2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: A right winger just went OFF on me a few minutes ago at work. In Texas. [View all]Texin
(2,594 posts)and I will tell you that I long tired of trying to have a reasonable, rational and intelligent exchange with the right wing, bigoted, religious zealots that comprise the Rethug party in Texas. I'm sure there must be at least a handful of moderate, informed Rethugs within the state, but I can't recall having met one since I was child in the late '60s. I don't discuss politics with people unless I've firmly determined that it's safe to do so. I don't put party-affiliated bumper stickers, signs or logos on my car, in my yard or on my person. It's not safe to do so. I have been concerned - actually more than concerned - about the safety of my residence, my car and my pets by any outward display of personal political ideology. Some of these people are out of control and irrational. I suppose it's because their number is dwindling and they see everything slipping out of their control. But make no mistake: there is nothing more dangerous than a zealot who is feeling that everything is slipping away from them. These folks have surrounded themselves within their own protected echo chamber for decades. They've had an entire entertainment-driven "news" network reinforce their bigoted, misogynistic world view for years on now, and they got a rude awakening the other night. They won't take this lightly and I they won't let this go. Make no mistake about it. I fervently pray for the safety of POTUS and his family and for VPOTUS and his family, and the next twelve weeks or so is going to be the most treacherous period in the country's history since the repeal of slavery. Prudence and safety first and that extends to everyone.