At Walmart shopping this AM, see a lady wearing a faded "Trump Won" shirt. Older white lady, late 60's, early 70's probably. I've seen her before. Me: Is that shirt from 2016? Lady: (smiles) No, 2020. Me: Oh, I thought Trump lost that one. Lady: Nope, it was rigged! Everyone knows that! Me: Didn't they investigate that? I thought there were several court cases about it. Lady: Nope, but they need to! Rigged all the way! Me: Should they investigate 2016 too? I mean, just to be sure? Lady: No way, "Trump won that one!" (I thought this was an odd response). Me: So, if Trump wins it's legitimate, but if he loses it's not? (If looks could kill, I'd be dead). Lady: Look, (pointing her finger at me) I trust Trump! I don't trust the rest of you yahoos! Are you a Liberal? Me: I'm a Democrat and a Veteran. Does that make me a bad person? Lady: Well, it sure don't help you none! (I assume she was talking about the Democrat part). Me: I just try to understand people's views and discuss politics based on facts. Doesn't that seem reasonable to you? Lady: I suppose. (Not the least bit convinced). Me: Do you believe Trump is truthful, honest? Lady: Absolutely! (Again with the finger) He's the only man who has EVER been in that job that has stood up for me! Me: I do understand your frustrations. But can we agree that if we're going to make a decision on anything we need to be able to agree on what's truthful and what's not. Lady: Oh I guess. (Returns to shopping) Me: Do you believe 1/6 was an attack on our Capital? Lady: (Her head snaps back in my direction and she starts raising her voice, then looks around and lowers her voice to not much more than a whisper), No way! That was Antifa! Me: Okay, do you think Trump believes that? Lady: Absolutely! Me: See, this is the kind of thing I'm talking about. Trump has been calling the attackers hostages. Says they are loyal to him. Says he will pardon them all. Why would he do that if they're Antiva? Lady: (Long pause, puzzled look). Me: You've heard him say that right? Lady: Well yes, but he must be talking about supporters that got caught up in that mess. Me: No, he clearly said he would pardon all participants in the attack. Lady: I don't know, I just know I trust him. Me: Any concerns about the classified documents that Trump took from the White House? Lady: No, those were planted by the FBI! Me: Again - Trump isn't saying that. He is saying that he declassified them with his mind. And no, that's not something he can legally do, but that's what he's saying. (She starts walking away) Lady: I don't think so. Why should I believe a "DEMOCRAT?" Me: You shouldn't. You should research it for yourself. Demand the facts. Lady: Yea, yea, whatever. Me: Have a nice day! Thanks for talking with me! I smile and wave, she waves back over her head as she walks away. I saw her later, in another section of the store. She avoided making eye contact. Nothing new here . . . She is fully dedicated to the cult. Truth is NOT A PRIORITY, it's as if it is diseased. They don't want anything, including reality, to negatively impact their world view!
My Saturday morning routine is to meet friends for breakfast at McDonald's and run errands. I am actively seeking out these conversations, because people seem to have more time on a Saturday morning. Today's chat was one of seven attempts. They just weren't having it today.
@naretevduorp I'm tired of wasting my time on these people. I've tried with my family members, and it's not worth the hassle.
I like that lady. Why? She was minding her own business and you took it up on yourself to hijack her day with your nonsense. Do you want to know what I do when I see somebody wearing a mask? I walk right on by. The same thing would happen if I seen somebody wearing a Biden shirt (Haven't seen that yet). You tried to get a reaction out of her because you disagreed with her shirt. Typical liberal scumbag move.
@naretevduorp You’re a better person than I am. I’m weary and don’t have the bandwidth to try and reason with them. I want them to leave me alone in real life. I was a moderate republican for 29 years. This current gop isn’t anything I want to be associated with.
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@naretevduorp You really are a hero for your continuing service