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flvegan

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63. So confronting this MAGA cousin like this is going to

Reply to Doodley (Reply #25)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 01:19 AM

Jun 2025

"support" your wife, then?

Ok. Might best to just be present and stay quiet if that's the reason.

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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 2025 OP

MAGA has driven a stake into the soul of America Arazi Jun 2025 #1

I agree... kentuck Jun 2025 #4

MAGA has diminished the US in every way Arazi Jun 2025 #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 2025 #17

The most disgusting and stupid piece of shit on earth Eliot Rosewater Jun 2025 #76

"With all I have respect, my position is MAGA people have not researched... chouchou Jun 2025 #2

How about taxi Jun 2025 #3

Good one! Doodley Jun 2025 #18

Yes, great point, and to put it more bluntly, TheProle Jun 2025 #49

By the time you learn the truth, it will be too late. kentuck Jun 2025 #5

MAGA is against both the US Constitution and the Bible. haele Jun 2025 #6

Good points! Thanks. Doodley Jun 2025 #19

MAGA does not believe in the rule of law. surfered Jun 2025 #7

Quote Stephen Colbert to him, just don't tell him who said this: A HERETIC I AM Jun 2025 #8

Yes, Jesus didn't ask to see anyone's paperwork before helping them. Doodley Jun 2025 #20

MAGA should read the Constitution. Vinca Jun 2025 #9

Tell them you agree with Trump's green nuclear power position, measure knowledge and response uponit7771 Jun 2025 #11

Good idea! Doodley Jun 2025 #21

I would say "Sorry, we can't meet tonight. I don't hang out with fascist trash." Prairie Gates Jun 2025 #12

I would like to do that! Doodley Jun 2025 #22

Bingo! UTUSN Jun 2025 #28

I do not support fascism, racism, misogyny, or homophobia, and it hurts my heart that you do. cadoman Jun 2025 #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 2025 #23

That's weasel wording. It's not true that vanlassie Jun 2025 #39

Well, there IS that. calimary Jun 2025 #78

Our ancestors fought Nazis in WWII, and MAGA has become the very same, very unAmerican people. Efilroft Sul Jun 2025 #14

I'd have to first question why I'm "meeting a MAGA tonight" before flvegan Jun 2025 #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 2025 #25

I still would not do it. Wifes husband Jun 2025 #53

That's how I was thinking, but I went it was okay. Doodley Jun 2025 #64

I had a simular experience with my brother in law Wifes husband Jun 2025 #83

So confronting this MAGA cousin like this is going to flvegan Jun 2025 #63

I have caused family gatherings to end badly. I have to walk the line. Doodley Jun 2025 #66

Fox news is lying to you Tribetime Jun 2025 #16

And they had to pay 3/4 of a billion $$ for lying to their audience. -nt CrispyQ Jun 2025 #59

I hope they have to pay the same again to Gavin Newsom! Doodley Jun 2025 #67

"Would you let ICE deport a US citizen if they looked a certain ethnicity?" sakabatou Jun 2025 #24

they put Trump above country Skittles Jun 2025 #26

Do you think it is acceptable Brenda Jun 2025 #27

That is a good question. Doodley Jun 2025 #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 2025 #29

I believe in checks and balances. Qutzupalotl Jun 2025 #30

Very good question! Doodley Jun 2025 #69

FWIW, since it's family, I would avoid a political discussion... anciano Jun 2025 #31

That's what a good German would do. CrispyQ Jun 2025 #60

I agree with your sentiment. I have caused many bust ups in family gatherings, but what does it achieve? Nothing. Doodley Jun 2025 #70

ICE agents wear masks to hide their identities and they refuse to show ID. Lonestarblue Jun 2025 #32

Take the opposite approach and crank up the crazy to 11 Kaleva Jun 2025 #33

That's where we're heading. Doodley Jun 2025 #71

The only problem there is - they won't get it. calimary Jun 2025 #79

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 2025 #34

I just avoid politics with my MAGA friends womanofthehills Jun 2025 #35

Sounds like your MAGA friends are polite and the OP is facing one who is not Arazi Jun 2025 #36

That is exactly what I am used to. Please see my updated OP. Things didn't go as expected. Doodley Jun 2025 #72

I saw that and well done! Arazi Jun 2025 #74

Agree. anciano Jun 2025 #37

MAGA and friend don't exist in my world Bluestocking Jun 2025 #45

I will not have a MAGA as a friend Wifes husband Jun 2025 #65

Since I had to meet with you, I did. gordianot Jun 2025 #38

I fill up with dread and revulsion having to meet some of my wife's family. Doodley Jun 2025 #73

No respect for the constitution and American values Mysterian Jun 2025 #40

"Sorry I can't meet tonight. I'm grieving for the Great American Experiment." Hekate Jun 2025 #41

Accept that you cannot accomplish this goal. Raven123 Jun 2025 #42

Why focus on why MAGA's wrong, instead of looking for common cause? snot Jun 2025 #43

Many good points. Please see my OP with an update of how it went. We found some common ground. Doodley Jun 2025 #75

Screw that Wifes husband Jun 2025 #82

Why are you all so angry? mcar Jun 2025 #44

When did you discard John Farmer Jun 2025 #46

Ooooooh, that's a good one! calimary Jun 2025 #80

They are taking over preserves and parks to build detention centers. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #47

Why on earth are you spending time with a MAGA? hamsterjill Jun 2025 #48

The tax cuts and tariffs are going to be a big loser soon. kerry-is-my-prez Jun 2025 #50

I agree with that! Doodley Jun 2025 #77

Mirror OC375 Jun 2025 #51

Be weary and self-reflective purple_haze Jun 2025 #52

If everything that the republicans do is okay with you UpInArms Jun 2025 #54

The billionaire class is stealing from the working class and the poor. berniesandersmittens Jun 2025 #55

Insult the bastard. Jirel Jun 2025 #56

I'd ask.... SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 2025 #57

Fuc ... drop dea ...er ... I ust can't do it. marble falls Jun 2025 #58

"It seems you are OK with hundreds of thousands Abolishinist Jun 2025 #61

Well . . . hatrack Jun 2025 #62

Ooooooooh, that stings. calimary Jun 2025 #81