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In reply to the discussion: Can you forgive the people who voted for Trump? [View all]OrlandoDem2
(3,002 posts)79. Never!
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I think the act of forgiveness is intended to give the offender a way to excuse their behavior so they can
in2herbs
Jul 3
#11
I'm sure that the person who you replied to who joined DU... literally today... is commenting in good faith...
themaguffin
Jul 3
#120
I might be able to forgive a couple of dull-witted, low-information acquaintances
Vogon_Glory
Jul 3
#21
Nope. trump supporters are either stupid, immoral, bigots, or some combination thereof
tulipsandroses
Jul 3
#31
No. But it doesn't matter, because most aren't seeking forgiveness, and won't ever.
RockRaven
Jul 3
#37
They don't particularly care for the concept, either. "Empathy is evil" and all that shit..
Karasu
Jul 3
#94
NO. I haven't spoken to them and I will not unless I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO for some reason.
CousinIT
Jul 3
#57
Fuck no. Nor can I forgive anyone who STILL identifies as a Republican after the last 10 years, especially after 1/6/21.
Karasu
Jul 3
#81
No. These fuckers weren't stupid or uninformed. They voted for what they wanted and they
Texin
Jul 3
#85
I can forgive some. Those who voted for him because they were stupid. That's how they were born and
Fil1957
Jul 3
#90
Fuck 'em. I have no use for trumphumpers. I hope they enjoy lying in the bed they made for us all.
camartinwv
Jul 3
#95
If it eats away at you, try to let it go. You can't have their hate consume your soul. Don't let them win another
CTyankee
Jul 3
#106
The thing is, we don't forgive people for their benefit; we forgive to keep ourselves free of resentment and hate.
Magoo48
Jul 3
#111
No. Not even my own children. They knew what he was, and what it would cost me...
mucholderthandirt
Jul 3
#126