The danger of politics?

[SomeRandom]

Somewhat on the backbone of political discussions recently,
I’m curious to see if anyone has had a “falling out” with someone over political differences. And why.

I can very easily tolerate differing political opinions amongst my family. But I’m like at least a generation or two removed from them to begin with. So friction and disagreement is inevitable in my mind from the get go. Never really a big deal.
in saying that, it’s much easier when it’s a fiscal disagreement vs a social policy disagreement. As I find it much harder to argue with my cousin over something like “gay marriage” (which he vehemently disagrees with) vs arguing with my uncle over economics. The latter is more jovial though heated. But at the end of the day neither of us care that much. The former hurts more because I consider myself an ally. To see such hate against someone doesn’t sit right with me


(Putting this in the general section since politics differ country to country and I assume not all of RF is just the US lol)

 

[Revoltingest]

Never had a falling out with anyone I like.
But people I dislike...it's cuz of other things,
eg, mean, rude, nasty, thieving.
Their politics are usually disagreeable too.

 

[danieldemol]

Somewhat on the backbone of political discussions recently,
I’m curious to see if anyone has had a “falling out” with someone over political differences. And why.

I can very easily tolerate differing political opinions amongst my family. But I’m like at least a generation or two removed from them to begin with. So friction and disagreement is inevitable in my mind from the get go. Never really a big deal.
in saying that, it’s much easier when it’s a fiscal disagreement vs a social policy disagreement. As I find it much harder to argue with my cousin over something like “gay marriage” (which he vehemently disagrees with) vs arguing with my uncle over economics. The latter is more jovial though heated. But at the end of the day neither of us care that much. The former hurts more because I consider myself an ally. To see such hate against someone doesn’t sit right with me


(Putting this in the general section since politics differ country to country and I assume not all of RF is just the US lol)

Sure there is danger in politics of having fallouts with people, but I see that as a necessary danger to bring about needed and inevitable change.

In my opinion.

 

[sun rise]

There are reports of severe issues in Russia between those who have swallowed Russia's propaganda whole and those in contact with reports from outside the country.

That's echoed here between those who only pay attention to Fox/OAN and those who pay attention to other outlets.

Everyone I'm close to has the same general political outlook though we might disagree on some details so it's not a personal issue.

 

[We Never Know]

Somewhat on the backbone of political discussions recently,
I’m curious to see if anyone has had a “falling out” with someone over political differences. And why.

I can very easily tolerate differing political opinions amongst my family. But I’m like at least a generation or two removed from them to begin with. So friction and disagreement is inevitable in my mind from the get go. Never really a big deal.
in saying that, it’s much easier when it’s a fiscal disagreement vs a social policy disagreement. As I find it much harder to argue with my cousin over something like “gay marriage” (which he vehemently disagrees with) vs arguing with my uncle over economics. The latter is more jovial though heated. But at the end of the day neither of us care that much. The former hurts more because I consider myself an ally. To see such hate against someone doesn’t sit right with me


(Putting this in the general section since politics differ country to country and I assume not all of RF is just the US lol)

Myself no. However I've seen several have a falling out not over party's per se but over Trump. I just don't get it.

 

[Guitar's Cry]

Yes. Last summer was the last time I invited an old high school friend to my home. We used to, several times in the summer, have beers around a campfire. It usually went well. Last summer he started complaining about cancel culture and started telling some pretty horrible racist jokes. I very clearly asked him not to, and he complained about political correctness. So I've not invited him back.

 

[Father Heathen]

I have a lot of aunts, uncles, and cousins that I haven't kept in touch with. Let's just say that the political climate made me stop feeling guilty about it, lol.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Somewhat on the backbone of political discussions recently,
I’m curious to see if anyone has had a “falling out” with someone over political differences. And why.

I can very easily tolerate differing political opinions amongst my family. But I’m like at least a generation or two removed from them to begin with. So friction and disagreement is inevitable in my mind from the get go. Never really a big deal.
in saying that, it’s much easier when it’s a fiscal disagreement vs a social policy disagreement. As I find it much harder to argue with my cousin over something like “gay marriage” (which he vehemently disagrees with) vs arguing with my uncle over economics. The latter is more jovial though heated. But at the end of the day neither of us care that much. The former hurts more because I consider myself an ally. To see such hate against someone doesn’t sit right with me


(Putting this in the general section since politics differ country to country and I assume not all of RF is just the US lol)

I don't have a falling out with nobody. But of course, I know some that have a falling out with me.

but that's OK. ;0]

 

[Father Heathen]

Yes. Last summer was the last time I invited an old high school friend to my home. We used to, several times in the summer, have beers around a campfire. It usually went well. Last summer he started complaining about cancel culture and started telling some pretty horrible racist jokes. I very clearly asked him not to, and he complained about political correctness. So I've not invited him back.

There was a guy that I was really good friends with years ago. We would talk about politics, religion, philosophy, psychology, sociology, music, movies, culture (also the paranormal and the occult, which I enjoyed but that was more his thing than mine) and how it was all intertwined, etc. We had a lot of long conversations. He was a deep, intelligent guy. Overtime we drifted apart, unfortunately.
Then, about two years ago he reached out to me. Now he was but a cardboard cut-out of your stereotypical MAGA/QAnon follower, rambling about "wokeness", cancel culture, conspiracies, Marxism, etc.
This was an old friend so I was polite about it, but nonetheless he ceased correspondence once our differences of opinion were made clear.

 

[Father Heathen]

I don't have a falling out with nobody. But of course, I know some that have a falling out with me.

but that's OK. ;0]

I had an old co-worker friend who found and friended me on FB, and then accused me of hating America because I made a post critical of our healthcare system, and then blocked me. He wasn't even willing to have a discussion about it like civil, rational adults.

* This wasn't the same friend mentioned in my other post.

 

[SomeRandom]

There was a guy that I was really good friends with years ago. We would talk about politics, religions, philosophy, psychology, sociology, music, movies, culture (also the paranormal and the occult, which I enjoyed but that was more his thing than mine) and how it was all intertwined, etc. We had a lot of long conversations. He was a deep, intelligent guy. Overtime we drifted apart, unfortunately.
Then, about two years ago he reached out to me. Now he was but a cardboard cut-out of your stereotypical MAGA/QAnon follower, rambling about "wokeness", cancel culture, conspiracies, Marxism, etc.
This was an old friend so I was polite about it, but nonetheless he ceased correspondence once our differences of opinion were made clear.

QAnon is wild!
I think we have small chapters here. But all the really conservative folks I know dismiss it as conspiracy nonsense. Which I am quite thankful for, ngl

 

[Heyo]

Somewhat on the backbone of political discussions recently,
I’m curious to see if anyone has had a “falling out” with someone over political differences. And why.

I can very easily tolerate differing political opinions amongst my family. But I’m like at least a generation or two removed from them to begin with. So friction and disagreement is inevitable in my mind from the get go. Never really a big deal.
in saying that, it’s much easier when it’s a fiscal disagreement vs a social policy disagreement. As I find it much harder to argue with my cousin over something like “gay marriage” (which he vehemently disagrees with) vs arguing with my uncle over economics. The latter is more jovial though heated. But at the end of the day neither of us care that much. The former hurts more because I consider myself an ally. To see such hate against someone doesn’t sit right with me


(Putting this in the general section since politics differ country to country and I assume not all of RF is just the US lol)

Are conspiracy theories political? I have a co-worker/acquaintance who was always fascinated by them without it being serious. But now he is an anti-vaxxer and it has hurt his sanity and social life.

I think it is less politics which causes problems but morals - which can be expressed through politics, or religion, or behaviour. If your moral compass lacks the "equality" pillar you are more likely right-wing, religious extreme and a jerk. It all stems from your belief to be superior.