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PCIntern

(25,532 posts)
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:18 PM Jan 2017

I have become positively vicious on social media...

not one drop of conciliation or concession.

I'm doing to them what they did to us and President and Mrs. Obama for eight years...

I am uncivil, abusive, and obnoxious: I never fail to point out his hair, his weight, his lies, his failures, her past, her immigration status, her porno shoots, his infidelities, his lack of transparency, his connections to COMMIES, PINKOS, and REDS, his PUSSY GRABBING.

Not for a moment, not for a millisecond do I allow that he may be competent, truth-telling, knowlegeable, moral, ethical, religious, or tolerant and accepting of all races, creeds, and colors.

I am at Defcon 1 and that is for the duration. Two can play this game. Michelle was wrong about one thing: when they go low we need to go lower. This is what the situation warrants.

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I have become positively vicious on social media... (Original Post) PCIntern Jan 2017 OP
You are not alone. Dawson Leery Jan 2017 #1
Intriguing. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #73
Right on! Glamrock Jan 2017 #2
But they won't say "the GOP gutted Medicare." thucythucy Jan 2017 #36
Yeah they will Glamrock Jan 2017 #38
I think thucythucy is right. Mariana Jan 2017 #81
So maybe they won't say it Glamrock Jan 2017 #82
... Mariana Jan 2017 #83
That's true of die-hard repugs. lark Jan 2017 #114
Obamacare erpowers Jan 2017 #107
Amen easttexaslefty Jan 2017 #69
Brav-effing-O!! Cheers friend! Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #74
You have my blessing dear! lunatica Jan 2017 #127
That's ok for you, I don't have that much energy though. I'm hunkered down - just hoping to survive. jonno99 Jan 2017 #3
I have as well etherealtruth Jan 2017 #4
I am going to start unfollowing more people on FB. Different Drummer Jan 2017 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #40
Yeah my block list has grown considerably 47of74 Jan 2017 #118
Northeast texas Joediss Jan 2017 #128
When I first started going xxqqqzme Jan 2017 #121
Me too VoicesAcrossAmerica Jan 2017 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #42
Thanks VoicesAcrossAmerica Jan 2017 #64
That is a bummer Cha Jan 2017 #91
This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #102
Me, too. BeekeeperInVermont Jan 2017 #124
welcome to du niyad Jan 2017 #122
I didn't have that many friends left on FB Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #7
I'm lucky. tazkcmo Jan 2017 #12
Same here. Even family has deserted me or I have deserted them. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #75
I agree 100%. Greybnk48 Jan 2017 #8
I'm surprised that I haven't been put on FB suspension yet, it's probably coming though SammyWinstonJack Jan 2017 #25
I wear mu suspension as a badge of honor! Greybnk48 Jan 2017 #117
Really? blue cat Jan 2017 #27
I hear you Skittles Jan 2017 #9
Me too. tazkcmo Jan 2017 #10
I read that as box of socks. GoneOffShore Jan 2017 #103
lol tazkcmo Jan 2017 #109
Same here. No more holding my tongue for peace's sake. Blaukraut Jan 2017 #11
Thank you! HipChick Jan 2017 #13
+1,000 malaise Jan 2017 #14
Please share this NSFW Trump meme roseBudd Jan 2017 #15
Those Are Great! Leith Jan 2017 #68
Thank you for that link LittleGirl Jan 2017 #86
Me too. n/t easttexaslefty Jan 2017 #16
BAMMMMM !!! hwmnbn Jan 2017 #17
Welcome to the club. I either try to be funny and satirical - or I can go troll. TrekLuver Jan 2017 #18
I am with you rufus dog Jan 2017 #19
That's why I had to deactivate tparrett62 Jan 2017 #20
I really thought about doing this but I don't want them to think they are under my skin. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #78
This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 2017 #101
I constantly refer to anyone who defends him.... usedtobedemgurl Jan 2017 #21
Me too! and I spell it Komrade. Ligyron Jan 2017 #44
Truth hurts... sanatanadharma Jan 2017 #22
Yep, a lot of my Facebook friends are gay, married and have adopted kids. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2017 #23
Very fun read. Cheers. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #79
Right tbere with you. SammyWinstonJack Jan 2017 #24
Good! SalviaBlue Jan 2017 #26
I have released my inner 'Kraken', and no punches are being pulled Siwsan Jan 2017 #28
Same here. blm Jan 2017 #29
Precisely malaise Jan 2017 #88
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Jan 2017 #30
K&R! stonecutter357 Jan 2017 #31
Thanks for the Yellow Gadsden Flag, I used it for my FB pic! JoeOtterbein Jan 2017 #48
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the pee of russian prostitutes! stonecutter357 Jan 2017 #50
Leave the "pee" out of it, and then I really like the idea of showing my patriotism with: JoeOtterbein Jan 2017 #58
Me too! JoeOtterbein Jan 2017 #32
I find it hard to believe you ever held your tongue online. aikoaiko Jan 2017 #33
You don't have to go low about Trump ---- Just go truthful. keithbvadu2 Jan 2017 #34
I regret being quiet during the election. TNNurse Jan 2017 #35
I agree etherealtruth Jan 2017 #39
I have been thinking the same thing. MarvinGardens Jan 2017 #110
Been there since his phony election. kairos12 Jan 2017 #37
IRL, too. Iggo Jan 2017 #41
Thank you! Thekaspervote Jan 2017 #43
Well said. byronius Jan 2017 #45
and I avoid all of SM for that reason grantcart Jan 2017 #46
The Blitz is all we have at the moment bucolic_frolic Jan 2017 #47
Same here. GoCubsGo Jan 2017 #49
It's possible & advisable to point out everything on your list without "going lower". Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2017 #51
Me too! ellie Jan 2017 #52
YYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!! Fuck those motherfuckers. LaydeeBug Jan 2017 #53
"They go low, we go high" was a bullshit bumper sticker slogan that cost us the election. nt MadDAsHell Jan 2017 #54
I started sending what Jesus actually said to Franklin Graham just to show what a phony he is. Maraya1969 Jan 2017 #55
You and me both, and then I get the aloof "typical angry liberal" bullshit line Feeling the Bern Jan 2017 #56
If you are looking for fresh meat mchill Jan 2017 #57
Seems like a teen action to me. Anger management would help. CK_John Jan 2017 #59
Agreed, FoxNewsSucks Jan 2017 #60
Rock on DepBlueSky Jan 2017 #61
Just wait till all the cuts start and the deplorables start whining. roamer65 Jan 2017 #62
Dude, you're a pussycat compared to the Trumpsters. argyl Jan 2017 #63
I am using the all-encompassing "comrade" at every opportunity. kentuck Jan 2017 #65
I do too, also: PCIntern Jan 2017 #67
I don't think I'm being viscous, I just keep telling the truth. herding cats Jan 2017 #66
Not a super smart way to handle it. CaliforniaLove Jan 2017 #70
Cheers. I am at a loss on how to deal with this. Thanks for your post. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #71
I have stopped coddling right wing relatives and friends on social media. SunSeeker Jan 2017 #72
They're no match for you, SunSeeker! Cha Jan 2017 #92
Thanks, Cha. I'm angry. I'm not taking anyone's bullshit anymore. SunSeeker Jan 2017 #115
Righteous Rant! Cha Jan 2017 #129
Have a well-deserved rec from me. Bravo! We can't give them an inch. LonePirate Jan 2017 #76
me to MFM008 Jan 2017 #77
Same here TlalocW Jan 2017 #80
100% with you. 100% agreement. Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #84
I have been vicious against rethuglicans for years. Lunabell Jan 2017 #85
Same here leftynyc Jan 2017 #87
And I'm damned proud of you. Also Stellar Jan 2017 #89
I am not sure how this really helps Sherman A1 Jan 2017 #90
Yes!........n/t HAB911 Jan 2017 #93
Same here. Heck, I just posted this a couple days ago: Amimnoch Jan 2017 #94
Yikes, you've let them win. cwydro Jan 2017 #97
I'm sorry you are doing this mgardener Jan 2017 #95
I'm right there with you JPPaverage Jan 2017 #96
I want to pitch a new tv show... N_E_1 for Tennis Jan 2017 #98
Me too and I'm letting DINOs have it too. alarimer Jan 2017 #99
Word. (nt) ehrnst Jan 2017 #100
I'm with you. GoneOffShore Jan 2017 #104
YES! Thank you all! mreilly Jan 2017 #105
Jesus G-d rumdude Jan 2017 #106
i discovered i can really be an asshole...and i like it dembotoz Jan 2017 #108
I will repay their hate with hate. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2017 #111
I am so with you. Fuck being civil. Fuck bring a knife to a gunfight. It's time to break out the catbyte Jan 2017 #112
CORRECT Maven Jan 2017 #113
Way ahead of you.... Blue_Tires Jan 2017 #116
Me too. Told most of my 'friends' and family to go to hell ! Bonx Jan 2017 #119
I'm with you, PC. What goes around comes around and we've got lots of coming around to do. Vinca Jan 2017 #120
not on social media, but giving no quarter to any supporter of the orange foolius niyad Jan 2017 #123
Sent a text to my repug sister this morning trc Jan 2017 #125
The difference is you're relying on facts lunatica Jan 2017 #126

Dawson Leery

(19,348 posts)
1. You are not alone.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:21 PM
Jan 2017

I am glad Brownback got a second term. Kansas earned it. Also, fuck farm aid! Let the market decide.

Missn-Hitch

(1,383 posts)
73. Intriguing.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 01:51 AM
Jan 2017

I feel resigned to cynicism as well. How in the hell did Brownback win a second term?

Of course, I do feel sorry for those that did not vote for Russia's agent. I feel like posting on my orange menace infested Facebook feed:

****
May the full brunt of GOP policies be unleashed on the country. Stock market, check. Unemployment, check. Number of uninsured, check. Jobs created, check. NO EXCUSES. Now - let's get those tax cuts through first.
****

Cheers.

Glamrock

(11,795 posts)
2. Right on!
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:23 PM
Jan 2017

Posted this yesterday....

I've found a silver lining. I'm going to be the most smug m**********r you've ever met when shit starts hitting the fan. My fellow Americans are going to hear exactly how fucking stupid they are over the next four years.

I travel a lot. Always end up in conversations with white conservative males at hotels all over the country. I can't wait for these fuckers to start complaining to me about "the GOP gutted Medicare! " Well, yeah dumbass! They've been broadcasting that intention for at least 5 years. YOU couldn't be bothered to be an informed citizen, serves you right! Or, "The GOP took away my sisters healthcare and she's diabetic. Now she can't get insurance." Well actually, YOU took away your sisters healthcare. They told you they we're going to do it and you voted for them anyway. That's on you, dumbass. How fucking stupid do you have to be? "Fucking economy is in the toilet." Well, that's what you wanted. You voted for it. Shit, every Nobel prize winning economist in the world told you this would happen. Dumbass. Etc., etc., etc.

I will be the most smug, unbearable bastard to every conservative who dares complain in my direction. And it'll happen a lot. I'm also a white male. Birds of a feather and all that. It's gonna be some good times.

thucythucy

(8,045 posts)
36. But they won't say "the GOP gutted Medicare."
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:32 PM
Jan 2017

They'll call such accusations "fake news" and give us some bullshit they heard from Coulter and Limbaugh how it was all Obama's fault, how Trump is SAVING us all from the evil libtards. Remember how 9-11, though it happened under Bush, was really Clinton's fault. And the economy was doing just fine until Obama took over. How Obama had nothing to do with killing bin Laden, it was the Bush Cheney team set that up. I run into folks who believe this crap, or at least they say they do.

The day any reactionary Republican (and they're all reactionaries now) admits that Republicans fucked up anything will be a cold day in Hell, and with climate change out of control we're not likely to see that in our lifetimes.

Mariana

(14,854 posts)
81. I think thucythucy is right.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 03:40 AM
Jan 2017

They'll perform all kinds of mental gymnastics in order to convince themselves the Democrats are at fault for everything bad that ever happens. And they will succeed. Lord knows they've had plenty of practice already. It's practically a reflex now.

lark

(23,091 posts)
114. That's true of die-hard repugs.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 12:59 PM
Jan 2017

But it's not true of everyone that voted for Drumpf. There's a lot of low information voters who didn't bother to find out anything about him and voted for him merely for "change" and because he's a rich celebrity. Those people will be really unhappy when they lose their health insurance and can't get medical care because they can't afford it. Let lots of them get sick and I think they will hold the Rs responsible as long as Dems don't crumple and vote for repug plans.

erpowers

(9,350 posts)
107. Obamacare
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 12:06 PM
Jan 2017

The Republicans will probably claim Medicare has to be gutted because of Obamacare. They will probably claim that as a result of Obamacare money had to be taken from Medicare and now there is not enough money to fund Medicare.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
4. I have as well
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:24 PM
Jan 2017

This is generally uncharacteristic of me. I was devastated and disappointed by "w" voters, but I did not assume they all embraced bigotry (racism and bigotry of all stripes).

I am convinced that tRump voters are all racists/bigots ... or complete morons (acknowledging being a bigot and being a moron are not mutually exclusive) and I have no patience with either. The difference (for me me) now is that I refuse to be silent about their bigotry or abject stupidity.

Different Drummer

(7,613 posts)
5. I am going to start unfollowing more people on FB.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:25 PM
Jan 2017

My patience with--and tolerance for--right-wing nonsense has vanished.

Response to Different Drummer (Reply #5)

Joediss

(84 posts)
128. Northeast texas
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 06:34 PM
Jan 2017

I live in Trump Christian land , man , people i knew all of my life voted for this man . This county voted about 80% for trump..I don't know anybody in this area that didnt vote for Trump or at least have some lingering support for him. And these people don't deal in.facts , i afraid our country is in bad trouble.


xxqqqzme

(14,887 posts)
121. When I first started going
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 03:06 PM
Jan 2017

to my current hair stylist, her daughter was 6 months old. He daughter just got her license.
My stylist voted for trumplethinskin. No more appointments from me. I will not support anyone who supports the destroyer of everything good and decent.

 
6. Me too
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:30 PM
Jan 2017

I just can't with folks who believe the lies and smears. People cheering that he's going to abolish funding for the ARTS! For pity's sake, they are crazed. And I will give no quarter.

Response to VoicesAcrossAmerica (Reply #6)

 
64. Thanks
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 11:38 PM
Jan 2017

I'm not quite as new as I appear. I couldn't get my old account back after the crash so I finally gave up and started a new one. I was kind of sad since my account went back to 2000!

Response to VoicesAcrossAmerica (Reply #64)

Missn-Hitch

(1,383 posts)
75. Same here. Even family has deserted me or I have deserted them.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 01:59 AM
Jan 2017

Still have my lady and my Sis. I'm good.

We have DU. Cheers.

Greybnk48

(10,167 posts)
8. I agree 100%.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:30 PM
Jan 2017

I am just coming off of a 30 day suspension from Facebook for ripping on Trump too much for at least one of my "friends." I didn't say anything awful. I really don't know what I said. But if they thought my FB posts are bad, they should check out my tweets.

This feels like the Bush election theft 2001 redux, but worse.









Greybnk48

(10,167 posts)
117. I wear mu suspension as a badge of honor!
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 02:21 PM
Jan 2017

My friends are probably bigger butt heads than yours. Just keep it up and it'll happen. The Trumpadores are emboldened.

blue cat

(2,415 posts)
27. Really?
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:18 PM
Jan 2017

So much for them pretending to be anti PC. I heard so much crap about Obama and Clinton and never told anyone anything about it except "Oh well, I'm a supporter", so I will remind them that I took it without whining.

Blaukraut

(5,693 posts)
11. Same here. No more holding my tongue for peace's sake.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:41 PM
Jan 2017

I've been downright nasty on a football blog. Lots of football fans are also wingnuts and Trump lovers.

Leith

(7,809 posts)
68. Those Are Great!
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 12:17 AM
Jan 2017

There are so many good ones that it's hard to pick a favorite - or even 10 favorites.


 

TrekLuver

(2,573 posts)
18. Welcome to the club. I either try to be funny and satirical - or I can go troll.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:52 PM
Jan 2017

It's quite fun toying with the right - very very rarely is their a worthy adversary. For all the lib's it's like shooting fish in a barrel. I don't do it everyday but with this bullshit happening tomorrow I'm going to have to get much more plugged in and spouting off my displeasure wherever and to whomever I can.

 

rufus dog

(8,419 posts)
19. I am with you
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:57 PM
Jan 2017

Being nice to them morphs into being wusses. (Their point of view)

I really think the only thing they understand is being kicked in the fuggin teeth.

We need to stomp on thier necks, remind them of the ignorance of their posts, lighten the pressure, then push down harder.

I had a neighbor, big Ayn Rand fan post a 1924 KKK march for Dems. He had a friend tried to explain the flip in the 60's, the Nixon Southern strategy and the neighbor responded with Byrd and the KKK. I jumped in, provided the Byrd formal apologies for what he did in the 40's and reinforced what his friend stated about the flip in the 60s. The douchebag responded with 100% of Dems voted against the Civil Rights act. I corrected him, called him ignorant, told him a march 100 years ago does nothing to absolve Trump of his racism. DONE! FUCK OFF NEIGHBOR!

tparrett62

(268 posts)
20. That's why I had to deactivate
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 08:58 PM
Jan 2017

My FB account. Many of my longtime IRL friends on FB became very vocal in their dislike of Hillary; I don't think some of them were that enthusiastic about Trump, they were just duped by all the fake news sites. As much as I tried to educate, inform, and clarify, it was pointless. In my heart, I know most of them are good people at heart, just incredibly uninformed. Rather than lose 20-30 year friendships, I chose to disengage from FB. I'll probably return to gloat once things turn to shit under Trump, but for now, it's saving my sanity.

Missn-Hitch

(1,383 posts)
78. I really thought about doing this but I don't want them to think they are under my skin.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 02:10 AM
Jan 2017

Schadenfreude pie. A fellow DU'er sent me a recipe....maybe for your return to FB. Cheers.

Response to tparrett62 (Reply #20)

sanatanadharma

(3,699 posts)
22. Truth hurts...
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:06 PM
Jan 2017

...shine the spotlight of truth and melt the hypocritical yellow-snow-flakes who are now demanding political correctness.

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,325 posts)
23. Yep, a lot of my Facebook friends are gay, married and have adopted kids.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:06 PM
Jan 2017

Pity the fools who wanders in with some pro Trump bullshit.

I already caused one lady to de-friend my buddy. Apparently it was a neighborhood mom/neighbor from his childhood. She posted something about Obama "making everything racial" and how we need to give Trump a chance. I saw red and let loose on her. I felt a little guilty until my buddy had his holiday party - he told me it was a thing of beauty and he was happy to be rid of her. Lol.

Another friend's brother posted something about how he feels bad about trans gender people but he doesn't feel he and his insurance premiums should support their "lifestyle habits". In the "nicest" way I could, I pointed out how he and his wife's photos lead me to believe my insurance premiums would eventually be supporting THEIR lifestyles. But I don't mind paying for their diabetes medicine or their by-pass surgery or their foot amputations or their rascal scooters.

Not playing nice.

Siwsan

(26,259 posts)
28. I have released my inner 'Kraken', and no punches are being pulled
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:19 PM
Jan 2017

I am a force with which to be reckoned!!!!!!!!!!!

malaise

(268,930 posts)
88. Precisely
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 06:13 AM
Jan 2017

Hillary et al should have called him Don the Con the minute after he called her 'crooked Hillary'.

JoeOtterbein

(7,700 posts)
58. Leave the "pee" out of it, and then I really like the idea of showing my patriotism with:
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 10:46 PM
Jan 2017

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with Russian prostitutes!

keithbvadu2

(36,775 posts)
34. You don't have to go low about Trump ---- Just go truthful.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:28 PM
Jan 2017

If the Republicans will stop telling lies about the Democrats,
we will stop telling the truth about them.
Adlai E. Stevenson

TNNurse

(6,926 posts)
35. I regret being quiet during the election.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:29 PM
Jan 2017

I should have spoken my mind. I was in denial that this could happen. I will not now be quiet. I try to criticize politely. I am my mother's daughter after all. I will however, not be quiet. I will speak my mind. I believe silence will indicate agreement and do not agree with ANYTHING SO FAR.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
39. I agree
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:33 PM
Jan 2017

an overt bigot with clearly no empathy, warmth (or humanity) and with no knowledge of our government, the world around him, or international affairs (i.e. an ignorant buffoon) becoming president was inconceivable to me.

Yet here we are

MarvinGardens

(779 posts)
110. I have been thinking the same thing.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 12:35 PM
Jan 2017

I kept quiet with family during the election for the sake of family harmony, at the urging of my brother. What good did it do?

bucolic_frolic

(43,128 posts)
47. The Blitz is all we have at the moment
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 09:51 PM
Jan 2017

Thanks for pointing out the tactics and making the most of it. They did.

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,994 posts)
51. It's possible & advisable to point out everything on your list without "going lower".
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 10:17 PM
Jan 2017

Facts are facts. He has a past. She has a past.

For example, when Republicans jack up their war on pornography, as they ARE doing now, then yes Melania's porno pictures are fair game and need to be raised to put the holier-than-thou Republicans in their place. Make no mistake, their war is a war on deviancy and anything outside of a very narrow conservative norm.

This can all be done without going lower. No need for fake news or smears. Connect everything to policy and actions and hypocrisy and deplorableness.

Maraya1969

(22,478 posts)
55. I started sending what Jesus actually said to Franklin Graham just to show what a phony he is.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 10:28 PM
Jan 2017

If you look there are plenty of times in the bible that tells "Christians" to accept foreigners. Plus there is the whole, "when I was a stranger you took me in" A quote from Jesus saying that when you do these things for others you do them for him

It is so easy to show them that they are big fat hypocrites. Everything they stand for is against the teachings of Jesus, who they say they love and worship.....I don't hear much on following the teachings which are about love and taking care of others etc. You know, things that Democrats do!

I'm bringing this up because, at least for him there seems to be only "Yes you are great" responses.

I'm not even a Christian.

 

Feeling the Bern

(3,839 posts)
56. You and me both, and then I get the aloof "typical angry liberal" bullshit line
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 10:35 PM
Jan 2017

too which I respond "typical braindead motherfucker."

I do not self censor anyone more. I always call them Nazis immediately.

mchill

(1,018 posts)
57. If you are looking for fresh meat
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 10:46 PM
Jan 2017

The View (tv show) on Facebook is a good one. They get all riled up by Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg being anti-Trump.

FoxNewsSucks

(10,429 posts)
60. Agreed,
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 10:56 PM
Jan 2017

but I wouldn't call it low or lower. We are not wrong, we're not liars, we're not going to destroy the good of this country.

I would say just be forceful, not be lower. Stop allowing their lies and bullshit to go unchallenged. As another poster said, no more suffering the idiots and liars.

 

DepBlueSky

(9 posts)
61. Rock on
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 11:08 PM
Jan 2017

Absofuckinglutely. Not one inch of retreat. We need to go fucking nuclear on their asses and everyone who dares to stand up for that short-fingered vulgarian needs to be destroyed with overwhelming anger and fact, the likes of which they've never seen.

roamer65

(36,745 posts)
62. Just wait till all the cuts start and the deplorables start whining.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 11:14 PM
Jan 2017

My first question will be, "who did you vote for?"

Anyone other than HRC...or if they didn't vote they are gonna be told "suck it up, buttercup".

PCIntern

(25,532 posts)
67. I do too, also:
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 11:46 PM
Jan 2017

Pinkos, Reds, Commies, Fellow Travelers, Seditious Bastards, Anti-Constitutionalists.

herding cats

(19,564 posts)
66. I don't think I'm being viscous, I just keep telling the truth.
Thu Jan 19, 2017, 11:46 PM
Jan 2017

It's not my fault they elected a lying, bloated, narcissistic gasbag who wants to destroy our democracy. Oh, and just so you know, they're more than a little touchy about the popular vote loss of 3,000,000 and the Russian puppet thing. Those seem to be sore spots for some reason?

 

CaliforniaLove

(27 posts)
70. Not a super smart way to handle it.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 01:09 AM
Jan 2017

I am uncivil, abusive, and obnoxious: I never fail to point out his hair, his weight, his lies, his failures, her past, her immigration status, her porno shoots, his infidelities, his lack of transparency, his connections to COMMIES, PINKOS, and REDS, his PUSSY GRABBING.

The bold makes you seem particularly petty and off the rails.

Hit hard. Don't hit low. Hair ain't a priority. Point out the times he's lied to Americans, the ridiculous nature of his promises. The unacceptable crap he's come up with and popularized.

SunSeeker

(51,550 posts)
72. I have stopped coddling right wing relatives and friends on social media.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 01:50 AM
Jan 2017

I didn't want to embarrass them before. All that did was enbolden them to post more stupidity. No more. Even my dad. Fuck it. Being nice and humoring these idiots got us Shitler. Never again will I keep my silence. Every time one of them posts some horrid right wing graphic, I post the facts, with links. They are never able to support their graphic, they just move on to something else. But meanwhile I got the truth out there.

SunSeeker

(51,550 posts)
115. Thanks, Cha. I'm angry. I'm not taking anyone's bullshit anymore.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 01:11 PM
Jan 2017

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No more kumbaya. For the last 8 years I coddled my friends' and relatives' racist, sexist, homophobic asses, not wanting to hurt their feelings, even though they didn't give a shit about mine. No more. It is long past time they were shamed for it. They have lived without any consequences for their outrageous, reptilian behavior. They are actually shocked when I respond to their posts. They are so used to posting crazy shit and no one challenging it. They feel offended when someone does. As I point out to them, freedom of speech does not mean freedom from others' opinions regarding what you said. If you post shit on social media where others can see it, then people will assume you want comment on it. And when you post racist, sexist, homophobic, right wing clueless shit, you don't get to skate.

Cha

(297,154 posts)
129. Righteous Rant!
Sat Jan 21, 2017, 03:12 AM
Jan 2017

Good on you, SunSeeker!

I'm lucky I don't have any of those in my family or friends.. or I would be doing that too.

TlalocW

(15,380 posts)
80. Same here
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 02:42 AM
Jan 2017

And I am positively giddy with excitement for the first time that Trump screws up so badly even conservatives will have to admit it so I can break out, "Don't look at me. I voted for the candidate who won the popular vote." Or some variation... I voted for the adult. I voted for the candidate who can think beyond 143 characters on an issue.

TlalocW

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
87. Same here
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 06:01 AM
Jan 2017

I've let my inner ID fly. I cal him degenerate Donnie, pres pussy grabber. Remind them of his mountain of provable lies and never let his losing the popular vote go (they REALLY hate that. I say dignity and class are leaving and gutter trash is coming. Mocking and ridicule - that's it. I don't see that changing any time soon.

Stellar

(5,644 posts)
89. And I'm damned proud of you. Also
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 06:32 AM
Jan 2017

I'm doing the same thing and I've developed a potty mouth (how did that happen? It's like driving... I curse). I'm just glad that no one knows who I am out there on social media.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)
90. I am not sure how this really helps
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 07:12 AM
Jan 2017

it may make you feel better( and I really, really get that) , but I don't see where becoming more vicious helps?

 

Amimnoch

(4,558 posts)
94. Same here. Heck, I just posted this a couple days ago:
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 08:46 AM
Jan 2017
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8493278

Ageist, sexist, racist, xenophobic, and vile comments work.

AND, it does work when used both ways.

Since November 8th, I have shifted gears into a new strategy in social interaction.

On social media, or in comments sections around the internet,

When I see a woman posting pro-trump crap, I grade her on her appearance. I will call her a "4, and a pig", or "your pores are horrible, you should do something about that." Or "you really should look into changing your makeup selection, you look like a clown."

When I see a senior citizen, or someone who is retired... "You are old, a loser, and should just die off to make way for productive Americans." Or "Isn't it time to change your depneds."

If a minority, I use racist comments. If they start off with "I'm gay, but...". I use homophobic language. If they're the archetypal white male, but their profile shows they are married, or have children, I insult their families.

As expected, this almost always solicits some kind of strong response from them, where I then ask "So, if you are not okay with me talking to you (or your family) like this, why the fuck did you support a President of the United States of America that does so??? You've asked us "snowflakes" to get thicker skin, and get with Trump's America, well here you go, this is me getting with the program YOU supported. If you really do find what I said as vile as I do, then STOP SUPPORTING IT!!!"

This approach is absolutely repulsive to me, but it has worked with more than a few people I've engaged with in these mediums. Of course, you still have some that are more than happy to just engage on that level, but on others I have at the least got them rethinking.


They want us to "grow thick skin", and stop being a "snowflake".. ooooookay.
 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
97. Yikes, you've let them win.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 09:43 AM
Jan 2017

Using "Ageist, sexist, racist, xenophobic, and vile comments" is a very sad place to be coming from.

mgardener

(1,816 posts)
95. I'm sorry you are doing this
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 09:22 AM
Jan 2017

Stick to facts. There are plenty of them and more will be revealed.
You did not like when they attacked POTUS Obama so why would you do the same thing?
It seems childish to me

JPPaverage

(508 posts)
96. I'm right there with you
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 09:39 AM
Jan 2017

No mercy. I'm getting like that in person as well. The hell with the trumpites and their comrade leader.

alarimer

(16,245 posts)
99. Me too and I'm letting DINOs have it too.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 10:14 AM
Jan 2017

Centrism is why we are here, thinking we can be bipartisan and "above it all" and not standing up for the people against corporations. Fuck that shit too.

GoneOffShore

(17,339 posts)
104. I'm with you.
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 11:21 AM
Jan 2017

I've been using 'irredeemable fuckwit', and 'quisling' a lot.
Also facist loving authoritarian.
Seems to make them just a tad edgy - especially quisling.
I also ask if they are planning on joining the new Stasi or if they intend turning in friends who post nastiness about TrumPutin.
No quarter.

 

mreilly

(2,120 posts)
105. YES! Thank you all!
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 11:43 AM
Jan 2017

Trump supporters LOVE sneering about how we're all "libtards who need coloring books and safe spaces." My response is "This Trump opponent is in your face bashing your head in with the facts. I LOVE a good fight and you people are going to be RUNNING and COWERING as Trump suffers belly flop after belly flop. We are going RUB YOUR NOSES in your own crap and just remember, losers, there's no whining it's all Obama or Hillary's fault!"

Keep fighting. Keep bringing it to them. Never back down. They would LOVE to just shout down and intimidate everyone so we don't dare resist their poisonous agenda. You fine folks in this thread all give me hope for the days ahead.

catbyte

(34,373 posts)
112. I am so with you. Fuck being civil. Fuck bring a knife to a gunfight. It's time to break out the
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 12:37 PM
Jan 2017

goddamned bazookas.

trc

(823 posts)
125. Sent a text to my repug sister this morning
Fri Jan 20, 2017, 03:31 PM
Jan 2017

relaying information from an article in the Guardian about recent repug legislation slipped into a bill passed from the house concerning the early stages of planning for the transfer of federal land to the states. I told her last summer that there was a contingent of the House repugs that wanted to do that very thing, her response at that time was to say that would never happen....Lol. I mention this because she is retired and living on SSI in a cabin located in...a national Forest. Her response this morning was delicious, she simply stated ""Fuck". Suckit repugs, this is what you voted for, now the Democrats have to again defend us and you from your own stupidity. We have much work to do.

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