"My Husband & His Family Voted Trump — So I'm Canceling Thanksgiving And Christmas"

[1987_Lakers]

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-voter-family-marriage-holidays_n_67321c1ce4b0231a203b1b80

I knew he voted red. He knew I voted blue. I had hoped the most capable and most inclusive candidate would win. He hoped his idea of a better America would win. He won, and, from where I stand, America lost.

In the aftermath of Tuesday night’s results, still under the bed covers Wednesday morning, I scrolled social media looking for hope. I unfriended a few short-sighted FB friends — no need to continue our digital relationships and witness their selfishness and hate. Then I saw my husband’s post.

“God Bless America. God bless #45, 47.”

It had a few likes, and a few commenters joined him in his celebration. He was downstairs in the kitchen making coffee, and I was upstairs avoiding him. I couldn’t talk to him — or even look at him.

I immediately texted, “I love you, but out of respect for me and all my liberal writer friends, can you please take down that post? Also, tell your family I love them, but I will not be coming for Thanksgiving, and I won’t be hosting Christmas. I need space.”

Shortly after I sent the text, he brought me a cup of coffee in bed.

“I am sorry,” he said, “I understand.”

Did he? Did he really understand what he and so many others in this country had done? I could not forgive him. Not right now.

:oldlol:

[BurningHammer]

Great job dividing America! :cheers:

[Patrick Chewing]

Great job dividing America! :cheers:

That's Liberal America for you. They cannot cope with losing. They cannot accept differing political opinion and stances. They are the ones dividing America. They need massive amounts of Copium.

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[Charlie Sheen]

Great job dividing America! :cheers:

Not sure you can blame whoever is president on a relationship like that. Woman probably stays in bed for days if her husband orders the pizza without asking what toppings she would like first.

[Bill Gates]

This is going to be a super awkward Thanksgiving for the entire country. For anyone with a large family anyway. Most of us have extended family on opposite ends of the spectrum wherever it is you stand. The candidates themselves do. Elon does, Walz does, Trump does.

I bet that a lot of the country is having second thoughts about a huge family gathering right now.

[1987_Lakers]

This is going to be a super awkward Thanksgiving for the entire country. For anyone with a large family anyway. Most of us have extended family on opposite ends of the spectrum wherever it is you stand. The candidates themselves do. Elon does, Walz does, Trump does.

I bet that a lot of the country is having second thoughts about a huge family gathering right now.

They will get over it, I'm friends with a Kamala supporter, she knows I voted Trump. She suddenly stopped talking to me after the election, but came running back to me yesterday and is already wanting me to clap her cheeks again. I didn't rub the Kamala loss in her face and just gave her some time to cool off.

[Bill Gates]

They will get over it, I'm friends with a Kamala supporter, she knows I voted Trump. She suddenly stopped talking to me after the election, but came running back to me yesterday and is already wanting me to clap her cheeks again. I didn't rub the Kamala loss in her face and just gave her some time to cool off.

Yes you can take that experience and blanket the entire country with it.

People will get over it, just not by Thanksgiving, or even Christmas.

[SouBeachTalents]

That genuinely reads like a satire. I was expecting her to maybe be some recent college grad, but she at minimum looks 35 years old. How that man could stomach being married to such a childish person, I for sure do not know.

[Hey Yo]

When your Aunt or sister-in-law shows up at the door, just answer it with a crotch chop and "suck it bitch, Trump won!!!"

[Bill Gates]

For many people, the only time they even see extended family is the holidays. Rural BillyBob and his lesbian cousin from the city aren't going to be real eager to get together and eat turkey immediately. It's going to be a "maybe next year" ordeal for many.

[ZenMaster]

For many people, the only time they even see extended family is the holidays. Rural BillyBob and his lesbian cousin from the city aren't going to be real eager to get together and eat turkey immediately. It's going to be a "maybe next year" ordeal for many.

If Rural BillyBob didn't have a problem with getting together in the last 4 years then he for sure won't have trouble with it this time either.

[ArbitraryWater]

This has to be satire?


Are liberals that mentally ill?

[Bill Gates]

If Rural BillyBob didn't have a problem with getting together in the last 4 years then he for sure won't have trouble with it this time either.

I'm sure he did in 2020.

I mean yeah, these two wouldn't want to eat together under any condition anyway as they have nothing in common, but now it's impossible for both to put on a fake smile and pretend to have conversation about life with the election elephant in the room.

[Hey Yo]

This has to be satire?


Are liberals that mentally ill?

Well.... just look at Jasper, LakerLegend/eliteballer, bladefd, BiurningPeter, RMWG, OTC, Gates etc... all fukkin weirdos

[SouBeachTalents]

I'm sure he did in 2020.

I mean yeah, these two wouldn't want to eat together under any condition anyway as they have nothing in common, but now it's impossible for both to put on a fake smile and pretend to have conversation about life with the election elephant in the room.
I honestly don't feel this way at all. If it's obvious there are political differences in your family, just don't bring the election up. It's possible to spend an afternoon with family without bringing up politics.

[Bill Gates]

I honestly don't feel this way at all. If it's obvious there are political differences in your family, just don't bring the election up. It's possible to spend an afternoon with family without bringing up politics.

Yeah I am sure most will have a "no politics allowed" rule. But if you are the lone Trumper in your family? You are definitely going to feel everyone "not bringing it up". :oldlol:

[ArbitraryWater]

Yeah I am sure most will have a "no politics allowed" rule. But if you are the lone Trumper in your family? You are definitely going to feel everyone "not bringing it up". :oldlol:

Families dont have lone Trumpers lol

[Bill Gates]

Families dont have lone Trumpers lol
Sure man, there are no families in the city with a rural Trumper uncle coming over.

https://media1.tenor.com/m/3TH2QQiJHPoAAAAC/cousin-eddie-christmas-dinner.gif

[ZenMaster]

Yeah I am sure most will have a "no politics allowed" rule. But if you are the lone Trumper in your family? You are definitely going to feel everyone "not bringing it up". :oldlol:

But what's your point with this? That the modern media landscape is too extreme and thus makes people think too extreme? They should have the election after Thanksgiving and Christmas to avoid these family conflicts?

[Bill Gates]

But what's your point with this? That the modern media landscape is too extreme and thus makes people think too extreme? They should have the election after Thanksgiving and Christmas to avoid these family conflicts?

The thread title is about the holidays, I was simply bringing up the fact that this particular Thanksgiving is going to be a doozy for most families.

I mean, this isn't a deep thread. Typical "look at this insane liberal" thread.

[ArbitraryWater]

Sure man, there are no families in the city with a rural Trumper uncle coming over.

https://media1.tenor.com/m/3TH2QQiJHPoAAAAC/cousin-eddie-christmas-dinner.gif


liberal with the classic "Not all" take.

[Bill Gates]

liberal with the classic "Not all" take.
You repeatedly say things in here that remind us all that you live in Germany and have no real concept of American culture.

[ZenMaster]

The thread title is about the holidays, I was simply bringing up the fact that this particular Thanksgiving is going to be a doozy for most families.

I mean, this isn't a deep thread. Typical "look at this insane liberal" thread.

Yes, thread is about this person obviously being crazy while getting to write in huffpost about it, and the only reason Thanksgiving is going to be so horrible as you describe is because of crazy people like her.


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[highwhey]

it screams immaturity and entitlement on behalf of the author of this article.

"i refuse to associate with my family because their political views differ from my own"

ok. lol. go ahead and be a dumb b1tch. post it on reddit so thousands of basement dwellers can give you karma points LMAO.

[Bill Gates]

Yes, thread is about this person obviously being crazy while getting to write in huffpost about it, and the only reason Thanksgiving is going to be so horrible as you describe is because of crazy people like her.

This time in 2020 you guys were gearing up to storm the capital.

[Charlie Sheen]

it screams immaturity and entitlement on behalf of the author of this article.

"i refuse to associate with my family because their political views differ from my own"

ok. lol. go ahead and be a dumb b1tch. post it on reddit so thousands of basement dwellers can give you karma points LMAO.

Bingo!

Someone owes money? Save that shit for tomorrow because we only gather like this maybe once or twice a year. Do not like the person someone is dating? Nobody wants to hear that on the holiday. Lets watch football and eat. Someone drinks too much? A problem to deal with another day.

If you want to protest and make these events about yourself... people are going to be less and less willing to put up with your shit. Not really a big deal when you are in your 20's but it gets harder and harder to meet new people each year you get older.

[ZenMaster]

This time in 2020 you guys were gearing up to storm the capital.

Better to protest against corrupt politicans than destroying your family.

[Bill Gates]

I don't know. I truly do miss the days when society didn't care about each others political views.

I think a lot of the problem is social media, both sides have to read about how the other side is the scourge of society, mentally ill, and the reason for all of the world's problems today. That can be read right here in this thread. It's one extreme take after another. But hey let's forget about it and eat turkey! I'm not so sure any more. Maybe we should just stop pretending instead. Just because we share a great uncle or something doesn't mean we need to hang out. Immediate family though? Yes you should try hard to put your views aside and get along.

[Charlie Sheen]

I don't know. I truly do miss the days when society didn't care about each others political views.

I think a lot of the problem is social media, both sides have to read about how the other side is the scourge of society, mentally ill, and the reason for all of the world's problems today. That can be read right here in this thread. It's one extreme take after another. But hey let's forget about it and eat turkey! I'm not so sure any more. Maybe we should just stop pretending instead. Just because we share a great uncle or something doesn't mean we need to hang out. Immediate family though? Yes you should try hard to put your views aside and get along.

Now you are getting it... If you are only willing to hang out and have social interaction on your terms that is going to be a rough life.

[Bill Gates]

Now you are getting it... If you are only willing to hang out and have social interaction on your terms that is going to be a rough life.
Hanging out with crowds you don't like or aren't really a part of is the rough life.

I think we learn this as we get older, purge all the people we don't like from our lives.

We are usually willing to look past that for extended family, but maybe we all need to rethink it.

[highwhey]

Bingo!

Someone owes money? Save that shit for tomorrow because we only gather like this maybe once or twice a year. Do not like the person someone is dating? Nobody wants to hear that on the holiday. Lets watch football and eat. Someone drinks too much? A problem to deal with another day.

If you want to protest and make these events about yourself... people are going to be less and less willing to put up with your shit. Not really a big deal when you are in your 20's but it gets harder and harder to meet new people each year you get older.

the funny thing is that people like this "author" became indoctrinated through reading the historical context of over-reaching government/party lines that persecuted individuals for associating with family or friends that maintained opposing perspectives in philosophy-religion-politics. yet, here they are doing the same thing...except no government agency is pressuring them, they are doing it on their own accord.

[Patrick Chewing]

My sister is a Lib and had to take a vacation after the election results. I don't talk to her anyway so it's not like I care what she does. But it's just comical how fragile Liberals tend to be.

[Charlie Sheen]

Hanging out with crowds you don't like or aren't really a part of is the rough life.

I think we learn this as we get older, purge all the people we don't like from our lives.

We are usually willing to look past that for extended family, but maybe we all need to rethink it.


The rough part is already deciding that you do not like something or do not belong there before ever giving a chance.

In my experience participation is the road to happiness. I have never shot a gun but I have gone to the desert with people while they shoot off theirs. One of my neighbors is puerto rican and they play dominoes every weekend. Would you say no thank you if they asked you to play because you are not puerto rican and they play dominoes under a different set of rules?

I am not suggesting you should attend a MAGA rally if someone invited you but everything else... what does their political affiliation matter?

[Bill Gates]

My sister is a Lib and had to take a vacation after the election results. I don't talk to her anyway so it's not like I care what she does. But it's just comical how fragile Liberals tend to be.

I bet her thoughts are infinitely deeper than yours, but you post daily about murdering liberals in here, she shouldn't be talking to you ever.

[Bill Gates]

The rough part is already deciding that you do not like something or do not belong there before ever giving a chance.


Meeting someone for the first time? sure you're on point.

I'm talking extended family, that you've known already and had their chances.

I mean if you really click with someone, it's going to work out naturally. But with Thanksgiving? A lot of it is forcing a hang out with people you don't click with or want a relationship with. So what is the point?

[Charlie Sheen]

Meeting someone for the first time? sure you're on point.

I'm talking extended family, that you've known already and had their chances.

I mean if you really click with someone, it's going to work out naturally. But with Thanksgiving? A lot of it is forcing a hang out with people you don't click with or want a relationship with. So what is the point?

The point for me is not to let my issues ruin everyone else's good time or make it more complicated than it has to be

I have a younger brother who I have nothing to do with anymore except the holidays. He is a junky deadbeat with 2 kids he does nothing for. I exchange greetings with him and I know he is going to ask me for money that i am going to give to him because i do not want him asking from our parents. No I do not want a relationship with him but I do not want the issues between me and him to get in the way... where it becomes a thing that if they invite my brother to something they cant invite me.

[Patrick Chewing]

I bet her thoughts are infinitely deeper than yours, but you post daily about murdering liberals in here, she shouldn't be talking to you ever.

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[Bill Gates]

The point for me is not to let my issues ruin everyone else's good time or make it more complicated than it has to be

I have a younger brother who I have nothing to do with anymore except the holidays. He is a junky deadbeat with 2 kids he does nothing for. I exchange greetings with him and I know he is going to ask me for money that i am going to give to him because i do not want him asking from our parents. No I do not want a relationship with him but I do not want the issues between me and him to get in the way... where it becomes a thing that if they invite my brother to something they cant invite me.

Sorry about your brother. Making an effort to hang with him is understandable. Any immediate family is. I have 3 kids and two sisters, and no matter what their situation is, no matter what they believe, I will always make an effort to be part of their lives.

[j3lademaster]

They will get over it, I'm friends with a Kamala supporter, she knows I voted Trump. She suddenly stopped talking to me after the election, but came running back to me yesterday and is already wanting me to clap her cheeks again. I didn't rub the Kamala loss in her face and just gave her some time to cool off.

She probably didn’t stop talking to you for voting trump, she stopped talking to you because you won’t stfu about conspiracy theories and made voting trump your whole ass identity.

[Lakers Legend#32]

My sister is a Lib and had to take a vacation after the election results. I don't talk to her anyway so it's not like I care what she does. But it's just comical how fragile Liberals tend to be.

And you claim to be a Christian who never goes to church, reads the Bible or prays.

What do you give a f#ck about Christmas anyway?

[Norcaliblunt]

Try being an actual real independent, not a flip flopping democrat republican.

See how your conversations go in real life regardless of who won a pointless election.

Y’all partisan hacks think you have it hard when it comes to holiday dinner time discussions.

Lmao.

[RRR3]

She probably didn’t stop talking to you for voting trump, she stopped talking to you because you won’t stfu about conspiracy theories and made voting trump your whole ass identity.
:roll:

[diamenz]

idgaf how emotionally invested you are in either candidate - if you allow politics to infiltrate your life to the point of causing rifts in something as important as family you need to get your head examined.

[Norcaliblunt]

idgaf how emotionally invested you are in either candidate - if you allow politics to infiltrate your life to the point of causing rifts in something as important as family you need to get your head examined.

Homie billions of dollars are spent on a brainwashing marketing campaign.

You think advertising and media time doesn’t impact your judgment thus your relationships? Lmao.

I guarantee you are not kicking it with certain people based on trivial beliefs.

[Norcaliblunt]

I bet your personal choice of clothes, food, or the car you drive impacts your
relationships.

All based on marketing.

And you think politics isn’t a factor?

Lmao.

[ArbitraryWater]

I don't know. I truly do miss the days when society didn't care about each others political views.


Who do you think is to blame for this?

Hint: Its not social media

[Norcaliblunt]

All y’all self identifying republicans and democrats do is care about political views.

Lmao.

As soon as someone says something that goes against both of your beliefs you all send the attack dogs.

[tpols]

Families dont have lone Trumpers lol

:lol

He has it backwards. Most families are pro trump, with some of the younger liberal college members maybe being against them. But older people voted much more for trump than younger people and family gatherings are organized by the older people.

Either way, most people aren't autistic enough to bring up this debate with family members at a gathering an dinner, especially if they know it would lead to an argument. That's why we argue with each other here on ISH. To get it out of our systems.

[Norcaliblunt]

How wack are y’all families where everyone is partisan brainwashed hacks who can’t talk civilly or debate with fun?

Y’all literally front for your families and don’t say what you feel?

Sounds about right for people claiming democrat or republican.

[Norcaliblunt]

. That's why we argue with each other here on ISH. To get it out of our systems.

This might just be the pussiest shit ever posted on ish.

You are too afraid to argue with people you know so you argue with strangers?

That’s why the world’s ****ed.

[tpols]

This might just be the pussiest shit ever posted on ish.

You are too afraid to argue with people you know so you argue with strangers?

That’s why the world’s ****ed.

Oh I'll argue with my old college buddies about it. Have done it 100 of times in person. I'm one of the few trump guys with them.

But I'm not going to go to a relatives house they're hosting a gathering in, cooking and catering food and all... and start a bunch of shit. It's called not being an asshole and disrupting their event.

[ArbitraryWater]

Oh I'll argue with my old college buddies about it. Have done it 100 of times in person. I'm one of the few trump guys with them.

But I'm not going to go to a relatives house they're hosting a gathering in, cooking and catering food and all... and start a bunch of shit. It's called not being an asshole and disrupting their event.

pvssy -norcalibunt

[Norcaliblunt]

Oh I'll argue with my old college buddies about it. Have done it 100 of times in person. I'm one of the few trump guys with them.

But I'm not going to go to a relatives house they're hosting a gathering in, cooking and catering food and all... and start a bunch of shit. It's called not being an asshole and disrupting their event.

All I’m saying is if you can’t spit the same venom in front of your family that you would here that’s beyatch.

I’m not saying be obnoxious about shit like all the THREAD STARTERS here? But if you are afraid of COMMENTING how you really feel in front of your family when shit does get brought up?

Yeah you know the deal. THATS BITCH.

[tpols]

All I’m saying is if you can’t spit the same venom in front of your family that you would here that’s beyatch.

I’m not saying be obnoxious about shit like all the THREAD STARTERS here? But if you are afraid of COMMENTING how you really feel in front of your family when shit does get brought up?

Yeah you know the deal. THATS BITCH.

I'm not afraid of commenting I support trump at all. I'm just not going to make a big deal about it or get into any back and forths on it and cause a scene out of respect.

[fsvr54]

Norcaliblunt sucks massive ****. I mean look at his clown-ass username