Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

How to respond to a non-GOP friend

Posted on 12/04/2016 6:30:03 PM PST by Degaston

I have a friend who is very intelligent and talented. However when it comes to politics he is a diehard Democrat who IMO doesn't seem to look at the whole picture. He likes to refer to Republicans as "Reds". Well judge for yourself as here is something he wrote today.
 
"Reds are upside down on every question. Affordable healthcare is bad, Russia is good, our allies not so much. Cutting taxes and over spending on unnecessary military equipment is a good idea. Civil rights are bad. Reducing the population by 10 percent is a good idea. Launching multiple Trade wars with nations that lend us money is a good idea. The president should tell private enterprise how to run their companies.Its just flat out nuts."
 
Anyone have any suggestions on how to respond? Just a reminder that the last paragraph was his, not mine.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: democrats; vanity
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-70 next last

1 posted on 12/04/2016 6:30:03 PM PST by Degaston
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Degaston

One shot behind the ear with a 22.


2 posted on 12/04/2016 6:32:09 PM PST by heights
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

For some, about all you can do is ‘point and laugh.’


3 posted on 12/04/2016 6:32:23 PM PST by posterchild
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

“Anyone have any suggestions on how to respond?”

call the nearest mental institution. Liberalism is a mental disease.


4 posted on 12/04/2016 6:33:51 PM PST by max americana (For the 9th time FIRED LIBERALS from our company at this election, and every election since 2008)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

I don’t have any. At least none close.


5 posted on 12/04/2016 6:36:12 PM PST by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

There is no way to deal with them. They have been thoroughly indoctrinated and are not rational.


6 posted on 12/04/2016 6:36:30 PM PST by laplata ( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

He’s a bigot and a moron. He is a threat to your IQ. Dump him.


7 posted on 12/04/2016 6:38:07 PM PST by Arthur McGowan (https://youtu.be/IYUYya6bPGw)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

I didn’t become a Republican until after I became a Christian.


8 posted on 12/04/2016 6:38:26 PM PST by DungeonMaster (Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

Well don’t tell him this came from Matt Drudge, but maybe you can get him to think about how badly Obama’s instincts are:

“THE END: Obama wrecking-ball continues with Renzi collapse. Missing Brexit then Trump, Obama instincts are haywire! “

Of course he was also wrong about Obamacare, the Iraq war, how to run the military, gorebal warming, and lots of other things. Do it objectively: write down the percent of people who thing the country is on the wrong track now and then come back in a year and see how many beers he owes you.


9 posted on 12/04/2016 6:38:48 PM PST by bigbob (We have better coverage than Verizon - Can You Hear Us Now?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

It’s degenerate to have leftist friends.

They aren’t the only bad guys in your little soap opera.


10 posted on 12/04/2016 6:38:57 PM PST by Go No
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

The world is going somewhere in a handbasket but, there are still a few laughs to be had. Light one up and giggle at your friend. Let him believe it’s “with” him.


11 posted on 12/04/2016 6:40:11 PM PST by outofsalt ( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

Call him a bigot, then leave.


12 posted on 12/04/2016 6:42:45 PM PST by JPJones (George Washington's Tariffs were Patriotic. Build a Wall and Build a Wall of tariffs.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston
Having been here 17 years, you should have a fair understanding of how to respond, if the person actually has the intelligence to absorb what you say and then respond thoughtfully to it.

Otherwise, he is not really your friend, and will only be a tire tied to a chord around your neck.

13 posted on 12/04/2016 6:43:07 PM PST by going hot (Happiness is a Momma Deuce)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: outofsalt

What’s the old adage about arguing with fools?


14 posted on 12/04/2016 6:43:57 PM PST by Bob Mc
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

If the choice is Russia or Saudi Arabia, I’ll take Russia. I had the same argument with my lib friend. Clearly, it is a talking point.


15 posted on 12/04/2016 6:45:36 PM PST by XEHRpa
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

Ignore them and never discuss politics with them. One of my ex colleague from India will say “ US is rich country, they should provide free education to every kid”. I asked him, are you ready to pay more tax. His reply was “ We already pay lot of tax, they should use that money”. It seems that amount is not sufficient, pay more tax, you will have free education for kids. Chinese colleague, “Too much stress here, and nothing get done”. My response, come to work on time and don’t spend time on i-phone.


16 posted on 12/04/2016 6:45:38 PM PST by jennychase
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

Down to 3 on Facebook.They have one more week to get over it.My son told the one off and she deleted every post about the election.The other 2 will be crushed,I am like a Mother to them.One more week.


17 posted on 12/04/2016 6:47:40 PM PST by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

Sounds like he’s talking about Democrats.


18 posted on 12/04/2016 6:48:17 PM PST by <1/1,000,000th%
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: <1/1,000,000th%

Some folks are only secure running with the totalitarian herd. It is alien to those of us that are capable of logical thought, but if they are imbued with a herd-like emotionalism that is just who they are.


19 posted on 12/04/2016 6:54:05 PM PST by angry elephant (Endangered species in Seattle)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: Degaston

Doesn’t read much except headlines, does he? Intelligence requires gathering info on all sides and doing a bit of research...I’d say he fails on that.


20 posted on 12/04/2016 6:54:24 PM PST by goodnesswins (Say hello to President Trump)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-70 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson