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LizBeth

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110. Yes, my Republican people changed to Libertarian or Independent with the stupidity of Trump

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Thu Jan 16, 2025, 05:58 PM

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that they could not support OUT LOUD to the rest of us.

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A friend of mine who says his party affiliation is Independent [View all] William769 22 hrs ago OP

I would have just donated the card to a local charity.There are better ways to make politcal points to friends. n/t FSogol 22 hrs ago #1

Good point. William769 22 hrs ago #4

I understand Marthe48 14 hrs ago #115

Thank you for that. William769 13 hrs ago #116

I think our "friends" need to understand what we find acceptable and not acceptable... Trueblue Texan 10 hrs ago #127

What part of the county is this OP? ThePartyThatListens 22 hrs ago #2

Lee county Florida. William769 22 hrs ago #3

A red state I see ThePartyThatListens 22 hrs ago #5

Blood red. William769 22 hrs ago #6

What you did will certainly give your friend,... magicarpet 22 hrs ago #7

I know sometimes hindsight is better ...... Diamond_Dog 22 hrs ago #8

I'm curious what you do for shopping. Happy Hoosier 21 hrs ago #9

Depends on what I'm buying. William769 21 hrs ago #10

Hey HH DENVERPOPS 20 hrs ago #52

Great Advice cjoki4 19 hrs ago #74

I've done that and it works well...nt mitch96 2 hrs ago #129

It used to be that Amazon had better prices than the manufacturers Dark n Stormy Knight 1 hr ago #130

I think DU people DeepWinter 21 hrs ago #11

I'd guess that most of the people I've worked with over the years are like that. Xavier Breath 20 hrs ago #63

Amazon bromeando 21 hrs ago #12

I need to buy a birthday gift... Cherrycheeks 21 hrs ago #17

A middle aged male. 🙃 rubbersole 21 hrs ago #31

Lol! Cherrycheeks 15 hrs ago #101

Thanks! Cherrycheeks 15 hrs ago #102

etsy hurl 20 hrs ago #68

a couple things from bath & body works, hand cream, hand soap, body soap for the shower, orleans 15 hrs ago #99

Thanks. I will check it out Cherrycheeks 15 hrs ago #103

or... dinner and a show, a novel throw pillow, a special order from hickory farms. lol. good luck! nt orleans 15 hrs ago #106

I didn't know that there was an Independent Party. Squaredeal 21 hrs ago #13

There's an Independent Party in Florida, where this took place. CaptainTruth 21 hrs ago #18

Maybe you have heard of Senator Bernie Sanders who is independent and caucuses with Democrats. Maggiemayhem 19 hrs ago #75

William.........the person gave you $100.00 for Christmas and instead of saying thank you and disposing of it in a Srkdqltr 21 hrs ago #14

I cannot undo what I did. William769 21 hrs ago #16

Yes, you can. ancianita 20 hrs ago #48

Sorry, but in today's 'Murika maxrandb 21 hrs ago #20

Thank you for that. William769 21 hrs ago #23

This is ridiculous Mountainguy 18 hrs ago #87

Tell me where Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg and Donnie Dipshit "don't" fit in the below definition? maxrandb 18 hrs ago #89

They fit none of that. Littlered 14 hrs ago #109

Equating the receipt of a gift card with the Holocaust is an interesting perspective. egduj 18 hrs ago #91

I'm not promising a "new" Holocaust maxrandb 17 hrs ago #93

I'm not saying giving back the card will NOT stop another Holocaust... egduj 17 hrs ago #94

It takes more than one card maxrandb 15 hrs ago #100

Wow AKwannabe 21 hrs ago #38

i agree andy_smalls 16 hrs ago #97

What's "stupid" is using political afiliation to hurt innocent people maxrandb 21 hrs ago #15

Don't know who he voted for. William769 21 hrs ago #19

Many people will do that and it's probably not a bad idea. BannonsLiver 21 hrs ago #25

I just figured out I'm on your naughty list. William769 21 hrs ago #28

Standing on principal matters. nt Prairie_Seagull 21 hrs ago #36

You're just as moldy as the rest of us/humanity. rubbersole 21 hrs ago #40

Best answer in the thread. Scrivener7 18 hrs ago #90

I have not ordered anything from Amazon since the election kimbutgar 21 hrs ago #21

Amazon has created a real problem for all of us. They've managed to run small, local stores out of Vinca 21 hrs ago #22

Support Small Business RetiredRNIowa 21 hrs ago #24

How many of those mom and pops Mountainguy 18 hrs ago #85

Good for you Bill, we need to educate stupid voters KS Toronado 21 hrs ago #26

Thank you, I needed that just about now William769 21 hrs ago #29

It's already paid for so you should either use it JI7 21 hrs ago #27

I was given an Amazon gift card too. LisaM 21 hrs ago #30

The money had already been spent, not by you, and Amazon will most probably not return the money. Escurumbele 21 hrs ago #32

Your thought is greatly appreciated. Thank you. William769 21 hrs ago #34

And people wonder why I just ask for plain money for my birthday or holidays sakabatou 21 hrs ago #33

Principles count AKwannabe 21 hrs ago #35

Thank you. William769 21 hrs ago #37

Principles that divide friendships or parties or countries or other humans are not principles. ancianita 20 hrs ago #61

that seems like a ridiculous statement to me NoRethugFriends 19 hrs ago #82

Division is ridiculous, imo. In the "United" States of America. ancianita 17 hrs ago #96

A person also has principles AKwannabe 15 hrs ago #98

Strongly disagree. NoRethugFriends 10 hrs ago #123

What is your beef with Andy Jazzy? Jazzy is the CEO of Amazon and has been for years. nt kelly1mm 21 hrs ago #39

Truth be known, it's Alex Dunlap now. Emile 20 hrs ago #42

Certainly seem like he is being groomed for the position but it is as of yet, not official. Still Jazzy for now. kelly1mm 20 hrs ago #47

99% of independent callers to CSpan are Republicans. Emile 21 hrs ago #41

Amazon was good during Covid. Silent Type 20 hrs ago #43

You could give it to a left-leaning charity. louis-t 20 hrs ago #44

I respect you for that, Bill. brer cat 20 hrs ago #45

Thank you my friend. William769 19 hrs ago #76

You do know lots of small companies use Amazon Historic NY 20 hrs ago #46

Which makes them part of "the industrial complex". William769 20 hrs ago #53

Yeah, Ive yet to meet an "independent" Cosmocat 20 hrs ago #49

I've often wondered over the years if it's effective TBF 20 hrs ago #50

I value your opinion & thank you. William769 20 hrs ago #55

But your plumber is very different from Amazon. Scrivener7 34 min ago #131

I admire and appreciate your discipline. Unfortunately, Ilsa 20 hrs ago #51

I understand & respect that of you. William769 20 hrs ago #56

Pretty much anyone who has a mutual fund in their IRA has AMZN. Gore1FL 20 hrs ago #54

Seems like needless drama and a shitty thing to do to a supposed friend. thebigidea 20 hrs ago #57

Yet I did it and after reading many post here including yours William769 20 hrs ago #62

For the past 4 years Republicans have run campaigns on banning companies Owens 20 hrs ago #58

I understand your stance, but... LudwigPastorius 20 hrs ago #59

Exactly why claudette 20 hrs ago #60

I just hope those of you who won't shop Amazon PoindexterOglethorpe 20 hrs ago #64

Isn't it exhausting? PennRalphie 20 hrs ago #65

After the past several years with companies targeting me just because I'm a Gay man William769 19 hrs ago #71

That's a different story PennRalphie 18 hrs ago #88

Spoiler alert: They don't target gay men BannonsLiver 15 hrs ago #108

... William769 13 hrs ago #118

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver 13 hrs ago #119

Not referring to Amazon William769 13 hrs ago #117

So you know the political affiliation PennRalphie 12 hrs ago #120

I'm not going to parse with you. William769 10 hrs ago #124

No ulterior motive. PennRalphie 10 hrs ago #125

Gift cards are a bad gift Envirogal 20 hrs ago #66

A lot of people nowforever 20 hrs ago #67

If this ever happens again, donate to a local DV shelter or pet rescue obamanut2012 20 hrs ago #69

I agree with your assessment of "independents"... Wounded Bear 19 hrs ago #70

Honestly I would have given the gift certificate to a needy person dsc 19 hrs ago #72

being a member of Florida's Independent Party is completely different from being an independent Native 19 hrs ago #73

I may have worded it better. He says he's an Independent. William769 19 hrs ago #77

In that case, he's likely not affiliated with our Independent Party here in Florida. Native 19 hrs ago #84

I've done the same for walmart cards... Bluethroughu 19 hrs ago #78

Unfortunately we no longer have the luxury... Think. Again. 19 hrs ago #79

Yea. I disagree with Andy Jassy as well. (CEO of amazon) fescuerescue 19 hrs ago #80

Where I work I receive many gift cards peacebuzzard 19 hrs ago #81

Well done Nigrum Cattus 19 hrs ago #83

Yes BannonsLiver 17 hrs ago #95

Something to Ponder RecoveringJournalist 18 hrs ago #86

I would have... Mike Nelson 18 hrs ago #92

My feeling about receiving an amazon gift card soldierant 15 hrs ago #104

Once the card is purchased then Amazon has their money townie 15 hrs ago #105

The purchase was already made; Bezos was already paid. patphil 15 hrs ago #107

Yes, my Republican people changed to Libertarian or Independent with the stupidity of Trump LizBeth 14 hrs ago #110

The "it doesn't really matter attitude" doesn't sit right with me, either. calimary 14 hrs ago #111

Anything that pisses off a Libertarian or an "Independent" is a pure good Orrex 14 hrs ago #112

Apologies if I offend Roy Rolling 14 hrs ago #113

I think you're probably right about most "Independents" PatSeg 14 hrs ago #114

What does your friend's independent status have to do with anything here? Bristlecone 12 hrs ago #121

I thought Bezos DownriverDem 11 hrs ago #122

It's not about putting Amazon out of business . . . SarcasticSatyr 10 hrs ago #126

Not all independents are "closet Republicans" FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #128

"closeted republicans and are ashamed of their party" ... indeed. Oopsie Daisy 12 min ago #132