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In reply to the discussion: If a friend threatens you during a political discussion do you forgive him? [View all]backscatter712
(26,355 posts)71. Cut him off. He's a fucking piece of shit.
I don't tolerate fundies or MAGAchuds in my life. I've cut off childhood friends because of their toxic shit.
Would you be friends with a Nazi? Because that's what you would be doing if you're friends with a Trump supporter.
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If a friend threatens you during a political discussion do you forgive him? [View all]
Cary
Aug 2019
OP
I don't know exactly what kind of "threats" you're talking about specifically
Proud Liberal Dem
Aug 2019
#2
Well, then you have to think of it in terms of what this person adds versus what they take from you.
Caliman73
Aug 2019
#14
We keep a lot of old friendships on life support when we should really just let them go.
Gidney N Cloyd
Aug 2019
#9
With a profile like that, all I can say is I'm surprised you haven't thrown him out a window
Aristus
Aug 2019
#12
Unfortunately, my sister shares her life with a redneck, alcoholic Republican.
flying_wahini
Aug 2019
#13
The problem is that I want to see the rest of my family during the holidays.
flying_wahini
Aug 2019
#37
You have to get super-rude with these people. "I find your racism DEPLORABLE and no longer want you
Maru Kitteh
Aug 2019
#69