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Can we all behave this way please
Nov 9, 2016 4:42 PM
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Sirsir94
No.
lemmerustlethosejimmies
Hell I live in an entirely conservative fraternity house and I am the only liberal. We all get along, and sometimes rib each other.
kermie92
I did, however (& ignoring my political views), unfriend someone for cursing out, wishing death, & using threatening language against people
DVSBSTrD
No it doesn't! They can still express their opinions, you just don't get a notification about it anymore.
Sobelimas
I can't be bothered to be friends with ignorant people.
MrWolfwood
I did when a friend started being hugely racist and I was like "Nope, can't do this, not on board"
schmooz
TheHuntedSnark
Can I unfriend people who don't vote but then proceed to tell me about their alleged political views?
derekjohn
I used to think like that, but there comes a time in somebody else's views where they've crossed a line and then you must make a stand.
dKokoLoko
This is dumb as fuck. Whole point of healthy democracy is to argue, persuade, compromise. If you voted for Trump you deserve what's coming.
Theodrian
You didn't read the post, we get it.
maxxra
One of my 'friends' told me to go die in a fire. Another asked that I do some fairly improbable things to my mother. Because of how I voted.
FaecalJacksonPollock
Sorry, but no. If you're the diametric opposite of practically everything I stand for, you are no friend of mine. (1/2)
FaecalJacksonPollock
That doesn't mean I won't have a respectful discussion with you, but I vehemently refuse to call you my friend. (2/2)
ItTastesLikePurple
I can understand how Trump won for economic reasons (1/2)
ItTastesLikePurple
but I'm still not going to let the people who elected him for hateful reasons think they're free from criticism. (2/2)
roonic86
The only person I unfriended today was someone who asked for advice, then 10 minutes later griped about people mansplainin. Just fishin.
browsib
Criticise the beliefs of people you disagree with, just be willing to be criticised in turn. Silencing people is not the way to go about it.
GreatAlfredini
I do. I will have nothing to do with bigots and neo-nazis.
wwny
This is my golden rule for Facebook. I just argue with them until they change their mind, there's an impasse, or they unfriend me.
linanc7
I got defriended because I thought Hillary's grandchild was cute. Can you believe that shit?
iknownothings
Wait.. We can unfriend people?
AMartianPotato
No aspect of freedom of speech or democracy requires the us to be accepting of other's points of views. If my friends support racism or 1/
AMartianPotato
misogyny they stop being my friends. That doesn't infringe on their right to think what they want.
ogaruu
You is kind. You is smart. You is important....
Veggisaurus
I did do this to someone. It was a Trump supporter whom went over the line when they said Gay people all needed to go back in the closet.
wofulunicycle
Yeah I'm trying to believe of a lot of them were just tired of the "establishment," but it seems to be more about homophobia, xenopbobia
wofulunicycle
and sexism.
jsnforce
Besides, it's four years. If he does anything nuts we'll impeach him.
walkertalker0000
Who? Congress? Not this cycle
fleacollerindustry
Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of Republicans who can't stand Trump. Congress is not split GOP/Dem but Pro/Anti-Trump.
walkertalker0000
Not saying all Rs love him, but the ones in Congress will be 100% toothless. They'll go along with the party now that it's in power
TacticallySignificantTurtle2ElectricBoogaloo
I wish imgur had a friends system
TheHuntedSnark
Could these friends be electric?
Xecryo
You know what? If it was any other candidate I'd be on board. Trump was quite literally the worst candidate in America. Our standing with>
Xecryo
azazyel
See France: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/french-ambassador-says-world-collapsing-9223847
madetheaccountjustforyou
You apparently aren't very well versed in American history.
Xecryo
Diratel
Aaaand you get so many downvotes for this... Guess people prefer slugs and boobies than thinking, that's crazy
Xecryo
Literally there is only one person I removed from social media and that was my aunt. Because I posted an article citing facts and sources>
Xecryo
furcas00
If it wasn't for the Sexist, Racist, Homophobic and Transphobic message Trump's campaign was based on, sure.
Talmorean
Well I've heard the Sexist and Racist arguments, but Trump is probably the most LBGT friendly Republican President-Elect ever.
InFlandersFields
Shit troll or stupid as fuck?
Talmorean
Neither. But the salt here today is amazing.
furcas00
Except Pence confirmed that Trump will remove the executive order protecting their rights. That's the opposite of being LGBT+ friendly.
Talmorean
Fair enough.
cheeseriot
You dumb ass
Talmorean
And this is why Trump won. Because your kind berates and belittles people for disagreeing. I hope you don't shit for a month.
Talmorean
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/2/donald-trump-holds-high-flag-gay-equality/
furcas00
A flag stroking his ego does not change the fact he's getting rid of basic rights for LGBT+
Talmorean
How about a wait and see policy. Or would you like my Jump to Conclusions mat. I'm not using it.
Wannaswapnudepics
The only time I unfriend people over this is when they dehumanize the other side. At that point, its hard to talk about anything with them
crazyhornedlizardlady
Its so hard for me because my whole family and hometown friends are doing this. I dont want that in my life.
miados
its fun to schadenfreude over their reaction when things dont go their way though.
dangerousDoc
Those are the moments they need friends to pull them back
fartbender
The only person I unfriended was someone who genuinely wanted to put muslims into camps. That's my line.
IndigoWendigo
But [Other side] is a MONSTER!
RoastedSalted
Boom. I exercised my exorcism muscles twice today. No, no one is going gay and Muslim hunting tonight. I mean Arrow's on for God's sake.
nopoliticalcorrectness
This goes for both sides...
Zemat28
I got unfriended by someone because I said burning the flag was still free speech
TitiTurtle
YES!!! I feel like when someone forgets to treat people like humans, that is bigger than the politics... its just not acceptable.
razmann
same here. i don't care who you voted for, just don't be a dick about it.
kollette88
I unfriend people when they resort to personal attacks on me due to political views.
ggwhorea
Can u give an example?
therocksfannypack
aGrumpyPotato
I'll cut off relations with anyone who can't critically justify their vote.
ggwhorea
I voted for Obama the first time as a registered republican for no purpose but to see an African American as POTUS. That's my justification
PaperCl1p
That's a horrible justification
Fyros
Nah, fuck that. Threatened armed revolt if Hillary won, now they are gloating/pushing for unity. Fuck you.
LinearAlgebro
what, theyre supposed to not push for unity now?
Fyros
Why? Spit in the face of minorities and women and then ask them to be ok with it?
kermie92
I voted 3rd party so fuck both HC & DT, but I only saw 2 DT people on my newsfeed gloat, vs at least HC 50 people cry foul play.
Fyros
I didn't vote for either, because I have honor. DT supporters were crying foul play since he started running.
kermie92
1) I'm not saying they haven't, but in my personal experience online today, I was shocked to see the lack of gloating, & was shocked to see
kermie92
2) the responses from the HC supporters. Most were depressed, which I get. But A LOT were threatening (fight, DT supporters will be dead) ,
kermie92
3) or cursing people out. And not just posts from strangers, but from actual people I know from high school, college, work, volunteering...
Fyros
Interesting. I was told I'd be killed if I voted HC. But hey I can't argue with the family values party.
kermie92
Oh shit, I feel like there's a story there?
DoYouWantItYaass
Nobody's calling foul play, but she did win the popular vote and that highlights issues in the election process people are talking about
kermie92
1) Oh I agree! I'm saying the people on my newsfeed are responding different than I expected (see other thread on the above comment), the
kermie92
3) would make an effort to get out and make their voice heard.
DoYouWantItYaass
I think you're right! This was so civil thank you I feel uplifted now
kermie92
2) electoral college is bs. Many people think voting is dumb because of it, but if it was just popular vote I strongly feel that more people
JustABonelessAlien
Without EC California and New York would decide the election. Both are very liberal so it would be a biased election.
Gehennan
No. Some people made a choice and it will have consequences that will ruin lives. I am not okay with that. I respect your right to 1/2
finnikins
Good man.
Gehennan
2/2 make that choice, but I will judge your moral character for the choice you make. If you voted for Trump you are responsible for this.
PrinceMaggot
Cheesecakecrush
No kidding, Trump couldn't win if nobody voted for him!
TwistMyNipples
Those people are also responsible for the improvements trump makes.
Gehennan
Theoretically true. However, unless his agenda changes pretty dramatically it's also pretty unlikely. I personally dread his health policy.
TwistMyNipples
Oh right yeah imgur hates trump... All those hardworking electricians, plumbers, butchers, builders and others who voted for him are stupid
kohrah
Hard working doesn't really relate to stupidity or ignorantism. I think his voters have done little to no research at all.
ImmaculateDegenerate
If he makes them. Not saying he won't or will. We have to wait and see.
Coldin
Agreed. I'm not letting people off for this. It was liberal vs conservative. It was rational vs absurd. And I will judge people on that.
Archerbortion
If you think this was rational vs. absurd, then you are just as absurd as the people you badmouth. Actual politics is not just Dem. v. Rep.
Archerbortion
The way Hillary and the DNC behaved is absurd. The things Trump said were absurd. 2 party politics is absurd. So remind me who is rational?
IronicUsername
president was a foreign usurper long after other idiots had put it to rest. [2]
IronicUsername
The people who didn't vote for a guy who thinks climate change is a hoax, wants to ban a religion, and insisted our first brown [1]
ThePsychicZombie
How do you know what the result will be when his presidency hasn't even started yet?
Gehennan
I know what he's said he wants to do and I know he'll have a republican legislature letting him do most of it. That's bad enough.
ExplicitVanity
Some people like jumping to conclusions based off what they see.
ByThePowerofCommonSense
And what trumpet has talked about and stated he was going to do
ExplicitVanity
Yes, that's also true
aguacatedeldiablo
You understand they thought the same about you and Obama, right? You understand that people have real grievances, right? I agree that 1/
aguacatedeldiablo
2 Trump is unlikely to be an engine of positive change, but don't judge people for choosing to be ignored by someone new.
IronicUsername
If all he proposed to do was ignore, I'd judge those people less harshly.
IronicUsername
Obama didn't push a racist conspiracy theory, encourage violence at his rallies, or express a desire to ban a religion. Stop pretending [1]
IronicUsername
this is politics as usual. [2]
Awesummzz
Responsible for what? He hasn't even been inaugurated yet. At least wait and see what he actually does.
Gehennan
Responsible for what Trump has told us he will do. When he follows through with his ill-advised policies his supporters will be responsible.
Awesummzz
He didn't really have any policies, just kept repeating that he was going to "Make America Great Again" with nothing to back that up.
Gehennan
He wants to repeal the affordable care act. This will be both doable and devastating.
Awesummzz
His ideas will still have to go through Congress and get the unanimous vote, which will be impossible if they're as outlandish as you claim
rosiethereaver
Responsible for making a racist bully that bragged about sexually assaulting women our president.
Awesummzz
There weren't many consequences for his actions during the campaign because people weren't taking him seriously. That will change as POTUS
rosiethereaver
If people weren't taking him seriously, why did they vote for him?
ExplicitVanity
He's not racist
rosiethereaver
If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck....
ByThePowerofCommonSense
He has stated blatantly racist statements. I think that qualifies as racist
ExplicitVanity
He could possibly be racist. I'm keeping this here for record but I disavow the viewpoint.