How many friends have you lost?

[brandon]

I have (had?) a few old friends that are now diehard status-quo liberals and we don't speak anymore. Most of my friends are politically apathetic/ignorant so we still get a long fine. Once in a while they make fun of me for being so into this stuff, but it's not a big deal. We all make fun of each other.

I also made about 20 good real life friends from the meetups, we used to hang out every week. I haven't seen any of them lately though, I kind of went back to my life before the campaign.

Oh and I also got a girlfriend last September and converted her.

 

[BudhaStalin]

All my friends are mostly apolitical and find politics boring in general which is unfortunate but whatever they're young. I've never met someone who has agreed with my views. The two friends who I have had political discussions with are ardent collectivists... it really surprised me how earnest they were in this belief. but it doesnt change the fact that we're friends and always will be. You shouldnt lose friends due to politics. I wish i had more friends interested in politics, even if they were die-hard liberals, that i could debate with.

 

[amy31416]

Well, I have a couple friends from childhood who I still stay in touch with and last night she sent me the most disgustingly neocon pro-war BS and I was just kind of sad about it. I've known her since I was 10 years old and it just got me to thinking about how many people I can't stomach anymore because of their political views.

She's a nice girl, but she's far too much a follower to ever get it. Ah well, I shouldn't post when I have insomnia and am feeling a bit "down."

 

[MelissaWV]

MRS: Too often. Way too often.

Dannno: Your "friend" is an inelegant, ineloquent, short-sighted fool (judging from his post). Those friends are only good for sending ahead while foraging. They tend to find traps and poisonous berries/mushrooms

 

[LibertyEagle]

Well, I have a couple friends from childhood who I still stay in touch with and last night she sent me the most disgustingly neocon pro-war BS and I was just kind of sad about it. I've known her since I was 10 years old and it just got me to thinking about how many people I can't stomach anymore because of their political views.

She's a nice girl, but she's far too much a follower to ever get it. Ah well, I shouldn't post when I have insomnia and am feeling a bit "down."

I understand, Amy. It's gotten to where I can hardly stand to be around people who have no clue and frankly, just don't care.

 

[dannno]

I just got this response from my friend about the anti-abortion activist who was shot:

after all the murders of doctors and all the lies, my first reaction is good riddance evne tho I deplore the act. i don't know why you never send me anything when a doctor is murdered or some other hate vrime. These people have advocated violence for decades, they should not be surprised when it comes back at them.

Notice the collectivism as well as the hypocritical nature of the response... I mean, this guy is a good person, but stubborn as hell and has TV brain rot or something. I don't know what to do anymore, we actually used to have good political discussions and it's like NOTHING I've ever said has been able to stick.

 

[acptulsa]

She's a nice girl, but she's far too much a follower to ever get it.

Ah, so the question is 'how many friends have you outgrown?'

Yeah, that's different. And I lost count years ago. But I remember what a melancholy feeling it is.

 

[amy31416]

I just got this response from my friend about the anti-abortion activist who was shot:


Notice the collectivism as well as the hypocritical nature of the response... I mean, this guy is a good person, but stubborn as hell and has TV brain rot or something. I don't know what to do anymore, we actually used to have good political discussions and it's like NOTHING I've ever said has been able to stick.

Yeah, I had an ultra-liberal ex that I used to keep in touch with and he couldn't help but agree with me on so many things, marijuana legalization, how atrocious the dept of education is, etc. and he'll still revert to socialism. And I think that's ultimately because he looks down on people. I don't talk to him anymore and I'm not sad about it.

I understand, Amy. It's gotten to where I can hardly stand to be around people who have no clue and frankly, just don't care.

Yeah, most of the time I don't care, but I grew up with her family, went hiking and camping and stayed with them a lot. Come to think of it, it's probably more her family that I'll miss.

Ah, so the question is 'how many friends have you outgrown?'

Yeah, that's different. And I lost count years ago. But I remember what a melancholy feeling it is.

Yeah, that's probably a better way to put it.

 

[JeNNiF00F00]

I'm not quite liberal, not quite "conservative" (at least to current standards), and I've lost about 6 people who were semi-close to me because of it. I don't regret it, I'm not crying about anything, and the most important people in my life still love me and are still here, but I'm just curious as to how many people are gone and how many people you've gained because of your political views.

And yeah, I know it's a lame, emo question. I'm okay with that.

I never really had many friends. Im an introvert. But I have family who think I am really out there. I have a couple good friends who are on board though. I just wish my family would TRUST me.

 

[acptulsa]

I just wish my family would TRUST me.

Oh, hellz yes! When you tell them how to avoid the massive financial trap and they look at you like you just hollered 'Duck! A dragon is about to breathe fire on you!' it's pretty damned disheartening...

 

[Dr.3D]

Heck, my own brother won't talk to me anymore. He voted for Obama and thinks he is the best thing since sliced bread. What really upset him is my view on the so called 'Global Warming' issue. That was when he stopped communicating. It is sad when even the members of your own family turn against you when their political views are different than yours. I would love to talk with him about things, but alas, he has shut me out.

 

[SelfTaught]

I never really had many friends. Im an introvert. But I have family who think I am really out there. I have a couple good friends who are on board though. I just wish my family would TRUST me.

Hey you sound like me

I have about 5-6 good friends, but I don't hang out with them too often because, as we've gotten older, our interests have changed. Not to mention some of them acquired nasty drug habits or went to jail. But thats a completely different story.

Wow it sounds like many people in this thread lost friends due to political views. None of my friends share my views but it has never gotten to the point where it breaks friendship. That would be a shame.

My mom thinks I'm out there as well because I'm so non-conformist. She thinks I'm literally crazy. And a drug addict. She's wrong. I'm an alcoholic, there's a difference

 

[kaleidoscope eyes]

I only have my one best friend from back in 6th grade, now that we live far apart, we don't talk all that much, especially not about politics when we do get to talk. I always consider my family my closest friends and I've always been the "weird" one lol so, they take it in stride that I have a bit of a different view of things from them.

But I have this place, and I couldn't have asked for a more interesting, enlightened, sometimes nutty (but I like nutty), group of people for internet companions. It's nice to know you are here.

 

[ForLiberty-RonPaul]

My best friend of 10 years has been becoming more and more distant over the last 4 years. Actually, I think it is me. My whole world view has changed drastically and this can cause a lot of tension between people who used to see things very much alike. But it is ok, he's married now and I've gotten to the point where I'm confident with who I am and what I am becoming.

All relationships end anyway. What matters is what you do with the time you have with people.

I think the issue that separates me most from those in my family/friends is the 9/11 issue. I just don't say anything anymore to them unless they bring it up. And even then I refrain from pulling an Alex Jones. Actually, Ron Paul's civility and grace has shown me how I might try to reconnect with people who don't know what I'm talking about. To me, he's more than just a Thomas Jefferson. How he conducts his whole life has encouraged me to not give up or give in to the madness that is my family's way of life.

 

[acptulsa]

Turned into a mighty good thread...

 

[amy31416]

Turned into a mighty good thread...

Yeah, I'm kind of surprised.

 

[dannno]

Ya I'm actually tempted to post massive amounts of conversations to this thread, cause I'm literally having at it with my friend I've been posting about right now.. and we really just started fighting yesterday, though tensions have been building since he put up that hate message a few weeks ago about the tea partiers.

Actually I'm not really doing anything, but we traded surfboards about a year ago and now he wants his back.. but he doesn't have a fucking car anymore and I hate driving to his house and now he feels like I have some sort of obligation to go trade boards back. And he's pissed cause I don't want to drive over to his house TONIGHT to trade them back even though I work full time and he sits at home doing odd jobs and collecting fucking food stamps.

I used to do so much to defend socialists on this board, and most of the reason was because of what a good person this guy was.. but damn something happened.. it was around the time he started supporting the Iranian Revolution a few months ago.

 

[amy31416]

Ya I'm actually tempted to post massive amounts of conversations to this thread, cause I'm literally having at it with my friend I've been posting about right now..

Actually I'm not really doing anything, but we traded surfboards about a year ago and now he wants his back.. but he doesn't have a fucking car anymore and I hate driving to his house and now he feels like I have some sort of obligation to go trade boards back. And he's pissed cause I don't want to drive over to his house TONIGHT to trade them back even though I work full time and he sits at home doing odd jobs and collecting fucking food stamps.

Hey, if you know me, you know I've never had a problem with one of my threads being hijacked or just to vent. Have at it!

 

[georgiaboy]

Never lost friends or family due to political differences. I live in and among red-staters and neocons for the most part, and have liberal, neo-con, and libertarian f&f. We all get along, though admittedly, we don't dwell too much on politics. We've had our share of discussions, but we know one anothers limits and when to lay off. We also like to joke with each other over the stuff.

Life is short. Time with family & friends is shorter. We all prefer to spend our time enjoying one another.

And personally, I learned the hard way that my role in convincing a close friend or family member to change their opinion on anything is tiny compared to all the other influences in that person's life.

 

[Shink]

Why the hell would I want friends? Most people I meet are idiots.

Too funny...I'm going to have to cram it in my signature. Excellent work for a measly bit of facial hair.