About Ethics nt smb Dec 2024 #80
I understand. EndlessWire Dec 2024 #38
There is a whale of a difference between hate and anger DeeDeeNY Dec 2024 #96
The OP is about forgiveness of Traitor voters Arazi Dec 2024 #39
I am glad that they were there for you when you were sick. . . Stargleamer Dec 2024 #46
So if you found out your friends were racists or rapists, that would not ne a good enough reason usedtobedemgurl Dec 2024 #50
You can be polite and have compassion biophile Dec 2024 #54
It is not about "different views" Cirsium Dec 2024 #55
Not mere "different views". Voting for Trump indicates a deep moral deficiency in one's character, well worth avoiding. 0rganism Dec 2024 #74
My 88-year-old sister has cut my 78-year-old brother and his wife off because of Trump. valleyrogue Dec 2024 #76
Me too. I still have hope that some of them will have their eyes opened and hearts and minds changed. summer_in_TX Dec 2024 #88
Ah, the "different views" red herring Orrex Dec 2024 #113
I feel sad reading this thread womanofthehills Dec 2024 #19
Agree. Life is too short to cut people off, especially family, because of politics. n/t valleyrogue Dec 2024 #77
It is not about politics Cirsium Dec 2024 #118
Agreed. Being a white male in the business world in the Midwest, I don't really have the option to ostracize Trump Midwestern Democrat Dec 2024 #104
I doubt that Cirsium Dec 2024 #120
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2024 #73
Hello again!! GP6971 Dec 2024 #75
You won't talk to the guy who saved your life just because he supports Trump? Polybius Dec 2024 #115
No. And by the way, NameAlreadyTaken Dec 2024 #122
Older meme but it fits. underpants Dec 2024 #8
I lost my LilElf70 Dec 2024 #16
Hear hear. Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #62
I'm having a very hard time forgiving them also vapor2 Dec 2024 #10
Worse Cirsium Dec 2024 #58
They voted FOR him KT2000 Dec 2024 #11
Post removed Post removed Dec 2024 #12
Well Hello!! GP6971 Dec 2024 #15
He's not going to last long JustAnotherGen Dec 2024 #17
They never do. GP6971 Dec 2024 #81
They are blinded by the cult Evolve Dammit Dec 2024 #63
it's not that simple justsomeguy01 Dec 2024 #110
OK - but all media showed KT2000 Dec 2024 #121
I won't forgive anyone either LilElf70 Dec 2024 #14
Same here. Will never forgive them. B.See Dec 2024 #20
The catch with forgiveness is that we forgive for our own mental health, not theirs. Magoo48 Dec 2024 #21
There are some things even God can't forgive. paleotn Dec 2024 #24
Sure, only my opinion. Resentment and grudges cloud my ability to focus on the here and now. Magoo48 Dec 2024 #28
Same. onecaliberal Dec 2024 #22
My schadenfreude is cleaned, all shined up and ready to roll! paleotn Dec 2024 #23
Yup. Joinfortmill Dec 2024 #25
I can forgive some of them, but others like Musk & Charlie Kirk never SunImp Dec 2024 #27
Me, neither. Kid Berwyn Dec 2024 #29
No one cares if you do or not. I doubt very much they care or want your forgiveness. Autumn Dec 2024 #31
I unfriended my cousin because of it LivingInASociety Dec 2024 #32
I'm waiting for this bumper sticker ... Jeebo Dec 2024 #33
George Conway has a bumper sticker - yellow dahlia Dec 2024 #66
To hell with them. (nt) Paladin Dec 2024 #34
My retort will be when a tRumper complains... ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2024 #36
Nor will I. Bumbles Dec 2024 #37
They did the FA.....It's the FO time 634-5789 Dec 2024 #40
They never will Cirsium Dec 2024 #57
Boy, THERE'S a cautionary tale if ever there was one. calimary Dec 2024 #91
Exactly right LatteLady Dec 2024 #99
This message was self-deleted by its author LatteLady Dec 2024 #100
And not Forget that they voted for the Felon Bread and Circuses Dec 2024 #41
They voted for racism and misogyny. usonian Dec 2024 #43
Me neither claudette Dec 2024 #48
I don't think anyone voted for a traitor, rapist and convicted felon should even doc03 Dec 2024 #49
They're not asking for forgiveness and I'm not giving it. Boomerproud Dec 2024 #51
Ditto Buddyzbuddy Dec 2024 #52
Never for the rest of my life Blue_Tires Dec 2024 #53
I can forgive LogDog75 Dec 2024 #56
Same for Democrats who didn't vote. DavidDvorkin Dec 2024 #59
They aren't Democrats Cirsium Dec 2024 #117
our country is sick. barbtries Dec 2024 #60
Assholes who voted for trump should not be forgiven LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2024 #61
I go a step further, I won't forgive those who voted third party or didn't vote also. JohnSJ Dec 2024 #64
I doubt they want to be forgiven Meowmee Dec 2024 #65
Yep ampm Dec 2024 #67
The suffering will extend well beyond the next 4 years. krkaufman Dec 2024 #68
they make me sick Skittles Dec 2024 #69
Some maybe Tweedy Dec 2024 #70
Yes. My husband's brother is old, mostly blind, and half-deaf. raging moderate Dec 2024 #106
I am so sorry Tweedy Dec 2024 #123
agree Longford1847 Dec 2024 #71
Cruel and ignorant voters elect cruel and ignorant politicians. dsharp88 Dec 2024 #72
I also won't forgive people kansasobama Dec 2024 #78
Not so fast AncientOfDays Dec 2024 #79
I don't forgive them for being knuckle dragging imbeciles. Bird Lady Dec 2024 #82
I'm lucky. Don't have a lot of friends but, yes Sir and yes Ma'am..Donald Trump is on their shit list, for ever. chouchou Dec 2024 #83
zanana1........... Upthevibe Dec 2024 #84
If you support Nazis, then you are a Nazi JoseBalow Dec 2024 #85
I've shut out all of the MAGA voters in my life La Coliniere Dec 2024 #87
The suffering will last more than four years. Grumpy Old Guy Dec 2024 #89
generation(S) justsomeguy01 Dec 2024 #112
There will be... Fiddlelady11 Dec 2024 #90
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2024 #92
No friends is a theme of yours mercuryblues Dec 2024 #93
Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2024 #95
How do you know who anyone voted for? Shrek Dec 2024 #94
Me either ThePartyThatListens Dec 2024 #97
Many people rationalize keeping MAGAts in their life DeeDeeNY Dec 2024 #98
My neighbor never fly and American flag Historic NY Dec 2024 #101
I include both 2016 and 2024. no_hypocrisy Dec 2024 #102
I'm not a razor sharp political person like many people on DU Beringia Dec 2024 #103
I hate to say this but... the_liberal_grandpa Dec 2024 #108
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2024 #111
Will there be a chapter in a history book someday - yellow dahlia Dec 2024 #116
YES get the red out Dec 2024 #114
This has been an edifying and often painful discussion. yellow dahlia Dec 2024 #119
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