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Haggard Celine

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1. I feel your pain.

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 04:17 AM

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My dad was telling me the other night that the Somali immigrants have taken over the state of Minnesota and they're about to start having Sharia law up here. He was serious.

You have to remember, they are getting a whole different set of 'facts' from the rest of us. I so wish I could make Fox News go out of business. That network has caused more malice and rancor than anything I can think of since the Civil War. It looks like they might just cause another one. It's not just that they lie, they do it while demonizing the rest of us. It's all about stoking anger.

Your sister was smart to send that note to him and asking him to examine his behavior. That might actually do some good, but I'm not going to say count on it. I'm sorry your dad is in bad health. It's hard to deal with all this while knowing he's not long for this world. I hope y'all can put this political shit aside and enjoy the time you have left. Best of luck to you and your family.

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The continuing saga of my now-MAGA dad. He sent a horrible text to my sister. [View all] Coventina Monday OP

I feel your pain. Haggard Celine Monday #1

Thank you so much for your kind response! Coventina Monday #3

I understand. If my father were alive today, he'd be just like your father. no_hypocrisy Monday #2

somehow, I get the feeling that "owning the libs" with just petty barbs and jokes Coventina Monday #4

Very insightful comment...people feel inadequate in this complicated world nt lostnfound Monday #5

To MAGA relatives, Trump feels like the most important family member they've got lostnfound Monday #6

I think that's spot on with many of them - harumph Monday #11

So sorry to hear that wolfie001 Monday #7

The boyfriend answered, "A coffin full of Trump." Do they come in that size? usaf-vet Monday #8

I am so very sorry Tesha Monday #9

I hope the boyfriend apologizes for his response. alcuno Monday #10

I'm so sorry... Of all the horrible things Trump has done.... Happy Hoosier Monday #12

I have always believed that politics do not belong in family communications. MineralMan Monday #13

That's my philosophy. Xolodno Tuesday #29

Absolutely blubunyip Tuesday #32

Cue up the DUers scolding those of us who shun MAGAt relatives and friends Arazi Monday #14

There's a significant gap between shunning and deliberately antagonizing EdmondDantes_ Monday #15

lol, so in *THIS* exchange the Dem family member got snarky first Arazi Monday #16

From the evidence presented, that's an assumption EdmondDantes_ Monday #24

Often, that gap is little more than inference. Torchlight Monday #18

I'm so sorry 😔 MustLoveBeagles Monday #17

Sounds like there is pain on both sides GreatGazoo Monday #19

Wondering how we can deprogram 70 million cult members? Emile Monday #20

Start arresting Fox News hosts? Initech Monday #22

The Boyfriend should have refrained from that "joke". maxsolomon Monday #21

I'm sorry your sister got such a fierce response from your father.... electric_blue68 Monday #23

I would have saved that joke for someone other than family. Iggo Monday #25

I'll agree with you. Deuxcents Monday #27

I'm sorry . Republican voters are mean and their vileness and explosiveness increases with age....because.... Bread and Circuses Monday #26

Just as they project their weaknesses, failure and fears on others, Jabba the Orange Hutt is a projection of themselves. usonian Tuesday #28

Sorry to disagree. tavernier Tuesday #30

I would be pissed, but I certainly wouldn't jump to, "That means you want me dead too." Scrivener7 Tuesday #31

I agree. The dad is blubunyip Tuesday #33