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D_Master81

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40. It doesn't matter

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 08:16 AM

Jan 21

It doesn’t matter what evidence you give them they will just say it’s “Trump Derangement Stndrome” that has you hating everything he does. I’ve had people say to me “he could cure cancer and you’d still hate him”. My only reply is “I will decide when he actually cured cancer. For now he’s only cutting cancer research grants”.

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I had a discussion with a right-winger last night about The Felon [View all] lastlib Jan 20 OP

But when I call him a fascist, I'm also doing it because I don't like him! biophile Jan 20 #1

To be more accurate TexLaProgressive Jan 21 #41

We need a new word - maybe "fasc-hole"... 3catwoman3 Jan 21 #47

You're one of those "elitists" like Hillary, you read & think on purpose SheltieLover Jan 20 #2

...I haven't done this yet... thomski64 Jan 20 #3

I think that Jonathan Swift said it best. markodochartaigh Jan 20 #4

You used big words The Blue Flower Jan 20 #5

You likely lost him at "I've read ..." Metaphorical Jan 20 #6

Wish I could give this a couple dozen recs! lastlib Jan 20 #7

"Trump does not appeal to deep thinkers" area51 Jan 20 #36

Shouldn't have bothered. Aristus Jan 20 #8

I wasn't going to waste any more time or energy on him.... lastlib Jan 20 #9

You lost him at the word college! They resent all educated beings. Hope22 Jan 20 #10

Good on you for trying but specifics would have been nice. This guy probably never even heard of the people you Fil1957 Jan 20 #11

I have always loved to look up the origins of words. Zackzzzz Jan 20 #16

It's actually not a joke. Anglo-Saxon rooted words are typically shorter and simpler. Norman French words on the other Fil1957 Jan 20 #18

Yes. And Thank you for your examples. Zackzzzz Jan 20 #27

no satisfaction....... Celerity Jan 20 #30

mutton, sheep.... reACTIONary Jan 20 #35

They don't know the definition of fascism. Puppyjive Jan 20 #12

I would have asked him if he knew the definition of fascism kimbutgar Jan 20 #13

My method is now to engage them; ask them to explain themselves. maxsolomon Jan 20 #14

Evidence you had an impact BaronChocula Jan 20 #15

Creator of Godwin's Law Says the Hitler Comparison [to the POS] Is Apt Stargleamer Jan 20 #17

I've heard of one way that sometimes works is to ask the Maga why they voted for him and listen as best you can without Fil1957 Jan 20 #19

If he had replied, I can only imagine... Grokenstein Jan 20 #20

Can they ever deal with it? Their brains are thoroughly washed. live love laugh Jan 20 #21

For a long time I avoided using the word fascist or Nazi. But if it walks, quacks, and flies like a Nazi, it's a Nazi. flashman13 Jan 20 #22

I can almost LilElf70 Jan 20 #23

I have a Republican relative who's more and more unhappy with Trump. Another Trumper in the family highplainsdem Jan 20 #24

No fair!!! Facts and truth have a liberal bias! Montauk6 Jan 20 #25

My question is always how did so many Americans get brainwashed enough to support Trump in the first place. PatrickforB Jan 20 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author 3Hotdogs Jan 20 #32

I gotta disagree with you on Obama had the votes. He did until Ted Kennedy died. 3Hotdogs Jan 20 #33

I hear you and you are not wrong. But why didn't Obama do what he did AND ALSO say ACA was a half measure until PatrickforB Jan 21 #43

All of us popsdenver Jan 20 #28

They avoid the truth like it's death coming for them. Buddyzbuddy Jan 20 #29

While I lack your erudition, madamesilverspurs Jan 20 #31

I believe the beginning of fascism in the country was in the 1820's, with the gub'mint subsidizing the building of 3Hotdogs Jan 20 #34

"fascist" is a hard thing to pin down rampartd Jan 21 #37

Better? "All right. - prove me wrong!" Grins Jan 21 #38

And this is where we are... Joinfortmill Jan 21 #39

Well, nobody likes to have to admit they were wrong. calimary Jan 21 #45

It doesn't matter D_Master81 Jan 21 #40

Trump Normalization Syndrome Zambero Jan 21 #46

Short answer to the moron. House of Roberts Jan 21 #42

One of the biggest flaws in Democracy... LPBBEAR Jan 21 #44

Until Democrats have a 24 by 7 by 365 by forever message blasted all over ... usonian Jan 22 #48