Anyone else dealing with election fallout?

[AClaire11]

**Happy Birthday, AClaire11!!! ** :dancing:

Thank you!

 

[the_phoenix]

Happy Birthday Weekend, AC Claire!

You deserve more than one day.

 

[Contra_Mundum_1]

Granted, I came from a very racially divided town, but it makes me sick. The U.K. isn’t a hotbed of tolerance, we had a massive increase in racial attacks after Brexit.
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What kind of racial attacks? Actual violence, or people getting funny looks on the bus? I know of that website where you can report anything as a hate crime, no witnesses required, and this goes into statistics and the BBC triumphantly affirms that the UK is truly a horrible place.

 

[CountrySinger]

What kind of racial attacks? Actual violence, or people getting funny looks on the bus? I know of that website where you can report anything as a hate crime, no witnesses required, and this goes into statistics and the BBC triumphantly affirms that the UK is truly a horrible place.

A Polish family house getting burned down because they are Polish, Indians (as in people from India) getting beat up, anyone wearing a hijab being called a terrorist, etc. Several times I have been a witness to this. This isn’t the norm, but it happens more than it should.

I’m not denying that some reports might be false, but to say “there are no attacks at all, everyone just wants to be a victim” is wrong. I really doubt burned down their house to insult Britain. Someone hires an actor to yell “learn English you dirty Indian” on the bus just for fun.

 

[MaryT777]

My half-brother’s wife, who I’ve always gotten along well with, has cut ties with me because I voted for a different candidate and commented that people on social media are being melodramatic. I’m shaking and in tears. I can’t believe this.

It’s interesting that she thinks “others” on social media are being melodramatic when she herself is being overly emotional regarding the political differences between you.

I agree with the post I can’t find now that said ( I think) to give it some time and reach out with some gesture and then and see what happens since you have a history of getting along. I hope she will come to grips with what many are experiencing in high emotion after the election and be warm to your gesture.

If not, then of course move on.

Sorry to hear of this.

 

[MaryT777]

AClaire11, this election has brought the loony out of almost everyone!! Social media is lit up with some of the most inane emo drivel I have ever seen. I have close relatives who have said their 2nd grade duaghters came home and asked if Trump was going to send her adopted sister from Central America (who has been here for years) back there. How does a 2nd grade even come to that conclusion unless her family is feeding her stuff a 2nd grader cannot grasp and 2) and stuff that is either total fabrication or a ridiculous exaggeration of reality. It is totally laughable and the only sane response is to laugh at it. My relative said she fought back tears trying to answer. Holy cow what have we come to?

I get the disappointment by Hillary supporters. I get the fear of a change of direction in many policies. And I get the absolute loathing of Trump and what he has said. But to now live in fear that racism and sexism is going to reign supreme is simply irrational.

My daughter summed it up nicely, “Everybody is like, “I’m so scared and afraid.” Trump is just one person, all of American is not just going to suddenly turn against you. This is why we have a system of checks and balances. Trump doesn’t hold all the power—yeesh, so much overreacting.”

I think we have become a nation that is become enslaved by our emotions. We are offended by everything, we value self esteem above all, trophies for simply showing up. I think we have become ill-equipped to deal with things rationally.

This is so well stated and we HAVE become enslaved by emotions and offense.

I work in a school now and 2 and 3rd graders were apparently asking their teachers if WW III would happen since they were told that at home and if so would they be safe.
People need to be cognizant of what they are telling their children. Instilling fear is not the way to go.

 

[Tarpeian_Rock]

As in, I fear for Thanksgiving dinner, and I wish Thanksgiving wasn’t coming up because the level of disagreement and ill-will around the table could be terrible? Yes, absolutely. The mass hysteria around here ranks with the Salem witch trials, which were also popular nearby at one time.

 

[AClaire11]

It’s interesting that she thinks “others” on social media are being melodramatic when she herself is being overly emotional regarding the political differences between you.

I agree with the post I can’t find now that said ( I think) to give it some time and reach out with some gesture and then and see what happens since you have a history of getting along. I hope she will come to grips with what many are experiencing in high emotion after the election and be warm to your gesture.

If not, then of course move on.

Sorry to hear of this.

I didn’t word that clearly enough. She took umbrage when I commented that people were overreacting. I’ll have to think of a good way to reach out. This week has been crazy. My former RA, who I used to look up to, was victim blaming Trump supporters that were assaulted, and others were accusing Trump supporters of being morons and deliberately victimizing others by their votes.

I am disgusted by any hate crimes occurring, but to act as if I’m at fault for the actions of bullies across the country is absurd. I hope everyone calms down soon and that we can join together in working to build up our communities. That’s what will make America greater.

 

[MaryT777]

I didn’t word that clearly enough. She took umbrage when I commented that people were overreacting. I’ll have to think of a good way to reach out. This week has been crazy. My former RA, who I used to look up to, was victim blaming Trump supporters that were assaulted, and others were accusing Trump supporters of being morons and deliberately victimizing others by their votes.

I am disgusted by any hate crimes occurring, but to act as if I’m at fault for the actions of bullies across the country is absurd.** I hope everyone calms down soon and that we can join together in working to build up our communities. That’s what will make America greater.**

Well sated!~ I hope too we can work together to build up rather than tear down.

Mary.

 

[Vanny]

Sorry you are going through this. Honestly this is why I don’t like social media. I have never made who I voted for clear on FB even thought people know I’m pro-life, conservative and traditional values. I purposely stayed away from FB after the election except to contact my SIL.
This- even though I’ve seen angry posts from others saying they sympathized with the protesters even though they condemned the violence. I wanted to comment but I thought Nah just let it go.
However, I had one friend confront me -with Why didn’t the Republicans stop him!!
I let her have it- I told her first of all some DID try to stop him, but most of all he was elected fair and square in the primaries, that’s why people need to vote!
So far we are still friends, but haven’t talked to her since.
You and everyone has a right to vote for the candidate of their choice.
I have friends and family who strongly supported Sec. Clinton-that is their choice and I still love them.

 

[1990Domer]

I didn’t word that clearly enough. She took umbrage when I commented that people were overreacting. I’ll have to think of a good way to reach out. This week has been crazy. My former RA, who I used to look up to, was victim blaming Trump supporters that were assaulted, and others were accusing Trump supporters of being morons and deliberately victimizing others by their votes.

I am disgusted by any hate crimes occurring, but to act as if I’m at fault for the actions of bullies across the country is absurd. I hope everyone calms down soon and that we can join together in working to build up our communities. That’s what will make America greater.

If this is representative of the ND student body, my kid won’t be going there!

 

[EasterJoy]

As in, I fear for Thanksgiving dinner, and I wish Thanksgiving wasn’t coming up because the level of disagreement and ill-will around the table could be terrible? Yes, absolutely. The mass hysteria around here ranks with the Salem witch trials, which were also popular nearby at one time.

We’ve already decided that talk about politics shall be forbidden on Thanksgiving because:
If everyone speaking up agrees, the conversation will be boring
If those speaking up disagree, the conversation upsets the digestion
Besides, everyone has had plenty of political talk and could use an oasis of talk about all the other interesting things that have been neglected in the last six months. It will not kill us to let go of hot-button topics for a day!

 

[Katherine438]

Thank you!

Happy Birthday to you and may God Bless you for standing up for what you believe in.

I would reach out by writing a letter … and trying to explain that you care for her much more than a vote and that your vote had nothing to do with her as a person that you care for.

I had an issue with my own daughter for 3 days after the election … we have decided not to discuss politics any further.

 

[chevalier]

My half-brother’s wife, who I’ve always gotten along well with, has cut ties with me because I voted for a different candidate and commented that people on social media are being melodramatic. I’m shaking and in tears. I can’t believe this.

Making nice in spite of fundamental differences on values is overrated.

People are not supposed to relativize values and principles to the point of being unphased by others’ ideas. We aren’t amoebas!

 

[Estevao]

There was this chick stalking me for around two years who has been MIA since I let on I was happy Trump won on election night. Gas hasn’t been as cheap in years, my investments are doing great, with yuge returns.

I’m honestly getting a bit tired of winning so much. Is anyone else experiencing this fatigue of winning since November 8th?

 

[SGTTOM]

Sometimes its best to hide certain things from certain family members.

Otherwise just try hard to keep a cool head and have civil conversation to try and make up with them.

 

[SuperLuigi]

A Polish family house getting burned down because they are Polish, Indians (as in people from India) getting beat up, anyone wearing a hijab being called a terrorist, etc. Several times I have been a witness to this. This isn’t the norm, but it happens more than it should.

I’m not denying that some reports might be false, but to say “there are no attacks at all, everyone just wants to be a victim” is wrong. I really doubt burned down their house to insult Britain. Someone hires an actor to yell “learn English you dirty Indian” on the bus just for fun.

Calling someone a terrorist without evidence is a false accusation and possibly slander/libel depending on the circumstances.

Burning someone’s house down is arson and possibly attempted murder.

We already have a system in place to deal with these kinds of crimes sans the liberal virtue-signaling.