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In reply to the discussion: Just lost my best friend because I would not vote Trump [View all]bettyellen
(47,209 posts)72. The OPs issue is much beyond preference though. We're talking vocal rabid support of bigotry here.
As well as wishes for death? I'be only experienced similar from friends of friends and nope, it is a deal breaker. Someone with that need to be hateful and obnoxious will never be my friend. I can see forgiving it in a very old parent perhaps, but any of my peers I'd recommend they get help for their anger. Actually I have, lol.
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But can't he see the lies? Trump is one big huster and he's a racist.
The Wielding Truth
Oct 2016
#22
If this is the kind of hate the Republicans have to anyone with another opinion, I just have to say:
Marc2010
Oct 2016
#20
Am I the only one who finds the OP's command of colloquial American to be a bit odd?
Hekate
Oct 2016
#64
Don't be hurt. It is a sad missing part of their id that makes them afraid to be giving. You
The Wielding Truth
Oct 2016
#68
Even if he does not drink he may have an addictive personality; prone to seeing the world
Maru Kitteh
Oct 2016
#55
This was not a "best friend" or even a friend. This was someone you'd hang around with when bored
anneboleyn
Oct 2016
#82
Racism overt , covert or both is so wrong in anyone. Let alone a national figure.
The Wielding Truth
Oct 2016
#69
I agree with the other responses here that say your ex-friend has shown you who he really is.
bluesbassman
Oct 2016
#34
He'll/She'll eventually wend their way back. Few can stay that ignorant for so long that they would
blm
Oct 2016
#40
My policy is to be okay with friends who VOTE Trump, just not those who SUPPORT him
Patiod
Oct 2016
#41