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In reply to the discussion: I have ended a friendship with a MAGA [View all]slightlv
(6,406 posts)69. Im afraid mine is coming tomorrow.
I finally accepted an invitation to my friends barbecue. The maga husband amd his wife moved in next door to her, so they'll be there. Ive avoided them until now but my friends husband is so sweet and helpful and almost was my son in law many years ago. I miss him. These guys are true blue dems. I don't know how they handle the other couple, except they been friends since school.
Anyway something is innocuous is usually said by someone and he's off on his libertarian rant. Followed by me and my big mouth. I'm thinking of just excusing myself if the same happens tomorrow and going back home. It will take an act of will tho, because I've not been in a good place and really want to lash out at someone.
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Yep, it's like cleaning out the garage. Cathartic and the lack of stress inducing clutter will prove relaxing.
TheBlackAdder
Jun 19
#49
The Facebook and X battlefield has been lost to disinformation and the malignantly cruel and stupid among us.
Efilroft Sul
Jun 18
#13
Yeah, I'm with you. I haven't seen the point in being friends with conservatives whatsoever since the early 2000s.
Karasu
Jun 18
#32
I tell EVERYONE I know who regrets losing friends/family cuz they're MAGAT's
NoMoreRepugs
Jun 18
#31
Been there. Similar situation. It's hard, but you have to put your mental health first.
Doodley
Jun 18
#39
For the last ten years my New Year's resolution has been to keep fidiots and jerkholes out of my life.
OMGWTF
Jun 19
#72
The only friend I had who I now think has probably completely been swallowed by MAGA
soldierant
Jun 19
#75