General Discussion

usedtobedemgurl

(1,965 posts)

4. Tolerance is one thing -

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Fri Feb 20, 2026, 12:45 PM

Friday

You like vanilla, and I like chocolate. Ok, fine. Do you tolerate Hitler? Of course not! Not if you are sane. These people are crazy, and I honestly do not do crazy. I do not handle it well because it is a medical issue. I am not a,medical professional. I cannot prescribe anything for them or talk through therapy. There is nothing I can do to help them. And, in fact, I am not sure they will not harm me, because they are crazy. If I told you to walk down an alley where people are known to be mugged, would you? I hope not.

I do not do crazy. I have cut folks out of my life for being crazy. I am fearful of crazy people because they are not grounded in reality. Would you go to an asylum and decide to tolerate folks who are not sane? That has nothing to do with tolerance, does it? It has to do with being safe.

I hope you are sage and well.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

kcoates Raven123 UniqueUserName

39 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Office Hours: Would you have dinner with a strong Trump supporter if you didn't have to? -- Robert Reich [View all] justaprogressive Friday OP

If I didn't want to go, I wouldn't go nor feel I have to apologize or come up with some excuse. Be yourself Deuxcents Friday #1

I tolerate everything except intolerance. markodochartaigh Friday #2

It's irrational to be rational in an irrational world struggle4progress Friday #3

Tolerance is one thing - usedtobedemgurl Friday #4

I would decline the invitation. pandr32 Friday #5

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NO durablend Friday #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Friday #8

Depends a lot on the occasion and how many people would be there that I DO want to talk to AZJonnie Friday #7

I follow an ex-Moonie on YouTube: Cult Expert-Dr. Steven Hassan. He gives excellent advice on dealing AnotherMother4Peace Friday #9

I never get invited anywhere, so......no problem! Floyd R. Turbo Friday #10

That is not true! You have been invited to go to several places, niyad Friday #11

"Go to.....!" Is not an invitation!😈 Floyd R. Turbo Friday #12

I humbly stand corrected! niyad Friday #14

😈 Floyd R. Turbo Friday #15

Wish I could read the rest of the article, but its subscription only. mwmisses4289 Friday #13

The most important question: will there be wine? niyad Friday #16

For Sure There Will Be Whine. ColoringFool Friday #19

. . . niyad Friday #23

To Clarify: FROM THE TRUMPER! ColoringFool Friday #24

Well, of course! One would not assume otherwise! niyad Friday #25

This happened on a fishing trip Bobstandard Friday #17

HELL, NO! Not Even With Provided Barf Bags. ColoringFool Friday #18

I wouldn't go. There's no way I could be civil. As it is, I avoid any known Trump humpers just to avoid Vinca Friday #20

I have little choice unless I cut off most contact with people misanthrope Friday #21

Oh crap! Me too! I'm so sorry. UniqueUserName Friday #32

Agreed on all points misanthrope Friday #33

No, I would not. He should refuse the invitation. tblue37 Friday #22

I absolutely could not go. FalloutShelter Friday #26

i would think the hosts of the event are not on the side of condemning pedophiles anytime anywhere. Tetrachloride Friday #27

Most of my in laws are maga. Woodwizard Friday #28

NO! democrank Friday #29

I just had encounters this week UpInArms Friday #30

I think the hostess is expecting you to decline. That's why she included ... JustABozoOnThisBus Friday #31

Only if it was a dark night canetoad Friday #34

If I want to go to an event, I go OC375 Friday #35

Life is too short to spend time with Trumpers Johonny Friday #36

Nope ibegurpard Friday #37

I am estranged from my maga family susanr516 Friday #38

Tell me what's on the menu Conjuay Friday #39