[Responsibility2nd]

Can you still be friends despite political differences?

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No. You can work with them. Be related to them. Be sociable, nice and cordial to them.

But never friends. Do not trust liberals.

[No name given]

Well said.

[Jamestown1630]

I think it depends on how ‘radical’ each is; and how egotistical.

One of my best friends in the world was a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat, and very Liberal about many things (of course, she didn’t live to see the extremes of the last 8 years or so). We disagreed on much, but never really argued, and it never got in the way of our mutual friendship and respect.

I’ve actually never had an unpleasant encounter with anyone over politics; but there are many people I wouldn’t make friends with, or even bother discussing politics with; and many I’d keep at some arm’s length.

[monkeyshine]

I have great and trustworthy friends with differing views. My oldest friend is so far left, a control freak who believes government should be thoroughly involved in how people live. I actually do call him a fascist to his face and in front of others. But then we laugh it off. Sometimes I think we just try to goad each other with polarized opinions. I know I do.

Many people I’ve known since before I had much of a political opinion. Some from when the divide in America was more nuanced, arguing about tax rates and the like. But then there are others, especially the hard left friends of my wife, I do have to moderate my speech just for the sake of my own peace of mind. My wife likes to antagonize them though :-). Some of them will at least carry a reasonable conversation and we just disagree, but accept that, then break bread. It’s hard to dislike someone who you bonded with in the 1st grade and remained close to for 50 years just because they have grown to be politically naive. And they are fun gals in many other ways.

[blackdog]

My uncle had to watch while leftist children in Estonia brought in the "officials", to nail his parents to the barn doors and execute them, so the regime took over the family farm. His older sister was the one that brought their death in exchange for her very brief rise in the party.

He was smuggled out by Merchant Marines to Germany. He then came to the States on a Merchant Marine crewed ship.

There is nothing more horrifying than leftist-Marxist ideology. Stomp it out at every opportunity, because it pursues your children and neighbors for its goals.

[zeebee]

I have a friend who is TDS+. Lee Greenwood makes his ears hurt.
We share a common interest and our friendship is based on that. We respect each others accomplishments.
He is a Vietnam vet so I’m not sure I can blame him for hating his country.

[Starboard]

Truth be known, most liberals would be happy to see their conservative co-workers, neighbors, acquaintances, and even their own family members be sent off to re-education camps.

[Right Brigade]

"But never friends. Do not trust liberals."

Never trust a Hippy