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Johnny2X2X

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46. I am taking some time away from my mother

Fri Nov 15, 2024, 08:59 AM

Nov 15

Haven't talked to her since and I won't see her at Thanksgiving. She's 82 and in poor health, but I am OK with not speaking with her again if that's what I decide.

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Anybody else's family in a shambles due to this election? [View all] Coventina Nov 15 OP

No. The election is in the past and folks have moved on Kaleva Nov 15 #1

Well, as long as that's all gone, that's the important part NoRethugFriends Nov 15 #4

OmGosh.. I know Cha Nov 15 #6

Nobody's talking about it Kaleva Nov 15 #39

"1. No. The election is in the past and folks have moved on" orleans Nov 15 #19

The family isn't in a shambles because of the election Kaleva Nov 15 #40

Maybe you should edit that to read, "MY family isn't in shambles..." CrispyQ Nov 15 #52

Isn't that already evident? Kaleva Nov 15 #57

Most people personalized the word when they're referring to their own family, but whatever. -nt CrispyQ Nov 15 #71

They didn't need to Kaleva Nov 15 #75

My is not either (Though Thanksgiving is coming up so we shall see.) Jk23 Nov 15 #108

That seems to be the consensus around here. jimfields33 Nov 15 #41

I agree. Most seem glad it's over with Kaleva Nov 15 #43

Don't know what planet you are on peregrinus Nov 15 #53

The planet where reality rules Kaleva Nov 15 #60

Well I already know I can't have a serious conversation with you. peregrinus Nov 15 #65

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Good morning Sunshine!! GP6971 Nov 15 #74

I know what's going on in my family Kaleva Nov 15 #77

Most people's families are glad the election is over so they can go on with their lives - haele Nov 15 #99

Same here DeepWinter Nov 15 #104

Nope FelineOverlord Nov 15 #109

I'm already looking forward to 2026 Kaleva Nov 16 #115

I'm lucky, we're all Dems. Abolishinist Nov 15 #2

What A MOM! Cha Nov 15 #8

Sounds like a real charm. magicarpet Nov 15 #101

Dems ... Me & hubby. Idiot Rumpers ... My sister, bro in law & their 4 adult "kids" Trueblue1968 Nov 15 #3

My very sincere condolences. Coventina Nov 15 #24

We're All Kindred Spirits & Devasted Cha Nov 15 #5

Thanks, Cha!! Coventina Nov 15 #25

You're Welcome, Coventina💙 Cha Nov 15 #35

Four of us, kinda spread out, agree. usonian Nov 15 #7

Nephew and KT2000 Nov 15 #9

Family should be above politics oldmanlynn Nov 15 #10

So people should just overlook the fact that their relatives voted to destroy niyad Nov 15 #12

Be the bigger person womanofthehills Nov 15 #45

There is NOTHING "bigger person" about accepting people who happily niyad Nov 15 #51

this is NOT normal politics Skittles Nov 15 #14

Exactly! It's a stab in all our hearts. dmr Nov 15 #84

Just because I share a few genes with someone does not mean I share their morals or ethics. eppur_se_muova Nov 15 #20

When I read comments... Hippasus Nov 15 #38

Who here is advocating putting people in concentration camps? What are niyad Nov 15 #54

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Never saw that one. niyad Nov 15 #64

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I have searched an I do not see it Skittles Nov 15 #106

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so that was another fucking troll? Skittles Nov 15 #113

Yes, pretty sure it was. Must be the full moon! niyad Nov 16 #114

What part of they are actively destroying our country has escaped you? travelingthrulife Nov 15 #48

Maybe in past elections. Beacool Nov 15 #102

Maybe in past elections. Beacool Nov 15 #103

No change. Iggo Nov 15 #11

If we survive the coming horror, we should have a serious conversation niyad Nov 15 #13

I think family is sometimes WAY overrated Skittles Nov 15 #15

I love the expression, "Your friends are god's way of apologizing for your niyad Nov 15 #16

*SNORT* Skittles Nov 15 #18

I love this ! Had never heard it before, but don't think I can ever forget it now. nt eppur_se_muova Nov 15 #21

I tell people I have family of the heart, no family of the blood. niyad Nov 15 #90

People say "family is everything". mwb970 Nov 15 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 15 #29

sometimes it's crap Skittles Nov 15 #30

Sometimes "family"" is everything evil and destructive, and they need to be kicked niyad Nov 15 #56

The configuration of the family... Hippasus Nov 15 #34

Thank the Great Spirit, no DFW Nov 15 #17

Speaking of Freedom Toast, is a new video in the works? niyad Nov 15 #23

Two minor ones DFW Nov 15 #32

Very much looking forward to them. niyad Nov 15 #47

I can only claim part of that. DFW Nov 15 #62

My Gandfather,RIP once told me kozar Nov 15 #22

I have only one trump cultist in my life. mwb970 Nov 15 #26

The rifts in my family, which might have been MAGA-based, happened a few years RockRaven Nov 15 #28

I told my family to fuck off in 2022 Demanchor Nov 15 #31

Yes. Grandparents are excluding those who voted for VP Harris from Thanksgiving. They say they want a kelly1mm Nov 15 #33

Worse Meowmee Nov 15 #36

How horrible. Coventina Nov 15 #37

Not really. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 15 #42

Enjoy their hatred and abuse then, I gues travelingthrulife Nov 15 #50

They don't hate and abuse me. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 15 #55

So glad they don't hate and abuse you. But their vote says they willingly niyad Nov 15 #59

They don't see it that way. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 15 #72

Iit doesn't really matter what they believe. The results will be the same. niyad Nov 15 #87

No, just permanently rearranged . . . hatrack Nov 15 #44

I am taking some time away from my mother Johnny2X2X Nov 15 #46

My son has a school play coming up Bettie Nov 15 #49

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Well aren't you adorable Bettie Nov 15 #82

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Oh dear. Did I just miss another troll? niyad Nov 15 #88

Yeah...just wanted to tell us Bettie Nov 15 #89

Awwww, isn't that just adorable??? niyad Nov 15 #91

And joined today just to do that Bettie Nov 15 #92

I can see that I am going to have to pay much closer attention. My claws niyad Nov 15 #95

I'm so sorry JustAnotherGen Nov 15 #61

What happened in 2016? HereForTheParty Nov 15 #63

Ever hear the expression "Third time's the charm"? hatrack Nov 15 #68

Okay what about 2020? HereForTheParty Nov 15 #76

If you don't get it, my condolences. hatrack Nov 15 #86

My dad went from thinking Trump was a clown, to putting a sign in his yard. n/t Coventina Nov 15 #96

One of the goals of Putin/Trump/GOP is to destroy the fabric of American society. Irish_Dem Nov 15 #66

True. But with lots of local help since the 1980s. hatrack Nov 15 #69

Yes that is why I stated it is also a GOP goal. Irish_Dem Nov 15 #70

He is intentionally going out of his way to destroy the country. His appointments are evidence of that. I learned a JohnSJ Nov 15 #79

I have no trumpies in my family. But, it does drive me nuts when my brother goes on and on mucifer Nov 15 #80

I've been fortunate to miss it, but I have seen it in others. Gore1FL Nov 15 #81

Everything Trump touches dies. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 15 #83

I have 4 sisters whom I can't forgive sky_masterson Nov 15 #93

Naw, we shambled up when we saw their reaction to President Obama. Maru Kitteh Nov 15 #94

AFAIK, nearly all of my family is against Trump sakabatou Nov 15 #97

Nope. I consider it much improved since I kicked three sisters and a few nephews to the curb. Autumn Nov 15 #98

I am sole liberal in my family bmichaelh Nov 15 #100

We all voted for Kamala... so no. In It to Win It Nov 15 #105

Nope. Family is love, life, and support. Losing family to politics is pathetic. Hellbound Hellhound Nov 15 #107

My wife and I will likely divorce. She votes Democratic BUT GoYouPackersGo Nov 15 #111

Some leighbythesea2 Nov 15 #112