(May 18, 2020 at 11:19 am)Rhizomorph13 Wrote:(May 18, 2020 at 11:13 am)Brian37 Wrote: What is really fucking frightening is that Trump and the GOP are still insisting on the RNC convention which will host 50,000 people. They go, then they take it home and spread it even more.
Some greasy evil part of me thinks that might not be the worst thing...
It would be wonderful in a perfect world that the stupid couldn't affect you. This virus isn't a human and it kills Democrats too.
"R" and "D" are not separate planets or galaxies. Republicans and democrats work side by side in everyday jobs. And even families can be politically diverse. Those 50,000 that show up will have liberal friends, liberal family members and liberal co workers. I wish it were that simple, but it is not.
The nurse who took care of my late mother voted for Trump. I will say however in her case, she realized her mistake and is absolutely furious at how he has handled his job. My late mother herself, was a 99% lifetime voting Republican. But even she put her foot down with Trump and ended up voting for Bernie in the primaries in 16.
My best friend from Oklahoma is a liberal Democrat, his father is far right socially conservative Republican. He loves his dad very deeply despite their differences.
I blame Trump more than I blame his supporters. He knows better but doesn't care whom he cons or hurts or the needless divisions he causes.
His base is too far gone for sure. But people like my nurse friend and my best friends dad, while they lean right, are not bat shit nuts terrorists.
If I went to visit John in Oklahoma and met his dad, his dad would barbecue for me, and treat me well. John however would insist we not bring up politics.
