Here is what I'm going to do on January 20, 23rd and on and on.

[Patriot Guard Rider]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512647807

Star Member shadowrider (4,892 posts)

 
Here is what I'm going to do on January 20, 23rd and on and on.
I was hurt for the first 3 days or so over the outcome of the election. But there is nothing I can do about it. Trump won, according to the rules currently in place.

No recount will overturn the election, not enough electors will change their vote. It's over, and I won't drive myself mad over the outcome and continuously wonder what could have been.

I put up a thread a few days ago about going to have Christmas dinner with relatives (Reference thread http://www.democraticunderground.com/10028331323). I'm going with an open mind because I want to LISTEN and LEARN why they voted the way they did, IF the topic of politics comes up. I'm not going to ask why they voted the way they did, and have them start to answer and I interrupt them and tell them they're wrong. I won't learn anything that way. These are people who voted for Gore, Kerry, Obama twice and this time, they went Trump. By the way, they're in Pennsylvania which you might have heard, we lost.

Now, you can argue until the cows come home why Hillary lost, but know this, unless we understand the enemy, we'll continue to lose. If I were to go in there and start calling them racists, as many here do without personally knowing the people they're talking about, tempers would flare and nothing would get accomplished other than hurt feelings. They're family and i won't have that happen.

On January 20, I'm going to put on my big boy pants and go to work. I have bills to pay. On the 23rd, I'll do the same thing, and on from there.

And I'll look forward to 2018.

Take from this what you will.
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Star Member CaliforniaPeggy (120,993 posts)
1. I think your approach is both smart and pragmatic, my dear shadowrider.

 
I wish you luck in finding out why your family voted the way they did. Damned if I understand it!

Star Member shadowrider (4,892 posts)
2. It's a learning opportunity

 
One I won't waste. Besides, Christmas dinner is usually delicious.

Star Member shireen (8,294 posts)
3. Please tell us about it

 
I don't personally know any Trump supporters (or the few that did vote for him may not have dared tell me). Yup I live in an east coast academic bubble.

I would really like to hear what they said to you.

Star Member shadowrider (4,892 posts)
4. IF the topic comes up

 
and I won't initiate it, I'll let you know what they say.

Star Member Kilgore (832 posts)
5. Ditto, please follow up with what you find.

JSup (715 posts)
6. Be careful...

 
...often when one person has an open mind and the other person does not, your views can shift in their direction.

Of course if attacking someone for their views they will often dig in and not budge at all.

adigal (6,304 posts)
7. I think you are giving bigots and sexists too much credit

 
Maybe your family isnt racist. Maybe they are just sexist. And im sorry, theres no excuse to vote for a ***** grabbing, bankruptcy declaring absolute moron. I just said I'm done with my husbands family, good Catholic denying racists that they are. Screw them.

So, adigal, your strategy is to double down on the rhetoric in an attempt to get them back to your side? I hope you do that, and I hope you shout it from the rooftops. That'll show them. 

[Big Dog]

JSup (715 posts)
6. Be careful...

 
...often when one person has an open mind and the other person does not, your views can shift in their direction.

Of course if attacking someone for their views they will often dig in and not budge at all.

This Dummy hits the nail on the head. Closed minded people can learn new ideas, new perspectives, and new attitudes.

It's sad, though, that the Dummy had to caution his compadre  against losing his biases and prejudices. That can happen when a primitive leaves Skins' Island, if he keeps his eyes open and his Cheeto-hole shut.

[Carl]

The left lives under the delusion that only they are the ones who defines words and a persons character by such.

That is why losing is such a surprise and is so enraging to them.

[Patriot Guard Rider]

The left lives under the delusion that only they are the ones who defines words and a persons character by such.

That is why losing is such a surprise and is so enraging to them.

Any time the DUmmies win, it was a fair election.
Any time a Republican wins, it's because they stole the election.

[Mr Mannn]

What will I do on Jan 20th?
I work four 10 hour days. So I have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday OFF.
I will eat a steak, chronicle DUmmy tears, wave a flag on a street corner and celebrate with friends.
and if DI is up: GLOAT.

[Karin]

The DUmmie Shadowrider seemed half way reasonable until he said this:

but know this, unless we understand the enemy

And this is his own family he's speaking of.  Everyone on the left, from the lowliest DUmmie up through POTUS talks this way, referring to fellow citizens who may not share their viewpoint, as "enemies."  Ever think that could be part of the problem, DUmbasses? 

[freedumb2003b]

On January 20, I'm going to put on my big boy pants and go to work. I have bills to pay. On the 23rd, I'll do the same thing, and on from there.

Only a self-absorbed DUmmie would even think this is worth posting and deserving of plaudits.  It is what the rest of us have been doing ALL OUR LIVES no matter the political situation.

It never occurred to me to do so and I am sure all Conservatives agree.

[TendiesForBreakfast]

Only a self-absorbed DUmmie would even think this is worth posting and deserving of plaudits.

A bunch of emotionally-stunted crybabies like them probably think it's a huge leap in maturity to not spend a day throwing a tantrum because something didn't go their way.

[Big Dog]

Star Member shadowrider (4,892 posts)

 
Here is what I'm going to do on January 20, 23rd and on and on.

Blah, blah, blah...

Here is what I am going to do on January 20, DUmmy. If you will be in Lincoln, NE on the 20th, you are welcome to join me at the Nebraska Cigar Festival.

I am going to light a tasty cigar. I am going to pour out three fingers of fine bourbon. I am going to toast the United States of America, and toast the incoming President (whom I did not vote for, just so you know). I am going to wish him good health, judgment, and wisdom as he serves me as the chief executive of the US government. I am going to express the sincere hope that none of your pathetic, mentally ill fellow travelers try to cause him harm.

And I am going to make my final toast to the outgoing President, with two simple words. Can you guess what they are*? 

*Hint: "mother****er" is one word.

[Patriot Guard Rider]

The DUmmie Shadowrider seemed half way reasonable until he said this:

And this is his own family he's speaking of.  Everyone on the left, from the lowliest DUmmie up through POTUS talks this way, referring to fellow citizens who may not share their viewpoint, as "enemies."  Ever think that could be part of the problem, DUmbasses?

And that's it. Nothing is ever negotiable, it's them, or us. They must win or we're a bunch of racist, mysoginyst, islamophobe, xenophobe, gun-loving redneck a*shole deplorables.

That attitude is prevalent over there.

[Adam Wood]

And I am going to make my final toast to the outgoing President, with two simple words. Can you guess what they are*? 

*Hint: "mother****er" is one word.

I take it this will be a bilingual toast.

[Big Dog]

I take it this will be a bilingual toast.

 

[98ZJUSMC]

Star Member shireen (8,294 posts)
3. Please tell us about it

 
I don't personally know any Trump supporters (or the few that did vote for him may not have dared tell me). Yup I live in an east coast academic bubble.

I would really like to hear what they said to you.

Dared?  I'll put you into the hospital, you piece of shit, and enjoy every second of it.

[Movie buff- The Sequel]

shadowrider will likely be tombstoned for that.

I figured that someone would shriek in with a response like adigal's, about doubling down on hatred because THAT will undoubtedly win them the next election.

The DUmmie Shadowrider seemed half way reasonable until he said this:

And this is his own family he's speaking of.  Everyone on the left, from the lowliest DUmmie up through POTUS talks this way, referring to fellow citizens who may not share their viewpoint, as "enemies."  Ever think that could be part of the problem, DUmbasses?

Excellent point, actually.

[Ptarmigan]

I swear DUmmies are injustice collectors.