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Mon Dec 4, 2017, 08:51 PM

Dec 2017

Of them are completely brainwashed.

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It's official - We've parted ways over politics [View all] KentuckyWoman Dec 2017 OP

I am so sorry you couldn't get through to him, I swear many dewsgirl Dec 2017 #1

Reagan took us down the path internal destruction. olegramps Dec 2017 #105

I somewhat know the feeling. I hope for you and your brother. I hate RW talk radio too. sadiegirl Dec 2017 #120

Losing family to any form of insanity is so painful. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2017 #2

wish him well. and move on. pray for him if that's your thing. and move on. msongs Dec 2017 #3

i agree 100% with this. darbus Dec 2017 #53

I'm sorry, and I understand. blue cat Dec 2017 #4

same with me and my sister Rene Dec 2017 #95

Sounds like my brother, who used to be a Democrat until a woman won the nomination CousinIT Dec 2017 #5

Mr. Shraby had 6 bypasses. After the surgery, he began taking a mood shraby Dec 2017 #6

I've had two bypass surgeries, and... zanana1 Dec 2017 #96

I hear you KentuckyWoman Dec 2017 #144

happening to a lot of families! bluestarone Dec 2017 #7

I don't have anyone but I do experience thier racism and hate often but there is a movie lunasun Dec 2017 #8

" They sort of remind me of drug addicts except the high Alice11111 Dec 2017 #88

Pretty much the same thing with my brother. Eko Dec 2017 #9

I am so very sorry. I'm glad it's not your husband, though, and that he is supporting you in this.nt pnwmom Dec 2017 #10

So sorry to read this csziggy Dec 2017 #11

Trump should dissolve the congress???? rpannier Dec 2017 #12

He's not the only one. Mariana Dec 2017 #75

Self-styled super-"patriots" seem to hold the most un-American ideas. Beartracks Dec 2017 #122

Ive been having similar issues. liberalnarb Dec 2017 #13

My condolences on your loss, Kentucky Woman ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2017 #14

I pray you'll have a reconciliation. sandensea Dec 2017 #15

To be fair, at least he's upfront about the fact that he would be OK with Trump dissolving Congress. StevieM Dec 2017 #16

added up between my five siblings, we are 3 and 3. SleeplessinSoCal Dec 2017 #17

It is a poison gay texan Dec 2017 #18

A good friend I've known since we were 13. I celebrated my 62nd birthday in June catbyte Dec 2017 #19

I think this may well be physical. nolabear Dec 2017 #20

I've seen this with some friends who developed Alzheimer's. Early on the signs were subtle SharonAnn Dec 2017 #34

I think you're right on target Locrian Dec 2017 #91

I am so sorry. Stay strong. lucca18 Dec 2017 #21

I haven't lost any family members yet to the right-wing madness, but several friends Glorfindel Dec 2017 #22

KentuckyWoman, I'm so sorry this has happened. Mariana Dec 2017 #23

I'm sorry for her pain but I have a generic question about family Bradshaw3 Dec 2017 #24

Never quite understood that myself . . . hatrack Dec 2017 #73

True Bradshaw3 Dec 2017 #82

A poster above mentioned going "no contact" with her sister and niece Merlot Dec 2017 #76

Yes, it does. And it's even worse when you've had luvtheGWN Dec 2017 #100

... Lucinda Dec 2017 #25

I feel the same way about me dad. SunSeeker Dec 2017 #26

It feels like a cult. I am so sorry. nt jrthin Dec 2017 #27

Sorry KentuckyWoman. Cary Dec 2017 #28

I think my brother in law is your brother. I'm sorry that our relatives are the way they are trueblue2007 Dec 2017 #29

Good for you and I know it's tough nini Dec 2017 #30

They have been brainwashed. TNNurse Dec 2017 #31

Tip of the hat to Molly Ivins IADEMO2004 Dec 2017 #33

Lordy, I miss her. TNNurse Dec 2017 #40

Wouldnt she be having a field day with Drumpf LuckyLib Dec 2017 #84

Fox and hate radio caused a terrible change in my Dad his last ten years. IADEMO2004 Dec 2017 #32

"I want to hate the architects of hate radio, and the politics of this age." Botany Dec 2017 #35

The hate machine exists because it makes them money Maggiemayhem Dec 2017 #107

It wasn't politics...its psychological. Xolodno Dec 2017 #36

Me too Olafjoy Dec 2017 #37

Welcome to DU, Olafjoy. calimary Dec 2017 #111

It sounds like you are disowning your sick brother Doodley Dec 2017 #38

You mean it's not your answer Cary Dec 2017 #44

Fine. Other people can see it anyway they wish. Doodley Dec 2017 #78

That's awfully generous of you Cary Dec 2017 #94

Cold is pissing off one's sick brother by talking down to him and acting self-righteous. Doodley Dec 2017 #112

You think KentuckyWoman is "self-righteous." Cary Dec 2017 #119

Like I really care. Do you normally insult people who don't agree with you too? Doodley Dec 2017 #132

I insulted you? Cary Dec 2017 #135

Sorry, I don't agree with every poster. If you think that is being nasty, so be it. By the way, I Doodley Dec 2017 #137

You said she had to suck it up for her family Cary Dec 2017 #138

There is a difference between sucking it up and acting like an asshole. I fall into the latter Doodley Dec 2017 #141

That is your right Cary Dec 2017 #142

Cary, it's OK - let it go. KentuckyWoman Dec 2017 #143

We do not know how this person sleeps Cary Dec 2017 #145

Not what I got, sounds like she's accepted that he's disowned her and then he walked out in a rage. marble falls Dec 2017 #51

People tend to walk out when you talk to them like this: Doodley Dec 2017 #83

Which came after this: marble falls Dec 2017 #85

I can see what is going on here. Doodley Dec 2017 #113

Bullshit Ferrets are Cool Dec 2017 #52

Not your call to make . . . hatrack Dec 2017 #74

"It was the last straw.....I told him he only has one life and it's about over." Doodley Dec 2017 #77

Well thanks, Councillor - I'll take that under advisement . . . hatrack Dec 2017 #92

How do you communicate MFM008 Dec 2017 #89

What do you want? For half the country to never talk to the other half? How does that Doodley Dec 2017 #114

SHE left Us MFM008 Dec 2017 #115

You said "There's no talking to them." When did you last try? Doodley Dec 2017 #116

I think what they're trying to say is that when the other party won't listen... haele Dec 2017 #140

I'm so sorry for you. I Haven't lost anyone due to politics, but I sinkingfeeling Dec 2017 #39

I am so sorry for your loss. marble falls Dec 2017 #50

Peace to you lunasun Dec 2017 #59

Please consider that your brother may have undiagnosed dementia. Texin Dec 2017 #41

Good point. Thanks. n/t Catherine Vincent Dec 2017 #134

All too common... czarjak Dec 2017 #42

Sorry about that uponit7771 Dec 2017 #43

I've not lost my brother, but our relationship has suffered. NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #45

I swear this is turning into a cult. Initech Dec 2017 #46

It's long since become a cult. Mariana Dec 2017 #80

Hey Kentucky woman I know how you feel while reading your post FloridaBlues Dec 2017 #47

I'm in the same boat. My brother has also changed so much I scarcely know him. procon Dec 2017 #48

Its all we can do to be in the same room with my in-laws, she's 86 and he's 94.... marble falls Dec 2017 #49

it is so painful Hamlette Dec 2017 #54

Sorry to hear that, KentuckyWoman. SergeStorms Dec 2017 #55

You're not alone. mobeau69 Dec 2017 #56

I am so so sorry for your loss. irisblue Dec 2017 #57

I am so sorry for your loss. Lifelong Protester Dec 2017 #58

Keep in mind that there may be a medical explanation greymattermom Dec 2017 #60

I'm so sorry to hear this KentuckyWoman............... Upthevibe Dec 2017 #65

I lost my sister and one of my brothers during Obama's terms LittleGirl Dec 2017 #61

so many of the posts here are so, so sad, but your family's situation really got to me renate Dec 2017 #124

Thank you LittleGirl Dec 2017 #125

insanity has taken over the day bucolic_frolic Dec 2017 #62

This will all end very badly. Bozvotros Dec 2017 #63

Post removed Post removed Dec 2017 #64

whereas you, banned hundreds of times here, are NOT a drama queen? NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #66

Banned that many times? sakabatou Dec 2017 #69

probably thousands. Repeat troll extraordinaire! NRaleighLiberal Dec 2017 #70

Callous much? sakabatou Dec 2017 #67

Ironic. uppityperson Dec 2017 #68

I have lost quite a few family members and friends kellytore Dec 2017 #71

I am so very very sorry for your loss, KentuckyWoman.Your intuition about the surgery might be right Hekate Dec 2017 #72

I am sorry it came to this but there does come a time, unfortunately, when toxic people Solly Mack Dec 2017 #79

I am so sorry that you have to go through this terrible loss FM123 Dec 2017 #81

So sorry ... That's so sad. NurseJackie Dec 2017 #86

Sorry, but your brother has gotten the brainwash kyburbonkid Dec 2017 #87

drumpf loving redumbliCONs are a lost cause. democratisphere Dec 2017 #90

It is little comfort but HAB911 Dec 2017 #93

im so sorry.. this is quite literally happening in my family as well... samnsara Dec 2017 #97

I'm so sorry Bettie Dec 2017 #98

It's about time Western governments... doodsaq Dec 2017 #99

I feel your pain jimlup Dec 2017 #101

Kentucky, I feel for you. Thank you for sharing. Nitram Dec 2017 #102

Your story is the same as mine. I don't recognize my brother either Maraya1969 Dec 2017 #103

I am sorry True Blue American Dec 2017 #104

Please accept my condolences n/t malthaussen Dec 2017 #106

I know how you feel... Mike Nelson Dec 2017 #108

I'm very sorry, KW NastyRiffraff Dec 2017 #109

You're undoubtedly a better person than I am. Paladin Dec 2017 #110

I unfriended a friend of 45+ years today Faygo Kid Dec 2017 #117

Can relate with sad ending DownriverDem Dec 2017 #118

"Trump should dissolve the Congress" Wow! That's some next level Emperor Palpatine kind of shit. TheBlackAdder Dec 2017 #121

as trite as it sounds, as long as there is breath, there is hope. my heart aches for you, niyad Dec 2017 #123

I am so sorry :( get the red out Dec 2017 #126

So Sorry For You colsohlibgal Dec 2017 #127

Probably all that Fox TV while convalescing started it. Ligyron Dec 2017 #128

So sorry to hear your impasse. I am fine with hating FOX and right wing radio on your behalf. FailureToCommunicate Dec 2017 #129

I am so sorry Catherine Vincent Dec 2017 #130

I know that a zillion people have responded to this but... jimmil Dec 2017 #131

I've had blood relatives go on anti-Obama tirades for the last 9 years and Niagara Dec 2017 #133

I'm sorry to hear this...remember... SWBTATTReg Dec 2017 #136

Look up "walk in" ananda Dec 2017 #139