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TheProle

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49. Yes, great point, and to put it more bluntly,

Fri Jun 27, 2025, 07:02 PM

Jun 27

MAGA appeals to the worst impulses of human nature and they should look inward at the reasons behind their appetites for cruelty.

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UPDATE AFTER MEETING MAGA! Ref: I'm meeting a MAGA tonight. If you had to tell him what is wrong with MAGA [View all] Doodley Jun 27 OP

MAGA has driven a stake into the soul of America Arazi Jun 27 #1

I agree... kentuck Jun 27 #4

MAGA has diminished the US in every way Arazi Jun 27 #10

Yes! People don't want to come to America anymore. We are in a deep recession when it comes to international travel and Doodley Jun 27 #17

The most disgusting and stupid piece of shit on earth Eliot Rosewater Jun 29 #76

"With all I have respect, my position is MAGA people have not researched... chouchou Jun 27 #2

How about taxi Jun 27 #3

Good one! Doodley Jun 27 #18

Yes, great point, and to put it more bluntly, TheProle Jun 27 #49

By the time you learn the truth, it will be too late. kentuck Jun 27 #5

MAGA is against both the US Constitution and the Bible. haele Jun 27 #6

Good points! Thanks. Doodley Jun 27 #19

MAGA does not believe in the rule of law. surfered Jun 27 #7

Quote Stephen Colbert to him, just don't tell him who said this: A HERETIC I AM Jun 27 #8

Yes, Jesus didn't ask to see anyone's paperwork before helping them. Doodley Jun 27 #20

MAGA should read the Constitution. Vinca Jun 27 #9

Tell them you agree with Trump's green nuclear power position, measure knowledge and response uponit7771 Jun 27 #11

Good idea! Doodley Jun 27 #21

I would say "Sorry, we can't meet tonight. I don't hang out with fascist trash." Prairie Gates Jun 27 #12

I would like to do that! Doodley Jun 27 #22

Bingo! UTUSN Jun 27 #28

I do not support fascism, racism, misogyny, or homophobia, and it hurts my heart that you do. cadoman Jun 27 #13

Good ideas. I will make it in the third person, so I will say: "I don't understand the hate many MAGAs have, I Doodley Jun 27 #23

That's weasel wording. It's not true that vanlassie Jun 27 #39

Well, there IS that. calimary Jun 29 #78

Our ancestors fought Nazis in WWII, and MAGA has become the very same, very unAmerican people. Efilroft Sul Jun 27 #14

I'd have to first question why I'm "meeting a MAGA tonight" before flvegan Jun 27 #15

Wife's cousin. I have to support my wife because I love her, and won't support her by boycotting her family. Doodley Jun 27 #25

I still would not do it. Wifes husband Jun 27 #53

That's how I was thinking, but I went it was okay. Doodley Jun 29 #64

I had a simular experience with my brother in law Wifes husband Jun 29 #83

So confronting this MAGA cousin like this is going to flvegan Jun 28 #63

I have caused family gatherings to end badly. I have to walk the line. Doodley Jun 29 #66

Fox news is lying to you Tribetime Jun 27 #16

And they had to pay 3/4 of a billion $$ for lying to their audience. -nt CrispyQ Jun 27 #59

I hope they have to pay the same again to Gavin Newsom! Doodley Jun 29 #67

"Would you let ICE deport a US citizen if they looked a certain ethnicity?" sakabatou Jun 27 #24

they put Trump above country Skittles Jun 27 #26

Do you think it is acceptable Brenda Jun 27 #27

That is a good question. Doodley Jun 29 #68

I can't think of anything that Trump has done, or proposed to do, to help Americans live a better life, except perhaps.. FadedMullet Jun 27 #29

I believe in checks and balances. Qutzupalotl Jun 27 #30

Very good question! Doodley Jun 29 #69

FWIW, since it's family, I would avoid a political discussion... anciano Jun 27 #31

That's what a good German would do. CrispyQ Jun 27 #60

I agree with your sentiment. I have caused many bust ups in family gatherings, but what does it achieve? Nothing. Doodley Jun 29 #70

ICE agents wear masks to hide their identities and they refuse to show ID. Lonestarblue Jun 27 #32

Take the opposite approach and crank up the crazy to 11 Kaleva Jun 27 #33

That's where we're heading. Doodley Jun 29 #71

The only problem there is - they won't get it. calimary Jun 29 #79

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 27 #34

I just avoid politics with my MAGA friends womanofthehills Jun 27 #35

Sounds like your MAGA friends are polite and the OP is facing one who is not Arazi Jun 27 #36

That is exactly what I am used to. Please see my updated OP. Things didn't go as expected. Doodley Jun 29 #72

I saw that and well done! Arazi Jun 29 #74

Agree. anciano Jun 27 #37

MAGA and friend don't exist in my world Bluestocking Jun 27 #45

I will not have a MAGA as a friend Wifes husband Jun 29 #65

Since I had to meet with you, I did. gordianot Jun 27 #38

I fill up with dread and revulsion having to meet some of my wife's family. Doodley Jun 29 #73

No respect for the constitution and American values Mysterian Jun 27 #40

"Sorry I can't meet tonight. I'm grieving for the Great American Experiment." Hekate Jun 27 #41

Accept that you cannot accomplish this goal. Raven123 Jun 27 #42

Why focus on why MAGA's wrong, instead of looking for common cause? snot Jun 27 #43

Many good points. Please see my OP with an update of how it went. We found some common ground. Doodley Jun 29 #75

Screw that Wifes husband Jun 29 #82

Why are you all so angry? mcar Jun 27 #44

When did you discard John Farmer Jun 27 #46

Ooooooh, that's a good one! calimary Jun 29 #80

They are taking over preserves and parks to build detention centers. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 27 #47

Why on earth are you spending time with a MAGA? hamsterjill Jun 27 #48

The tax cuts and tariffs are going to be a big loser soon. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 27 #50

I agree with that! Doodley Jun 29 #77

Mirror OC375 Jun 27 #51

Be weary and self-reflective purple_haze Jun 27 #52

If everything that the republicans do is okay with you UpInArms Jun 27 #54

The billionaire class is stealing from the working class and the poor. berniesandersmittens Jun 27 #55

Insult the bastard. Jirel Jun 27 #56

I'd ask.... SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 27 #57

Fuc ... drop dea ...er ... I ust can't do it. marble falls Jun 27 #58

"It seems you are OK with hundreds of thousands Abolishinist Jun 27 #61

Well . . . hatrack Jun 27 #62

Ooooooooh, that stings. calimary Jun 29 #81